CEEB - SAT/ACT SCHOOL CODE:  070643

School Profile 25-26

Announcements

UCONN Early College Experience (ECE) Registration- Deadline October 26th

Students enrolled in UCONN Early College Experience (ECE) courses have begun the course registration process in their ECE classes. Course registration will continue in classes over the next two weeks. All students looking to earn college credit will need to complete the UCONN ECE application and course registration to be eligible for the credit. Parents are required to provide consent for their student’s participation in the program as well as online payment for each course. Once students complete the course registration in class, parents will receive an email or text to complete the steps for consent and payment. Parents will receive an email or text for EACH course their student is enrolled in and are required to provide consent to EACH course separately. For example, if your student is taking three ECE classes at EHS, you will be required to respond to three separate emails or texts to provide consent and payment for each course. If your student is currently enrolled in an ECE course, please be sure to check your email or text. The deadline to complete all steps of the registration process, including parent consent and payment, is October 26, 2025. No late registrations will be accepted. 

**Please note: Students do NOT need to be attending UCONN to utilize the college credit. Over 80% of colleges nationwide accept the transfer credit. Please reference this database to search for transfer credit acceptance by university/college. This is a great way for students to get a jump start on college credits at a fraction of the cost!

2026 AP EXAM PAYMENT- DEADLINE NOVEMBER 4TH

If your student is currently enrolled in an AP class and planning to take the AP Exam in May 2026,* payment is due by November 4, 2025.

*Students MUST take the AP Exam to earn the associated course weighting towards their cumulative GPA.

Cost: $102 per AP Exam** Late registrations (after November 4th and before March 4th) will be charged an additional $40 per exam. No exams can be ordered after March 4th.

**For students who qualify for Free/Reduced Meals, the cost is $40. This amount will be refunded once the student completes their exam in May. Students who do not take the exam will not receive a refund. (Online applications for Free/Reduced Meals are available through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal). 

Exam Cancellations: Exams canceled before March 4, 2026 will receive a partial refund of $58. Exam cancellations after March 4th and/or “no shows” for the exam will not be eligible for a refund. 

AP Exam Payment Options: Visit https://aptsusa.com/ellington/   Click the Submit AP Exam Fees button. Enter your student’s identifying information and select your payment option (credit/debit card, echeck or mail in a check to APTS.

Questions? Please contact Courtney Heuitson (cheuitson@ellingtonschools.net) or Ryan Anderson (randerson@ellingtonschools.net). 

College Rep Visits

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. 

CLASS OF 2027- cOLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT - wEDNESDAY, nOVEMBER 5TH

Do you plan to attend a two or four-year college after high school? If so, students and their parents should plan to attend our virtual College Planning Night where school counselors will provide an overview of the college planning process. Representatives from several colleges, including UConn, Western New England University, Eastern CT State University, Quinnipiac University, and CT State Asnuntuck Community College will also present admissions information. 

The workshop will take place virtually on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:00 pm. A link to the event will be emailed to all juniors a week before the event. If you have any questions regarding this event, please see your school counselor.

Class of 2026 - College application season

College Applications:

If your plans after high school include attending a four-year college, the Common Application system is now open. Students may now create an account (use a personal email address, NOT your school email address) and begin work on their applications. School counselors will meet with seniors in the first few weeks of school to assist in the application process. Please click here to create an account and begin loading your colleges into the system.

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. 

All seniors should plan to sign up to meet individually with their school counselor early in the year to review their post-secondary plans.

Class of 2026 - FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH AND MORE!

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 

CT State Community College- Office for Disability/Accessibility Services Open House- Oct 29th

We are excited to announce that CT State Manchester’s Office for Disability and Accessibility Services (ODAS) will host an in-person event for high school students with disabilities who are transitioning to college. This event will occur on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, at 9:30AM in the SBM Auditorium on the 1st floor of the AST Building (Arts, Science, & Technology).  

The transition from high school to college can be stressful, especially for students with disabilities. Contained in the presentation will be useful information regarding the campus, the Office for Accessibility and Disability Services (ODAS), and steps to access the services and accommodations they may provide to students. There will also be a Q&A session featuring a panel of students with disabilities offering suggestions for success at CT State Manchester. 

Below is a flyer outlining the event information. We hope you will join in on Wednesday, October 29th, and ask that you register in advance to help them in preparing for this event. If you are interested, please complete this form to register.

This event will begin promptly at 9:30 AM so attendees should plan to arrive by 9:15 AM. Optional tours will be available with a projected start at 10:45 AM. Please indicate your interest in a tour on the registration form. When making transportation arrangements, the pick-up time for those attending the tour should be estimated at 11:45 AM.

CT State Manchester Students with Disabilities Event Flyer