The share of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Tolland County.
School board members want further review of enrollment studies, but reaffirmed a commitment to moving the project forward in the future.
Top academic achievers for the second marking period of 2020-21 are recognized at Mabelle B. Avery Middle School.
Top academic achievers for the second marking period of 2020-21 are recognized at Somers High School.
Jennifer Dzen and Michael Young were named chair and vice chair, respectively, of the school board upon the departure of Michael Purcaro.
A budget request of 2.51 percent more than the 2020-21 allotment will be presented to the Ellington Board of Finance.
Many college students from Ellington and Somers continue to shine in their academic ventures despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Many college students from Ellington and Somers have continued to shine in their academic ventures through difficult times.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, some Ellington and Somers college students have continued to shine in their academic ventures.
An old photograph and brief story from Somers history, and how that site appears today.
Top academic achievers for the first marking period of 2020-21 are recognized at Mabelle B. Avery Middle School.
Top academic achievers for the first marking period of 2020-21 are recognized at Somers High School.
Families will still have the full remote learning option available, according to the superintendent.
The current hybrid schedule of in-person and remote learning will give way to a return to full-time in-person classes in early October.
Three positive coronavirus cases in a 9-day stretch prompted education officials to close the school for 14 days.
A person who reported not feeling well Friday tested positive for the virus over the weekend, according to school officials.
Classes have been canceled Wednesday and Thursday at Somers Elementary School.
Students returned to school buildings Tuesday morning for the first time since mid-March.
Some recent accomplishments by college students who reside in Ellington and Somers.
The hybrid model has students attending classes in person twice a week and distance learning three days a week.
Both were cited for leading the district through the ongoing challenges presented by the global coronavirus pandemic.
Some confusion arose about the availability for use of the newly-renovated facility due to some wording on a sign at the entrance.
Top academic achievers for the fourth quarter of 2019-20 are recognized.
Under current conditions, Ellington in the category of Low Community Transmission, meaning a return to in-person classes with restrictions.
Some more recent notable accomplishments by college students who reside in Ellington and Somers.
Here are some more recent notable accomplishments by college students who reside in Ellington and Somers.
Accolades continue to pile in for college students from Ellington and Somers.
A number of college students from Ellington and Somers earned degrees and academic honors this spring.
Many college students from Ellington and Somers earned great honors during a very trying spring semester.
The duo will replace a pair of departing administrators at Ellington High School.
Many Ellington and Somers college students earned their degrees at the conclusion of the spring 2020 semester.
A total of 103 Spartans graduated in the rain Thursday at the Mansfield Drive-In Theatre. Complete list of 103 graduates is included.
A number of Ellington and Somers college students have earned great honors during a very trying academic semester.
The awards are presented to two seniors at each CAS member high school with outstanding ability in the performing or visual arts.
Due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, the Ellington High School Class of 2020 graduated in unusual fashion Friday.
Seniors will be able to celebrate the completion of school at the Mansfield Drive-In on June 5, according to school officials.
They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!
Some recent notable accomplishments by college students who reside in Ellington and Somers.
Top academic achievers for the third marking period of 2019-20 are recognized.
Student-athletes from Ellington and Somers high schools will be honored for exemplary academic and athletic careers.