Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, May 27, in honor of Memorial Day. In addition, Thursday, May 23; Friday, May 24; and Tuesday, May 28, are snow day "give back" days and school will not be in session. We will see everyone back on Wednesday, May 29.
REMINDER: The Ellenville community is encouraged to participate in the school budget vote and Board of Education election TODAY (May 21) from 8 AM to 8 PM, at the Ellenville Senior High School Media Center.
REMINDER: One week from today, on 5/21, the ECSD will hold its annual school budget vote and Board of Education election in the Senior High School Media Center. Polls will be open from 8 AM to 8 PM. For more information about this year's budget proposal, visit our website here: www.ecs.k12.ny.us/article/1596530

It’s National School Nurses Day, so let’s show our appreciation for those caring individuals in our schools who do so much more than apply band-aids, stop bloody noses, and hand out ice packs! School nurses are critical to all aspects of students’ health, and help to ensure our students’ academic success. They also play a key role in improving public health. In other words, our school nurses are superheroes!
It's Teacher Appreciation Week and the Ellenville Central School District would like to express a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our caring and dedicated educators! We appreciate all of the amazing work that you do! 💙💛
Attention, Grade 8 parents! Join us for the 2024 Ellenville P-TECH Academy Open House and Parent Information Night on Thursday, May 9, from 6-7 PM, in Room 620 at the Ellenville Junior/Senior High School. Come learn all about this exciting opportunity for your child!
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.
