All public schools in Ulster County (including Ellenville) will release students approximately 15 minutes early on Thursday, November 7. Students will be sent home early on this day as part of an annual drill that tests the evacuation procedures of each district’s Emergency Management/Disaster Preparedness Plan. The Commissioner of Education has mandated that this drill be conducted annually in all New York State public schools. Please make appropriate arrangements for the early arrival of your children that afternoon.
School Resource Officer Felicia Torres paid a special visit to Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes at Ellenville Elementary School last week to read "Gustavo, the Shy Ghost" by Flavia Z. Drago and share important holiday safety tips with our youngest Blue Devils. Thank you, Officer Torres, for making learning about safety both fun and festive!
Mark your calendars!
The Ellenville Central School District will be celebrating Reb Ribbon Week from October 21-25. Get ready to unleash your school spirit during this annual week that is designed to bring awareness of the dangers and misuse of prescription medication and drugs.
Students are invited to celebrate their choice to be DRUG FREE with the following fun activities:
Monday, Oct. 21: Go Red for Read Ribbon Week (Wear Red)
Tuesday, Oct. 22: Lei Off Drugs (Wear Hawaiian attire and/or leis)
Wednesday, Oct. 23: Team Up Against Drugs (Wear your favorite sports team attire)
Thursday, Oct. 24: Drug Free From Head to Toe (Wear crazy hair and silly socks)
Friday, Oct. 25: Our School Chooses to be Drug Free (Wear school colors
Please join the Ellenville PTO's next meeting today (October 16) at 6 PM in the Elementary School Music Assembly Room. The group will be talking about future PTO events and Superintendent Lisa Wiles will be in attendance to discuss a proposed referendum for repairs and athletic facility improvements throughout the District. We hope to see you there!
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, October 14, in observance of Columbus Day.
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Thursday, October 3, in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
The results are in! To view the September attendance rates for Ellenville Central School District students in Grades PreK-Grade 12, visit https://www.ecs.k12.ny.us/article/1797322
Custodians make our schools shine! Today (October 2) is National Custodian Day and the ECSD would like to thank our hardworking custodians for everything they do to make sure our school facilities are well-maintained and ready to support student learning!
October is National School Principals Month. Thank you to our hardworking Ellenville principals for all that you do!
Blue Devils: Join the District on Wednesday, October 2, as it celebrates Bullying Prevention Day. Be sure to wear BLUE to show your support!
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Thursday, October 3, in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
Ellenville Elementary School is thrilled to host it's first-ever Driving Ellenville event, where students will have the unique opportunity to meet the personnel who protect, defend, serve, build, and drive our community. Due to this event, the Elementary Car Pick Up loop will not be accessible until after 2:30 PM today (September 27). This will allow the vehicles to exit campus before the Elementary School dismissal. Thank you for your patience as we bring this exciting event to our students!
The Ellenville Central School District is once again partnering with People’s Place, which has three programs available that can be of help to our families during the holiday season. The following programs are open to any of our families who feel they are in need of assistance this November and December: Talkin' Turkey, Project Santa, and Bag Holiday Hunger. To register for any of these programs, you must submit the following Google form by Friday, November 1: https://forms.gle/pfywQfzA3GVNk15C7
Kindness knows no age! When Assistant Superintendent for Business Vince Napoli recently paused to tie his shoe, a thoughtful Elementary School student jumped right in to help. While carefully tying Mr. Napoli's shoe, the youngster even made a double knot to make sure the tie stayed in place. It was a small gesture that showcases the big hearts our Ellenville students bring to our school community every day. Good job, buddy!
Did you know? There are scholarships available for the YMCA's before and after school program at Ellenville Elementary School. Learn more at https://ymcaulster.org/afterschool-program/. For registration and billing questions, you can also contact the YMCA's Registrar's office at (845) 338-3810 x122.
The Ellenville Central School District is honoring the rich cultural heritage, contributions, and enduring legacy of Hispanic and Latino communities during Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15, students and staff are celebrating the incredible influence of Hispanic culture on our society, and the diverse stories that shape our nation and enrich our community. To learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month visit: www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/index.html
Our phone lines are currently down. If you need to reach us, please email the office for the building you are trying to reach and we will get your message to the appropriate person.
Central Office: sschwall@ecs.k12.ny.us
Jr/Sr High School: slamendola@ecs.k12.ny.us
Elementary School: kmekulik@ecs.k12.ny.us
We are working diligently to get our system back up. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Kudos to the entire GRADE 3 class at Ellenville Elementary School, which had perfect attendance today (September 19)!
Ellenville Elementary School students have been enjoying the Book Fair this week! Thank you to all of the volunteers who have been assisting the enthusiastic young readers with their purchases!
Be sure to check out Ellenville Market on Market, a weekly farmers market taking place at Morning Sunshine (3-5 Clinton Avenue) each Wednesday from 4-7 PM. SNAP eligible families can now use their benefits to buy local vegetables and meats at the market. Don't miss it!
