Order your 2026-2027 Ellenville Elementary School Yearbook!
Capture the memories of another great school year! Yearbooks are now on sale for just $18.10 each and are expected to arrive in early June.
Order online at https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015899888822197
Don't miss out on this special keepsake!
Capture the memories of another great school year! Yearbooks are now on sale for just $18.10 each and are expected to arrive in early June.
Order online at https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015899888822197
Don't miss out on this special keepsake!
Ellenville takes bus safety seriously! This Bus Safety Week, let’s take a moment to remind ourselves about some important safety rules:
✅ Always wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching.
✅ Stay seated while the bus is moving.
✅ Keep the aisles clear of backpacks and belongings.
✅ Listen to your bus driver's instructions.
✅ Use handrails when getting on and off the bus.
And don't forget—it's kind to greet your bus driver! A simple "good morning" can brighten their day!
✅ Always wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching.
✅ Stay seated while the bus is moving.
✅ Keep the aisles clear of backpacks and belongings.
✅ Listen to your bus driver's instructions.
✅ Use handrails when getting on and off the bus.
And don't forget—it's kind to greet your bus driver! A simple "good morning" can brighten their day!
Important Calendar Update for Ellenville Families!
The Ellenville Central School District has announced four additional half-days for students during the 2026-2027 school year to provide dedicated professional development time for staff.
Please mark your calendars for the following half-days:
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Tuesday, March 2, 2027
Tuesday, June 1, 2027
Half-Day Dismissal Times:
Ellenville Junior/Senior High School: 11:15 AM
Ellenville Elementary School: 12:15 PM
These professional development opportunities will help staff strengthen instructional practices and better support the needs of all students.
We appreciate our families' understanding and flexibility as we make these adjustments. Please update your calendars accordingly!
The Ellenville Central School District has announced four additional half-days for students during the 2026-2027 school year to provide dedicated professional development time for staff.
Please mark your calendars for the following half-days:
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Tuesday, March 2, 2027
Tuesday, June 1, 2027
Half-Day Dismissal Times:
Ellenville Junior/Senior High School: 11:15 AM
Ellenville Elementary School: 12:15 PM
These professional development opportunities will help staff strengthen instructional practices and better support the needs of all students.
We appreciate our families' understanding and flexibility as we make these adjustments. Please update your calendars accordingly!
Join the Ellenville Central School District for Red Ribbon Week, October 26-30, with the theme, “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.” Throughout the week, students can participate in themed dress-up days and show their commitment to living drug-free.
Red Ribbon Week Theme Days:
Monday, October 26: Go Red for Red Ribbon Week — Wear Red
Tuesday, October 27: Team Up Against Drugs — Wear Your Favorite Sports Team
Wednesday, October 28: Peace Out to Drugs — Wear Tie Dye
Thursday, October 29: Drug Free from Head to Toe — Wear Crazy Hair & Socks
Friday, October 30: Say “Boo” to Drugs — Wear a Halloween Costume or Shirt
Let’s come together, show our school spirit, and take a stand for healthy, drug-free choices all week long!
Red Ribbon Week Theme Days:
Monday, October 26: Go Red for Red Ribbon Week — Wear Red
Tuesday, October 27: Team Up Against Drugs — Wear Your Favorite Sports Team
Wednesday, October 28: Peace Out to Drugs — Wear Tie Dye
Thursday, October 29: Drug Free from Head to Toe — Wear Crazy Hair & Socks
Friday, October 30: Say “Boo” to Drugs — Wear a Halloween Costume or Shirt
Let’s come together, show our school spirit, and take a stand for healthy, drug-free choices all week long!
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day.
REMINDER FOR ELLENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAMILIES: Updated dismissal procedures will go into effect on Tuesday, October 13.
Please remember:
➡️ All dismissal changes must be received by the Main Office by 11 AM on the day the change is needed.
➡️ Changes must be submitted in writing, either by email or a note sent to school. Changes will no longer be accepted by phone.
➡️ All early student pick-ups must take place before 2:30 PM.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient dismissal for all students!
For complete details, please visit: www.ecs.k12.ny.us/o/ees
Please remember:
➡️ All dismissal changes must be received by the Main Office by 11 AM on the day the change is needed.
➡️ Changes must be submitted in writing, either by email or a note sent to school. Changes will no longer be accepted by phone.
➡️ All early student pick-ups must take place before 2:30 PM.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient dismissal for all students!
For complete details, please visit: www.ecs.k12.ny.us/o/ees
Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize and heartily thank our Ellenville custodial staff! Their consistent efforts to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming—from classrooms to the cafeterias—help make each day run smoothly for our students and staff.
Parents: remember, it's a big job. We encourage you to remind your children to do their part by being neat around their seats, picking up after themselves, and making sure litter makes it into the proper containers. These small actions show their appreciation and help our custodians focus on the important work they do every day.
Thank you to our amazing “clean team!”
Parents: remember, it's a big job. We encourage you to remind your children to do their part by being neat around their seats, picking up after themselves, and making sure litter makes it into the proper containers. These small actions show their appreciation and help our custodians focus on the important work they do every day.
Thank you to our amazing “clean team!”
October is National Principals Month! This month, we’re celebrating our dedicated Ellenville principals, who lead with heart, inspire our school communities, and work tirelessly to help every student and staff member thrive.
Our principals do so much more than lead the school day—they build relationships, champion our students, support our staff, solve problems, celebrate successes, and help make our schools places where everyone can grow and belong.
Thank you to Ellenville Elementary School Principal Nicole Ey and Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Principals Kerri Galloway and Carl Pabón for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students and community.
We appreciate all you do—this month and every month!
Our principals do so much more than lead the school day—they build relationships, champion our students, support our staff, solve problems, celebrate successes, and help make our schools places where everyone can grow and belong.
Thank you to Ellenville Elementary School Principal Nicole Ey and Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Principals Kerri Galloway and Carl Pabón for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students and community.
We appreciate all you do—this month and every month!
A Statement from the Ellenville PTO: Today, we, the Ellenville PTO Board, feel an immense sadness over the devastating loss our community is suffering. Reverend Julius Collins was an integral thread to the tapestry of Ellenville. A husband, father, grandfather, friend, leader of faith, Vice President of our School Board, man of great wisdom, problem solver, and so much more, he left no stone unturned in his journey. To know him, was to know a deep sense of humility, strength and love. He was a strong supporter of our PTO, encouraging us to speak louder and grow stronger as a community. We will continue on, doing as he envisioned, in his honor. His warm smile and infectious chuckle will be missed tremendously, among all of his endearing and inspiring ways. We send our deepest sympathies to his beautiful family.
Happy National PTO Appreciation Day! Today, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who make up our Ellenville Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)! Their enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to jump in and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.
From organizing special events and school celebrations to creating fun experiences and supporting our classrooms, our PTO is always finding ways to strengthen our school community. We are so grateful for the time, energy, and heart they bring to our schools!
From organizing special events and school celebrations to creating fun experiences and supporting our classrooms, our PTO is always finding ways to strengthen our school community. We are so grateful for the time, energy, and heart they bring to our schools!
Attention, Ellenville Elementary School families: Starting in October, we will be implementing updated dismissal procedures to help ensure a safe, organized, and efficient dismissal for all students.
Please note these important changes:
➡️ All dismissal changes must be received by the Main Office by 11 AM on the day the change is needed.
➡️ Changes must be submitted in writing by email or a note sent to school. Changes will no longer be accepted by phone.
➡️ All early student pick-ups must take place before 2:30 PM.
We appreciate your cooperation and partnership!
Please note these important changes:
➡️ All dismissal changes must be received by the Main Office by 11 AM on the day the change is needed.
➡️ Changes must be submitted in writing by email or a note sent to school. Changes will no longer be accepted by phone.
➡️ All early student pick-ups must take place before 2:30 PM.
We appreciate your cooperation and partnership!
During Color Week at Ellenville Elementary School, students in Jennifer Budd’s Kindergarten class brought learning to life with a colorful Skittles experiment! Students explored how colors interact while making observations, asking questions, and enjoying some sweet science fun along the way.
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, September 21, in observance of Yom Kippur.
Last call! The Ellenville Athletic Department's 3rd Annual Girls In Sports Day will take place THIS SATURDAY (9/19) from 12:30-5 PM.
Girls entering Grades 3-8 are invited to come enjoy an afternoon of fun, learning, and trying a variety of sports while meeting our Blue Devils coaches.
Whether your child is interested in basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, or just wants to try something new, this is a great (free) opportunity to build confidence, make friends, and discover a new passion!
Register today at https://bit.ly/4Al3kvc
Girls entering Grades 3-8 are invited to come enjoy an afternoon of fun, learning, and trying a variety of sports while meeting our Blue Devils coaches.
Whether your child is interested in basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, or just wants to try something new, this is a great (free) opportunity to build confidence, make friends, and discover a new passion!
Register today at https://bit.ly/4Al3kvc
This National Arts in Education Week (September 13-19), we’re celebrating the thriving arts program in Ellenville! Our students have so many opportunities to explore their creativity, develop their talents, and express themselves through the arts.
From visual arts and music to performances and creative projects, the arts are an important part of the Ellenville school experience. We’re proud of the passion, creativity, and dedication our students and arts educators bring to our school community every day.
Here’s to celebrating the talent, creativity, and artistic spirit that make Ellenville such a special place to learn and grow. Enjoy this sampling of our students’ artwork and creativity in action!
From visual arts and music to performances and creative projects, the arts are an important part of the Ellenville school experience. We’re proud of the passion, creativity, and dedication our students and arts educators bring to our school community every day.
Here’s to celebrating the talent, creativity, and artistic spirit that make Ellenville such a special place to learn and grow. Enjoy this sampling of our students’ artwork and creativity in action!
The Ellenville PTO is a nonprofit run by a volunteer team of parents and family members, school staff, and community members. Together, they provide programs, resources, and fundraisers that enhance the student experience and support our educators and staff.
Interested in learning more or getting involved? Join them for their Welcome Back Meeting on Wednesday, September 16, at 6:15 PM in the Elementary School cafeteria. Childcare will be available!
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:15 PM. Come connect with other families, stay informed, and help make a positive impact for our students and schools. They hope to see you there!
Interested in learning more or getting involved? Join them for their Welcome Back Meeting on Wednesday, September 16, at 6:15 PM in the Elementary School cafeteria. Childcare will be available!
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:15 PM. Come connect with other families, stay informed, and help make a positive impact for our students and schools. They hope to see you there!
The new school year is officially underway, and we wanted to remind families that there may be some bus delays today and throughout the first week of school.
We appreciate your patience as students get familiar with their buses, our drivers settle into their routes, and we work to ensure that all students arrive safely at their destinations!
We appreciate your patience as students get familiar with their buses, our drivers settle into their routes, and we work to ensure that all students arrive safely at their destinations!
Enjoy the long weekend, Blue Devils. We'll see you back at school on Tuesday, September 8!
Girls In Sports Day is almost here!
There's still time to register for the 3rd Annual Girls In Sports Day hosted by the Ellenville Central School District Athletic Department!
Girls entering Grades 3-8 are invited to join us for an afternoon of fun, learning, and trying a variety of sports while meeting our Blue Devils coaches.
📅 Saturday, September 19
🕧 12:30–5 PM
Whether your child is interested in basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, or just wants to try something new, this is a great (free) opportunity to build confidence, make friends, and discover a new passion!
Register today at https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/ellenville-central-school-district?fbclid=IwY2xjawT6ijpwZG9mA2V4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWhyR2hsOFBRUG1KQk1pM1dzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81MTQ3NzE1NjkyMjgwNjEAAR5oN5HKLbUxNQ1wKnyM7NTQ79Mm-_09ZjWDUgS0YIKu9zBCgDiup090jfoErw_aem_AF8agHemd2Q466Ucd_aLcA
Girls on the Run is coming to Ellenville Elementary School (EES) this fall!
Open to students in Grades 3-5, Girls on the Run combines movement with a fun, engaging curriculum designed to help girls build confidence, develop important life skills, and create healthy habits. The season culminates with a celebratory 5K at Rockland Lake State Park!
Practices will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5 PM, beginning the week of September 21.
Registration is now open, and space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration fee is $185 and includes two practices per week, program materials, a T-shirt, journal, water bottle, and participation in the 5K celebration on November 21. Financial assistance and scholarships are available for families in need.
Learn more and register at www.girlsontherunhv.org.
We hope to see a great EES team at the starting line this fall!
