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!
Each month, a student from the Ellenville Junior High School Art program and the Senior High School 2D and 3D Art programs is selected as Artist of the Month. Students earn this title by demonstrating excellent effort and a drive to think, create, and express ideas through works of art. Congratulations to our Artists of the Month for February! They are: Emmitt Rettenmaier, Junior High School Art; Shea Stewart, Senior High School 2D Art; and Crystian Zelinsky, Senior High School 3D Art.
A reminder for all Ellenville juniors and seniors! Don't miss the college tour to SUNY Cortland on Friday, March 28. The bus will depart from Ellenville Junior/Senior High School at 7:45 AM and return at 3:15 PM. Space is limited, and seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Permission slips are available in the Student Support Office and must be returned by Friday, March 21. For questions or more information, call (845) 647-0138 or email tberry@ecs.k12.ny.us.
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.
Registration is now open for Modified Spring sports! The following sports will be offered during the upcoming season: Girls Track and Field, Boys Track and Field, Baseball, and Softball. Any Ellenville student who is interested in signing up should visit https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/ellenville-central-school-district
Kudos to Ellenville Varsity Girls Basketball players Nevaeh Ramos and Mariah Kinscy, who were both named MHAL All-Stars!
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!
Congratulations to Varsity Girls Basketball player Naveah Ramos and Varsity Wrestler Patrick Nolan, Ellenville's Student Athletes of the Month for January!
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!
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 January. They are: Lucas Denman, Junior High School Choir, and Danna Velazquez, Senior High School Choir.
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
Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Basketball seniors, who were honored during their Senior Night on February 10. They are: Nashaly Vera, Julia Deyo, Veda Stewart, and Nancy Alarcon. To top off the night, the Ellenville team came away with a victory against Millbrook, 44-27.
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.
This past week, Grade 10 student Maddy Noval attended the 2025 Youth Leadership Forum, an annual event in Albany that brings young leaders together for two days of interactive workshops, team-building, and discussions on leadership and civic engagement. Maddy was accompanied by County Youth Bureau Director Sugely Melenciano-Weed, and also had the opportunity to meet State Senator Michelle Hinchey. Thank you, Maddy, for elevating the needs of our County’s youth at the state level!
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!