Ellington Public Schools

09/11/2026

Senior Sunrise, Class of 2027 ❤️🧡💛

09/10/2026

3rd Annual Coffee & Conversation! ☕️ This event is a wonderful opportunity for new Center School families to connect, ask questions, and meet with Principal Verderame and Lead Teacher Mr. Messier 🏫✨

We’re building community together! 🍎🤝

09/09/2026

Congratulations, Nicholas! 🎉

🎉 Congratulations to UConn ECE student Nicholas Bianchi of Ellington High School on becoming a published researcher!

Nicholas recently published an original research article, “Mind the Gap: Investigating cognitive dissonance and self-esteem correlations in academia,” in the Journal of High School Science.

And there's a great UConn ECE connection: Nicholas conducted his research with students enrolled in UConn Early College Experience Statistics courses, investigating how the difference between the grades students expect and the grades they receive may relate to changes in their academic self-esteem.

The project took Nicholas well beyond simply learning statistics. He designed a research study, collected data, applied statistical analyses, interpreted his findings, considered the limitations of his work, and ultimately took the research through the publication process.

According to Nicholas: For this project, my UConn Stats class though UConn ECE ended up influencing the study in a much deeper way than simply providing a sample or giving me the statistical techniques I needed (which, if you knew how many challenges I overcame to produce a successful study, were certainly vital). It also gave me access to a teacher who helped me navigate the more advanced statistical methods and assumptions that my study demanded. Getting to apply statistics in a real research setting was incredibly rewarding, and the experience made me even more excited to continue pursuing research when I arrive at UConn in the fall.

It's an outstanding example of where a UConn ECE course can take a curious student—and what can happen when students use what they're learning in a college course to ask and investigate questions of their own.

Congratulations, Nicholas!
🔗 Read his published research: fil:///C:/Users/cdr05001/Downloads/140828-mind-the-gap-investigating-cognitive-dissonance-and-self-esteem-correlations-in-academia-4.pdf

Ellington Public Schools

09/04/2026

Join Our Team!

We are looking for a Special Education Supervisor to fill a long-term substitute position, along with several other roles in student services! 🌟 If you or someone you know is interested in joining a strong school district 🏫 and a fantastic team 🤝, please let us know!

09/02/2026

Friendly faces, fresh ingredients, and helping hands in our elementary cafeterias! Today’s lunch smelled amazing and the room on the trays are for students to fill with their choice of fresh fruit and vegetables! Don’t forget the milk, too! 🥕🥦🍎🥛
Whitsons Culinary Group

09/01/2026

We are thrilled to announce some fantastic news about Chuck! He has been selected as a 2026 ASBO (Association of Business Officials) International Emerging Leaders Scholarship recipient!

Chuck is one of only two Connecticut recipients of this prestigious scholarship, which is a wonderful recognition of his leadership and dedication to school business and operations. As part of the scholarship, he will have the opportunity to attend the ASBO International conference in October, with all expenses covered.

He will be attending alongside the South Windsor business manager, making it a great chance for professional development and networking!

Town of Ellington, CT

08/31/2026

It has been one week since New Superintendent Dr. Susan Nash welcomed staff back for convocation, and it was a truly special day. Over 400 staff members gathered for this annual event, filled with inspiration and excitement! 🎉 Special moments included students reciting the pledge 🇺🇸 and performing 🎭, as well as honoring the recipients of years of service on stage. Here’s to another fun and exciting week ahead! 🌟

08/28/2026

We hope you had as much fun as we did on the first days of school! 🎉📚

Be sure to tag us in your photos - we would love to see them! 📸✨

08/27/2026

Happy First Day of School, Ellington Families! 🚌🎒📚🍎

Today, not only do we welcome back our students, but we also welcome new certified staff! Check out their bios below!

Amazing New Staff