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.
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!
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
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.
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: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 29, in observance of Lunar New Year.
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.
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.
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!
Thank you everyone who participated in the Capital Project vote. The proposition was approved with 426 in favor and 324 opposed. The Board of Education and administration are so grateful for your support.
Happy Thanksgiving from the ECSD!
This is a reminder that the Ellenville Central School District will be closed from Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy your time off!
Reminder: Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Wednesday, November 20 and Friday, November 22. Ellenville Elementary School Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, November 21 and Friday, November 22. As a result, Ellenville Elementary School students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM on both days. Ellenville Jr/Sr High School students will be dismissed at 11:15 AM on Friday ONLY.
Get ready to celebrate the season! Join the Ellenville Central School District for our Winter Concerts:
December 3 – Jr/Sr High School (Grades 7 & 8)
December 11 – Elementary School
Both concerts will take place in the Jr/Sr High School auditorium at 7 PM. We look forward to sharing this joyful time of year with you!
To understand the attendance habits of students and improve overall student attendance, we are gathering data from parents on the causes of absenteeism. We would appreciate it if you took a few minutes to complete the surveys on our website for each child that you have in Grades 1-6 and Grades 7-12. The surveys can be found here: www.ecs.k12.ny.us/page/attendance. Thank you in advance for your participation and partnership!
🌈 Join us for Color Diversity Week at Ellenville Central School District!
📅 November 18-22
We are similar and different. There are many shades of the same color. Color Diversity Week lets us celebrate what makes us unique while remembering what brings us together.
Share your Blue Devils spirit by showing off your shade!
Monday, Nov. 18: RED ❤️
Tuesday, Nov. 19: PURPLE 💜
Wednesday, Nov. 20: PINK 💗
Thursday, Nov. 21: ORANGE 🧡
Friday, Nov. 22: SCHOOL COLORS (BLUE & GOLD) 💙💛
Together, we make Ellenville shine in every hue!
The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day. Thank you to the brave men and women who have served in the United States armed forces!