It’s that exciting time of year again — Winter Sports Season is here! If you plan to participate this season in Indoor track, Wrestling, or Basketball , please take a moment to sign up on Arbiter using the link below:
https://students.arbitersports.com/eldred-junior-senior-high-school-athletics/eldred-winter-sports-2025-2026
Please complete your registration as soon as possible so we can finalize rosters and get ready for another great season of Yellowjacket athletics.
If you have any questions or need help with the sign-up process, feel free to reach out.
Once a Yellowjacket, always a Yellowjacket! 💛🖤
https://students.arbitersports.com/eldred-junior-senior-high-school-athletics/eldred-winter-sports-2025-2026
Please complete your registration as soon as possible so we can finalize rosters and get ready for another great season of Yellowjacket athletics.
If you have any questions or need help with the sign-up process, feel free to reach out.
Once a Yellowjacket, always a Yellowjacket! 💛🖤
Eldred and Fallsburg Schools Launch Hope Squad Programs to Support Youth Mental Health
[LIBERTY, NY] - Sullivan 180 is proud to announce the official launch of Hope Squads in the Eldred Central School District and Fallsburg Central School District, marking an important step in expanding peer-based mental health support across Sullivan County schools.
Hope Squad is an evidence-based, peer-to-peer suicide prevention program designed to build a culture of connection, empathy, and help-seeking among youth. Students are nominated by their peers to serve as Hope Squad members and receive specialized training from trusted school advisors. These students work to identify struggling peers, promote kindness, and connect classmates to the help they need.
"Hope squad allowed me to connect, understand and help people on a deeper level", said a Fallsburg Hope Squad member.
The launch of Hope Squads in Eldred and Fallsburg is part of a three-year pilot program supported by the New York State Office of Mental Health and led by Sullivan 180’s Youth Mental Health Program Manager. Both districts have established active Hope Squads at the middle and high school levels, with trained staff and student members ready to begin outreach this fall.
“It has been inspiring to see how much effort both staff and students are putting into the implementation of this program.” Mylene Ortiz, Youth Mental Health Program Manager at Sullivan 180 “I truly believe these students will have a huge impact on their school communities and I cannot wait to see what is in store for the future.”
Beyond their work in schools, Hope Squad members have taken an active role in community outreach, participating in events such as National Night Out and the Out of the Darkness Walk sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). These efforts highlight the commitment of local youth to reducing stigma, promoting hope, and extending mental health awareness beyond the classroom.
To learn more about Hope Squad and SHAPE, email Mylene@sullivan180.org.
Sullivan 180 is working to build a healthy community, one degree at a time, through people, places and policy with support from Bold Gold Media Group, The River Reporter, The Sullivan County Democrat, Manor Ink and WJFF Radio Catskill. Learn more at Sullivan180.org.
[LIBERTY, NY] - Sullivan 180 is proud to announce the official launch of Hope Squads in the Eldred Central School District and Fallsburg Central School District, marking an important step in expanding peer-based mental health support across Sullivan County schools.
Hope Squad is an evidence-based, peer-to-peer suicide prevention program designed to build a culture of connection, empathy, and help-seeking among youth. Students are nominated by their peers to serve as Hope Squad members and receive specialized training from trusted school advisors. These students work to identify struggling peers, promote kindness, and connect classmates to the help they need.
"Hope squad allowed me to connect, understand and help people on a deeper level", said a Fallsburg Hope Squad member.
The launch of Hope Squads in Eldred and Fallsburg is part of a three-year pilot program supported by the New York State Office of Mental Health and led by Sullivan 180’s Youth Mental Health Program Manager. Both districts have established active Hope Squads at the middle and high school levels, with trained staff and student members ready to begin outreach this fall.
“It has been inspiring to see how much effort both staff and students are putting into the implementation of this program.” Mylene Ortiz, Youth Mental Health Program Manager at Sullivan 180 “I truly believe these students will have a huge impact on their school communities and I cannot wait to see what is in store for the future.”
Beyond their work in schools, Hope Squad members have taken an active role in community outreach, participating in events such as National Night Out and the Out of the Darkness Walk sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). These efforts highlight the commitment of local youth to reducing stigma, promoting hope, and extending mental health awareness beyond the classroom.
To learn more about Hope Squad and SHAPE, email Mylene@sullivan180.org.
Sullivan 180 is working to build a healthy community, one degree at a time, through people, places and policy with support from Bold Gold Media Group, The River Reporter, The Sullivan County Democrat, Manor Ink and WJFF Radio Catskill. Learn more at Sullivan180.org.
Congrats to Mod girls soccer on their 1-1 game against Port with a penalty kick By Abby !
Good luck to the Modified Girls soccer team tonight vs part at the hive at 4:00 and the Cross country team tomorrow ! Go Yellowjackets !
Congratulations to Varsity Girls soccer with the 2-0 win over Seward . The YELLOWJACKETS finished with an amazing record of 11-2-1 . On to Regionals!
🐝 There’s a lot buzzing in the Hive! 🐝
We’ve got Varsity Girls Soccer as Section IX Champions and #7 in the state for class D, our 8-Man Varsity Football team ranked #10 in the state . We also have Modified Football hitting the turf today at 4:00 pm , and our Varsity Girls Soccer team traveling to Seward for their final game of the regular season.
We’ve got Varsity Girls Soccer as Section IX Champions and #7 in the state for class D, our 8-Man Varsity Football team ranked #10 in the state . We also have Modified Football hitting the turf today at 4:00 pm , and our Varsity Girls Soccer team traveling to Seward for their final game of the regular season.
Congratulations to the Lady Yellowjackets on their victory against Ellenville and a memorable Senior Night! A special shoutout to Avery, Maddy, Sydney, Marissa, Jillian , Tabitha, and Olivia for their dedication and contributions to the team. Once a Yellowjacket, always a Yellowjacket! 🐝🎉
🎉⚽️ Senior Night Alert! ⚽️🎉
Join us this evening as we celebrate our amazing senior girls soccer players and their families!
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
👨👩👧👦 Parents: Please arrive by 5:30 PM.
Let's come out and show our support for these incredible young women! 🥳🌟 Thank you!
Modified Girls soccer are at Liberty
And our boys combined with Port at taking in Sullivan west !
Go Yellowjackets !
Somos Bilingües will be hosting an annual Harvesting Hope event — a free developmental screening day for families who may have concerns about their child’s development on Saturday, November 15th from 9am-12pm at Somos Bilingües Clinic- 50 Hamilton St, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522.
*Advance Registration Required: https://form.jotform.com/252875124104149
Screenings will be conducted by Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapists, Psychologists, and Social Workers. Each brief 10–15 minute screening helps determine whether a child’s development appears age-appropriate or if a more comprehensive evaluation may be beneficial.
This event is open to the public and is designed to support families by increasing access to early identification and intervention resources.
If a child is found to benefit from further evaluation, parents will receive guidance on free evaluation options available.
*Advance Registration Required: https://form.jotform.com/252875124104149
Screenings will be conducted by Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapists, Psychologists, and Social Workers. Each brief 10–15 minute screening helps determine whether a child’s development appears age-appropriate or if a more comprehensive evaluation may be beneficial.
This event is open to the public and is designed to support families by increasing access to early identification and intervention resources.
If a child is found to benefit from further evaluation, parents will receive guidance on free evaluation options available.
The Coalition for a Vape-Free Sullivan, a collective of community organizations committed to ending the youth vaping epidemic locally, is thrilled to welcome a national organization, PAVe (Parents Against Vaping e-Cigarettes), to our county on November 5th, 2025 at 4pm at the CVI Building in Liberty.
Parents Against Vaping is a grassroots community of passionate parents and concerned individuals committed to protecting children from the dangers of vaping and other flavored tobacco use. This presentation is appropriate for anyone looking to learn more about the issue and the solutions, but will be particularly impactful for parents, teachers, principals, school administrators, school resource officers, school nurses, as well as public health and youth development professionals. PAVe leaders will present “Reducing Youth Vaping: School Strategies and the Power of Restorative Practices and Policies”.
We look forward to being together and continuing our collective impact work towards improving the health of the next generation in Sullivan County. This program is made possible with opioid settlement funding administered through Sullivan County.
To register, please fill out this short Google form: https://forms.gle/EeKNxpH2CX4tCBQWA
Parents Against Vaping is a grassroots community of passionate parents and concerned individuals committed to protecting children from the dangers of vaping and other flavored tobacco use. This presentation is appropriate for anyone looking to learn more about the issue and the solutions, but will be particularly impactful for parents, teachers, principals, school administrators, school resource officers, school nurses, as well as public health and youth development professionals. PAVe leaders will present “Reducing Youth Vaping: School Strategies and the Power of Restorative Practices and Policies”.
We look forward to being together and continuing our collective impact work towards improving the health of the next generation in Sullivan County. This program is made possible with opioid settlement funding administered through Sullivan County.
To register, please fill out this short Google form: https://forms.gle/EeKNxpH2CX4tCBQWA
❄️🐝 It’s that time of year again, Yellowjackets! 🏀🤼♂️
Winter sports season is right around the corner — and sign-ups are officially OPEN!
Use the link below to get registered and be part of the excitement. Let’s make this season one to remember! 💪💛
https://students.arbitersports.com/eldred-junior-senior-high-school-athletics/eldred-winter-sports-2025-2026
Once a Yellowjacket, ALWAYS a Yellowjacket! 🖤💛
Winter sports season is right around the corner — and sign-ups are officially OPEN!
Use the link below to get registered and be part of the excitement. Let’s make this season one to remember! 💪💛
https://students.arbitersports.com/eldred-junior-senior-high-school-athletics/eldred-winter-sports-2025-2026
Once a Yellowjacket, ALWAYS a Yellowjacket! 🖤💛
A huge shoutout to Il Castellos Pizzeria for their donation to the sophomore class! The pizza was a hit! Thank you!!
📣 Game Update
Due to a shortage of referees from the league, tonight’s Modified and Varsity Girls Soccer games have been canceled for this evening
Both games will be rescheduled for later this week.
We understand that tonight was scheduled to be Senior Night for our Varsity team — this celebration will also be rescheduled, and our senior athletes will be properly honored at that time.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
The first Parent Empowerment Workshop of the year will be this Wednesday at 5pm at the George Ross Mackenzie School. The topic is "Managing Challenging Behaviors". It will be provided by a certified behavior analyst and parent resources will be provided by Action Toward Independence. There will be light refreshments. There is still room to sign up! Sign up no later than tomorrow by RSVPing to englandb@eldred.k12.ny.us or 845-456-1100, x5129.
We at Eldred celebrate Coach Kean someone whose name is forever woven into the fabric of Eldred athletics—
For 36+ years and 136 season of coaching different sports Coach Kean has given his heart, his time, and his wisdom to the athletes and students of Eldred Central School. His dedication has gone far beyond teaching the fundamentals of the game or in the classroom . He has shaped young people into leaders, teammates, and community members. Coach Kean has shown us that success is measured not only by the scoreboard, but by the character, resilience, and spirit instilled in every athlete and student who had the privilege of learning from him.
He has been a mentor, a motivator, and for so many—a second father. He has celebrated our victories, stood by us in our defeats, and reminded us that once you are part of the Yellowjacket family, you are always part of it.
The impact of Coach Kean’s years of service can’t be measured in wins or trophies alone. It’s measured in the lives he’s touched, we had over 100+ athletes and Alumni from all over the country here at the game on 10/17 to celebrate with Coach he’s built confidence in every single one of them and the lessons that will live on in every athlete he’s coached. Generations of Eldred athletes carry those lessons with them
His legacy will continue to inspire Yellowjackets for generations to come.
Once a Yellowjacket, always a Yellowjacket.
The building has been cleared, and it was determined to be a false alarm. All students and chaperones have re-entered the building, and are currently dancing and eating and having a great time! As always, thank you for your support and thank you for all of our local volunteers!
Good evening, Junior Senior high school parents . Please be aware that an alarm was accidentally set off during the homecoming dance. Students are currently all accounted for and being supervised by multiple chaperones in the back of the building. We anticipate to be able to get back into the building and finish the dance and have a great night with your children. It is likely that local volunteer services will need to come in and clear the building. We will update you as soon as possible. Please rest assure that all students are safe.
The Yellowjackets stung the Eagles tonight. Final score, Eldred 52 and Onteora 40. GO YELLOWJACKETS!!!!!!
Tonight's the night !!! Let's get loud !!!
Congratulations to Mod girls Soccer on their fantastic 4-0 victory! 🎉 Zariah was unstoppable with all 4 goals! A big shout-out to Harper and Shannon for their incredible performances as goalies! The team is really coming together, and it's exciting to see the hard work pay off! Keep it up, everyone! 💪👏