REMINDER: There is a Superintendent Conference Day on Wednesday, April 17. There will be no school for students.
Congratulations to Ellenville's Jason Kinscy and Kristian Jackson, who were selected to the Basketball Coaches Association of New York's All-Star Team for Class B Boys Varsity Basketball!
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
Check out the athletic schedule for April 9-12!
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
Check out this week's athletic schedule!
It's National Assistant Principals Week! We are so grateful to Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Assistant Principals Kerri Galloway and Lauren Durr, and to Ellenville Elementary School Assistant Principals Meredith Smith and Heather Heidelberg, for all that they do to support our school communities!
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!
It’s that time of year again! The Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Student Council will be hosting its annual March Madness Basketball Tournament, with all proceeds benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Come out to the Senior High School gymnasium and watch the Jr/Sr High HEAT take on the Elementary SUNS on Thursday, March 21, at 6 PM. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased in advance at the Senior High School or Elementary School main offices, or by contacting Ms. Pfeffer-Burns or Tanya Allen. We hope to see you there!
Don't forget! The Ellenville Senior High School Drama Club will present “High School Musical” on March 15 and 16, at 7 PM in the Junior/Senior High School auditorium. Tickets are $6 each and will be sold at the door. You won't want to miss this exciting show!
February IXL Principal's Challenge winners for ELA enjoyed an ice cream sundae celebration last week. Way to go, Blue Devils!
Seniors: Check your email for the Senior Scholarship & Awards Application Packet. Copies are also available in the Student Support Office. Many of the applications are due on 4/19. Don't delay....apply today!
Ellenville Jr/Sr HS parents/guardians should encourage their children to attend the Extended Day program. If your child happens to be struggling in a class, is in need of extra support, or would like to strengthen their content skills, this program is a great place to start. Please see the attached Extended Day schedule.
Ellenville families are invited to attend a FREE “Let’s Get Physical” workshop with SNAP-ED taking place on Thursday, March 14, from 6-7 PM, in the Junior/Senior High School Media Center. This workshop will teach you tips and tricks to incorporate more movement and physical activity in your day-to-day life. Register today at tinyurl.com/FamComWorkshops
Congratulations to Ellenville flute player Yadiel Roman-Martinez for being accepted into and participating in the New York State Honor Band Symposium, which was sponsored by the New York State Band Directors Association. The symposium took place from March 1-3, at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse. Yadiel was one of 20 flute players from across the State to be selected for this ensemble. Yadiel performed beautifully and represented Ellenville well!
Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences will taking place at the Junior/Senior High School on Thursday, March 7, from 5-7 PM; and on Friday, March 8, from 12:30-2 PM. As a result, Junior/Senior High School students will be dismissed at 11:15 AM on Friday, March 8.
Ellenville Junior/Senior High School will be offering after-school review classes to provide additional support to prepare Grade 7 and 8 students for the New York State ELA and Math assessments. Students are invited to attend after-school review classes as outlined below (snacks will be provided!). Parents who would like to register their child for these classes, or who have any questions, should contact Susan Irland at (845) 647-0126 or email her at sirland@ecs.k12.ny.us by Friday, March 8.
ELA:
Dates: March 14-April 9
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 2:45-4:45 PM (Bus students will have access to the 4:45 PM bus run).
Math:
Dates: April 1-19
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Time: 2:45-4:45 PM (Bus students will have access to the 4:45 PM bus run).
For more information about testing dates, visit https://www.ecs.k12.ny.us/article/1489182
Calling all bookworms! Don't miss the Scholastic Book Fair, which is being sponsored by the Ellenville PTO and the Junior/Senior High School. The event will take place in the Junior/Senior High School Library Media Center on Wednesday, March 6, from 9:30-3:30 PM; Thursday, March 7, from 8:40 AM-3:30 PM and from 5-7 PM; and Friday, March 8, from 8:40 AM-2:30 PM.
Don't miss the Districtwide Choral Concert, taking place in the Junior/Senior High School auditorium on Tuesday, March 5, at 7 PM.