Emergency School Closing/Delayed Opening

(Policy & Regulation #8220)

The Superintendent may close school, delay the opening of school, or dismiss school early when such alteration in the regular session is required for the protection of the health and safety of students and staff members or other good cause (i.e. inclement weather). In the event of any delayed opening or emergency school closing, the District will make every effort to ensure timely notification of concerned persons.

Delayed School Openings

In the event of a delayed opening:

  • Students who ride the bus should report to their bus stop 90 minutes after their regular pick-up time.


Hours

School

Regular School Hours

Delayed Opening Hours
(90 minutes)

Minimum Day School Hours

Elementary
Schools
Gr. K-5

8:50am - 3:20pm

10:20am - 3:20pm

8:50am - 1:05pm

Eisenhower
Middle
School

8:00am - 2:51pm

9:30am - 2:51pm

8:00am - 12:46pm

AM
Pre-School

8:50am - 11:30am

10:20am - 12:20pm

8:50am - 10:25am

PM
Pre-School

12:30pm - 3:20pm

1:20pm - 3:20pm 

11:25am - 1:00pm

Notification of Closure, Delayed Opening, or Early Dismissal

Parents may determine whether schools are to be closed by:

  • Receiving a recorded message, email and text via the district's Emergency Notification System.

  • Checking the front page of the district's website, www.wyckoffps.org, for a posting regarding the closing of schools.

  • Local television stations and websites:

    • News 12 New Jersey

    • WABC-TV's Eyewitness News and abc7NY.com