Good Afternoon EHS Students and Families,
Despite the snow today, there are many signs that spring is right around the corner! Next week we will be doing course selection for the 2026-2027 school year, mid-quarter grades will be posted this coming Thursday, February 26th, and spring sports registration is now open. You can find more information about course selection and spring sports sign ups in this newsletter.
As we wind down the winter sports regular season, many of our athletic teams will be competing in post-season play. Be on the lookout for game times in the coming weeks and come support our winter sports athletes!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Jon Mitchell
EHS Interim Principal
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- Monday, February 23rd - Course selection in Round Table
- Thursday, February 26th - Mid Quarter grades posted
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Course selection for the 2026-2027 school year begins on Monday, February 23rd. During Roundtable, students will enter their course requests into Infinite Campus in their academic planner. Teachers have entered their course level recommendations in the academic planner to guide student selections. The course selection portal will be open to students for editing from Monday, February 23rd through Sunday, March 1st. The portal will also be open for parents to view course requests. Any edits required after March 1st must be made by a student’s school counselor. Students and parents will still be able to view course requests following the editing period.
All students will meet individually with their school counselor over the next few weeks to review their course selections and progress toward graduation requirements.
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Mid-year transcripts:
Mid-year transcripts have been sent out to colleges for all students who have already applied to one or more colleges. Students do not need to request their transcript to be sent again after they submit the initial transcript request form.
Scholarships:
The Ellington Community Scholarship Association (ESCA) application is now live!
Applications are open until February 28th. No late applications will be accepted; the deadline is final. Students may access the link to the application here:
For a robust list of scholarships, students should log into Schoolinks and/or check our website!
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Students participated in a career exploration lesson during English class this week titled “Identifying Skills and Interests and Related Career Pathways,” in preparation for the junior course selection process on Monday, February 23rd. Students completed a skills assessment in Schoolinks, our career and college readiness program, and identified at least two careers they are interested in. Students spent time reflecting on their own strengths, interests, values, and goals and mapped them to possible pathways. The lesson highlighted the skills necessary to investigate the training, education, salary, skills, and tasks associated with different careers. Results of the inventory as well as potential careers of interest are saved in student portals on Schoolinks. Students were also encouraged to continue to develop their resume using the template provided in Schoolinks.
School counselors reviewed the draft Program of Studies, and students completed their course selection planning document. Parents are encouraged to review student choices! Students will enter their course selections into Infinite Campus during Round Table on Monday, February 23rd. Parents will be able to view student selections in Infinite Campus as well.
Each student will meet individually with their school counselor during Quarter 3 to review and finalize course selections.
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Students participated in a career exploration lesson during English class this week titled “Identifying Careers Using AI,” in preparation for the sophomore course selection process. Students completed surveys and reflective activities to identify their personality traits, strengths, values, and interests.
Using this self-assessment information, students utilized AI platforms (Perplexity and Gemini) to connect what they learned about themselves to potential career paths. The AI tools generated suggested careers, key skills needed for each role, education requirements, median salary, job outlook, and recommended high school courses to consider.
Ms. Heuitson also reviewed graduation requirements and sophomore year course expectations. Students drafted their sophomore schedules and will enter their course selections into Infinite Campus during Round Table on Monday, February 23rd.
Each student will meet individually with Ms. Heuitson during Quarter 3 to review and finalize course selections. Parents will receive a follow-up email summarizing the meeting after their student’s appointment.
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Hello EHS Parents,
Ellington High School is excited to offer new after-school workshops! Each workshop will be a self-contained lesson exploring one of several soft skills that will help students succeed in the classroom, in college, and beyond.
The program is open to any Ellington High School students in grades 9–12 and will run during the 3:15 - 4:15 PM Knight Academy timeslot on select Tuesdays and Thursdays. Transportation is provided, and there is no cost to participate.
Each workshop will focus on a specific soft skill and feature its own engaging activities, but our scheduling permits students with academic and extracurricular commitments to attend in Quarter 3, Quarter 4, or both depending on which workshops they would like to explore. Please see the schedule below for the full list of workshops and topics:
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If your student is interested in participating in one or more of these workshops, please submit their names using this Google Form as soon as possible. For more information or to see a full schedule of our Career Workshops, see the poster below. Thank you for helping us connect more students to meaningful opportunities beyond the classroom.
Sincerely,
The Knight Academy Leadership Team
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Registration closes on March 6th – please complete registration prior to the deadline to ensure eligibility for tryouts and the start of the season.
Register here:
Required for Participation:
- Complete online registration through Infinite Campus
- Submit all required participation forms and electronic signatures
- Have an up-to-date physical on file with the school (physicals are valid for 13 months)
Student-athletes will not be permitted to try out or participate until registration is complete and a current physical is on file.
If you have questions about your child’s physical status or the registration process, please contact the Athletic Office.
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Dear Families,
For over 25 years, the Ellington community and the Safe Graduation Committee have come together to provide a safe, substance-free, and fun-filled post-graduation party for the seniors at Ellington High School. The Safe Grad Committee is a non-profit organization made up of parents and volunteers who work tirelessly to raise funds that offset the cost of this important overnight event.
Research has shown that communities that offer a Safe Grad event significantly reduce the risk of alcohol and drug-related injuries on graduation night, and we are proud to be a part of this initiative.
Our primary fundraising event this year is Dave Reilly Comedy Night,, scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. The students will appreciate your attendance at this event. This event is open to anyone 21 and over.
If you can not make the event, you can make a monetary donation, by check payable to Ad Hoc Graduation Fund mailed to: Safe Graduation PO Box 106, Ellington, CT 06029, contact the committee, or Venmo
@lcasey247.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at ellingtonsafegrad@gmail.com. See event flyer for details.
The Safe Grad event is a memorable and meaningful celebration for our graduating seniors, and your support plays a vital role in making this night a success. We truly appreciate your generosity in helping to ensure a safe and enjoyable graduation night for the class of 2026 and beyond.
Thank you for your consideration and support!
Warm regards,
Safe Graduation Committee, LLC
More Information @ www.ellingtonsafegrad.org
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Auditions
Auditions for Treble Chorus and Vocal Ensemble will be after school on Monday and Wednesday, March 2 and 4. No prior singing experience necessary!!! Sing 31 seconds of any song you'd like and a few other simple things for Mr. Diamond. Please see Mr. Diamond ASAP to sign up.
Auditions for Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble will be after school on Tuesday and Thursday, March 3 and 5. If you are interested in auditioning please see Mr. DeLassus for materials and details.
EHS Music Department 13th annual Good Music, Good Cause Concert
The EHS Music Department will hold its 13th annual Good Music, Good Cause Concert on Thursday, March 5 at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. The concert will feature all 8 of our music ensembles: Chorale, Concert Band, Drop the Bass, Jazz Band, Steel Drum Band, Treble Chorus, Vocal Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble!
In lieu of an admission charge, we are asking that patrons bring cleaning supplies (antibacterial wipes, Lysol spray, multi-surface cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners and brushes, bathtub and sink cleaners, sponges, paper towels, napkins, paper plates, kitchen garbage bags, brooms, dustpans, dish detergent, etc.). All proceeds, including monetary donations, will be given to KIDSAFE CT, an affiliate of The Village for Families & Children in Rockville.
We hope to see you there!
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Ellington High School is proud to host the IGNITE Student-Led Leadership Conference 2026, bringing together outstanding student leaders from across Connecticut for a powerful day of collaboration, inspiration, and growth. We are honored to partner with participating schools statewide as we work together to IGNITE the next generation of leaders and showcase the strength of student voice across our communities. |
Hello, Parents.
Thursday, February 26th is the deadline to guarantee your order for your child's yearbook. We sold out for the last 2 years.
The yearbook reflects the entire students body -- all students of all grades are included.
Reach out with questions.
Thanks!
Kim Reilly
English teacher & Yearbook Advisor
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