Good Afternoon Students and Families,

I want to start by recognizing and thanking our incredible teaching staff here at Ellington High School. While today marks the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, it is never too late to let a teacher know how impactful they have been on your life!

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, OKP is performing Mamma Mia at 7:30 tonight and tomorrow at 2:00 in the auditorium! Come see a great show and support our amazing theater program!

In addition to the excitement in the auditorium, many of our students have been hard at work in the testing rooms this week. Advanced Placement (AP) exams are in full swing, and I want to take a moment to acknowledge the dedication and late-night study sessions our students have put in to prepare. We are incredibly proud of your grit and academic focus. To those still testing next week: stay hydrated, get plenty of rest, and remember that you’ve already done the work - you got this!

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!

Take care and enjoy your weekend,

Jon Mitchell

EHS Interim Principal

All juniors who intend to apply to college are required to attend an upcoming Common Application & College Planning Workshop. This session will provide important guidance on the application process, timelines, and next steps to help you prepare for your senior year.

📅 Date: May 21

⏰ Time: C-Block

📍 Location: Auditorium

This workshop is mandatory for any junior planning to attend college after graduation.

💻 Please bring your computer to the workshop.

Please be sure to register in advance using the Google Form:

If you have any questions, please reach out to the counseling office.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Senior Class day will be on Thursday, May 21st at The Village at Boulder Ridge.  Enjoy Swimming, Rock Climbing, Zip Lines, Canoes, Basketball, Tennis and many other activities, on what we hope will be a beautiful day!  You will need to arrive at school at the normal time (7:35) and there will be an option for an early bus that returns to school before 2:15 and the rest of us will return to school at around 4:30.  Lunch will be provided.  Similar to prom requirements, you will have had to pay your class dues and complete ALL 4 years of your portfolios to attend.  Permission slips can be found outside Ms. Westall’s room (270) and are DUE TUESDAY MAY 12TH. 

On Thursday, April 30, Connecticut State Latin and Greek Day was held at Holiday Hill in Cheshire. Latin teacher Ms. White, chaperone Ms. Sobolewski and 16 EHS Latin students attended, along with over 1,000 other Classics students from dozens of middle and high schools throughout the state. Students enjoyed hands-on workshops in which they made such things as laurel wreaths, mosaics, and frescoes. They attended presentations by experts on topics including ancient astronomy, Roman legion military reenactment, and Classics in College. Honors Latin IV students built, painted, and pulled the EHS chariot to a second place win in the boys’ first chariot race heat, and Ellington’s military standard made by Inaya Khan and Ceilidh Cuthbert won second place. Although the weather could have been better, it was a great day for the EHS Fortes Equites (Brave Knights).

Join us for a night of theater as the Opening Knight Players present Mamma Mia! Follow Sophie’s journey to discover her father’s identity on a Greek island to a familiar soundtrack. With vibrant performances, lively choreography, and plenty of heart, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Join us on Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8 at 7:30pm and Saturday, May 9 at 2:00pm in the Gordon C. Getchell Auditorium and support our incredible cast and crew! A select number of tickets are available to purchase online through Infinite Campus using  this link; tickets will also be sold at the door (cash only).

If you have questions about online ticketing please contact Skylar Galioto at sgalioto@ellingtonschools.net or the IT Department at epsit@ellingtonschools.net

View the latest round-up of community events and flyers in the Community Connection - Bringing Community Events and Flyers to the Ellington Family!