Lakewood School Closures, Early Dismissals Coming Soon: What Families Should Know

Lakewood Township School District has two upcoming school closures, with additional schedule changes planned later in November.

By Dani Sepe, Patch Staff

Oct 30, 2026 2:26 PM EDT

Lakewood public schools have upcoming closures and shortened days on the district calendar. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

LAKEWOOD, NJ — Families in Lakewood can mark their calendars for two upcoming school closures.

According to the Lakewood Township School District calendar, public schools will be closed Thursday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 6, for the NJEA Convention.

The district also has several schedule changes planned later in the month.

Parent conferences and shortened school days are scheduled from Monday, Nov. 23, through Wednesday, Nov. 25, for students in pre-K through 12th grade.

Schools will then close Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, for Thanksgiving break.

Families can check the district's online calendar for additional school events, upcoming closures and schedule updates.

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