Ellington Public Schools

Families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced meal benefits when needed. Those who qualify through Direct Certification will be notified via the Infinite Campus parent portal and a letter to the household. Please remember, families must re-qualify every year for these benefits. If you have not received a letter confirming benefits by October 1, 2025, please contact foodservice@ellingtonschools.net or call 860-896-2339 x301. 

If you are not directly certified for free or reduced meals, you can apply by completing the Free and Reduced Meal Application process online through the Infinite Campus parent portal: Ellington - Campus Parent. First, click 'More', then click 'Meal Benefits' to access the online application.

If you prefer, printable versions of the 25-26 Free and Reduced Applications are available using the links below and can also be picked up in the main office at each school location. Please review the links carefully for details about the Free and Reduced Meal application process. Any questions can be directed to foodservice@ellingtonschools.net or 860-896-2339 x301.

• Parent Letter - FAQ
• Parent Letter - FAQ - Spanish
• Online Applications Memo
• Application - English
• Application - Spanish
• Meals and More
• Free/Reduced Fact Sheet
• Permission to Share information: English | Spanish
• How to Fill Out the Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals or Free Milk
• Press Release

Part-Time Food Service Positions Available!

Are you looking for a fun part-time job that allows you to work only while your kids are at school? We have part-time and substitute positions available in the EPS school kitchens. If you are interested in joining our team or learning more about the current job opportunities, please choose one of the following options:

• Email lsteller@ellingtonschools.net
• Call 860-896-2339 x301

Click Here to Apply

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. 

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1.    mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture 
        Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 
        1400 Independence Avenue, SW 
        Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2.    fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3.    email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.