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Ellington Public Schools K-12 Registration

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Ellington Public Schools registration will begin February 1st for all Ellington children entering K-12 in the 2026-27 school year. The Ellington full-day kindergarten program is available to children who are residents of Ellington and who are (will be) age five (5) on or before September 1*.

 

*If your child's birthday is after September 1, and you would like them considered for kindergarten this fall, you may submit a written request to the principal by March 1st to schedule an assessment to determine if admitting your child would be developmentally appropriate.

The application process will take place electronically, including residency verification. The following required documents must be uploaded through the Online Registration Form.

  • Age Verification - birth certificate or baptismal certificate
  • Parent/Guardian Photo ID - driver’s license or passport
  • Residency Verification - current utility bill, mortgage statement (dated within 60 days) or valid lease agreement (must show name and address.

 

**A copy of an envelope is not an acceptable document for residency verification.

Click here for Current School Year Registration (2025-26)Click here to Register for the 2026-2027 School Year (Next Year)

 

Additional documents to be completed for registration:

 

Ellington Public Schools Registration is also required for the following:

  1. Students who reside in Ellington and attend a magnet, technical, or Vo-Ag school.
  2. Students who are returning to Ellington (from a magnet or technical school, or out of state/country).
  3. Students receiving Home Instruction should complete the Intent to Homeschool Form annually for each child and submit it to the Assistant Superintendent’s office.
  4. Students aged 5 or 6 not attending school due to an exemption should complete the Kindergarten Opt-Out Form and submit it to the Assistant Superintendent’s office.

  • The vast majority of elementary students will attend the school within their established zone of residence. However, per the School Enrollment Zone Policy, students may be assigned outside their established school zone. This policy will primarily impact a small number of students entering kindergarten or newly enrolled in the district.

    This policy allows the administration to determine the best placement for incoming students based on several factors – school enrollments, student educational needs, location of special education programs, and transportation (provided by the district). Students will be assigned by the administration as soon as possible following the completion of all registration forms, including age and residency verification.

    Parents/guardians of children may request an assignment to a school outside their established school zone (Elementary School Request). These requests must be made in writing and are not guaranteed. The Superintendent will consider the request, which may be granted at the sole discretion of the Superintendent on an annual basis, and transportation may not be provided by the district as a result. Such decisions may not be made until late in the summer when enrollment numbers are in place

    If you have questions regarding the registration process, please contact the Ellington Public Schools administrative office at 860-896-2300.

     

  • The Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act provides special legal protections for children and youth experiencing homelessness, including homeless “unaccompanied youth” who are not in the custody of a parent or guardian. Children experiencing homelessness or displacement have a right to enroll in school even if their families cannot produce enrollment documentation. Assistance is available at the time of registration. 

    Contact the Office of Special Services for questions and guidance regarding the Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act at 860-896-2300, Ext. 114.