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Daniel P. Sullivan, III
[email protected]
Superintendent of Schools
Phone (860) 537-7208
November 28, 2023
Dear Students, Staff and Families,
As winter approaches I want to remind everyone of the district procedures regarding the cancellation of school, delayed openings, and/or early closings.
No School or Delayed School Opening District Procedures
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.
Television Stations
FOX 61
Channel 3 (WFSB)
Channel 8 (WTNH)
Channel 30 (WVIT)
The schedule for a 2-hour delayed opening of school is as follows:
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School
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Start Time
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End Time
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PreK / Early Childhood Program – AM
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Canceled
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Canceled
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PreK / Early Childhood Program – PM
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12:40 PM
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3:10 PM
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Colchester Elementary School – Grades K-2 & School Day PreK
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10:35 AM
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3:15 PM
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Jack Jackter Intermediate School – Grades 3-5
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10:35 AM
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3:15 PM
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William J. Johnston Middle School – Grades 6-8
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9:18 AM
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2:00 PM
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Bacon Academy High School – Grades 9-12
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9:35 AM
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2:15 PM
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Early Closing Procedure
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:
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School
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Start Time
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End Time
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PreK / Early Childhood Program – AM
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8:35 AM
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10:35 AM
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PreK / Early Childhood Program – PM
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Canceled
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Canceled
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Colchester Elementary School – Grades K-2 & School Day PreK
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8:35 AM
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12:55 PM
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Jack Jackter Intermediate School – Grades 3-5
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8:35 AM
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12:55 PM
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William J. Johnston Middle School – Grades 6-8
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7:18 AM
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11:40 AM
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Bacon Academy High School – Grades 9-12
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7:35 AM
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11:55 PM
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Unfortunately, many of the storms that impact our part of the state can have vastly different outcomes based on one or two degrees. At the same time, we recognize the importance of making a decision early enough to notify staff, families, and the bus company. With that in mind, please know that every decision to close school or delay the start of school is made in the interest of safety with the forecast available to us at that time.
Thank you for your coooperation.
Sincerely,
Daniel P. Sullivan, III
Superintendent of Schools