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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.
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.
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Save the Date November 25, 2025
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
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.
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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.
• 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.
School Store
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/
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/
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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.
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
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Violin Class
IDCS Cross Country
Science!
IDCS Playground
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Read across Amercia
IDCS Core Values
IDCS Cross Country 2022
2023 IDCS Bread Feast
Middle School Enrichments
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IDCS Cross Country 23
7/8 Music Class
PreK Fire Department Visit
Special Guest Speaker Zach Donahue (Olympic athlete)
IDCS Dining Room Wall Art
2023 IDCS Bread Feast
IDCS Siblings @ Dismissal
4/5 Book Barn Field Trip
IDCS Talent Show 2022
IDCS Cross Country 2022
IDCS Cross Country 2022
IDCS Artwork