Reminder! The Ellenville Junior High School Drama Club will present two performances of “Matilda, Jr., The Musical!” on Friday, February 2, and Saturday, February 3, at 7 PM, in the High School auditorium. Tickets are $6 each and can be purchased on the evenings of the performances.
This year, Ellenville students have been enjoying the return of the Rondout Valley Growers Association's "Farm to School" program. On the menu in the school cafeterias on January 26 was bison chili, which was prepared using bison from Highland Farm in Germantown and beans from Milestone Mill in Kingston. Students could opt for “just a bite” samples for tasting and/or full-size portions for their lunch. Looks delicious!
Please note that two HALF DAY Superintendent Conference Days have been scheduled for next month, resulting in early dismissal times for students. On Tuesday, February 6, the Junior/Senior High School will be dismissing at 11:15 AM and the Elementary School will be dismissing at 12:15 PM. The snow date for this Conference Day is Wednesday, February 7. On Wednesday, February 21, the Elementary School students ONLY will be dismissed at 12:15 PM. The snow date is Thursday, February 22.
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.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Ellenville Junior High School Drama Club will present two performances of “Matilda, Jr., The Musical!” on Friday, February 2, and Saturday, February 3, at 7 PM, in the High School auditorium. Tickets are $6 each and can be purchased on the evenings of the performances.
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!