Interested in the President's Challenge Scholarship? Deadline: April 29!
Are you the first in your family to go to college? Grade 8 students may qualify for the President's Challenge Scholarship (PCS) at SUNY Ulster!
-Two-year, tuition-free scholarship
-Mentoring & college readiness support
-Campus visits & student network opportunities
Who's eligible?
First-generation college-bound 8th graders who meet GPA, attendance, and school conduct criteria. Preference given to students with financial need.
Apply online or pick up a hard copy — and don't forget the short essay!
Apply here: www.sunyulster.edu/pcs-apply
Questions? See Mrs. Vandermark!
Calling all families of students in Grades 3-6! Come explore the many athletic opportunities available right here in the Ellenville community at the Ellenville Youth Sports Committee’s Youth Sports Open House on Thursday, April 16, from 4-5 PM in the Elementary School gymnasium.
Meet local programs and leagues, including the Wawarsing Recreation Department, the Ulster County YMCA, Inter FC Travel Soccer, Ellenville Youth Football & Cheer, and more!
This is a great chance to learn about programs, ask questions, and get your child involved in youth sports. We hope to see you there!
Meet local programs and leagues, including the Wawarsing Recreation Department, the Ulster County YMCA, Inter FC Travel Soccer, Ellenville Youth Football & Cheer, and more!
This is a great chance to learn about programs, ask questions, and get your child involved in youth sports. We hope to see you there!
The PTO meeting scheduled for today (April 15) has been canceled.
The 2026-2027 school calendar was approved during a Board of Education meeting on April 7. Check it out here: www.ecs.k12.ny.us/page/printable-calendars
This is a reminder that the Ellenville Central School District will be closed from Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3 for Spring Break. Enjoy your time off. We'll see all of our Blue Devils back on Monday, April 6!
The Ellenville Senior High Drama Club is ready to cut loose! “Footloose” premieres TONIGHT. Come out for an irresistibly upbeat evening of music and dancing, while supporting our talented student performers and crew. They've put their hearts into this production and it shows!
When: Friday, March 20 & Saturday, March 21 at 7 PM
Where: Ellenville Jr/Sr High School Auditorium
Tickets: $6 at the door
When: Friday, March 20 & Saturday, March 21 at 7 PM
Where: Ellenville Jr/Sr High School Auditorium
Tickets: $6 at the door
Juniors and seniors—join us on a tour of SUNY Sullivan!
Ellenville Junior/Senior High School is hosting a college tour on Wednesday, April 22, visiting SUNY Sullivan in Loch Sheldrake, NY. The bus will depart Ellenville at 8:45 AM and return at 1:45 PM.
Space is limited and seats are first come, first served so act fast! Permission slips are available in the Student Support Office and must be returned by Wednesday, April 15.
For more information, call (845) 647-0138 or email tberry@ecs.k12.ny.us.
Ellenville Junior/Senior High School is hosting a college tour on Wednesday, April 22, visiting SUNY Sullivan in Loch Sheldrake, NY. The bus will depart Ellenville at 8:45 AM and return at 1:45 PM.
Space is limited and seats are first come, first served so act fast! Permission slips are available in the Student Support Office and must be returned by Wednesday, April 15.
For more information, call (845) 647-0138 or email tberry@ecs.k12.ny.us.
Spring Modified Sports Registration is Now Open!
Ellenville student-athletes, it's time to sign up! The following spring Modified sports are now accepting registrations:
-Girls Modified Track
-Boys Modified Track
-Modified Softball
-Modified Baseball
Register today at https://bit.ly/4aFqPTG
Ellenville student-athletes, it's time to sign up! The following spring Modified sports are now accepting registrations:
-Girls Modified Track
-Boys Modified Track
-Modified Softball
-Modified Baseball
Register today at https://bit.ly/4aFqPTG
Ellenville Central School District parents and guardians should be advised that there has been a change to our school calendar. Wednesday, March 18, will now be a full-day Superintendent’s Conference Day. There will be no school for students on this day. Should you have any questions, please contact the main office of your child’s school. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Due to scheduling issues, the PTO meeting scheduled for this evening (January 21) has been canceled. The group will meet again in February to discuss fundraisers. You can join them on February 12 for their Stuff a Stuffy event. Flyers were sent home in students’ backpacks.
This is a reminder that the Ellenville Central School District will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, through Friday, January 2, for its annual Winter Recess. Schools will reopen on Monday, January 5. We would like to wish all of our students, staff, and families a restful break and a happy and healthy holiday season!
Ellenville Jr/Sr High School Title I Family Night
Join us on Wednesday, January 7, from 6-7:45 PM to learn how federal Title I funding supports your child's education at Ellenville Jr/Sr High School!
-Location: Senior High Media Center & Designated Classrooms
-Light refreshments will be served and childcare will be available for school-aged children
-Interpretation services provided
This is your opportunity to:
-Discover how Title I resources strengthen learning for all students
-Learn about programs and strategies we use to boost academic success
-Share your feedback and help shape our school's future plans
Please RSVP by December 12 using one of the following forms:
- English: https://tinyurl.com/4u3pbw2z
-Español: https://tinyurl.com/3cc55mnb
Or call: Junior High (845-647-0137) or Senior High (845-647-0123)
We hope to see you there! Your involvement makes a tremendous difference in your child's education.
Join us on Wednesday, January 7, from 6-7:45 PM to learn how federal Title I funding supports your child's education at Ellenville Jr/Sr High School!
-Location: Senior High Media Center & Designated Classrooms
-Light refreshments will be served and childcare will be available for school-aged children
-Interpretation services provided
This is your opportunity to:
-Discover how Title I resources strengthen learning for all students
-Learn about programs and strategies we use to boost academic success
-Share your feedback and help shape our school's future plans
Please RSVP by December 12 using one of the following forms:
- English: https://tinyurl.com/4u3pbw2z
-Español: https://tinyurl.com/3cc55mnb
Or call: Junior High (845-647-0137) or Senior High (845-647-0123)
We hope to see you there! Your involvement makes a tremendous difference in your child's education.
This is a reminder that the Ellenville Central School District will be closed from Wednesday, November 26, through Friday, November 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy your time off, everyone!
Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, November 20, and Friday, November 21. As a result, Ellenville Elementary School students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM on both days. Ellenville Jr/Sr High School students will be dismissed at 11:15 AM on Friday only.
Reminder: There will be no Sullivan BOCES on Friday, November 7.
Ellenville students who normally attend Sullivan BOCES should report to the Jr/Sr High School for regular classes.
Ellenville students who normally attend Sullivan BOCES should report to the Jr/Sr High School for regular classes.
🍝 Ellenville Class of 2026 Spaghetti Dinner - TONIGHT! 🍝
Join us for a delicious spaghetti dinner and support our Blue Devils!
📅 When: Tonight, Tuesday, November 4 🕔 Time: 5-8 PM 📍 Where: Senior High Cafeteria 💵 Cost: $15 per dinner (dine-in or takeout available)
Come hungry and leave happy! Enjoy great food, great company, and help support the Ellenville Class of 2026. Every dinner purchased makes a difference for our students.
See you tonight! 💙💛
Join us for a delicious spaghetti dinner and support our Blue Devils!
📅 When: Tonight, Tuesday, November 4 🕔 Time: 5-8 PM 📍 Where: Senior High Cafeteria 💵 Cost: $15 per dinner (dine-in or takeout available)
Come hungry and leave happy! Enjoy great food, great company, and help support the Ellenville Class of 2026. Every dinner purchased makes a difference for our students.
See you tonight! 💙💛
Attention, Ellenville families: All public schools in Ulster County will release students approximately 15 minutes early on Thursday, November 6. 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.
ECSD Families: Don't forget to take our annual Digital Equity Survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe339irXJCzqY5F0quzGxwrhhXDvUQxBwoiHwDYBnmP7jfN5Q/viewform
Each month, a student from the Junior High School and Senior High School Choir is selected as Musician of the Month. Students earn this title by demonstrating excellent effort, growth, achievement, and leadership in the choral music program. Congratulations to our Choral Musicians of the Month for September. They are: Samantha Porter, Junior High School Choir, and Braelyn Peavey, Senior High School Choir.
Each month, a student from the Junior High School Band and the Senior High School Band is selected as Musician of the Month. Students earn this title by demonstrating excellent effort, growth, achievement, and leadership in the instrumental music program. Congratulations to our Band Musicians of the Month for September! They are: Kylee Moreno, Junior High School Band and Lyla Denman, Senior High School Band.
