Emergency
District Emergency Protocols
Weather Delays / Closings
The decision to change school schedules is made after careful review of information collected from the local police, highway and school maintenance departments, and our transportation company. Road conditions, sidewalk status, precipitation, temperatures and forecasts are all considered when making a determination to delay or close school. In some circumstances, a delay may be upgraded to a school closing. Information related to delayed openings and school closures is also broadcasted on the television stations below, typically by 5:30 a.m. As always, the safety of our children is the priority factor in all decision making.
| Television |
|---|
| WFSB |
| Channel 22 News |
| WVIT |
School Messenger Alerts
The District uses an electronic communication system called SchoolMessenger to manage notifications. The system is used to make phone calls, and send emails and texts, about school closings/delays, emergencies, alerts, and general notifications.
Early Closing and Delayed Opening Schedule
| Early Closing Time | Delayed Opening Time (2 Hour) | Delayed Opening Time (3 Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffield High School | 10:45 am | 9:30 am | 10:30 am |
| Suffield Middle School | 10:45 am | 9:30 am | 10:30 am |
| McAlister Intermediate School | 11:50 am | 10:35 am | 11:35 am |
| A. Ward Spaulding School | 11:50 am | 10:35 am | 11:35 am |
COVID-19 Information
Health Information Resources
- Suffield Public Schools COVID-19 Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan
- Johns Hopkins Global COVID-19 GIS Map
- CT Department of Public Health
- CT North Central District Health Department
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- World Health Organization
- Helping Children Cope with Stress - CDC
- Talking With Your Children about Highly Stressful Events - Riverside Trauma Center
- Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
State of CT Issues
Public Health Alert