School Registration
Welcome to the Ellington Public Schools! We're excited that your child(ren) will be starting their learning journey with us.
Before filling out the registration form, please read the relevant information below carefully.
Preschool Registration(Password Required). Please contact Aimee Boehm at [email protected] for more information (Preschool Registration Only).
We kindly request that appointments are set up for registrations for 2018-2019 by calling (860) 896-2300.
Kindergarten and Other Fall Registration
- Information
- Who is eligible for kindergarten?
- How do I enroll my child(ren) in the Ellington Public Schools??
- Where will my child attend school?
- When will families know which school their child(ren) will attend?
- Will transportation be provided for my child(ren)?
- How do I provide documentation for the district to verify age and residency for my student?
- Are there any other requirements for registration?
- What about mid-year enrollment?
Information
Registration for all Ellington children entering kindergarten in September 2019 will be held the week of March 4 - 8, 2019. Beginning March 1st, parents can navigate to our school registration page to begin the process at home.
Between March 4th and May 15th, age and residency verification for the following year will take place at the zone elementary school (Click here for the enrollment zones). After May 15th, or for registration in the current school year, age and residency verification will take place at the Central Office (47 Main Street).
If you are unsure of where to register, please visit the Ellington Public Schools website or call (860) 896-2300. Registration will be held according to the following schedule:
| Center School 49 Main Street | March 4 - 8, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| Crystal Lake School 59 South Road | March 4 - 8, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. March 7, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Windermere School 2 Abbott Road | March 4 - 8, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
A birth or baptismal certificate showing a date of birth is required by state statute before any child can be registered in a Connecticut public school. Additionally, parents or guardians must provide documentation of residency in Ellington. To be eligible for registration, a child must be five years old on or before January 1, 2020.
Who is eligible for kindergarten?
How do I enroll my child(ren) in the Ellington Public Schools??
Beginning March 1st, parents of kindergarten students can click on the Registration Form link above to start the process from home.
Laptops are available at each elementary school to assist with online registration as needed. Each elementary school will hold a kindergarten registration week and evening registration event in March.
For other grades and for kindergarten students registering after May 15th, registration takes place at the Central Administration building (47 Main Street). Please set up an appointment for registration by calling (860) 896-2300.
Where will my child attend school?
The vast majority of students will attend the school within their established zone which remain unchanged for many years.
However, per the School Zone Enrollment Policy, a small number of students may be assigned outside the established school zone. For further information, please examine the FAQs regarding the policy.
When will families know which school their child(ren) will attend?
Notification of school assignment will take place in accordance with the schedule below.
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Enrollment Date |
Where do I go for residency and age verification? |
Notification of School Assignment |
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March 1st - May 15th |
Established zone school |
May 20th |
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Kindergarten Orientation - End of May |
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May 16th - June 30th |
Central Office |
July 10th |
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July 1st - July 31st |
Central Office |
August 5th |
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August 1st - August 15th |
Central Office |
August 18th |
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August 16th - Start of School |
Central Office | 1-5 Business Days |
Will transportation be provided for my child(ren)?
How do I provide documentation for the district to verify age and residency for my student?
Between March 1st and May 15th, age and residency verification for the following year will take place at the zone elementary school.
After May 15th or for registration in the current school year, age and residency verification will take place at the Central Office (47 Main Street).
Parents/guardians should bring the following documents:
Age Verification (either of the following)
- Birth Certificate
- Baptismal Certificate
Residency Verification (any of the following)
- Utility bill
- Mortgage statement
- Valid lease agreement
Are there any other requirements for registration?
What about mid-year enrollment?
Registration for the Current School Year
- Where do I enroll my student?
- How do I prove age and residency for my child?
- What forms do I need to fill out?
- How will elementary students be assigned to schools?
Where do I enroll my student?
For new students in grades K-6, age and residency verification is completed at the district Central Office (47 Main Street).
For students in grades 7-8, age and residency verification takes place at Ellington Middle School. For students in 9-12, age and residency verification takes place at Ellington High School.