Reminder: All public schools in Ulster County will release students approximately 15 minutes early TOMORROW, November 2, 2023. Students will be sent home early 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.
Reminder, Ellenville juniors and seniors! Permission slips for the College Tour taking place on Thursday, November 9, must be returned by Wednesday, November 1. They can be picked up in the Student Support Office. The tour will be visiting the SUNY Ulster campus in Stone Ridge and the Linemen Institute of the North East, a trade school located in Kingston. The bus will be leaving Ellenville Junior/Senior High School at 8 AM and returning at 2 PM. Space is limited and seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions, or need more information, please call (845) 647-0138 or email tberry@ecs.k12.ny.us.
Attention, Ellenville families: All public schools in Ulster County will release students approximately 15 minutes early on Thursday, November 2, 2023. 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.
REMINDER! Digital equity is essential for educational equity. To serve our students, families, and educators, it is imperative that we have, and maintain, an updated, accurate, and complete picture of the state of digital equity for each individual student. We have been collecting this data for the past two school years using an online survey as well as hard-copy surveys that were sent home with students. To ensure that our data is up-to-date, the District, in accordance with New York State requirements, will be administering its annual survey through the month of October. The results of the survey are used on an ongoing basis throughout the year to help identify specific needs and target resources and funding opportunities when they become available. For more information, including a link to the survey, visit www.ecs.k12.ny.us/o/ees/article/1274777
Hey, Blue Devils! Don't miss your chance to try some sweet and sour chicken this Tuesday (October 24) in the Ellenville cafeteria! Our food service staff worked hard to make a delicious lunch using chicken from Campanelli Poultry Farm in Sullivan County. Be sure to bring your appetites!
Registration is now open for Modified Winter sports! Sports being offered this season are Modified Boys and Girls Basketball, Modified Wrestling, and Modified Boys and Girls Indoor Track. To register, visit bit.ly/3T4AMjs. If you have any questions, please call the athletic office at (845) 647-0134.
Ellenville P-TECH Academy scholars recently registered for their college coursework with SUNY Ulster! The scholars will be taking up to six college credits this year, depending on their chapter and choice of program. They have already registered for a total of 219 college credits so far. What an excellent way to prepare for the future!
Reminder! The Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Student Support Services Department will be hosting a College Fair for students in Grades 7-12 on Tuesday, October 24. The event will take place from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the Ellenville Senior High School gymnasium. Students will be able to speak directly with college admissions staff. Representatives from the military will also be in attendance. Don't miss this amazing opportunity! For more information, call (845) 647-0138 or email tberry@ecs.k12.us.
This week is School Board Recognition Week and all of us at the Ellenville Central School District would like to thank our hard-working Board of Education members for all that they do to support our students! Their commitment and service are greatly appreciated!
Attention, Ellenville students! Be sure to try some homemade corn salsa in the cafeteria on Thursday, October 19! Our food service staff worked hard to prepare this delicious salsa using fresh corn on the cob from Davenport Farm in Stone Ridge. On the menu during lunch next Thursday (October 24), will be chicken from Campanelli Poultry Farm in Sullivan County. See you in the cafeteria!
It's National School Bus Safety Week. Thank you to our Ellenville bus drivers who safely transport our students to and from school each day!
Attention, Blue Devil athletes! Registration is now open for all Junior Varsity and Varsity Winter sports. To register, visit bit.ly/3T4AMjs. If you have any questions, please call the athletic office at (845) 647-0134.
Ellenville students and families are invited to attend a FREE "Healthy Holiday Eating" workshop taking place on Thursday, October 19, from 6-7 PM, in the Junior/Senior High School Media Center. This delicious workshop will feature tips on holiday eating, including a healthy apple crisp recipe food demonstration and tasting. Children are invited to attend and free childcare will be provided. Register today at tinyurl.com/FamComWorkshops
Congratulations to the Ellenville Varsity Football team for its win over Rondout on October 14. The final score was 40-34. #GoBlueDevils
Representatives from SUNY Orange will be available to meet with Ellenville students in Grades 11 and 12 on Wednesday, October 18, at 12 PM! Interested students should sign up in the Student Support Office. For more information, call (845) 647-0138.
Reminder! The Senior Group Picture and Fall Sports Pictures will take place on Thursday, October 17!
A friendly reminder that the Jr/Sr High School yearbook pre-sale is going on now. Receive ten percent off your purchase now through October 31. To order, visit treering.com and use the passcode 1015876528802014.
Congratulations to golfer Koltin Pickell and football player Pedro Bonachea, Ellenville's Student-Athletes of the Month for September! Keep reading to see what our coaches had to say about these superstars.
"Pedro had two rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown through the first two games. Pedro is an exceptional student-athlete. He works hard both on and off the field. He leads by example and is one of our captains. He always displays good sportsmanship, win or lose." - Coach Cavanagh
"Koltin has an average of two over par. He recently shot two under in a match, which is amazing! Koltin is always there to help the other golfers with tips and advice on ways to get better. Just an all-around positive role model." - Coach Paulsen
Don't forget, the Ellenville Central School District will be hosting a Class of 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, October 14, at 11 AM. The honorees include soccer, basketball, and track athlete John Paulsen; softball standout Sara Finkbeiner; longtime coach Frank Muller; and the 1966-1967 Varsity Boys Basketball team. The ceremony will take place at Ellenville's Stadium Field. Don't miss it!
Happy National School Lunch Week (NSLW)! President John F. Kennedy created NSLW in 1962 to promote the importance of healthy school lunches in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. The celebration also gives us the opportunity to thank those who help make Ellenville's school lunch program a success. Please join us in showing appreciation to our hard-working food service staff for keeping our students happy and healthy!