‘Ellicottville Central School’s Writer’ Archives
ECS School Writer
One question, five little words and an obscure punctuation mark, led me to a furious search on the unrelenting tangled web of the internet, and a conversation to pursue with passion. The question, if you have been following this column, is a deep motivation and inspiration for many of my articles. Where am I headed next? As a column in reference [...]
Ellicottville Central School Writer
One question, five little words and an obscure punctuation mark, led me to a furious search on the unrelenting tangled web of the internet, and a conversation to pursue with passion. The question, if you have been following this column, is a deep motivation and inspiration for many of my articles. Where am I headed next? As a column in reference [...]
Ellicottville Central School Writer
Help support the sophomore class in raising money for their senior trip by buying a hanging plant. This sale is perfect for a Mother’s Day gift. To order a plant, mail the following to Sophomore Class Advisors, Ellicottville Central School, 5873 Rt. 219, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Include your name, address, phone number, and the quantity and [...]
Music man and more
Congratulations go out to the Ellicottville Central School Drama Club for presenting the Music Man on Friday, the 26 and Saturday the 27. They put on an amazing performance which was most enjoyed by all viewers. You can view photos online at ellicottvillecentral.com. Thanks go out to Salamanca for allowing ECS to use their auditorium. Maybe one [...]
Preparing For the Future
The third quarter is over half way through here at ECS. It’s that time of year where the stress is accumulating and students begin to burn out before the end of the year. From worrying about grades, attendance, sports, jobs, and any other extracurricular activity, students begin to feel overwhelmed. Juniors begin worrying about SATs and the [...]
ECS Writer
On the morning of March 2nd, several students of Ellicottville Central School volunteered at the BOCES Winter Carnival. Students volunteered to help children with special needs from the area. The event is held annually at Holiday Valley Tubing Park. At the Winter Carnival, children of all ages can participate in various winter activities. These [...]
Buckling Down on Teen Drivers
As of February 22, 2010, all newly licensed juniors, that is drivers under the age of 18, who get their license on or after the 22nd, have a stricter guideline to follow. To start, the requirements for even obtaining a limited junior license have changed. Before a 16-year-old can even attempt to get their license, they have a waiting period of six [...]
ECS UPDATES
Here at ECS the Student Council is hosting a variety of fundraisers and collecting donations of different sorts. Pennies for Peace, is a collection where proceeds go to help building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan. This collection takes place throughout the entire school year and drums are located in the high school and elementary offices. [...]
ECS Writer
Throughout the week, ECS has continued to raise money for the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. Through the efforts of the community, staff, and students, ECS has managed to raise $3,531 as of January 25. On January 23, the ECS Quiz Bowl team supported three teams in competition; one junior team, and two high school teams, each coached by Lynne Nuthall. [...]
ECS School Writer
By: Alexis Vail On Monday, the students had a day off of school in recognition of Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., an influential and prominent Civil Rights Activist. Through the great efforts of King, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed. The act granted equality for all races and ended segregation in public facilities along with extending [...]
