Hi EHS Students and Families,

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a restful break and a great first week back to school. We have one more full week of classes ahead of us (without any scheduling interruptions) before we start our midterm exams on January 20th. You can find the midterm exam schedule and pertinent information below.

During the second semester, we will be trialing a shortened add/drop period for classes. Students will have 5 school days to make any adjustments to their second semester schedule. The add/drop period will run from Tuesday, January 27th to the end of the school day on Monday, February 2nd.

Finally, as we head into the second semester, I want to reemphasize the importance of students "unplugging" from their phones, airpods and other technology devices while they are in school. These devices can be a significant distraction to learning, and we want to ensure that students are focused, engaged, and present in their classes. Please take a moment to speak with your child about keeping their phone put away during the school day and following school expectations. Your partnership makes a real difference in helping us maintain a positive learning environment for all students.

Take care and enjoy your weekend!

Jon Mitchell

EHS Interim Principal

PS - If you haven't had a chance to check out our new website yet, CLICK HERE!

Our midterm exams will run from Tuesday, January 20th through Monday, January 26th. During Midterm Exams, EHS will have two exam periods per day, with school ending each day at 11:05 am. 

For those students who have an exam during the first exam period but not the second exam period:

Students who have an exam during the second exam period but not the first exam period:

Students should not be dismissed early from their exams. Our makeup exam day is for students who missed an exam for an excused reason. Please see the exam schedule below, which can also be found on our annual bell calendar.

A Block

7:35 am - 9:10 am

B Block

9:30 am - 11:05 am

C Block

7:35 am - 9:10 am

D Block

9:30 am - 11:05 am

E Block

7:35 am - 9:10 am

F Block

9:30 am - 11:05 am

G Block

7:35 am - 9:10 am

H Block

9:30 am - 11:05 am

Exam Makeup 

7:35 am - 11:05 am

Ellington Women's Club and Ellington Safe Grad are teaming up for a healthy fundraising collaboration — New Year, Healthy You!

This month’s setback event will include more than just the tournament. In addition to the always eventful night of card playing (thank you for sponsoring, Olenders!) several local vendors have graciously offered up their time and services for all to enjoy. Thanks again, A Better Self, The Revival Room, Entirely DeVine, Journey for Nutrition and J Regos!

Vendor services and prizes include vitamin injections, skin care kits, massages, raffles to win free fitness classes, tea samples and more. We’ll also have silent auction items up for grabs and raffle baskets, including a chef dinner at JRegos. Last but not least, JRegos will be donating 10% of all the night's sales.

Can’t make the full event? No problem! Pop in to buy 5 raffle tickets for $20 or Venmo @Kristen-Helin16 and she'll put your tickets in the baskets you want. Or stay, have dinner, and check out the local vendors.

- 5:30pm event starts

- 6pm vendors available

- 6:30pm setback kicks off

Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 (2:15 pm - 4:30 pm), we will hold the final optional after-school simulated SAT in room 236 with Ms. Huie to prepare students for their upcoming examination in March.  

 If you are interested in having your student participate in this: