Colchester Elementary School FAQ
What school supplies does my student need?
Colchester Public Schools supply everything a student needs through grade 5.
How do I find out what teacher my student has been assigned to?
Parents can find their student’s teacher through their PowerSchool account in mid August on the day designated by the district.
Is there a meet and greet for first grade?
Yes there is meet and greet for each school, this is usually scheduled for a day or two prior to school beginning. Communication and information will be sent from the school through ParentSquare.
What is the principal's email?
Email addresses for all administrators can be found at the bottom of each webpage.
Jack Jackter Intermediate School FAQ
How do I find out what teacher my student has been assigned to?
Parents can find their student’s teacher through their PowerSchool account in mid August on the day designated by the district.
What school supplies does my student need?
Colchester Public Schools supply everything a student needs through grade 5.
Do teachers have a wish list?
If a teacher has a wish list, it will be distributed at the meet & greet in the fall.
Are there sports at JJIS?
No, JJIS does not have organized sports.
What is the principal's email?
Email addresses for all administrators can be found at the bottom of each webpage.
William J. Johnston Middle School FAQ
When will team assignments and schedules be released?
Parents can find the schedule and team placement through their PowerSchool account in mid August on the day designated by the district.
Is there a student supply list?
A supply list will be included with the welcome letters for each team when team assignments are released. They will also be posted on ParentSquare and the WJJMS website.
How does morning drop off work?
Enter the school lot and immediately turn right. Continue straight and then turn left just before the gate. Pull up as far as possible to the stop sign before allowing students to exit the car on the sidewalk side only. A map is available on page 5 of the Student Handbook.
Do not let students exit the car unless a staff member is present. Do not enter the bus areas. Students can not enter the building until 7:10 when staff are available to monitor them.
Will 8th graders be able to tour Bacon Academy?
8th graders will tour Bacon Academy on a school day in the fall. The date will be announced on ParentSquare.
Bacon Academy FAQ
Is there a supply list for 9th grade?
Any required supplies and resources are shared on the teacher’s syllabi at the start of school.
What is the email for attendance?
BAattendance@colchesterct.org
General FAQ
When is the bus schedule released?
The bus schedule is published on the website and the link is sent through ParentSquare approximately 7 days prior to the start of school. The schedule contains street names and approximate pick-up times. Drop-off times are NOT included.
Are PTO meetings on the web sites?
PTO information for CES, JJIS and WJJMS can found on the PTO page under the Families tab on each school’s website.
How do I find upcoming information about school and school events?
Colchester Public Schools uses ParentSquare for school communications.