Ellington Students’ Math Progress Brings A State Honor

ELLINGTON, CT — Windermere School has earned state recognition for students' progress in math during the 2025–26 school year, Ellington Public Schools announced.

The School of Distinction honor places Windermere among the top 10 percent of eligible schools statewide for academic growth measured by the Smarter Balanced Assessment, according to the district's Nov. 4 announcement.

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"I am incredibly proud of our Windermere students and educators," Principal Jennifer Hill said in the release.

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Windermere previously received School of Distinction honors for high growth in 2018–19, 2022–23 and 2023–24, the district said.

Superintendent Sue Nash said the district celebrated Windermere's staff during its Nov. 3 professional development day, calling it "a proud moment for our entire Ellington Family."

Nash credited teachers, staff and community support for the school's progress.

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