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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.  

Young girls sitting in a legislative chamber, clapping with small flags on their desks.
Students sitting on the floor in a classroom, smiling and waving at the camera.
Group of boys running on a dirt path in athletic gear during a practice session.

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.

IDCS All School

Confident, socially responsible citizens and lifelong learners

News & Announcements

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.
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/
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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.
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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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Dismissal

IDCS Siblings @ Dismissal

IDCS Cross Country 23

4/5 Book Barn Field Trip

Science

Science!

All School

All School

Read across Amercia

A large group of students sitting in a gymnasium during an assembly.
Four children posing in front of a historic document on display.
Four smiling people posing in a hallway together.
Interior of a legislative chamber filled with people sitting at desks.
Research

Research

Two kids playing on a slide at a playground.

IDCS Cross Country 2022

Three kids collaborating to stack red cups on a table.
Child and adult smiling together, wearing costumes made of snack wrappers.
Children observing a statue in an ornate hall.
Three women in creative outfits made of recyclable materials.

7/8 Music Class 

IDCS Dining Room Wall Art

2023 IDCS Bread Feast

IDCS Cross Country 

IDCS Cross Country 2022

 Eagle Scout Project 2023
Violin Class

Violin Class

IDCS Core Values

A woman and a girl smiling while holding a children's book in a classroom.
PK Fire Department Visit

PreK Fire Department Visit

IDCS Artwork

IDCS Talent Show 2022

Special Guest Speaker Zach Donahue (Olympic athlete) 

2023 IDCS Bread Feast

Friends

IDCS Playground

IDCS Cross Country 2022

Middle School Enrichments

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