Thanks to Tropical Storm Irene and the power outages and downed trees the storm caused, the opening of school was delayed three days. This meant the Board of Education was faced with a discussion about the possibility of adjusting the newly adopted regional school calendar after it was in effect for just three days.

The Board decided to take the traditional route of adding three days at the end of the school calendar, rather than eliminating fall holidays or very important staff development days. Stonington High School graduation will remain as scheduled – on a Friday.

Let’s hope storms do not necessitate more school closings this winter, as that will mean the Board will be revisiting this topic.