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  • Sue Trotter
    Kitchen Manager Ellington High School strotter@ellingtonschools.net
  • Sarah Rivera
    Kitchen Manager Ellington Middle School srivera@ellingtonschools.net
  • Chris Biagetti
    Kitchen Manager Center Elementary School cbiagetti@ellingtonschools.net
  • Paula Peci
    Kitchen Manager Windermere Elementary School ppeci@ellingtonschools.net
  • Lucy Colino-Harker
    Kitchen Manager Crystal Lake Elementary School lcolino@ellingtonschools.net

The Ellington Public Schools are proud to collaborate with Whitsons School Nutrition to provide a healthy, nutritious, and convenient meal program for all students. Our goal is to plan, prepare, and serve meals that encourage children to make healthy food choices at school. The traditional food-based menu planning system requires specific food group components to be served in designated amounts for every age and grade across all schools.

We encourage families to utilize the Ellington Food Service Menu Planner link below to access our interactive menus, which provide nutritional info, including allergens. For your convenience, PDF menus are also available in the Menus section below.

Ellington Food Service Menu Planner

All menus are subject to change.

Please email questions to foodservice@ellingtonschools.net or call 860-896-2339 x301

2025-2026 Meal Pricing Information

25-26 Meal Prices

Breakfast

Lunch

Premium Lunch Choices

Elementary Schools

$2.00

$3.25

n/a

Ellington Middle School

$2.25

$3.50

$4.00

Ellington High School

$2.50

$3.75

$4.25

Reduced Eligibility

$0.30

$0.40

$0.40

Adults

$3.00

$4.25

$4.75

 

 

Please visit the How To Add Funds Document to learn how to add money to student meal accounts. If bringing in money to school, large bills or checks that can be deposited into student accounts are appreciated to assist with the speed of service.

  • Nutrition Education Presentations

  • Grassfed Beef

  • Harvest of the Month menu items with local produce

Free and Reduced Meal Applications

Families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced meal benefits when needed. Those who qualify through Direct Certification will be notified via the Infinite Campus parent portal and a letter to the household. Please remember, families must re-qualify every year for these benefits. If you have not received a letter confirming benefits by October 1, 2025, please contact foodservice@ellingtonschools.net or call 860-896-2339 x301. 

 

If you are not directly certified for free or reduced meals, you can apply by completing the Free and Reduced Meal Application process online through the Infinite Campus parent portal: Ellington - Campus Parent. First, click 'More', then click 'Meal Benefits' to access the online application.

 

If you prefer, printable versions of the 25-26 Free and Reduced Applications are available using the links below and can also be picked up in the main office at each school location. Please review the links carefully for details about the Free and Reduced Meal application process. Any questions can be directed to foodservice@ellingtonschools.net or 860-896-2339 x301.

 

Food Service News

Annual Wellness Report and Assessments

Cover of Ellington Public Schools Annual Wellness Report for 2024-2025, featuring a purple and white design with school logo.

Triennial Assessment Results 2025

Part-Time Food Service Positions Available!

 

Are you looking for a fun part-time job that allows you to work only while your kids are at school? We have part-time and substitute positions available in the EPS school kitchens. If you are interested in joining our team or learning more about the current job opportunities, please choose one of the following options:

 

 

 

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