Please be advised that due to Regents exams taking place, there will be no school for Ellenville Junior/Senior High School students on Tuesday, January 23, through Friday, January 26. Only students in Grades 9-12 who are taking a Regents exam or a midterm in Living Environment or Earth Science should report to school on the days of their exams. Students in Grades 7 and 8 and students who are not scheduled for an exam should not report to school during this time. Also, please note that there will be no Ulster BOCES programs taking place during Regents week. All Junior/Senior High School students will resume their normal school schedules beginning on Monday, January 29. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact (845) 647-0123.
Kudos to the Ellenville Varsity Wrestling team on its first win of the season against Sullivan West/Eldred on January 17!
UPDATE: Tonight’s Board of Education meeting has been canceled.
Reminder! The Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Student Support Services Department will be hosting a Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, January 30. Seniors and their parents/caregivers are encouraged to come learn about the financial aid process and receive help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A presentation will take place from 6-7 PM, followed by hands-on assistance from 7-8 PM. Anyone interested in attending should sign up in the Student Support Office. For more information, call (845) 647-0138 or email tberry@ecs.k12.ny.us.
The regular Board of Education meeting from Tuesday, January 9, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 16, at 6 PM, in the Senior High School Media Center, which is located at 28 Maple Avenue in Ellenville. A motion for an executive session may be introduced at the start of the open meeting for the purpose of discussing personnel. At the conclusion of the executive session, the Board will enter into public session at 7:30 PM.
This is a reminder that the Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, January 15, in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Congratulations to Victoria Bonitz and Christian Vargas, Ellenville's Student-Athletes of the Month for December! Victoria is a member of the Varsity Girls Indoor Track team while Christian plays on the Varsity Boys Basketball team.
Attention, Ellenville families! Are you looking for some easy tips, tricks, and ideas to help you save time, save money, and eat healthy? Sign up for SNAP-Ed New York's texting program to receive 1-2 text messages per week to help keep your family healthy and active. Sign up by texting "ELLENVILLE" to 89860 (standard texting and data rates apply). If you want recipes, tips, and ideas right away, visit www.snapedny.org or check out the SNAP-Ed NY channel on YouTube!
Ellenville families are invited to attend a FREE “Yoga-ta Try This” workshop taking place on Thursday, January 18, from 6-7 PM, in the Junior/Senior High School Media Center. This gentle yoga class led by Physical Health Educator Debbie Birch will encourage participants to move at their own pace and accept themselves for exactly where they are at any given moment. Register today at tinyurl.com/FamComWorkshops or call (845) 647-6400, ext. 215.
Save the Date! The Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Student Support Services Department will be hosting a Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, January 30. Seniors and their parents/caregivers are encouraged to come learn about the financial aid process and receive help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A presentation will take place from 6-7 PM, followed by hands-on assistance from 7-8 PM. Anyone interested in attending should sign up in the Student Support Office. For more information, call (845) 647-0138 or email tberry@ecs.k12.ny.us.
Happy New Year from the Ellenville Central School District! Enjoy the last day of your Winter Recess. We'll see all of our students back tomorrow (January 2)!
This is a reminder that the Ellenville Central School District will be closed from Monday, December 25, through Monday, January 1, for its annual Winter Recess. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, January 2. We would like to wish all of our students, staff, and families a restful break and a happy and healthy holiday season!
Calling all Ellenville students in PreKindergarten through Grade 12! You are encouraged to participate in a "December to Remember" Holiday Spirit Week taking place from December 18-22! Theme days will be as follows:
Monday, 12/18: Grinch Day - Wear green!
Tuesday, 12/19: Tree Topper - Dig out your favorite holiday hat or headband!
Wednesday, 12/20: Shine Bright - Wear anything that sparkles, glitters, or shines!
Thursday, 12/21: Candy Cane Wishes - Wear red and white!
Friday, 12/22: Deck the Halls - Wear your favorite holiday outfit!
Don't miss out on this festive holiday fun!
The Hudson Valley Flute Ensemble performed in Ellenville on December 10, and was joined on a piece by student flutists from a number of local school districts, including Ellenville. We are so proud of these talented student-musicians!
The Ellenville school cafeterias will be offering an exciting Farm-to-School menu this week! On Thursday, December 7, the food services crew will be serving up venison stew, made with venison from Highland Farm in Germantown, New York.
Did you know that venison is a red meat that is high in protein and has lots of vitamins and minerals? This venison was not hunted but rather raised at Highland Farm. (You can find Highland Farm at the Kingston Farmer’s Market every Saturday!)
To go with the stew, there will be Milestone Mill’s tortilla chips, made using local corn from the Hudson Valley Farm Hub. To finish off the meal, beet brownies with beets from Dagele Brothers Farm in Goshen and whipped cream from Clark’s Farm Creamery in Delhi will be served.
Students, be sure to join us in the cafeteria for a taste!
The Ellenville Central School District will be offering the 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course on the following dates: January 13, February 3, March 2, April 20, May 25, and June 8. For more information, including how to register, call (845) 647-0123.
The Ellenville Central School District would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our families a very Happy Thanksgiving!
On November 21, members of the Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Student Support team, along with Assistant Principal Michael Regan, went throughout the school handing out lollipops of gratitude to students, faculty, and staff. The lollipops included messages such as "We are grateful for you!" and "Keep believing in yourself!" The small gifts were proof that there is an attitude of gratitude in Ellenville!
Recently, Ellenville students and families enjoyed another free community workshop, this one titled “Practicing Mindfulness.” Held in the Junior/Senior High School Media Center on November 16, this relaxing workshop gave participants the opportunity to slow their minds and get creative—by painting! Under the direction of Olivia Ingalsbe of the Ellenville Rural Health Network, parents and children spent a peaceful hour creating fun free-style canvas paintings together, and had a great keepsake to remember this valuable family time. Take a look at their works and be sure to watch out for information about our next community workshop!
Congratulations to Ellenville Grade 11 student Riley Dechon, who plays the trombone; Grade 10 student Jack Henry, who plays the euphonium; and Grade 12 student Yadiel Roman-Martinez, who plays the flute. These three students performed beautifully in the 2023 Area All-State Symphonic Band at Wallkill High School on November 18.
