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IDCS is located in the former American Thermos Bottle Co. manufacturing plant. The school has undergone several remodels and additions since its inception in 1997.
IDCS Students integrate music into their weekly learning.
The IDCS Playground sits along the Thames River and was remodeled in 2019.
Director, Debby Allard, greets students on their first day of school.
One World Day
Students in Mrs. Morse's Integrated 4th and 5th grade class have a lively debate and discussion about the pros and cons of having vending machines in schools.
IDCS All School
Confident, socially responsible citizens and lifelong learners
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News & Announcements
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Job Opening
IDCS is currently hiring an integrated grade 2/3 teacher for the 2025-26 school year.
CDPH Youth Survey
Connecticut Department of Health Surveys
The Connecticut Department of Health is requesting residents and youth age 11-21 complete a short survey to help plan activities to improve the health and well-being of Connecticut residents.
IDCS Pre-Kindergarten Lottery Featured Photo
IDCS Pre-Kindergarten Lottery
The annual IDCS Pre-Kindergarten Lottery will take place virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, April 2nd at 4:30 p.m. This is a public meeting and all are invited to join.
Resource List for Immigrant and Refugee Families Featured Photo
Resource List for Immigrant and Refugee Families
Please see the attached document for a list of resources for immigrant and refugee families.
No School ~ February 6, 2025 Featured Photo
No School ~ February 6, 2025
There will be no school on Thursday, February 6, 2025 due to inclement weather
Events Calendar
Governance Committee Meeting
Time: 4 PM – 5 PM
Location: Integrated Day Charter School, 68 Thermos Ave #2, Norwich, CT 06360, USA
IDCS Annual Picnic
Time: 9:30 AM – 1 PM
Location: Harkness Memorial State Park, 275 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 06385, USA
Finance Committee Meeting
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Integrated Day Charter School, 68 Thermos Ave #2, Norwich, CT 06360, USA
Our School at a Glance
- 361 Student Enrollment
- 599 Waiting List
- $11,525 Per Pupil State Funds
- 1997 IDCS Opened
- 637 Alumni
- 27 Certified Teachers
Photo Gallery
2023 IDCS Bread Feast
2023 IDCS Bread Feast
IDCS Veterens Day Celebration
IDCS Veterens Day Celebration
IDCS Veterens Day Celebration
IDCS Cross Country 23
IDCS Cross Country 23
Eagle Scout Project 2023
Middle School Enrichments
Middle School Enrichments
Read across Amercia
Read across Amercia
Read across Amercia
IDCS Artwork
IDCS Dining Room Wall Art
IDCS Core Values
IDCS Cross Country 2022
IDCS Cross Country 2022
IDCS Cross Country 2022
IDCS Cross Country 2022
IDCS Cross Country
IDCS Cross Country
IDCS Cross Country
IDCS Cross Country
IDCS Girls Basketball 2022
IDCS Girls Basketball 2022
IDCS Boys Basketball 2022
IDCS Middle School
2/3 Research
Morning Meeting in Prekindergarten
Activity Time in Grade 6
4/5 Book Barn Field Trip
Violin Class
Activity Time in Grade 6
Prekindergarten Class
All School
IDCS Friendships
IDCS Siblings @ Dismissal
IDCS Playground
PreK Fire Department Visit
Indoor Recess 2/3
Indoor Recess in 6th Grade
Cleaning Up Along the Thames River
Sliding into fun on the IDCS Playground
IDCS Caring & Sharing Event
Career Day
Violin Class
Research
Science!
IDCS Cross Country
IDCS Friendship Day
7/8 Music Class
IDCS Talent Show 2022
IDCS Talent Show 2022
IDCS Talent Show 2022
7/8 Music Class
Special Guest Speaker Zach Donahue (Olympic athlete)
Special Guest Speaker Zach Donahue (Olympic athlete)
Special Guest Speaker Zach Donahue (Olympic athlete)