Bristol Public Schools releases updated closings and delays from last night’s rain

A post from Bristol Public Schools just before 8 a.m. shared that there would be further school closings and delays from last night’s rainstorm.

Dr. Michael Dietter, deputy superintendent, posted the following: “Please read this message carefully as there are building and program specific closures and delays due to last night’s rain and localized flooding.”

He listed the following schools and programs opening after a two-hour delay:

  • Edgewood PM
  • Ivy
  • Mt. View
  • Stafford
  • South Side
  • Hubbell
  • Greene-Hills
  • West Bristol
  • All out of district programs.

The following are closed:

  • Bristol Prep
  • Bristol Eastern
  • Bristol Central
  • Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School
  • Chippens Hill
  • Northeast Middle School
  • Destinations elementary and middle programs.

All afternoon athletics will proceed on schedule.


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