When the schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Irvington Fire Department will sound an alarm at 6:00 a.m. and again at 7:00 a.m. This notifies the Township residents that the District is closed for the day. Please do not call the Police or Fire Departments.
School Closings
In the event that inclement weather or other emergencies necessitate the closing of schools or delaying the opening of schools every effort will be made to post an announcement on this website by 6:30 a.m. as well as an automated telephone message sent to parents, (please confirm with the secretary of your child’s school your correct home telephone number).
School closing information will also be available on the local television stations listed below:
CABLE TV – Channel 36
WNBC TV – Channel 4
FOX 5 WNYW – Channel 5
WABC TV – Channel 7
NEWS 12 NJ – Channel 12
Delayed Openings
A delayed opening will be announced by the Superintendent through the School Messenger System. In addition, when possible, the delayed opening announcement will be posted on Channel 36 and the District’s Website.
| Teachers, Secretaries and Support Staff |
9:45 a.m. (pick up/receive students by 9:50 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Administrators | Regularly Scheduled Time |
| Custodians | Regularly Scheduled Time |
| Security | Must report by 8:00 a.m. |
| Whitson’s Staff | Regularly Scheduled Time |
| Central Office Staff | 9:45 a.m. |
| Students | 10:00 a.m. |
Delayed Opening Calls
- Superintendent will call the Irvington Township Safety Director who will alert Crossing Guards.
- Assistant Superintendent for Business/Board Secretary will call Whitsons (food service vendor)
- Associate Business Administrator will call the Sussex County Commission.
- Parents will call transportation carriers to receive information regarding pick-up times. Parents who are unable to reach the transportation carriers should call the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission at 973-405-6262
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. | |
| Period 2 | 10:40 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | |
| Period 3 | 11:15 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | |
| Period 4 | 11:50 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. | 1st. Lunch Period |
| Period 5 | 12:25 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. | 2nd. Lunch Period |
| Period 6 | 01:00 p.m. – 01:35 p.m. | 3rd. Lunch Period |
| Period 7 | 01:35 p.m. – 02:10 p.m. | |
| Period 8 | 02:10 p.m. – 02:45 p.m. | |
| Home Room | 02:45 p.m. | |
| Dismissal | 02:50 p.m. | |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||
| Period 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 10:36 a.m. | |
| Period 2 | 10:37 a.m. – 11:08 a.m. | |
| Period 3 | 11:09 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. | |
| Period 4 | 11:41 a.m. – 12:12 p.m. | 1st. Lunch Period |
| Period 5 | 12:13 p.m. – 12:44 p.m. | 2nd. Lunch Period |
| Period 6 | 12:45 p.m. – 01:16 p.m. | 3rd. Lunch Period |
| Period 7 | 01:17 p.m. – 01:48 p.m. | |
| Period 8 | 01:49 p.m. – 02:20 p.m. | |
| Period 9 | 02:21 p.m. – 02:52 p.m. | |
| Dismissal | 02:53 p.m. | |
| HIGH SCHOOL | ||
| Block 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 10:54 a.m. | |
| Block 2 | 10:57 a.m. – 11:51 a.m. | |
| Block 3a | 11:54 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. | |
| Block 3b | 12:23 p.m. – 12:49 p.m. | |
| Block 3c | 12:52 p.m. – 01:18 p.m. | |
| Block 3d | 01:21 p.m. – 1:47 p.m. | |
| Block 4 | 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | |
Additional Information
- Students should not arrive prior to 10:00 a.m. Due to weather conditions, which caused the delayed opening, there will be limited supervision available for students.
- Students must be ready to board the school bus at the exact time indicated by the transportation carrier.
- All before school programs will be cancelled.
- Please do not call the Fire Department or Police Department for delayed opening information.
- A School Messenger call will be activated to announce the delayed opening.