Quinebaug Middle College Recruiting Students for School Year 2026-27.
Application Deadline February 28th.
Danielson, CT – EASTCONN's Quinebaug Middle College (QMC), a regional, public magnet high school, is currently recruiting academically motivated students for the 2026-2027 school year. Application deadline is February 28, 2026. Students who seek a more independent learning environment tailored to their academic and career goals are encouraged to apply.
Located on the campus of CT State College-Quinebaug Valley (CTSC-QV) in Danielson, QMC offers high school students a middle college experience that enables them to earn a high school diploma while also earning free, transferable college credits from CTSC-QV. The school's unique partnership with CTSC-QV provides students access to college facilities and opportunities for meaningful collaboration with college faculty and resources.
Students select from one of our six distinguished learning pathways: Liberal Arts and Humanities, Education, Business/Leadership, STEM Engineering, STEM Manufacturing, and STEM Health Sciences. Core academic and elective courses, along with industry mentorship opportunities, are carefully aligned to each pathway.
“QMC provides a small, personalized learning environment where students embrace our core values of Inspiration, Kindness and Respect,” said Principal Edward Keleher. “Through access to college- level coursework, our students can explore their interests while families benefit from significant college cost savings. QMC creates opportunities for every student to thrive. We welcome students seeking an engaging, supportive high school experience that prepares them for future success.”
Housed in a modern, state-of-the-art facility, QMC offers distinct advantages including small class sizes, a personalized competency-based approach, rigorous curriculum, and a collaborative school governance model. QMC students have access to advanced technological laboratories, comprehensive career and vocational resources, public service opportunities, and innovative learning experiences.
The program emphasizes real-world experience in project management, public communications, and community leadership. Service leadership is integrated into the daily schedule, enabling students to actively participate in meaningful community service projects and initiatives.
QMC serves approximately 160 students in grades 9-12 from 18 towns across northeastern Connecticut. The school is administered by EASTCONN through a partnership including CTSC-QV and seven northeastern Connecticut towns. While primarily serving northeastern Connecticut, enrollment is open to students from other regions. Transportation is provided for students within the EASTCONN service area.
For enrollment information and applications, visit www.eastconn.org/qmc. Contact QMC Principal Edward Keleher at
EASTCONN is a public, non-profit Regional Educational Service Center that has served the educational needs of northeastern Connecticut communities since 1980. Learn more at www.eastconn.org.
