Today, the Ellenville Central School District community pauses to honor and remember the heroes of September 11. Let's unite to pay tribute, support one another, and embrace a spirit of compassion as we reflect on the courage and resilience of those who faced unspeakable tragedy on this day in 2001.
The ECSD is proud to celebrate Arts in Education Week! This is a national celebration recognizing the transformative power of the arts. As we in Ellenville know, the arts are not just an outlet for creativity—they’re a vital part of learning that inspires innovation, builds confidence, and helps students express themselves in ways that words alone cannot. Three cheers for the arts and the positive impact they have on our Blue Devils!
Ellenville Elementary School will be hosting a Grades 1-6 Open House on Tuesday, September 17, from 5-7 PM. This is a perfect opportunity for parents/guardians to meet their child's teacher(s) and visit their classroom. Visitors should also stop by the cafeteria, where they will be able to speak with reading teachers, special area teachers, members of the counseling team, service providers, and more.
Did you know? Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school. Getting into the habit of daily attendance is more important than ever. It helps to: Reduce stress, make it easier to connect with friends and teachers, and support learning . Please contact your child's school if you need help with attendance. We will do our best to listen and partner with you so that our children have a successful year. #BeHereAchieveMore #AttendanceMatters
Join Girls on the Run - Heart & Sole at Ellenville Elementary!
Calling all Grade 6 girls! Get ready to uncover your confidence and celebrate what makes you unique with the Heart & Sole program! Led by trained coaches, this program encourages both physical and emotional health through goal-setting, discussions, and fun exercises. The season wraps up with a non-competitive 5K on November 16, where participants can proudly celebrate their growth and achievements!
Program Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:45-5 PM
Season Starts: Monday, September 23
Online Registration: Open Now!
Registration Fee: $180 (Financial assistance available)
Spaces are limited, so visit girlsontherunhv.org and register today to secure your spot!
Attention, Ellenville community! Copies of the 2024-2025 District Calendar are being printed and will be mailed home soon. For now, just keep in mind that the first day of school will be on Thursday, September 5!
🏀 Calling all girls in Grades 3-8! 🏐
Join us and explore all the amazing sports that Ellenville Central School District has to offer! This is your chance to meet our awesome coaches and see what makes our sports community so special. Whether you're already a sports enthusiast or just curious, we'd love to have you!
📅 Date and Time: Saturday, September 21 from 9 AM to 2 PM
📍 Location: Ellenville High School
To register, please visit: bit.ly/4cylmN6
Don't miss out on the fun and the opportunity to be part of something great. We can't wait to see you there!
The Ellenville Central School District recently wrapped up its ENL Academy, a week-long immersive, community helpers field trip around Ellenville. Led by ENL teachers Adrianne Theetge and Georgia Costigan, our group of English Language Learners (ELLs) explored topics including what it means to live and work in a community; road signs and pedestrian safety; maps; theatre and library etiquette; stage production and acting; and how much gratitude we have for our librarians, post office workers, and law enforcement officers. It takes a village and we have a beautiful one! The campers had lots of fun parading around Ellenville, despite last week's rain. One one rainy Friday, the group got to "camp out" in the Ellenville library!
Ellenville Elementary School will be hosting a Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Open House on Tuesday, September 3, from 4-6 PM. Families should report directly to their child's classroom to meet their teacher before taking a bus ride, visiting the cafeteria, picking up Chromebooks, and more. You won't want to miss this fun and informative event!
Be sure to mark your calendars! The first day of school for all students will be on Thursday, September 5. We are excited to welcome our Blue Devils back for another amazing year!
We are pleased to share that thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision, all of our students will continue to receive free meals, regardless of family income, during the 2024-2025 school year. This means that all students who are enrolled in the Ellenville Central School District are eligible to receive one healthy breakfast and one healthy lunch at no charge each day that school is in session. No further action is required!
Calling all Ellenville girls in Grades 3-5! Registration for the Fall season of Girls on the Run will open on August 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 Fall season begins on September 23. 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!
The ECSD is pleased to announce that it will once again be purchasing school supplies for students in PreK through Grade 12 for the 2024-2025 school year. All students will be provided with essential classroom supplies including notebooks, pencils, folders, and more. As of now, students will only need to supply backpacks for the upcoming school year.
Ellenville Elementary School's CHAMPS of the Month for May and June got to enjoy a special "Donuts with the Principal" event recently. What a sweet way to end the year!
New York State is launching Summer EBT, a new program that provides low-income families with food benefits to help buy groceries during the summer when kids might not have access to school meals. Most eligible children will receive Summer EBT food benefits automatically; however, some families may need to apply. For more information, visit https://otda.ny.gov/programs/summer-ebt/
Parents/guardians of Ellenville's school-aged children will be eligible to receive a free bag of breakfast and lunch food items once a week this summer through the People's Place "Bag Summer Hunger" program. Bags can be picked up at the United Methodist Church, which is located at 83 Canal Street in Ellenville, from 9-10:30 AM on Tuesdays, starting on July 2 and continuing until August 27. Bags will contain a variety of the following: cereal, instant oatmeal, pancake mix, peanut butter, jelly, meats, cheese, pasta, bread, fresh or canned fruit, fresh vegetables, snacks, juice, and a milk card. (Bag items will change weekly.) Registration is required to participate in the program. Forms can be picked up from (and returned to) Denise Avery in the Ellenville Central School District Business Office, which is located at 28 Maple Avenue in Ellenville. You can also email here at davery@ecs.k12.ny.us.
Ellenville Elementary School students will have half-days on Monday, June 24, Tuesday, June 25, and Wednesday, June 26 (the last day of school). Students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM.
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Ellenville Elementary School's Grade 4 students rocked the stage with an impressive in-school performance, showcasing their recorder-playing abilities. Grade 3 classes attended the concert and demonstrated the utmost respect, attentively listening and applauding the Grade 4 students for a job well done. What a fantastic performance and a wonderful display of encouragement and support!
Don't miss your chance to see the Ellenville Central School District Art Show, "In Our Own Voices," on display at the Hunt Memorial Building, which is located at the corner of Liberty Square and Canal Street. Today (June 7) is the final day the show will be open to the public, so be sure to stop in between 3 and 7 PM to see the wide array of work created by our talented student artists in Grades K-12!