Superintendent's September 2021 Letter on Weather Procedures
No School, Delayed Opening, and/or Early Closing
No school or delayed opening school announcements will be broadcast through the radio and television stations listed below. In the event of early dismissal, parents will receive a phone call.
The following TV/Radio stations broadcast all Colchester Public Schools closings, delays, and early dismissals:
| TV Stations |
Radio Stations |
| Channel 3 (WFSB) |
WCTY (FM97.7) |
| Channel 8 (WTNH) |
WKNL (FM100.9) |
| Channel 30 (WVIT) |
WTIC (AM1080/FM96.5) |
| Fox 61 (WTIC) |
WICH (AM1310) |
Colchester Public Schools will have a 2-hour delayed opening in the event of inclement weather. 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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Cancelled
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Cancelled
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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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9:20 AM
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2:00 PM
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Bacon Academy – 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 will be announced by 10:00 AM by the listed radio and TV stations. For unanticipated early closings, the District will text/call parents/caregivers. When schools are dismissed early, the following will also be cancelled: 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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Cancelled
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Cancelled
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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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7:20 AM
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11:40 AM
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Bacon Academy – Grades 9-12
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7:35 AM
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11:55 AM
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