The 2026-2027 Mackenzie Elementary School Student Council election votes are in! We are excited to announce our board of officers:
President-Annabelle
Vice President-Wyatt
Secretary-Rowan
Assistant Secretary-Elsa
Our students also voted on a proposition on whether the cafeteria should serve chocolate pudding or chocolate chip cookies on November 13 and in a landslide victory, chocolate chip cookies for the win!
We are so proud of all of our candidates that put so much thought and effort into their speeches and thank them for wanting to be leaders in our school.
about 11 hours ago, Jennifer Anderson
Student poses in front of the American Flag
A student stands in front of a podium to give a speech
Student poses in front of the American Flag
A student stands in front of a podium to give a speech
Student poses in front of the American Flag
A student stands in front of a podium to give a speech
Student poses in front of the American Flag
A student stands in front of a podium to give a speech

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE HERE! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›

Today, our Yellowjacket Cross Country athletes are heading to Mount Academy to take on the rest of Section IX at the Sectional Championships!

Let's wish our runners the very best of luck as they hit the course, give it their all, and represent Eldred with pride!

Run strong, run proud, and leave it all on the course!

A special THANK YOU to Mrs. Scully and Mrs. Blaut for hosting a pre-meet dinner for our athletes last night! We also want to thank Yulan Country Store for generously donating the food. We appreciate the support and generosity of our amazing Yellowjacket community! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›

Run strong, run proud, and leave it all on the course!


ONCE A YELLOWJACKET, ALWAYS A YELLOWJACKET! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›

about 20 hours ago, Amanda Zgrodek
Go Yellowjackets
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๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› CONGRATULATIONS, YELLOWJACKETS! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š What a WIN! Congratulations to our Varsity Yellowjackets Football team on defeating the Tri-Valley Bears in the opening round of playoffs! The journey continues, and NEXT WEEK IT'S ON TO SULLIVAN WEST! ๐Ÿ Keep the momentum going, boys! We are proud of you and can't wait to see what's next! Compete Hard. Respect Everyone. Represent Eldred with Pride! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› ONCE A YELLOWJACKET, ALWAYS A YELLOWJACKET! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š
4 days ago, Amanda Zgrodek
๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ TONIGHTโ€™S THE NIGHT, YELLOWJACKETS! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿˆ

The excitement is building as our Varsity Football team takes the field for their FIRST PLAYOFF GAME! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›

Tonight, we take on the Tri-Valley Bears as we begin our postseason journey!

Let's pack the stands, bring the energy, and show our boys what it means to have the support of the entire Yellowjacket family!

๐Ÿ“ฃ Bring your school spirit!
๐Ÿ’š Wear your green and gold!
๐Ÿˆ Cheer loud and proud!

Let's make some noise and show up for our Yellowjackets!

COMPETE HARD. RESPECT EVERYONE. REPRESENT ELDRED WITH PRIDE!

๐Ÿ ONCE A YELLOWJACKET, ALWAYS A YELLOWJACKET!
5 days ago, Amanda Zgrodek
Go Yellowjackets
๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› ITโ€™S GAME DAY, YELLOWJACKETS! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Our Varsity and Modified Cross Country teams take on Rockland at home today for their last regular-season meet! Letโ€™s cheer them on as they finish the regular season strong!

๐Ÿˆ Our Modified Football team will also be taking the field on the turf today! Come out, show your support, and bring that Yellowjacket pride! ๐Ÿ

๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› Letโ€™s fill the sidelines with school spirit and support all our athletes! Compete Hard. Respect Everyone. Represent Eldred with Pride!

โ„๏ธ WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION IS OPEN! โ„๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ฃ Please remember to sign up using the link below. Varsity and JV practices begin November 16th, and all athletes must be registered before practices begin!

๐Ÿ”— Winter Sports Registration: https://students.arbitersports.com/eldred-junior-senior-high-school-athletics/eldred-winter-sports-2026-2027

๐Ÿ Once a Yellowjacket, Always a Yellowjacket! Letโ€™s keep that Hive buzzing! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›
6 days ago, Amanda Zgrodek

MEMORANDUM

To: Eldred Central School District Community
From: Traci Ferreira, Superintendent of Schools
Date: October 27, 2026

๐Ÿˆ Varsity Football Section IX Playoff Game โ€“ Friday, October 30!

The Eldred Yellow Jackets are headed to the Section IX playoffs! Congratulations to our players and coaches on a great season. We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments!

Join us as Eldred hosts the Tri-Valley Bears for an exciting home playoff game on Friday, October 30, at 7:00 PM!
With a large crowd expected, we ask all spectators to review the following important reminders to help keep everyone safe:

๐Ÿš— Parking & Shuttle Service: Parking will be limited. A shuttle service will run from the lower parking lots to the entrance beginning at 6:00 PM. Please allow extra time for parking and arrival.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Supervision of Children: Children must remain under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian at all times. For everyone's safety, children should not wander or gather unsupervised on the baseball field, in the woods, in parking lots, or in other areas surrounding the school.

๐Ÿ‘ฎ Staff Supervision: Staff members will be on site throughout the evening. We appreciate everyone's cooperation in helping maintain a safe environment.

๐Ÿ’› Good Sportsmanship: All spectators are expected to follow the Section IX Spectator Code of Conduct and demonstrate respect toward players, coaches, officials, staff, and fellow fans. Let's represent Eldred with pride!

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support of our student-athletes. Let's make it a safe, fun, and memorable night for our entire school community!

Let's Go, Yellow Jackets! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿˆ

8 days ago, Lisa Sibirtzeff
Eldred logo
HELP US RECOGNIZE OUR LEADERS AT THE JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND GEORGE ROSS MACKENZIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ๐ŸŒŸ

We are looking for ECS students who show leadership beyond our school wallsโ€”students making a positive difference in our community through their actions, involvement, kindness, and service.

๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› We need YOUR help finding them!๐ŸŒŸ

You may know a student who volunteers their time, helps others, takes initiative, gives back to the community, or makes a difference through their everyday actions.

We want to recognize our students who put the Leader in Me habits into action and help make our community a better place.

It truly takes a community to grow great leaders. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›

Help us celebrate the amazing young leaders we have in our district!

Please SHARE this post and help us spread the word to our local:
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Community organizations
โ›ช Churches and faith-based groups
โšฝ Youth sports organizations
๐ŸŽญ Clubs and extracurricular programs
๐Ÿค Volunteer organizations
๐ŸŽจ Arts and community groups
๐Ÿพ Service organizations
โ€ฆand any other groups that work with our students!

Know a student who deserves recognition? Nominate them here:

https://forms.gle/UVmA4hSYKwDBUXrv5
8 days ago, Jennifer Anderson
Chalkboard image that says "leader in me student shoutout" with the Eldred Yellowjack mascot
๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› ITโ€™S GAME DAY, YELLOWJACKETS! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ JV Volleyball is hitting the road to Tuxedo for their LAST GAME OF THE SEASON! Letโ€™s finish strong and bring that Yellowjacket energy! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ โšฝ Modified Girls Soccer is back at THE HIVE TONIGHT under the lights for their LAST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON! ๐ŸŒ™๐Ÿ’ก Letโ€™s pack the stands , show our support, and make it a night to remember! Letโ€™s show both teams some love as they represent Eldred with pride! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› COMPETE HARD. RESPECT EVERYONE. REPRESENT ELDRED WITH PRIDE! ๐Ÿ ONCE A YELLOWJACKET, ALWAYS A YELLOWJACKET! ๐Ÿ
9 days ago, Amanda Zgrodek
go Yellowjackets

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’› What an incredible improvement by our Eldred Cross Country team!

At Warwick this weekend, every runner shaved an amazing 4โ€“6 minutes off their times on the same course they ran in September! ๐Ÿ‘

This kind of growth reflects the power of the Leader in Me approachโ€”setting goals, building habits, and working hard to reach new milestones.

Way to go, team! Weโ€™re so proud of you! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›

#EldredCSD #LeaderInMe #CrossCountry #EldredPride

9 days ago, Lisa Sibirtzeff
Track Boys 10.26.26
Girls Track 10.26.26
๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ”ฅ CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM ON A WIN OVER TRI-VALLEY! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿˆ The boys got the job done in Bear Country and are bringing home more than just a win! ๐Ÿ’ช This victory secures HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE FOR THE PLAYOFFS! ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ™Œ The hard work, grit, determination, and commitment have paid off, and now itโ€™s time to bring that same energy back to OUR HOUSE! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› THE HIVE IS BUZZING, AND WEโ€™RE NOT DONE YET! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š Yellowjacket Nation, get ready! The road to the playoffs continues, and we need our community loud, proud, and ready to PACK THE HOUSE! ๐Ÿ“ฃ๐Ÿˆ COMPETE HARD. RESPECT EVERYONE. REPRESENT ELDRED WITH PRIDE. ๐Ÿ ONCE A YELLOWJACKET, ALWAYS A YELLOWJACKET! ๐Ÿ
10 days ago, Amanda Zgrodek
๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› ๐Ÿšจ ITโ€™S GAME DAY, YELLOWJACKETS! LETโ€™S GOOOOO! ๐Ÿšจ ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ”ฅ OUR YELLOWJACKETS ARE HITTING THE ROAD AND WEโ€™RE READY TO BRING THE ENERGY! ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ CROSS COUNTRY โ€” ITโ€™S CHAMPIONSHIP TIME! ๐Ÿ† Our runners are heading out this morning to compete in the OCIAA CHAMPIONSHIPS! Itโ€™s time to dig deep, push those limits, trust your training, and RUN WITH HEART! Leave it ALL out on that course! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿป VARSITY FOOTBALL โ€” BEAR COUNTRY, HERE WE COME! ๐Ÿ Our boys are heading to Tri-Valley for their FINAL REGULAR SEASON GAME! One more time to bring the toughness, play for each other, and show up with that Yellowjacket grit! Time to finish the regular season STRONG! LETโ€™S GET AFTER IT! ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿˆ ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› TWO TEAMS. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE YELLOWJACKET FAMILY! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š Letโ€™s flood our teams with some love and support as they represent Eldred today! Cheer them on, send those good vibes, and letโ€™s remind them that THE HIVE IS ALWAYS BEHIND THEM! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ฃ ๐Ÿ”ฅ COMPETE HARD. RESPECT EVERYONE. REPRESENT ELDRED WITH PRIDE. ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š ONCE A YELLOWJACKET, ALWAYS A YELLOWJACKET! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›
11 days ago, Amanda Zgrodek
go Yellowjackets
Go Yellowjackets
๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› YELLOWJACKETS GAMEDAY! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ

Our teams are heading out today, while others are staying at The Hive! ๐Ÿโšฝ

โšฝ Modified Girls Soccer is hitting the road to take on Tri-Valley!

๐Ÿ JV Volleyball is heading to Liberty to take on the Hawks!

โšฝ Varsity Girls Soccer is HOME at The Hive for their LAST REGULAR SEASON GAME as they take on Rockland! ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ Come out and cheer on our Yellowjackets as they close out the regular season!

Letโ€™s bring the energy, show our Yellowjacket pride, and support our athletes wherever they play! Good luck to all our teams today! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›

Compete Hard. Respect Everyone. Represent Eldred with Pride!

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’› ONCE A YELLOWJACKET, ALWAYS A YELLOWJACKET! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ
14 days ago, Amanda Zgrodek
Go Yellowjackets
go yellowjackets
๐ŸšŒ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™ National School Bus Safety Week 2026 ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›๐ŸšŒ

The Eldred Central School District is proud to recognize National School Bus Safety Week, October 19โ€“23, 2026!

Our school buses carry what matters most โ€” our students! ๐Ÿ’› This week, we recognize and thank our dedicated school bus drivers and transportation staff for the important role they play in getting our students to and from school safely every day.

๐Ÿšฆ Letโ€™s all do our part to keep our students safe!
๐ŸšŒ Stop for school buses when red lights are flashing.
๐Ÿšธ Watch carefully for children near bus stops and school buses.
๐Ÿ’› Teach children to stay alert and follow their bus driver's safety instructions.
๐Ÿš— Never pass a stopped school bus with flashing red lights.

School bus safety is a shared responsibility, and every safe choice makes a difference!

Thank you to our Eldred CSD transportation team and to our entire community for helping protect our students each and every day. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›
15 days ago, Lisa Sibirtzeff
National School Bus Safety Week
Today, our girlsโ€™ soccer teams are hitting the pitch both at home and on the road! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿก Modified Girls Soccer is HOME at The Hive!

๐ŸšŒ Varsity Girls Soccer is heading to Seward as they celebrate their Senior Night! ๐Ÿ’›โšฝ

๐Ÿงฅ Dress warm, bring your Yellowjacket pride, and come out to support our girls!

Letโ€™s show our athletes some love as they compete hard, respect everyone, and represent Eldred with pride! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›

Once a Yellowjacket, Always a Yellowjacket!
16 days ago, Amanda Zgrodek
Go Yellowjackets
go yellowjackets
โ›ณ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› GOOD LUCK, LUCAS! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’šโ›ณ This morning, Eldred Yellowjacket Lucas Ryman is heading out for Day 1 of the Section IX Golf Championship! ๐ŸŒ๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Lucas has worked hard to earn this opportunity, and we are so proud to see him representing Eldred on this big stage! Letโ€™s all show Lucas some Yellowjacket pride and wish him the best of luck as he takes on the course! ๐Ÿโ›ณ Go Lucas! Play hard, stay focused, and represent Eldred with pride! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š
16 days ago, Amanda Zgrodek
๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› SENIOR DAY + A BIG YELLOWJACKET WIN! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š What a great day to be a Yellowjacket! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿˆ Today, we celebrated our seniors and all they have contributed to Eldred Football. Congratulations to our seniors on reaching this special milestone, and a huge congratulations to the entire Eldred Yellowjackets team on a fantastic win over Taconic Hills! We are proud of the hard work, dedication, and heart you bring to the field each and every day. Thank you to our seniors for representing Eldred with pride, and thank you to our parents, families, and fans for supporting our team!
17 days ago, Amanda Zgrodek
go Yellowjackets
go Yellowjackets
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๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› ITโ€™S SENIOR DAY AT THE HIVE! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿˆ Join us today as we celebrate our senior football players and recognize all the hard work, dedication, and memories theyโ€™ve made as Yellowjackets! ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ“ฃ Kickoff: 1:00 PM ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Senior Parents: Please arrive by 12:15 PM for Senior Day festivities. Letโ€™s pack the stands, show our seniors some love, and cheer on our Yellowjackets! Bring your green and gold and help us make it a special day! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› Once a Yellowjacket, Always a Yellowjacket! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿˆ
18 days ago, Amanda Zgrodek
go Yellowjackets
๐Ÿ€๐Ÿƒ ELDRED WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION IS OPEN! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›

Want to be part of something special? Want to represent Eldred, build friendships, challenge yourself, and be part of a team? Now is your time to become a Yellowjacket! ๐Ÿ

โ„๏ธ Winter Sports Sign-Ups START TODAY!

๐Ÿ“‹ Before signing up, please make sure:
โœ… Your athlete has an updated physical on file with the school nurse.
โœ… You complete the registration process through Arbiter Sports using the link below.

๐Ÿ”— Register Here: https://students.arbitersports.com/eldred-junior-senior-high-school-athletics/eldred-winter-sports-2026-2027

๐Ÿ“ฒ Stay in the know! Make sure to download the BOUND app and scan the QR code on the attached poster to stay up to date with schedules, game times, and schedule changes throughout the season!

๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› Don't miss your chance to be part of something special. Join a team, represent your school, and show your Yellowjacket pride!

Once a Yellowjacket, Always a Yellowjacket! ๐Ÿ
19 days ago, Amanda Zgrodek
Go Yellowjackets
๐Ÿ“ข ELDRED ATHLETICS UPDATE ๐Ÿ

All Eldred athletic games scheduled for today have been CANCELED.

Please stay safe, Yellowjackets, and keep an eye out for any updates regarding rescheduled games.

Thank you for your understanding! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›
19 days ago, Amanda Zgrodek

๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› GAME DAY, YELLOWJACKETS! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š

Our Modified Football team is on the road today, heading to Tri-Valley! Letโ€™s wish our Yellowjackets good luck as they take the field and represent Eldred with pride! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿˆ

๐Ÿ“ฃ TIRED OF NOT HAVING ENOUGH OFFICIALS? BECOME ONE!

We need more people stepping up to help keep our student-athletes playing the sports they love! Becoming a sports official is a great way to give back to the community, stay involved in athletics, and make a difference for our kids. ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ

๐Ÿ‘‰ Interested in becoming an official? Check out the link below to learn more!
https://www.ouboces.org/.../inte.../become-a-sports-official

https://nysphsaa.org/sports/2024/10/3/RefReps.aspx

Once a Yellowjacket, Always a Yellowjacket! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›

20 days ago, Amanda Zgrodek
Go Yellowjackets
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