Registration is now open for Modified Winter sports! The following Modified sports are being offered this season: Modified Boys Basketball, Modified Girls Basketball, Modified Boys Indoor Track, Modified Girls Indoor Track, and Modified Wrestling. Students must register on our website by Monday, November 25. Tryouts will begin on November 25. For more information or assistance, please contact the Athletic Office at (845) 647-0134.
The National Honor Society will be hosting a special event honoring our veterans on Friday, November 8, from 9-10 AM, in the Junior High School cafeteria. This gathering is an opportunity for our school community to come together and express our gratitude for the service and sacrifices of our veterans. We warmly welcome all veterans to join us for this meaningful occasion. Your presence would make this event even more special as we celebrate and recognize the contributions you have made. To help us with planning, please complete the following form if you plan to attend: https://forms.gle/AbfWEFHGtvL6FxE78
Join the Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Student Council for their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 26! Registration will begin at 8:30 AM in the Ellenville Junior High School lobby (Athletics entrance), with the walk around the Village starting at 9 AM. All proceeds from the event will benefit the American Cancer Society. Don't miss it!
Registration is now open for any Ellenville athlete interested in playing a Varsity or Junior Varsity (JV) Winter sport. The following sports will be offered next season: Boys Varsity Basketball, Boys JV Basketball, Girls Varsity Basketball, Girls JV Basketball, Boys Varsity Indoor Track, Girls Varsity Indoor Track, and Varsity Wrestling. Students must register on our website by Monday, November 18. Tryouts for Varsity sports will begin on November 18. For additional information or assistance, please contact the Athletic Office at (845) 647-0134.
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.