There is one month until the Dec. 3 vote for a Capital Project to improve safety, enhance athletic fields and outdoor learning spaces, and make upgrades to aging infrastructure (including compliance with current codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act). Details of the work, its cost, and how to participate in the vote is available at www.ecs.k12.ny.us/capitalproject2024. Please learn about the project and weigh in at the polls on Tues., Dec. 3 from 8 AM to 8 PM at the Jr/Sr High School Media Center!
School Resource Officer Felicia Torres paid a special visit to Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes at Ellenville Elementary School last week to read "Gustavo, the Shy Ghost" by Flavia Z. Drago and share important holiday safety tips with our youngest Blue Devils. Thank you, Officer Torres, for making learning about safety both fun and festive!
The Ellenville Varsity Football team defeated Onteora on October 26, by a score of 22-0! The Blue Devils scored 22 unanswered points in the second half. Marcus Lewis-Rivera ran the second half kickoff 65-yards to start the scoring for the team. Pedro Bonachea had a 4-yard rushing touchdown, and Kwaku Boahen scored on a 48-yard rushing touchdown. Ryan Conklin had an interception for the Blue Devils, and Austin Sahlstrom and Crystian Zelinsky paced the Ellenville defense. Ellenville is now 4-3 overall and clinched a playoff spot! The team will play this week against an opponent to be determined.
Registration is now open for Modified Winter sports! The following Modified sports are being offered this season: Modified Boys Basketball, Modified Girls Basketball, Modified Boys Indoor Track, Modified Girls Indoor Track, and Modified Wrestling. Students must register on our website by Monday, November 25. Tryouts will begin on November 25. For more information or assistance, please contact the Athletic Office at (845) 647-0134.
The National Honor Society will be hosting a special event honoring our veterans on Friday, November 8, from 9-10 AM, in the Junior High School cafeteria. This gathering is an opportunity for our school community to come together and express our gratitude for the service and sacrifices of our veterans. We warmly welcome all veterans to join us for this meaningful occasion. Your presence would make this event even more special as we celebrate and recognize the contributions you have made. To help us with planning, please complete the following form if you plan to attend: https://forms.gle/AbfWEFHGtvL6FxE78
Join the Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Student Council for their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 26! Registration will begin at 8:30 AM in the Ellenville Junior High School lobby (Athletics entrance), with the walk around the Village starting at 9 AM. All proceeds from the event will benefit the American Cancer Society. Don't miss it!
Registration is now open for any Ellenville athlete interested in playing a Varsity or Junior Varsity (JV) Winter sport. The following sports will be offered next season: Boys Varsity Basketball, Boys JV Basketball, Girls Varsity Basketball, Girls JV Basketball, Boys Varsity Indoor Track, Girls Varsity Indoor Track, and Varsity Wrestling. Students must register on our website by Monday, November 18. Tryouts for Varsity sports will begin on November 18. For additional information or assistance, please contact the Athletic Office at (845) 647-0134.
Mark your calendars!
The Ellenville Central School District will be celebrating Reb Ribbon Week from October 21-25. Get ready to unleash your school spirit during this annual week that is designed to bring awareness of the dangers and misuse of prescription medication and drugs.
Students are invited to celebrate their choice to be DRUG FREE with the following fun activities:
Monday, Oct. 21: Go Red for Read Ribbon Week (Wear Red)
Tuesday, Oct. 22: Lei Off Drugs (Wear Hawaiian attire and/or leis)
Wednesday, Oct. 23: Team Up Against Drugs (Wear your favorite sports team attire)
Thursday, Oct. 24: Drug Free From Head to Toe (Wear crazy hair and silly socks)
Friday, Oct. 25: Our School Chooses to be Drug Free (Wear school colors
Please join the Ellenville PTO's next meeting today (October 16) at 6 PM in the Elementary School Music Assembly Room. The group will be talking about future PTO events and Superintendent Lisa Wiles will be in attendance to discuss a proposed referendum for repairs and athletic facility improvements throughout the District. We hope to see you there!
Were you unable to make it to the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction on October 5? Watch a video of the ceremony here: https://youtu.be/G8uXQsB7wlw
It's School Board Recognition Week and the ECSD would like to thank its hard-working Board of Education members for all that they do to support our students. Their commitment and service are greatly appreciated!
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, October 14, in observance of Columbus Day.
October 6 was National Coaches Day. We may be biased, but we think Ellenville has some of the best coaches around! Thank you to our hardworking team leaders, who motivate and inspire our student-athletes each and every day. You are all trophy-winners in our book!
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Thursday, October 3, in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
Custodians make our schools shine! Today (October 2) is National Custodian Day and the ECSD would like to thank our hardworking custodians for everything they do to make sure our school facilities are well-maintained and ready to support student learning!
The results are in! To view the September attendance rates for Ellenville Central School District students in Grades PreK-Grade 12, visit https://www.ecs.k12.ny.us/article/1797322
The ECSD will be hosting an Athletic Hall of Fame Induction on Saturday, October 5. This year’s honorees include Baseball star Steven Levine, Softball phenom Marcia McCombs, Wrestling standout Keith Pickell, and the 1961 Varsity Baseball team. The ceremony will take place at Ellenville Elementary School, beginning at 11 AM. Don't miss it!
Ulster BOCES is hosting a free event to discuss the future of New York State schools.. The event will be held on Thursday, October 10, from 5-7 PM, at the Jane Bullowa Conference Center at Ulster BOCES in New Paltz. ThisBlue Ribbon Commission Ambassador Program, spearheaded by the New York State Education Department, will offer educators, parents, and community members the chance to come together to engage in meaningful dialogue about the vision for transforming New York's education system. Register today at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekDB0WRdnOppmYf5i5XDiL7nWbvyleoj62O-uLBOvIGLLLGA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
October is National School Principals Month. Thank you to our hardworking Ellenville principals for all that you do!
Blue Devils: Join the District on Wednesday, October 2, as it celebrates Bullying Prevention Day. Be sure to wear BLUE to show your support!