Why are schools closing or delaying openings?
Due to winter weather conditions, including snow and ice, and ongoing cleanup from the Blizzard of 2026, schools are prioritizing student safety.
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Due to winter weather and the ongoing cleanup from the Blizzard of 2026, many schools in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have announced closings or delays for Wednesday, February 25, 2026. This article provides a summary of the impact...
The winter weather across the Northeast has led to hazardous road conditions and ongoing cleanup efforts following the Blizzard of 2026. School districts are prioritizing student safety by delaying openings to allow for safer travel. Below is a breakdown of school delays by state:
**New York:** - East Islip School District: 2-hour delay - Marlboro Central School District: 2-hour delay - Riverhead School District: 2-hour delay
**New Jersey:** - Barnegat Tonwship School District: 2-hour delay - Bloomfield School District: 90-minute delay - Colts Neck Tonwship School District: 90-minute delay - Kinnelon Borough School District: 2-hour delay - Middletown Township School District: 2-hour delay - Netcong Elementary: 90-minute delay - Riverdale Public Elementary: 90-minute delay - Many other districts in North Jersey are also experiencing delayed openings, including: Bloomfield, Bloomingdale, Boonton, Boonton Township, Byram, Caldwell-West, Chatham, Chester, Clifton, County College of Morris, Delbarton, Denville, Dover, East Hanover, Fairfield, Hanover Regional, Hawthorne, High Point, Irvington, Kinnelon, Livingston, Lenape Valley, Lincoln Park, Little Falls, Long Hill Township, Madison, Manchester Regional, Mendham Borough, Millburn, Mine Hill, Montclair, Montville, Morris County Tech, Morris Hills Regional, Morris School District, Mount Arlington, Mount Olive, Mountain Lakes, North Bergen, North Caldwell, North Haledon, Orange, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Passaic County Tech, Paterson, Pequannock, Pompton Lakes, Randolph, Ringwood, Riverdale, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township, Roseland, Roxbury, Secaucus, Sussex-Wantage, Totowa, Wanaque, Washington Township (Morris), Wayne, Weehawken, West Morris Regional, West New York, West Orange, Wharton, Woodland Park
**Connecticut:** - None reported at this time. Check back for updates.
Actionable Takeaways: Check your local school district's website or official communication channels for the most up-to-date information on closings and delays.
Due to winter weather conditions, including snow and ice, and ongoing cleanup from the Blizzard of 2026, schools are prioritizing student safety.
Check your local school district's website or official communication channels for the latest updates.
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