Schools

New Canaan Public Schools Closed Friday, Library on Delay

By |

NEW CANAAN – With “poor overnight conditions” caused by additional snowfall and freezing rain, New Canaan Public Schools will be closed according to the NCPS website. New Canaan Public Schools Superintendent Mary Kolek announced last night that with Friday already scheduled as a half-day, any potential delay would necessitate a cancellation. The closing now pushes the last day of school to June 18. There are currently two snow days left in the academic calendar. Anything after that will be taken out of April vacation.

Schools

New Canaan Schools To Make Decision on Friday in Morning

By |

By Michael Dinan

New Canaan Public Schools officials say that although it looks like classes could be cancelled for Friday, a final decision won’t be made until the morning. As it is, Friday is already scheduled as a half-day. Combining that with a delayed opening wouldn’t make sense, so classes would just be cancelled if conditions are poor, according to a bulletin posted to the district’s website, from Superintendent of Schools Mary Kolek. Because predictions for weather and conditions overnight are varying, I will be making the call about school in the morning,” Kolek says in the bulletin. “The posted schedule calls for an early dismissal for students.

Government

New Canaan Openings & Closings: Winter Storm Pax

By |

Car on Heritage Hill Road during Winter Storm Pax, Feb. 13, 2014. Credit: Terry Dinan

[The photo at right is a car on Heritage Hill Road that swiftly is being buried. Let’s hope the plows know it’s there, because by noon Thursday, nobody will be able to see it.]

By Terry & Michael Dinan

The snow is falling—ultimately, the town is expected to see a foot or more of snow and sleet through the day Thursday from Winter Storm Pax. New Canaan Department of Public Works is seeking help from property and business owners in keeping roads and sidewalks clear. Openings & Delays
New Canaan during Winter Storm Pax, Feb.

Around Town

New Canaan Schools, Offices Closed Wednesday

By |

As predicted, the New Canaan Public Schools and Offices will be closed on Wednesday due to inclement weather and warnings for hazardous road conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area that will remain in effect from midnight tonight through 6pm Wednesday. A combination of snow and ice will create dangerous travel conditions and possibly power outages.

Schools

After Snow Day, AP Testing Rescheduled for 8th-Graders

By |

By Michael Dinan

Monday’s snow day has prompted middle school officials to push back a series of highly anticipated tests for students seeking entry to AP classes next year at New Canaan High School. In an email sent Tuesday to parents, Saxe Middle School Assistant Principal Julia Ferreira relayed the following revised schedule for AP/Honors Performance Tasks:

The Honors Science placement testing has been re-scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6 after school. The Honors English placement testing will take place as scheduled Tuesday Feb. 4 after school.