UPDATE: Manchester Schools' Snow Day Extends Year; Note About 'Grease' Tickets

UPDATE:

Thursday’s snow day, the third emergency closure of the year, is expected to extend the school year until Monday, June 22. Lee Bruzaitis, the district’s public information officer, said there are no snow days built into the district’s calendar.

“Generally, they are added to the end of the year but if necessary days may be taken from spring break,” she said. The June 22 date is tenative, pending approval from the Board of Education.

Additionally, people who had purchased tickets to tonight’s opening performance of ”Grease” at Manchester High School are advised of the following:

“All Thursday tickets will automatically transfer to a Saturday matinee ticket. Thursday tickets holders will have the option of exchanging their tickets for a Friday or Saturday evening ticket (based on seat availability). A full refund will be given to patrons who are unable to attend the show due to a show cancellation.”

The Saturday matinee, at 2 p.m., was added when the storm forced the cancellation of school.

PREVIOUSLY:

The approaching storm and the declaration of a state of emergency declared by Gov. Chris Christie have prompted school officials in Manchester to close schools for Thursday.

It also forced the district to postpone Thursday’s opening night performance of the musical “Grease.” Instead, those who hold tickets for Thursday’s performance will have the option to use their tickets either Friday or Saturday evenings, or for a matinee showing at 2 p.m. Saturday. Those unable to use their Thursday tickets will be eligible for a full refund.

Those needing further information regarding the musical can email Christine Newbury (cnewbury@mtschools.org) with any questions or concerns.