
Attention, Ellenville juniors and seniors! Join us on a College Tour to SUNY Cortland on Friday, March 28. The bus will be leaving Ellenville Junior/Senior High School at 7:45 AM and returning at 3:15 PM. Space is limited and seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Permission slips can be picked up in the Student Support Office and must be returned by Friday, March 21. If you have any questions, or need more information, please call (845) 647-0138 or email tberry@ecs.k12.ny.us.

Congratulations to our Varsity Boys Basketball seniors, who were honored during their Senior Night this week. They are: Jon Caban, Elijah Moran, Koltin Pickell, Neyvon James, Malik Barrett, Alen Ibric, and Kwaku Boahen. To top off the night, the Ellenville team came away with a victory against Rhinebeck. Go, Blue Devils!

Several students from the Ellenville Music Department proudly represented our school district at the annual Ulster County Music Educators Association's All-County Choir Festival, held on January 24 and 25.
Participants in the Elementary Chorus included Pedro Cabrera, Norah Althouse, Giuliana McNeil, and Melanie Castillo.
Participants in the Junior High Chorus were Elna Pagan, Sophiana Jacobs, Maegann Wright, Ethan Cruz, Isabella Velazquez, and Noemi Mandiville.
Participants in the Senior High Chorus were Danna Velazquez, Jack Henry, Caige Burns, Aidan Blauvelt, Braely Peavey, and Lyla Denman.
Congratulations to all our talented students!




Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 29, in observance of Lunar New Year.

Kudos to the Ellenville Boys Varsity Winter Track team, which earned the title of Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA) Division Champions for the second year in a row! Congratulations to Anthony Murdoc, who was named an OCIAA Division IV Champion in the 55-meter hurdles and Crystian Zelinky, who was named an OCIAA Division IV Champion in the long jump and triple jump.

Congratulations to the Ellenville Girls Varsity Basketball team, which beat Eldred this week by a final score of 55-48. Be sure to vote for Mariah Kinscy as the Varsity 845 Girls Basketball Player of the Week for Jan. 13-19! Cast your vote here: https://www.recordonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/01/21/varsity-845-high-school-girls-basketball-players-of-the-week-polls/77863903007/

Each month a student from the Junior High School and 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 November! They are: Isabella Velazquez, Junior High School Band and Jack Henry, Senior High School Band. Congratulations!



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 December! They are: Alexa DuPont, Junior High School Art; Leo Zolynski, Senior High School 2D Art; and Veda Stewart, Senior High School 3D Art.




Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Let’s all take a moment to honor Dr. King’s legacy of equality, justice, and service.

Don't miss Financial Aid Night at Ellenville Junior/Senior High School on Thursday, January 30. A presentation will take place from 6-7 PM, followed by hands-on assistance with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) from 7-8 PM. Don't miss this opportunity to get hands-on help with this important college preparation step. Interested in attending? Sign up in the Student Support Services Office today!

REMINDER! Ellenville's Coaches vs. Cancer Varsity Basketball Double Header will be taking place today (January 10) in the Junior/Senior High School gymnasium. The Girls team will play at 4:30 PM and the Boys team will compete at 6 PM. This special night honors our brave school community members who are currently battling cancer, and all proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Come cheer on our Blue Devils and support a great cause!

This is a reminder for Ellenville Junior/Senior High School students that Regents Exams will be administered on January 21, 22, 23, and 24. Only students who are scheduled to take exams on these dates are expected to come to school at the times of their exams.

The Ellenville Boys Basketball team defeated Millbrook on January 7, by a final score of 65-60. Alen Ibric scored 14 points and Josh Ramirez scored 11 points. Go, Blue Devils!

Showing up matters! Did you know? Missing just two days of school per month means missing 10 percent of the school year. Ellenville is making great strides in attendance—let's keep building on this success in 2025! Every school day counts toward your child's future. Together, we can make attendance a priority.


Mark your calendars for Friday, January 10, when our Ellenville Basketball programs will host their Coaches vs. Cancer games! Our Varsity teams are set to take on Dover at the following times:
⏰ Varsity Girls - 4:30 PM
⏰ Varsity Boys - 6 PM
This special night honors our brave school community members who are currently battling cancer. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. To donate, visit https://bit.ly/4gY3Gx8
Come out to support our teams and this important cause!

📚 ATTENTION ELLENVILLE SENIORS & FAMILIES! 📚
Need help with your FAFSA application? Join us for our Financial Aid Workshop!
📅 Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 6 PM
📍 Location: Ellenville Senior High School
This workshop will guide you step-by-step through completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Don't miss this opportunity to get hands-on help with this important college preparation step!
Interested in attending? Please contact Maria Smith at (845) 647-0138 to reserve your spot.

This is a reminder that the Ellenville Central School District will be closed from Monday, December 23, through Wednesday, January 1, for its annual Winter Recess. Schools will reopen on Thursday, January 2. We would like to wish all of our students, staff, and families a restful break and a happy and healthy holiday season!

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 November! They are: Giovanni Robles, Junior High Choir and Nydia Lopez, Senior High Choir. Congratulations!



Each month a student from the Junior High School and 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 November! They are: Charlotte Zelinsky, Junior High School Band and Lyla Denman, Senior High School Band. Congratulations!



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 November! They are: Shazia Zaara, Junior High School Art; Evan Levine, Evan Levine; and Jose Guzman, Senior High School 3D Art.


