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.
This is a reminder that the Ellenville Central School District will be closed from Wednesday, November 22, through Friday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We would like to wish all of our families a very happy holiday!
Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Monday, November 20, and on Tuesday, November 21. 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 Tuesday ONLY.
Attention, Ellenville parents! Don't miss "Building Resiliency Through Empowerment: A Father's Hard-Earned Lessons About Cyberbullying and its Effects," a parent presentation to be held in the Jr/Sr High School auditorium on Monday, November 20 (after Parent/Teacher Conference Night). Author/speaker John Halligan will share life-changing lessons related to youth suicide and bullying. For more information, contact Assistant Principal Michael Regan at (845) 647-0137, ext. 222.
Reminder! The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more. Learn more: ecs.k12.ny.us/page/discounted-internet-access
Reminder: Ellenville students and families are invited to attend a FREE “Practicing Mindfulness” workshop taking place on Thursday, November 16, from 6-7 PM, in the Junior/Senior High School Media Center. This workshop will give you the opportunity to slow your mind and get creative while painting with us! Children are invited to attend and free childcare will be provided. Register today at tinyurl.com/FamComWorkshops
In honor of National School Psychology Week, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank our amazing team of hardworking and supportive school psychologists for the incredible work they do to help students learn and help teachers teach. Hats off to you!
The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Friday, November 10, in honor of Veterans Day. Thank you to the brave men and women who have served in the United States armed forces!
November is a month of gratitude and the Junior/Senior High School Student Council is sponsoring their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive! Please bring in cans or boxes of food for our local food pantries.
Ellenville students and families are invited to attend a FREE “Practicing Mindfulness” workshop taking place on Thursday, November 16, from 6-7 PM, in the Junior/Senior High School Media Center. This workshop will give you the opportunity to slow your mind and get creative while painting with us! Children are invited to attend and free childcare will be provided. Register today at tinyurl.com/FamComWorkshops
Attention Seniors: Your last opportunity to have your Senior Portrait taken is Wednesday, November 8 in the Senior High School Media Center. Please sign up on Prestige.com today. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Spoor or Mr. Bonitz.
Grade 12 students: Deposits for the Senior Trip are due by Wednesday, November 7! Please bring your deposit to Mrs. Caban.
Reminder: All public schools in Ulster County will release students approximately 15 minutes early TOMORROW, November 2, 2023. Students will be sent home early as part of an annual drill that tests the evacuation procedures of each district’s Emergency Management/Disaster Preparedness Plan. The Commissioner of Education has mandated that this drill be conducted annually in all New York State public schools. Please make appropriate arrangements for the early arrival of your children.
Reminder, Ellenville juniors and seniors! Permission slips for the College Tour taking place on Thursday, November 9, must be returned by Wednesday, November 1. They can be picked up in the Student Support Office. The tour will be visiting the SUNY Ulster campus in Stone Ridge and the Linemen Institute of the North East, a trade school located in Kingston. The bus will be leaving Ellenville Junior/Senior High School at 8 AM and returning at 2 PM. Space is limited and seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions, or need more information, please call (845) 647-0138 or email tberry@ecs.k12.ny.us.
Attention, Ellenville families: All public schools in Ulster County will release students approximately 15 minutes early on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Students will be sent home early on this day as part of an annual drill that tests the evacuation procedures of each district’s Emergency Management/Disaster Preparedness Plan. The Commissioner of Education has mandated that this drill be conducted annually in all New York State public schools. Please make appropriate arrangements for the early arrival of your children that afternoon.
REMINDER! Digital equity is essential for educational equity. To serve our students, families, and educators, it is imperative that we have, and maintain, an updated, accurate, and complete picture of the state of digital equity for each individual student. We have been collecting this data for the past two school years using an online survey as well as hard-copy surveys that were sent home with students. To ensure that our data is up-to-date, the District, in accordance with New York State requirements, will be administering its annual survey through the month of October. The results of the survey are used on an ongoing basis throughout the year to help identify specific needs and target resources and funding opportunities when they become available. For more information, including a link to the survey, visit www.ecs.k12.ny.us/o/ees/article/1274777