Integrated Day Charter School
Educating confident, socially responsible citizens and lifelong learners
About Us
The Integrated Day Charter School, in partnership with its children, families and community provides a safe, flexible and academicall challenging learning environment that meets the unique social, emotional, academic and physical needs of each child.
Founded in 1997, the Integrated Day Charter School (IDCS) serves students from pre-kindergarten through grade eight in Norwich, Connecticut, and 16 surrounding towns. Housed in a beautifully renovated former Thermos Factory directly on the Thames River, our school offers a unique learning environment that blends history, innovation, and natural beauty. Students enjoy bright, open classrooms with high ceilings and river views, while our playgrounds overlook the river—where eagles are often seen soaring.
We are more than a school; we are a community. From our founding mothers—Joan Heffernan, June Morrone, and Joyce Werden, along with volunteer Sandy Quarto—to parents and community members, IDCS was built through collaboration, vision, and dedication to providing an integrated, alternative educational experience.
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June 18, 2026
IDCS is exploring the opportunity to offer a Summer Research Camp to support students entering Grades K-8 with their summer research projects.The camp is planned for the week of July 27 (Monday-Thu...
June 12, 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026Dear Parents and Caregivers, As education and technology continue to evolve, we want to ensure families have the tools they need to support learning both at school and at home. ...
April 30, 2026
All students receive a yearbook FREE OF COST each year at IDCS. Students in PreK through grade 7 receive a free black and white yearbook and graduating 8th graders receive a free color yearbook.Sel...
April 30, 2026
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! Don't miss out on your opportunity to showcase a message to your student in the 2025 IDCS Yearbook! STUDENT YEARBOOK SHOUT OUTSIDCS Yearbook Shout Outs are a great way...
April 7, 2026
Dear Parent or Guardian,From April 21 to May 26, the Connecticut State Department of Education requires students to take the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC). These tests cover Math and English ...
