I had the pleasure of attending the Ramapo High School Spring Concert last night! Amazing students, fantastic staff, and a tremendous and well-organized performance! We have the greatest students: period!

During the Black Caucus of CSA, I ran into 3 of my former Principals from District 17 in Brooklyn: they are Frantz Lucius, Michael Johnson, and Dewana Daids. Great seeing some of the old team!

Today Hempstead Elementary School, in the East Ramapo Central School District, held a year-end musical concert. There were severely hundred people in the audience! Kudos to Principal Ortiz, her teachers, our loving parents, and the students themselves!

Just conferred Ramapo High School’s graduating class of 2022! Congratulations on all you have accomplished. A great day!

Special thanks to ERCSD Board of Education Vice President, Sabrina Charles-Pierre, and Trustee, Harry Grossman for stopping by the District Office yesterday June 30th during our year-end Staff-Appreciation Luncheon. It was held in the district office courtyard. #togetherwecan

While visiting Summit Park Elementary School, I ran into a Minion, who also happens to be a teacher! This Minion’s human name is Ms. Norman! It’s teachers like this that contribute to children loving school! Happy New School Year to ALL!

Sitting with one of my Pre-k students in our “Reading Igloo.” This was back in 2001 when I was the Principal of PS/IS 323K in District 23, located in Brownsville Brooklyn. Whenever the middle schoolers would stress my out, I would go down to Ms. Schlesinger’s class to have fun!

Today we had our Holiday Celebration for my Student Leadership Circle with students from Spring Valley High School and Ramapo High School. These are great young people with tremendous intellect and problem solving skills. These are future leaders! Happy Holidays to be all!

On Friday, my team and I had a great day, as we visited West Street Pre-K School on North Main Street in Spring Valley. In the pic on the left we have the East Ramapo team, and in the other pic with have the Chef Extraordinaire, Ms. Moise. The school was amazing.

Ramon Santos, Asst. to the County Executive, and Sabrina Charles-Pierre VP ERCSD School Board met with me yesterday to discuss how we can help our immigrant students experience a smooth and supportive transition into our community and district.

Today at the Kakiat S.T.E.A.M Academy, Principal Wilmoth hosted 2nd grade through 12th grade students from across the district who narrated our “She-roes” series: where women who have left their mark in our school community are acknowledged and celebrated!

I had the pleasure of spending some time with some of my elementary students from the Kakiat S.T.E.A.M. Academy. Starting my day off in schools always gets me back on track. It helps me regain my gratitude!

During my visit to Spring Valley High School today, Principal Pinel brought me to the gym to see the “March Madness” basketball activity. This was great for the students to have great time while relieving stress. Sometimes kids just need to have fun!

At our “Conversations with Clarence” Town Hall, some of my students wanted to take a picture with me. One of them said, “Dr. Ellis, you always take pics in the same pose.” I said, “always.” So they all posed just like me. Great kids! Also present was BOE VP Charles-Pierre.

Had a great afternoon at the Rockland County Track & Field Championship held on May 18th at Spring Valley High School. Great students from across the county engaged in spirited competition. Amazing student athletes demonstrating sportsmanship!

Is got to spend some time with our Safety Agents during last Friday’s County Track Meet at Spring Valley High School. It was an amazing event! So grateful to has seen so many fantastic athletes.

My team immediately after Spring Valley High School’s graduation held at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse. The graduation went extremely well! We were able to honor 300 graduates and their families in just about 2 hours. Principal Pinel and her team did an excellent job!

East Ramapo School Central District Marching Band welcoming the community during Pomona Middle School’s Moving Up Ceremony on yesterday at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse. Principal Taren Washington-Peterson and her team did an amazing job. I no am so proud of this team!!

During Ramapo High School’s Graduation, we granted an Honorary Diploma to Tryneal Cineus, an Ivy League bound student & great athlete who was senselessly shot and killed this year. His gracious parents gave two students scholarships in his honor. Everyone cried. #EndGunViolence

Spent some time with one of our Building Administrators, Ms. Astrid Johnson, during my visit to the Early Childhood Center (ECC) today.