Communications Corner
END OF YEAR News and Happenings at EPS!
Board Chair Jennifer Dzen's Commencement Address
Chair Jennifer Dzen addresses the graduates for the class of 2025, expressing gratitude for the celebration and recognizing the importance of the occasion for students, families, and the community.
Key messages include:
- Find your Center: Understand your values and beliefs.
- Find your Focus: Discover what you are passionate about.
- Find your Groove: Be confident in who you are and your capabilities.
- Find your People: Surround yourself with supportive individuals.
You can watch the full Commencement address HERE.
Referendum Passes!
Ellington High School "Good Knight" Leadership Award
Awards presented by Principal John Guidry. Congratulations to Cecelia and Dylan for being recognized as exemplary members of the EPS Community! You can watch the presentation here.
Ellington Middle School Award Recipients
Awards presented by Scott Raiola and Co-Principal Michele Murray. Congratulations students! Thank you for representing the EMS Community so well and for all your hard work! Watch the presentation here.
Best Wishes to outgoing Liaison and Welcome to the New 25-26 Board Student Liaison
Congratulations! 🎉
Ellington Friends of Education Award 2025!
Liaison Jenn Mullin was thrilled to announce at the June meeting that the Communications Committee has selected the Ellington Community Scholarship Association as the recipient for their work!
For info about ECSA, please visit https://www.ecsact.org/
Agricultural Science and Technology Education Students - June Recognition
Congratulations to Ellington Students who graduated from the Vernon ASTE program on June 12th! Ms. Lanz attended the June meeting to speak about the students and the program!
April Recognition - CT HISTORY DAY
Ms. Melnick and students were recognized at CT History Day. We were thrilled to learn that Jacob earned 3rd place in the Junior Individual Website category and that Julianne & Katie earned 2nd place in the Junior Group Exhibit category! All three students will be moving onto the state competition at Central Connecticut State University on May 3rd.
An amazing accomplishment - the recognition continued!
Congrats to Katie and Julianne! They continued on to Nationals and won the World War II Award at National History Day in Maryland!
Congratulations! 🏅
EPS Receives National Recognition for Music Education Support
Ellington Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in providing music access and education to all students. This is Ellington’s 7th year being recognized.
Read the press release here. 🎶
EMS Artists Featured at Central Office
Each season a selection of student art work is displayed at the Central Office! It brightens up our space for visitors and meetings! Job well done, Artists! 🎨
3rd Annual EHS Career Fair
Wellness Liaison Miriam Underwood was pleased to hear that the Staff Wellness Committee was represented at the EHS Career Fair highlighting Wellness Careers with our Junior class! 👨🏻🍳
Wellness Committee Completes Triennial Assessment
Liaison Underwood was pleased to share updates from the last Committee meeting of the 24-25 school year. The Committee completed the WellSAT Triennial Assessment with positive results. Visit our website to view the Annual Report and WellSat Results!
Ellington Appreciates our Teachers and Staff
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 was celebrated with notes of thanks, breakfasts, luncheons, special treats and gifts. A big thanks to the PTO at each school for their work to honor Ellington Teachers!
Windermere Field Day 2025
Board Member Dr. Lenora Williams had fun at Windermere's Field day! 😄
Windermere Field Day 2025
Windermere Liaison, Dr. Lenora Williams enjoying her day with our Windy Whales! 🐳
Windermere Site June Update
Construction on the South East side is well underway! The project changes by the day, stay tuned on Social Media this summer for more updates!
School Communicators Day 2025
Chair Jennifer Mullin
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Contact: jmullin@ellingtonschools.net
Marcia Kupferschmid
"Thank you to all who read our updates, we are so happy to share all the amazing things happening in the district that the Board is a part of both in public and behind the scenes!"
Contact: mkupferschmid@ellingtonschools.net
Tracey Deptula
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Contact: tdeptula@ellingtonschools.net
2025-2026 District Calendar
The 25-26 and 26-27 District calendars have been approved and posted.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out the the Central Office at 860-896-2300.
Summer Activities with our Friends at EYS!
Check out the EYS Newsletter to check out all the summer activities they offer!
Contact Information:
(860) 870-3130
https://youth.ellington-ct.gov/
31 Arbor Way Ellington CT 06029