CEEB - SAT/ACT SCHOOL CODE: 070643
EHS Counseling Staff
Dr. Jessica Marshall- Director of School Counseling, Last Names O-Z, Ext: 218
jmarshall@ellingtonschools.net
Mr. Ryan Anderson- School Counselor, Last Names A-F, Ext: 217
randerson@ellingtonschools.net
Mrs. Andrea Howarth- School Counselor, Last Names G-N, Ext: 215
ahowarth@ellingtonschools.net
Ms. Courtney Heuitson- School Counselor- All 9th Grade, Ext: 216
cheuitson@ellingtonschools.net
Mrs. Jennifer Aubin- Administrative Assistant to EHS Counseling, Ext: 219
jaubin@ellingtonschools.net
Announcements
Students who plan to attend a four- or two-year college will be required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for any college they attend. The application is now open for students and families to create their accounts and complete the application.
A financial aid officer from Asnuntuck Community College will be joining us on Wednesday, November 19th to provide assistance in understanding the financial aid process and completing the FAFSA. Students do not need to be attending Asnuntuck Community College to attend. The workshop is open to all EHS families who would like assistance completing the FAFSA for their college-bound student. Both students and parents should plan to attend together to complete the entire application process.
Details
When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Ellington High School - classroom adjacent to library
Who: Any EHS family
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 (2:15 pm - 4:30 pm), we will hold the first of two optional after-school simulated SAT in the school Library (the second opportunity will be held in 2026) to prepare students for their upcoming examination in March.
If you are interested in participating, you must pre-register.
Please click here for the registration form. Registration closes Sunday, November 30th, at 11:00 pm.
Plan to bring your own charged device. You may bring your own calculator or use the one built into the testing platform.
There will be a follow up session at a later date to review scores, identify strengths, and determine areas for improvement.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to: Linda Robinson (lrobinson@ellingtonschools.net) from our tech department or Marc Richard (mrichard@ellingtonschools.net), assistant principal.
PSAT scores were released to students from College Board on November 6th. Directions on how to access score reports by creating a College Board account were posted in the Class of 2029 School Counseling Google Classroom. PSAT/SAT Prep Resources were also shared in those slides. Ms. Heuitson, 9th grade school counselor, will be visiting all Algebra I classes the week of November 17th to review score reports and the free resources available to students. Students who are not in Algebra I can make an appointment with Ms. Heuitson to review this information on an individual basis. PSAT 9 Score Reports and Prep Resources (slides)
Congratulations to the 341students that received their Super Badge for Quarter 2! Super Badge students will receive a sticker on their student ID that allows them to use their ID as a hall pass. Make sure to bring your student ID with you in order to receive your sticker. Super Badge: Everything You Need To Know
College representative visits continue! College representatives from a variety of colleges across the country will offer a 30-minute information session and an opportunity for students to ask individualized questions. Upcoming college rep visits are posted weekly in the School Counseling Google classrooms and in the daily announcements. Students may view upcoming rep visits and register in advance to attend a visit through SchooLinks, our new college and career readiness platform.
If you were unable to attend our College Planning Seminar on Wednesday, November 5th, no worries! Please reference the recorded presentation and slide deck posted below.
College Planning Workshop Recording
College Planning Workshop Slide Deck
The college application checklist is posted in the Class of 2026 School Counseling Google classroom. Students who are planning to apply to a four-year or two-year college should utilize the checklist to manage their college application tasks.
Please also reference the College Application Next Steps document posted in the Google classroom for guidance on requirements after you submit your applications.
Our Mission
The mission of the School Counseling Department at Ellington High School is to support the academic, career, and personal/social development of every student through a comprehensive, equitable, and student-centered counseling program. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where all students are empowered to become engaged learners, active members of their community, critical thinkers, and effective communicators.
Through collaborative partnerships with educators, families, and the community, our program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to succeed in school and beyond. We strive to help students navigate challenges, set meaningful goals, explore career pathways, and build the social-emotional resilience essential for lifelong growth and responsible citizenship.
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