Ellenville Elementary

As of today, the Ellenville Central School District has three unused emergency closing days. As a result, school will be closed on the following dates: Monday, April 21, 2025; Friday, May 23, 2025; and Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Please note that this schedule is subject to change if any additional emergency closing days are used before May 27.

Join us as faculty and staff from the Elementary School and Jr/Sr High School battle it out on the court once again in a heated basketball game to see who will reign supreme! Who: Jr/Sr Heat vs. Elementary Suns When: Thursday, March 27, 6 PM Where: Jr/Sr High School Gymnasium Tickets: $5 each Enjoy a special Halftime Performance by the Ellenville Dance Team! All proceeds will go directly to the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, supporting our many friends, family, and loved ones battling cancer and remembering those who have lost their fight to this terrible disease. Enjoy concessions and shop at various booths and tables throughout the event - all sales support this important cause! Come join the FUN while supporting a great cause

REMINDER: There is a Superintendent Conference Day on Wednesday, March 19. There will be no school for students.

Ellenville families: Have you completed our School Climate/Family Engagement Survey yet? A link to the survey has been emailed to the primary contact listed in SchoolTool. You can also access it here: https://tripod.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_78TKTIBGftfz6yG. You have until Friday, March 21 to share your honest feedback about your experiences in our District. We appreciate your input!

Reminder! Pre-Kindergarten applications are due by the end of the week. There are two ways to apply: ✅ Option 1: Print and complete the lottery application found here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3959/ECSD/4023157/25-26_PreK_Lottery_Application.pdf and return it to the District Registrar by 4 PM on Friday, March 7, 2025. ✅ Option 2: Complete the online form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFzsk2uOP6DXR_DAzUIQ0TRtovvMcdEqPMJopvULyjvESANA/viewform by 4 PM on Friday, March 7, 2025. The District will be offering THREE full-day Pre-Kindergarten classes for the 2025-2026 school year. There will be 54 spots available. To qualify, children must be a District resident and be turning four years old by December 1, 2025. Enrollment will be determined through a random lottery process. Get your applications in today! For more information, contact the District Registrar at (845) 647-0120.

The Ellenville Central School District proudly presents a District-wide Choral Concert, featuring talented student voices from the 5th and 6th Grade Chorus, the Junior High School Chorus, the Senior High School Chorus, and the Fortissimos. 📅 Date: March 4 📍 Location: Jr/Sr High School Auditorium ⏰ Time: 7 PM Come support our young musicians and enjoy an evening filled with incredible performances! Admission is free—bring your friends and family!

Congratulations to the 858 ECSD students who received Outstanding Attendance Awards for Quarter 2! If you are still in need of a yard stake to display your student's sign, please stop by the Elementary or Jr/Sr High School main office to pick one up.

Try some New York State (NYS) pizza made with local ingredients this Friday, February 28, at our Ellenville school cafeterias! Our food service staff has put together pizzas with stone-milled whole wheat crust from One Mighty Mill, sauce made with NYS tomatoes at Casa Visco in Schenectady, and mozzarella cheese made with NYS milk at Belgioioso, also in Schenectady! Fun optional toppings include Smoked Venison Garlic Sausage from Highland Farm in Germantown, or Meatballs from Slate Foods. See you in the cafeteria!

Four Ellenville Elementary School students were celebrated yesterday (February 20) for achieving perfect attendance during the first 100 days of school! That means no late arrivals, no early dismissals—at school all day, every day! As a reward, these dedicated Blue Devils received 100 CHAMP Bucks to spend at the CHAMP Store. Amazing! Congratulations to Ariana Brooks, Pedro Cabrera, Lamay Chavis, Anias Laroche, and Zhangrui Li!

Join us for a night of music! The Ellenville Central School District proudly presents a Band Festival, featuring talented student musicians from our Elementary and Junior/Senior High School Bands! The concert will take place at 7 PM on February 26 in the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium. Come support our young musicians and enjoy an evening filled with incredible performances!

This Thursday, February 20, is our official 100th Day of School! Our students are 100 Days Smarter, and we're ready to show it off. Wear your "smartest" outfit (think glasses, bow ties, blazers, or dress clothes) as we celebrate this milestone! The celebration continues on Friday, February 21, for our 101st day of school as 101 Dalmatians Take Over EES! Come dressed in black and white to transform our school into a Dalmatian destination. Any combination works—polka dots, stripes, or solid colors—let's make EES look like a scene from our favorite puppy tale!

Reminder: A Superintendent's Conference Day has been scheduled for Ellenville Elementary School ONLY on Tuesday, February 18. Elementary School students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM on this day.

National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day falls on Saturday, February 15 this year. Let's enter the weekend with extra appreciation for all that our SROs do! We honor our outstanding Officers Felicia Torres, Stephen Winchell, and Danielle Rodriguez. These dedicated professionals go far beyond just ensuring physical safety; they are mentors, protectors, and trusted allies for our students. Each day, these officers embody our District's core belief: students come first. Their commitment extends well beyond security—they're compassionate listeners, positive role models, and essential members of our school family. Thank you for keeping our students safe and making a daily difference in their lives!

Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, February 17, in honor of Presidents' Day.

A reminder to parents/guardians: If you have not already done so this school year, please complete this year's Digital Equity Survey. For more information, including a link to the survey, visit www.ecs.k12.ny.us/article/1966477

Did You Know? Missing just one or two days of school every few weeks can cause students to fall behind academically. At the Ellenville Central School District, we believe every school day counts toward your child's success. What counts as concerning attendance? 🟢 Satisfactory: 9 or fewer days missed per year 🟡 Warning Signs: 10-17 days missed per year 🔴 Chronic: 18+ days missed per year How can families help promote consistent attendance? ✅ Establish solid daily routines, including homework time and bedtime. ✅ Schedule appointments outside school hours when possible. ✅ Reach out to friends, family, or neighbors if you need help with transportation. ✅ Talk with your child's teacher or counselor if your student feels anxious about school. Remember: By Grade 9, attendance is actually a better predictor of graduation rates than Grade 8 test scores! Let's work together to give our students the best chance at success.

Please note: The Ellenville Junior High School Drama Club’s Saturday performance of “Beetlejuice Jr.” is being moved from 7 PM to 3 PM to avoid the possible winter weather. Anyone who purchased advance tickets for Saturday who would now prefer to attend the Friday evening performance will have their tickets honored at that show.

Reminder! P.S. I LOVE YOU WEEK kicks off next week (February 10-14)! All Ellenville students and staff are encouraged to participate in the following theme days: Monday, 2/10: Peace, Love & Kindness - Wear tie dye Tuesday, 2/11: Kindness Ties Us Together - Wear a bow, bow tie, or tie Wednesday, 2/12: Team Up for Kindness - Wear your favorite sports team Thursday, 2/13: We Don't Hide from Kindness - Wear camouflage Friday, 2/14: P.S. I Love You Day - Wear purple or anything with a heart Join us in fostering a welcoming environment and supporting mental health awareness!

It's almost showtime! Don't forget that the Ellenville Junior High School Drama Club will be performing "Beetlejuice Jr." on Friday, February 7, and Saturday, February 8, at 7 PM, in the Jr/Sr High School auditorium. Tickets are $6 each and will be sold at the door. You won't want to miss it!

Join us for P.S. I LOVE YOU WEEK at the Ellenville Central School District! (February 10-14) Monday, 2/10: Peace, Love & Kindness - Wear tie dye 🌈 Tuesday, 2/11: Kindness Ties Us Together - Wear a bow, bow tie, or tie Wednesday, 2/12: Team Up for Kindness - Wear your favorite sports team Thursday, 2/13: We Don't Hide from Kindness - Wear camouflage Friday, 2/14: P.S. I Love You Day - Wear purple or anything with a heart Together we're fostering a welcoming environment and supporting mental health awareness!