Colchester Public Schools

District Information:

• Updated 2021-2022 School Year Calendar:  Calendars - School Year and School Arrival/Dismissal. 

• COVID-19 Updates: Information about CPS COVID-19 cases can be found on the COVID-19 page. COVID-19 - Colchester Public Schools
• Colchester Public Schools is actively recruiting for substitute positions. Colchester Public Schools is currently hiring for daily substitutes for the 2021-22 school year. A Bachelor's Degree is required and experience in a school setting is preferred. Certified substitutes will receive a daily rate of $125 and non-certified substitutes a daily rate of $100. To apply for a substitute position with Colchester Public Schools, please visit http://www.applitrack.com/colchester/onlineapp/ to fill out an application.
• May Breakfast and Lunch Menus: School Lunch/Breakfast Menus
• Please visit the Volunteers page for more information about the volunteer application process for Colchester Public Schools.

Digital Backpack Links for Each School:

• Bacon Academy’s Digital Backpack
• William J. Johnston Middle School’s Digital Backpack
• Jack Jackter Intermediate School’s Digital Backpack
•  Colchester Elementary School’s Digital Backpack 

Community News:

Chatham Health District

• Chatham Health District -  Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Events: Please see their website for additional details:  https://www.chathamhealth.org/services-2 

C3, Collaborative for Colchester’s Children

• Sparkler offers virtual developmental screenings for your young child. To find out more about this FREE Child Development app, and see a short video from a Colchester parent, go to: https://www.colchesterc3.org/is-my-child-on-track Register with the code ColFamily to join! C3 - Sparkler Flyer for Families with QR Code.jpg

Colchester Soccer Club

• Reminder! Fall Rec and Travel registration is open until May 31st. https://www.colchestersoccer.org  After 5/31/22 a $50 late fee is assessed. Questions? Contact Anton Smith at [email protected]

Bobcat Boys Basketball Camp

• Coach Kupper has teamed up with CYB for another exciting basketball camp! The Camp Director is Craig Kupper, Bacon Academy Head Boys Basketball coach and AAU coach. He will be assisted by current/former Bacon Academy and college players as instructors. The coaches' goals include developing players of all abilities and focusing on fundamentals while increasing the player’s desire to improve and foster their love of the game. Camp is open to boys, Grade 4th-8th. Fee $100 Please send the registration form, along with a check made payable to Craig Kupper 100 Crestview Drive, Colchester CT, 06415-1337.  For questions, please contact Craig Kupper at [email protected]

University of Connecticut SPARK

• SPARK is an in person four-week summer program hosted by UCONN where female students entering 7th - 10th grade participate in five days of engineering projects, social and academic workshops, guest speaker sessions with female professional engineers and more. While SPARK is an engineering camp, our mission also encapsulates the importance of creating a supportive and empowering community with current female UCONN engineering students as counselors and role models. Our camp has a fee of $995 per week/session, however, we can meet financial needs. Check out our website: inclusion.engr.uconn.edu/spark/ for more details on camp content.

New London 4-H Camp

• New London County 4-H Camp offers a range of activities from performing arts, arts and crafts to archery, swimming, disc golf, and so much more!  Find out more at www.my4hcamponline.com