Announcements will be broadcast through Parent Square, the District website, and the television stations listed below. If possible, these announcements will be broadcast beginning at 5:30 AM. Please do not call the schools, M&J Bus Company, or the TV stations, as it ties up telephone lines that may be needed for emergencies. While Parent Square is a reliable option, you may want to sign up for Early Warning Text/Email Alerts at one of the stations listed below.
FOX 61
Channel 3 (WFSB)
Channel 8 (WTNH)
Channel 30 (WVIT)
The schedule for a 2-hour delayed opening of school is as follows:
School |
Start Time |
End Time |
PreK / Early Childhood Program – AM |
Canceled |
Canceled |
PreK / Early Childhood Program – PM |
12:40 PM |
3:10 PM |
Colchester Elementary School – Grades K-2 & School Day PreK |
10:35 AM |
3:15 PM |
Jack Jackter Intermediate School – Grades 3-5 |
10:35 AM |
3:15 PM |
William J. Johnston Middle School – Grades 6-8 |
9:18 AM |
2:00 PM |
Bacon Academy High School – Grades 9-12 |
9:35 AM |
2:15 PM |
A decision to close school early due to inclement weather and rapidly changing weather conditions will generally be announced by 10:00 AM on Parent Square and through the TV stations listed above. When schools are dismissed early, the following will also be canceled: PM Pre-K, all afternoon Early Childhood Program classes, extracurricular activities, and after-school community activities.
The schedule for an early closing is detailed below:
School |
Start Time |
End Time |
PreK / Early Childhood Program – AM |
8:35 AM |
10:35 AM |
PreK / Early Childhood Program – PM |
Canceled |
Canceled |
Colchester Elementary School – Grades K-2 & School Day PreK |
8:35 AM |
12:55 PM |
Jack Jackter Intermediate School – Grades 3-5 |
8:35 AM |
12:55 PM |
William J. Johnston Middle School – Grades 6-8 |
7:18 AM |
11:40 AM |
Bacon Academy High School – Grades 9-12 |
7:35 AM |
11:55 PM |