MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Ellenville Junior High School Drama Club will present two performances of “Matilda, Jr., The Musical!” on Friday, February 2, and Saturday, February 3, at 7 PM, in the High School auditorium. Tickets are $6 each and can be purchased on the evenings of the performances.
Calling all Ellenville girls in Grades 3-6! The Spring season of Girls on the Run will open on February 1! This program teaches life skills through dynamic, conversation-based lessons and running games. The goal is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. The Spring season begins on March 18. The team will practice at Ellenville Elementary School on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-5 PM. Spots are limited so be sure to register early at www.girlsontherunhv.org!
Kudos to the Ellenville Varsity Wrestling team on its first win of the season against Sullivan West/Eldred on January 17!
UPDATE: Tonight’s Board of Education meeting has been canceled.
The regular Board of Education meeting from Tuesday, January 9, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 16, at 6 PM, in the Senior High School Media Center, which is located at 28 Maple Avenue in Ellenville. A motion for an executive session may be introduced at the start of the open meeting for the purpose of discussing personnel. At the conclusion of the executive session, the Board will enter into public session at 7:30 PM.
This is a reminder that the Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, January 15, in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Attention, Ellenville families! Are you looking for some easy tips, tricks, and ideas to help you save time, save money, and eat healthy? Sign up for SNAP-Ed New York's texting program to receive 1-2 text messages per week to help keep your family healthy and active. Sign up by texting "ELLENVILLE" to 89860 (standard texting and data rates apply). If you want recipes, tips, and ideas right away, visit www.snapedny.org or check out the SNAP-Ed NY channel on YouTube!
Students in Marlea Liguori’s Grade 4 class at Ellenville Elementary School recently put science into action. They created "spool racers" out of spools, rubber bands, and pencils. Students had to create the device, wind it up, and make observations. Once wound and set free, the spool racer would be propelled across the floor, transferring the energy from the rubber band to the spool. Science is cool!
Ellenville families are invited to attend a FREE “Yoga-ta Try This” workshop taking place on Thursday, January 18, from 6-7 PM, in the Junior/Senior High School Media Center. This gentle yoga class led by Physical Health Educator Debbie Birch will encourage participants to move at their own pace and accept themselves for exactly where they are at any given moment. Register today at tinyurl.com/FamComWorkshops or call (845) 647-6400, ext. 215.
Happy New Year from the Ellenville Central School District! Enjoy the last day of your Winter Recess. We'll see all of our students back tomorrow (January 2)!
Congratulations to Ellenville Elementary School's CHAMPS of the Month for November!
This is a reminder that the Ellenville Central School District will be closed from Monday, December 25, through Monday, January 1, for its annual Winter Recess. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, January 2. We would like to wish all of our students, staff, and families a restful break and a happy and healthy holiday season!
Students, administrators, faculty, and staff at Ellenville Elementary School had a blast celebrating their 60th day of school on December 7! Decked out in peace signs, bell bottoms, tie dye, and more, everyone was feeling groovy and "outta sight!"
Calling all Ellenville students in PreKindergarten through Grade 12! You are encouraged to participate in a "December to Remember" Holiday Spirit Week taking place from December 18-22! Theme days will be as follows:
Monday, 12/18: Grinch Day - Wear green!
Tuesday, 12/19: Tree Topper - Dig out your favorite holiday hat or headband!
Wednesday, 12/20: Shine Bright - Wear anything that sparkles, glitters, or shines!
Thursday, 12/21: Candy Cane Wishes - Wear red and white!
Friday, 12/22: Deck the Halls - Wear your favorite holiday outfit!
Don't miss out on this festive holiday fun!
Let's hear it for the Ellenville Elementary School students who participated in the Ulster County Music Educators Association Choral Festival recently!
The Ellenville school cafeterias will be offering an exciting Farm-to-School menu this week! On Thursday, December 7, the food services crew will be serving up venison stew, made with venison from Highland Farm in Germantown, New York.
Did you know that venison is a red meat that is high in protein and has lots of vitamins and minerals? This venison was not hunted but rather raised at Highland Farm. (You can find Highland Farm at the Kingston Farmer’s Market every Saturday!)
To go with the stew, there will be Milestone Mill’s tortilla chips, made using local corn from the Hudson Valley Farm Hub. To finish off the meal, beet brownies with beets from Dagele Brothers Farm in Goshen and whipped cream from Clark’s Farm Creamery in Delhi will be served.
Students, be sure to join us in the cafeteria for a taste!
Calling all Ellenville Elementary School students and staff! Let's celebrate the 60th day of school! Dress in your grooviest outfit on Thursday, December 7. Think peace signs, tye dye, and more!
The fall season of Girls on the Run wrapped up on November 19 with a 5K event held in Rockland Lake, New York. Congratulations, girls and coaches, on a fantastic season!
The Ellenville Central School District would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our families a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Recently, Ellenville students and families enjoyed another free community workshop, this one titled “Practicing Mindfulness.” Held in the Junior/Senior High School Media Center on November 16, this relaxing workshop gave participants the opportunity to slow their minds and get creative—by painting! Under the direction of Olivia Ingalsbe of the Ellenville Rural Health Network, parents and children spent a peaceful hour creating fun free-style canvas paintings together, and had a great keepsake to remember this valuable family time. Take a look at their works and be sure to watch out for information about our next community workshop!
