In Ellington, Windermere is almost two separate schools. One part of it is a kindergarten through fourth grade…More elementary school, while the other part is a fifth and sixth grade intermediate school for all the fifth and sixth grade students in town.</p> <p>The students are separated into different wings of the building and share common areas such as the gym, library, cafeteria, and nurse's office.</p> <p>The teachers at Windermere are devoted to the betterment of the students through a commitment to high standards, challenging curriculum, and proactive interventions.</p> <p>The goal here is to provide every child with a safe, happy, and challenging learning environment.</p> <p>At the school, students can become involved in drama, math enrichment, career exploration and more.</p>

The town of Ellington's education department is led by the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools.…More There are 10 Board of Education members, plus the superintendent. The Board of Education and the superintendent are in charge of making sure the town's schools run smoothly. In Ellington, there are two elementary schools -- Crystal Lake and Center School, a combined elementary and intermediate school -- Windermere, a middle school -- Ellington Middle School, and a high school -- Ellington High School.</p> <p>Board meetings are normally held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. All meeting notices are posted in each school, the School Administration Building, the Town Hall, Hall Memorial Library, and on the Web site. Please check postings for appropriate meeting dates and locations.</p>