May 1 is National School Principals Day, so let's give a big “Blue Devil Shout-Out" to our inspiring school leaders—Ellenville Elementary School Principal Nicole Ey, Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Principal Carl Pabón, and Ellenville P-TECH Academy Principal and Junior/Senior High School Co-Principal Susan Irland. Thank you for your dedication and hard work!
REMINDER: There is a Superintendent Conference Day on Wednesday, April 17. There will be no school for students.
The Ellenville Central School District, in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension, will be hosting a free family/community wellness event on Thursday, April 18, from 6-7 PM, in the Junior/Senior High School Media Center. Join us for Spice Up Your Life with SNAP-Ed!, where you will learn how to use herbs and spices to make healthy meals that taste great, and plant some herbs to take home. Free childcare will be available. To register, visit tinyurl.com/FamComWorkshops
Reminder: A solar eclipse will be visible in the afternoon on Monday, April 8. While Ellenville is not on the path of the total solar eclipse, we will experience a partial solar eclipse at a time that overlaps with the regular dismissal times for our buildings. As a result, we will have an early dismissal for students. Dismissal times will be as follows: Jr/Sr High School - 11:15 AM and Elementary School - 12:15 PM.
The District will be distributing specialized eye protection for all students to take home with them on April 8 so that under adult supervision, they can safely view the eclipse. More information about the eclipse may be found here: www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction/new-york-state-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024
Reminder: The ECSD will be closed from Monday, March 25, through Friday, March 29, for Spring Break. In addition, Friday, March 22, and Monday, April 1, are "give back" days and schools will be closed.
Ellenville Junior/Senior High School will be hosting a parent information session on the dangers of vaping called “Hidden Room” on Wednesday, March 20, from 6-7:30 PM. During the presentation, the auditorium will be “staged” to show a typical teenage bedroom, and Susan Baxter from the Ulster Prevention Council will explain to parents how to spot hidden dangers in their child’s room. You won't want to miss this powerful and informative presentation!
Please find a list of upcoming events below for the week of March 9-16, 2024. We hope that you are able to attend some of these events: 3/13-3/14, College Bio Symposium; 3/14, NYS ELA State Assessment; 3/15, Arena scheduling during the school day for Grades 10-12.
February IXL Principal's Challenge winners for ELA enjoyed an ice cream sundae celebration last week. Way to go, Blue Devils!
Don't miss the Districtwide Choral Concert, taking place in the Junior/Senior High School auditorium on Tuesday, March 5, at 7 PM.
REMINDER! The Ellenville Central School District will be celebrating Color Diversity Week, in honor of the No Place for Hate program, from March 4-8. The purpose of wearing a different color each day is to show the ways that we are similar and different; and that there are many shades to every color! Students and staff are encouraged to participate in the following theme days:
Monday, March 4: Wear Red
Tuesday, March 5: Wear Green
Wednesday, March 6: Wear Purple
Thursday, March 7: Wear Orange
Friday, March 8: Wear School Colors (Blue & Gold)
Get ready to splash some color into your week! The Ellenville Central School District will be celebrating Color Diversity Week, in honor of the No Place for Hate program, from March 4-8. The purpose of wearing a different color each day is to show the ways that we are similar and different; and that there are many shades to every color! Students and staff are encouraged to participate in the following theme days:
Monday, March 4: Wear Red
Tuesday, March 5: Wear Green
Wednesday, March 6: Wear Purple
Thursday, March 7: Wear Orange
Friday, March 8: Wear School Colors (Blue & Gold)
Due to a scheduling conflict with our Boys Varsity Basketball team competing in the Section 9 semi-final game at Ellenville Jr/Sr High School, the following changes will take place: the Districtwide Band Concert scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, has been moved to Wednesday, February 28, at 7 PM.
Let's hear it for our graduating Varsity Boys Basketball seniors Dylan Nero, Javin McComb, Jason Kinscy, Kristian Jackson, Matt Vanmatre, Chrystian Bruce, Duvaun Douglas, and Triston Albert! Congratulations and good luck in the MHAL semi-finals on February 19!
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, February 19, in honor of Presidents' Day.
February 15 is National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day! Today we recognize our three dedicated SROs, who each serve as an important bridge between youth, law enforcement, and the community. The Ellenville Central School District appreciates the vital role these individuals play in our students’ lives. Please join us in thanking Officer Ulysses Young, Officer Felicia Torres, and Officer Anthony Conde for the important work that they do!
Ellenville parents: If you have not already done so, please remember to complete the Panorama School Climate Survey. The survey was sent to the primary parent/guardian's email address that was provided to the school at the time of registration. The survey will have the subject line: "Ellenville Central School District (NY) Request for Family Feedback." The survey will close on Friday, February 16, at 11:59 PM.
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, February 19, in honor of Presidents' Day.
Registration for Varsity and Junior Varsity Spring sports is now open! Parents/guardians can register by visiting www.familyid.com/ellenville-central-school-district. If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Office at (845) 647-0134.
Congratulations and best of luck to our graduating Varsity Girls Basketball seniors Jillian Schaub, Nevaeh Roller, and Deyrah Ortiz!
February 5-9 is National School Counseling Week! Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association, this annual week is designed to highlight the essential contribution of school counselors within our country’s school systems and to celebrate the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Be sure to take a moment to thank our dedicated Ellenville school counselors! #NSCW24