Eldred Central School District

Due to excessive heat tomorrow Tuesday, June 24th, Eldred CSD will dismiss GRM students at 11:15 am. Regents exams at JSHS are as scheduled and will be held in air-conditioned rooms. The 6th Grade Moving Up Ceremony will proceed as planned at 6:00 PM tomorrow evening.

Eldred CSD will be dismissing Mackenzie and JSHS early tomorrow at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 23, 2025, due to anticipated excessive heat conditions. No Regents are scheduled for tomorrow, there will be no JSHS bus.

🎉 Congratulations to the Class D Section IX softball All-Star Team! ⭐️ A huge shoutout to our amazing players: Sydney, Olivia, Emma, and Marissa! Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of you all! Keep shining and inspiring others on and off the field !

Congratulations to Our Scholar-Athletes! Yesterday, we had the privilege of honoring all the scholar-athletes in the OCIAA. Representing Eldred with pride were Peyton and Alexis — outstanding students and athletes who embody hard work and dedication both on and off the field. It was a beautiful day of recognition, and we extend a special congratulations to our Senior scholar-athletes — we’re so proud of all you've accomplished! In addition, Eldred Athletics was honored with the OCIAA Community Service Challenge Award — a proud moment for our school and community! Way to go, Yellowjackets!

Class of 2025 at Mackenzie Congratulations!!

16 days until they Graduate! Senior class dinner at Back to Bakers tonight!

🌟 Proud of our teams! 🌟 Both baseball and softball may have lost in the regionals, but Eldred stands strong behind them. They fought hard and Let's keep pushing forward, and we’ll be back even stronger next year.

June 9, 2025 Dear Parents/Guardians, I am writing to inform you about the Eldred Central District’s upcoming implementation of new rules and guidelines regarding student cell phone and personal device use for the 2025-2026 school year, aligning with Governor Kathy Hochul's initiative for "Distraction-Free Schools" across New York State. This statewide ban that was enacted on May 6, 2025, aims to enhance student engagement, reduce distractions, and improve mental health outcomes by limiting the unfettered access to internet-enabled communication devices during the school day. The "why" for a distraction-free school environment is to improve academic performance, enhance student mental health, and create a better school and classroom environment. Research supports these findings, showing that frequent cell phone use in class leads to lower academic performance and that excessive use is linked to increased anxiety and stress among students. The Surgeon General has also noted that up to 95% of young people ages 13-17 use social media platforms, with over a third using them "almost constantly," increasing their risk of mental health issues. Key aspects of the new policy include: • "Away for the Day" during instructional time: Cell phones and other electronic devices, including smartwatches and earbuds/air pods, will be turned off and put away from the beginning of the day-class bell to the end of the day-class bell. • Medical Exceptions: Students who require their cell phone to monitor a medical condition (e.g., diabetes, epilepsy) may have it with them at all times, but must adhere to all other policy expectations. Please contact the school administration to discuss essential needs for phone approval, and a health plan or prior approval should be in place for medical necessities or emergencies. We understand that you may need to contact your child during the school day. The new policy will include methods for parents/guardians to contact students during school hours, and written notification of these methods will be provided at the beginning of the school year. Additionally, the policy will outline methods for on-site storage where students will keep their devices during the school day. We appreciate your cooperation as we implement this new state-mandated policy to create an optimal learning environment for all students. We understand that cell phones have become a part of daily life, and we appreciate your support in this important initiative. By working together, we can ensure a safe, healthy, and focused learning environment for all students. I will be consulting with parents, teachers and administration in the development of the implementation plan prior to the start of the school year. Once adopted, the implementation plan will be posted in a clearly visible and accessible location on the school district's website. I will be setting up virtual meetings in June and July for parents to have a voice in the implementation of our cell phone ban. If you are interested in being a part of this committee, please email me at ferreirat@eldred.k12.ny.us. The meeting dates will be June 19th, June 30th, July 7th, July 17th, and July 24th. All of these meetings will be virtual, starting at 6:00 pm. Sincerely, Traci Ferreira, Superintendent of Schools

🐝⚾️ It's game day! Today, the Eldred Softball Team is set to take on Argyle for the regional title in Monroe Woodbury at 4:30 PM. Let's show our support and cheer loud for our Yellowjackets! Go get 'em, Yellowjackets!

Exciting News! Today, the Varsity Baseball Team is heading to regionals in Saugerties! Join us in cheering them on as they take the field at Cantine Field at 2:00 PM. Let's go, Yellowjackets !

🚨 Attention Softball Fans! 🚨 Due to impending weather, the Regional Varsity Softball game originally scheduled for tomorrow Saturday at 2:45 has been rescheduled. 📅 New Date & Time: Monday at 4:30 PM 🏫 Location: Monroe Woodbury High School Thank you for your understanding! Let's go, Yellowjackets!

Attention Varsity Baseball Fans! Due to impending weather conditions, the Regional game originally for Tomorrow at 1:00 at Lorenz field. Is NOW scheduled for Sunday at 2:00 PM at Cantine Field in Saugerties.

Show Your Yellowjacket Pride! Get ready for an exciting new year of Eldred Athletics by grabbing your official Yellowjackets gear! 🐝 Whether you're a student, parent, alumni, or a loyal fan, now’s the perfect time to stock up and show your school spirit. 🎽 From hoodies to bags, we’ve got everything you need to cheer on our teams in style. ➡️ https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/FSwBMMHTqa Let’s pack the stands in Green and yellow next season — Go Yellowjackets!

WE DID IT!!! 🎉📚 Not only did we hit our reading goal—we blew it out of the water! Our incredible community read and logged a jaw-dropping 2,104 books! That’s 904 more than our original goal of 1,200! WOW!! I'm beyond proud of each and every one of you. Your enthusiasm, dedication, and love for reading truly made this happen! A huge shoutout to our third graders, who were absolute reading rockstars—they logged an unbelievable 1,030 books all on their own! 🌟👏 Thank you all for making this such a fun and successful reading adventure. Let’s keep the pages turning! With pride and joy, Mrs. Bizjak. MSLS Eldred Central School Library

Day one Section IX Pentathlon at Monroe Woodbury in the books! 100m high hurdles , shot put and long jump completed Tomorrow Day 2 Tabitha will compete in high jump and 800m race! Way to be a Yellowjacket !!

Please join us tonight at JSHS for our Academic Recognition Night and Inductions to celebrate our students. We will begin the evening at 6:00 pm.

Congratulations to Modified baseball for their win over Tri-valley !

🎉 Today we proudly honored our Varsity Baseball team for being the Section IX Champs! 🏆 They’re off to compete on Saturday in Saugerties—exact time to be announced. Let’s show our support and cheer them on! Go Yellowjackets! 🐝💛

Dear Parents/Guardians, On May 6, 2025, Governor Hochul passed the state-wide ban on cell phones in all public schools. This ban will take effect on August 1, 2025. The "WHY" for a distraction free school environment: improving academic performance, enhancing student mental health, and creating a better school and classroom environment. Since 2020, educational research has shown that cell phone use in the classroom is a distraction, which makes it challenging for students to focus on learning. Excessive cell phone use has been connected to increased anxiety and stress among students. There are indicators that suggest the pressures of constant connectivity and social media can lead to mental health issues. Starting August 1, 2025, the Eldred Central School District, in accordance with the new law, will implement a written policy prohibiting the use of internet-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, by students during the school day, including during all instructional and non-instructional time (e.g., homeroom, lunch, recess, study hall, passing time, etc.). Students will continue being allowed to use their district issued Chromebooks during the school day. We understand that you may need to contact your child during the school day. The new policy will include methods for parents/persons in parental relation to contact students during school hours. We will provide written notification of these methods at the beginning of the school year. Additionally, the policy will outline methods for on-site storage where students may keep their devices during the school day. Please note that there are specific circumstances where the use of internet-enabled devices may be authorized: • If authorized by a teacher, principal, or the school district for a specific educational purpose. • Where necessary for the management of a student's healthcare. • For translation services. • Where required by law. We will be consulting with local stakeholders, including employee organizations, parents, and students, in the development of this policy prior to its adoption. Once adopted, the policy will be posted in a clearly visible and accessible location on the school district's website. I will be setting up virtual meetings in the months of June and July for parents to have a voice in the implementation of our cell phone ban. If you are interested in being a part of this committee, please email me at ferreirat@eldred.k12.ny.us. We appreciate your cooperation as we implement this new state-mandated policy to create an optimal learning environment for all students. Sincerely, Traci Ferreira, Superintendent of Schools

Eldred JSHS Seniors are enjoying their senior trip at Hershey Park! Senior trip 2025!