Congratulations to Ellenville flute player Yadiel Roman-Martinez for being accepted into and participating in the New York State Honor Band Symposium, which was sponsored by the New York State Band Directors Association. The symposium took place from March 1-3, at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse. Yadiel was one of 20 flute players from across the State to be selected for this ensemble. Yadiel performed beautifully and represented Ellenville well!
Ellenville Junior/Senior High School will be offering after-school review classes to provide additional support to prepare Grade 7 and 8 students for the New York State ELA and Math assessments. Students are invited to attend after-school review classes as outlined below (snacks will be provided!). Parents who would like to register their child for these classes, or who have any questions, should contact Susan Irland at (845) 647-0126 or email her at sirland@ecs.k12.ny.us by Friday, March 8.
ELA:
Dates: March 14-April 9
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 2:45-4:45 PM (Bus students will have access to the 4:45 PM bus run).
Math:
Dates: April 1-19
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Time: 2:45-4:45 PM (Bus students will have access to the 4:45 PM bus run).
For more information about testing dates, visit https://www.ecs.k12.ny.us/article/1489182
Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences will taking place at the Junior/Senior High School on Thursday, March 7, from 5-7 PM; and on Friday, March 8, from 12:30-2 PM. As a result, Junior/Senior High School students will be dismissed at 11:15 AM on Friday, March 8.
Calling all bookworms! Don't miss the Scholastic Book Fair, which is being sponsored by the Ellenville PTO and the Junior/Senior High School. The event will take place in the Junior/Senior High School Library Media Center on Wednesday, March 6, from 9:30-3:30 PM; Thursday, March 7, from 8:40 AM-3:30 PM and from 5-7 PM; and Friday, March 8, from 8:40 AM-2:30 PM.
Don't miss the Districtwide Choral Concert, taking place in the Junior/Senior High School auditorium on Tuesday, March 5, at 7 PM.
REMINDER! The Ellenville Central School District will be celebrating Color Diversity Week, in honor of the No Place for Hate program, from March 4-8. The purpose of wearing a different color each day is to show the ways that we are similar and different; and that there are many shades to every color! Students and staff are encouraged to participate in the following theme days:
Monday, March 4: Wear Red
Tuesday, March 5: Wear Green
Wednesday, March 6: Wear Purple
Thursday, March 7: Wear Orange
Friday, March 8: Wear School Colors (Blue & Gold)
The Ellenville Central School District is looking for business representatives to participate in an upcoming Career Fair. The event will take place in the Ellenville Senior High School gymnasium on Thursday, May 9, from 9:30 AM until 2 PM. It will be open to students in Grades 11-12 who are looking for immediate employment or are exploring future career opportunities. If you are interested in participating, please call (845) 647-0138 today!
Our Ellenville Varsity Boys Basketball team is going to the finals! To purchase tickets for the Section IX Class B Boys Basketball Championship, which will be played at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh on Thursday, February 29, at 5 PM, visit https://gofan.co/event/1435959?schoolId=NYSPHSAA9
Exciting news! Mya Chevannes, an Ellenville Junior/Senior High School student who attends the Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center in Port Ewen, was among the 35 young professionals who earned medals during the 2024 SkillsUSA Regional Competition held earlier this month. The event, which took place in Goshen on February 10, consisted of timed trade, leadership, and community service contests that gave participants from all across the area the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills in 38 different work-based categories.
Congratulations to Mya, who earned third place in the Crime Scene Investigation category. We are so proud of you!
Get ready to splash some color into your week! The Ellenville Central School District will be celebrating Color Diversity Week, in honor of the No Place for Hate program, from March 4-8. The purpose of wearing a different color each day is to show the ways that we are similar and different; and that there are many shades to every color! Students and staff are encouraged to participate in the following theme days:
Monday, March 4: Wear Red
Tuesday, March 5: Wear Green
Wednesday, March 6: Wear Purple
Thursday, March 7: Wear Orange
Friday, March 8: Wear School Colors (Blue & Gold)
Last week, 2023 Ellenville graduate Amelia Benjamin reached new heights competing at the college level for the University at Albany's Track Program. At the American East Conference Championship in Boston, Amelia won the Conference Championship in the High Jump. Her jump of 5’10.75” not only clinched the championship but also set a new program record for the college. She was also named "Most Outstanding Rookie" out of all of the female competitors in the Conference, and her team won the Overall Team Conference Championship. Way to go, Amelia!
Due to a scheduling conflict with our Boys Varsity Basketball team competing in the Section 9 semi-final game at Ellenville Jr/Sr High School, the following changes will take place: the Districtwide Band Concert scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, has been moved to Wednesday, February 28, at 7 PM.
The Ellenville Senior High School Drama Club will present “High School Musical” on March 15 and 16, at 7 PM in the Junior/Senior High School auditorium. Tickets are $6 each and will be sold at the door. Get ready for some fun!
Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Basketball team, which beat Mount Academy in the MHAL semifinal on February 19! Please join us in wishing the boys luck as they take on Lourdes in the MHAL championship game at SUNY Dutchess TODAY (February 21) at 5 PM! #GoBlueDevils
Let's hear it for our graduating Varsity Boys Basketball seniors Dylan Nero, Javin McComb, Jason Kinscy, Kristian Jackson, Matt Vanmatre, Chrystian Bruce, Duvaun Douglas, and Triston Albert! Congratulations and good luck in the MHAL semi-finals on February 19!
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, February 19, in honor of Presidents' Day.
February 15 is National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day! Today we recognize our three dedicated SROs, who each serve as an important bridge between youth, law enforcement, and the community. The Ellenville Central School District appreciates the vital role these individuals play in our students’ lives. Please join us in thanking Officer Ulysses Young, Officer Felicia Torres, and Officer Anthony Conde for the important work that they do!
Ellenville parents: If you have not already done so, please remember to complete the Panorama School Climate Survey. The survey was sent to the primary parent/guardian's email address that was provided to the school at the time of registration. The survey will have the subject line: "Ellenville Central School District (NY) Request for Family Feedback." The survey will close on Friday, February 16, at 11:59 PM.
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, February 19, in honor of Presidents' Day.
Registration for Varsity and Junior Varsity Spring sports is now open! Sports being being offered this season are Softball, Baseball, Track and Field, Girls Golf, and Boys Tennis. Parents/guardians can register by visiting www.familyid.com/ellenville-central-school-district. If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Office at (845) 647-0134.