Mark your calendars!
The Ellenville Central School District will be celebrating Reb Ribbon Week from October 21-25. Get ready to unleash your school spirit during this annual week that is designed to bring awareness of the dangers and misuse of prescription medication and drugs.
Students are invited to celebrate their choice to be DRUG FREE with the following fun activities:
Monday, Oct. 21: Go Red for Read Ribbon Week (Wear Red)
Tuesday, Oct. 22: Lei Off Drugs (Wear Hawaiian attire and/or leis)
Wednesday, Oct. 23: Team Up Against Drugs (Wear your favorite sports team attire)
Thursday, Oct. 24: Drug Free From Head to Toe (Wear crazy hair and silly socks)
Friday, Oct. 25: Our School Chooses to be Drug Free (Wear school colors
Please join the Ellenville PTO's next meeting today (October 16) at 6 PM in the Elementary School Music Assembly Room. The group will be talking about future PTO events and Superintendent Lisa Wiles will be in attendance to discuss a proposed referendum for repairs and athletic facility improvements throughout the District. We hope to see you there!
Don't forget that the Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Student Support Services Department will be hosting a College Fair for students in Grades 7-12 on Wednesday, October 23. The event will take place in the Ellenville Senior High School gymnasium from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Students will be able to speak directly with college admissions staff, and representatives from the military will also be in attendance. For a list of participating colleges, visit www.ecs.k12.ny.us/o/ehs/article/1755558
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, October 14, in observance of Columbus Day.
October 6 was National Coaches Day. We may be biased, but we think Ellenville has some of the best coaches around! Thank you to our hardworking team leaders, who motivate and inspire our student-athletes each and every day. You are all trophy-winners in our book!
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Thursday, October 3, in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
The results are in! To view the September attendance rates for Ellenville Central School District students in Grades PreK-Grade 12, visit https://www.ecs.k12.ny.us/article/1797322
Custodians make our schools shine! Today (October 2) is National Custodian Day and the ECSD would like to thank our hardworking custodians for everything they do to make sure our school facilities are well-maintained and ready to support student learning!
The ECSD will be hosting an Athletic Hall of Fame Induction on Saturday, October 5. This year’s honorees include Baseball star Steven Levine, Softball phenom Marcia McCombs, Wrestling standout Keith Pickell, and the 1961 Varsity Baseball team. The ceremony will take place at Ellenville Elementary School, beginning at 11 AM. Don't miss it!
October is National School Principals Month. Thank you to our hardworking Ellenville principals for all that you do!
Blue Devils: Join the District on Wednesday, October 2, as it celebrates Bullying Prevention Day. Be sure to wear BLUE to show your support!
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Thursday, October 3, in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
The Ellenville Central School District is once again partnering with People’s Place, which has three programs available that can be of help to our families during the holiday season. The following programs are open to any of our families who feel they are in need of assistance this November and December: Talkin' Turkey, Project Santa, and Bag Holiday Hunger. To register for any of these programs, you must submit the following Google form by Friday, November 1: https://forms.gle/pfywQfzA3GVNk15C7
Ellenville's 8-Man Football team defeated Pine Plains/Rhinebeck on September 20 by a score of 34-20. Pedro Bonachea scored an impressive five touchdowns to lead Ellenville to victory. He scored on runs of 58, 5, 14, 38, and 38. (Ellenville was up 22-0 at halftime!) The team is now 1-1 overall and 1-0 in Division 2. Let's wish the boys luck as they gear up to host Eldred this week!
The Ellenville Central School District is honoring the rich cultural heritage, contributions, and enduring legacy of Hispanic and Latino communities during Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15, students and staff are celebrating the incredible influence of Hispanic culture on our society, and the diverse stories that shape our nation and enrich our community. To learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month visit: www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/index.html
Our phone lines are currently down. If you need to reach us, please email the office for the building you are trying to reach and we will get your message to the appropriate person.
Central Office: sschwall@ecs.k12.ny.us
Jr/Sr High School: slamendola@ecs.k12.ny.us
Elementary School: kmekulik@ecs.k12.ny.us
We are working diligently to get our system back up. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Members of the Ellenville Girls Varsity Soccer team have been giving it their all on the field this season! Come cheer for the Blue Devils as they take on the Mount Academy at home on Monday, September 23. Kickoff is at 4:15 PM. We hope to see you there!
Be sure to check out Ellenville Market on Market, a weekly farmers market taking place at Morning Sunshine (3-5 Clinton Avenue) each Wednesday from 4-7 PM. SNAP eligible families can now use their benefits to buy local vegetables and meats at the market. Don't miss it!
Ellenville Jr/Sr High School's Picture Days will take place in the Library Media Center on Wednesday, September 18 (for Grades 9-12) and Thursday, September 19 (for Grades 7-8 and P-TECH). Lifetouch photo package options will be sent home with your student and are also available on my.lifetouch.com (code: EVTSNWFBS). If you have any questions, please email bspoor@ecs.k12.ny.us or bbonitz@ecs.k12.ny.us.
Three cheers for the Ellenville Golf team, which pulled out a win over over Millbrook this week, 212-214! Koltin Pickell led the way with a 4 under 32! Way to go, Blue Devils!