Knightly News - EHS Newsletter 6/18/26

Good afternoon and Happy Summer!!

It is hard to believe we are already at the end of the school year! Thank you to the greater EHS community for making this such a successful year. There is a lot to celebrate this summer, and I hope each of you get some time to do so. Whether you are traveling, relaxing by the pool, or just enjoying some well deserved down time, I hope your summer is filled with the perfect combination of rest and adventure.

Stay safe, have fun, read some books and surround yourself with those you care most about!

All the best,

Jon MItchell

EHS Interim Principal

Final senior transcripts are expected to be posted to Infinite Campus by June 25th. The school counseling office will automatically send any final transcripts to students’ attending colleges as soon as transcripts become available. No further action is required from students unless they make a change in their attending college. Students may contact their school counselor or Mrs. Aubin (jaubin@ellingtonschools.net) if they need an adjustment to where their final transcript needs to be sent.

**Important for graduating seniors attending a two- or four-year college:

Students who have taken a UCONN Early College Experience (ECE) course at any point during high school should plan to submit their official UCONN transcript to their attending college once course grades are finalized. UCONN recommends waiting until after July 1st to request a transcript. Students will need to login into their UCONN portal to request a transcript to be sent to their college. EHS does not send UCONN transcripts. A link with instructions is included below. You may utilize the credit transfer database search link below to determine if your college will accept the transfer credit. UCONN credits are college credits you have already earned and paid for. Don't miss out on transferring those credits where you can!

Students who failed one or more classes during the 2025-2026 school year may be eligible to recover their credit in Ellington High School’s Summer Credit Recovery Program. School counselors have already reached out to eligible students and their families with program information. Registration for the program is due no later than Friday, 6/19. Families may reference this summer school document for more information.

Students who signed up for an Advanced Placement (AP) or UCONN Early College Experience (ECE) course for the 2026-2027 school year are required to complete summer work. Students should reference this document for more information about summer work for AP and ECE classes. 

Student schedules for the 2026-2027 school year will be released in late August. If a student would like to make a change to their schedule over the summer, they should email their school counselor. Please note that school counselors will be unavailable until late August and will respond when they return to the office. Students interested in adding an AP or ECE course should plan to complete the summer work.

While many students and families are excitedly planning for summer break, we know this season can also be a difficult and isolating time for some students. Please reference the attached document for mental health resources to help support students and families during the summer break.

Just as connection serves as a powerful protective factor for youth mental health, meeting children's basic needs is essential to their well-being. This summer, children can access free, nutritious meals through USDA SUN Meals at upwards of 500 locations across Connecticut. Any child aged 18 and younger can simply show up and enjoy a healthy meal at no cost to them or their household—no application, income verification, or ID required. Families can find nearby meal sites using the USDA Summer Meals Site Finder. Locations and hours may change throughout the summer, so families should check before they go. In addition, most children eligible for Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT) benefits will receive them automatically. Families who have not received benefits but believe they may qualify can apply. Learn more about S-EBT.

If your student purchased a yearbook (or an accessories pack) but did not receive it, please contact me by Monday so we can arrange for pickup.

Because not all students submitted pickup tickets when receiving their yearbooks, our records may not be completely accurate. If we do not hear from you by Monday, we will assume that your student received their yearbook.

Thanks, and Happy Summer!

Kim Reilly

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