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Employee Essentials

 
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News & Announcements

Save the Date! November 25, 2025 - 25th Annual Breadfeast with Caring & Sharing

IDCS is gearing up for our 25th Annual Bread Feast and Caring & Sharing on Tuesday, November 25th! Families are invited to celebrate community, kindness, and our long-standing traditions by contributing to grade-level food items for Breadfeast and donating to our school-wide service projects, including our Food Drive Competition and Caring & Sharing stations. We’re also looking for volunteers to help make the event run smoothly. Sign up below to donate or lend a hand!

Community Resources

Our community is stronger together. 🌟 If your family could use extra support, explore this helpful list of local resources, from food pantries to health services and more.

RFQ-P Notification

Proposals must be submitted to Ellen Retelle (IDCS Business Manager) by October 10, 2025. • Email ([email protected]) Mail or Drop off at IDCS 68 Thermos Ave, Norwich, CT 06360. o Interviews will be held week on October 15, 16, and/or 17 2025. o Decision will be made by October 20. o Work to commence by October 20, 2025. o Work to finish by December 31, 2025.

Our Online School Store is Open!

Our Online School Store is Open! We’re thrilled to launch the IDCS Online School Store, filled with new spirit wear and gear for every season. Hoodies, vests, fleeces, zip-ups, half-zips, t-shirts, shorts, joggers, tumblers, backpacks, laptop cases, and more are now available! 💚 Best of all, 10% of every order goes directly back to IDCS, helping support our students and programs. 👉 Start shopping today: idcs.org/schoolstore/

Communication at IDCS!

Find all the ways to stay in touch in one place! Access grades and attendance through PowerSchool, receive updates in ParentSquare, and track buses with FirstView 1.0. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or visit our school website for news and resources. You’ll also find phone and fax numbers, plus email contacts for general questions, reporting absences, and dismissal changes.