Back To School In Montclair: First Day, Board Meeting, Driver Safety

MONTCLAIR, NJ — It’s a time for renewal and camaraderie for students in Montclair: the beginning of a new school year.

On Wednesday, Sept. 6, students in the Montclair Public School District will return for their first day of class. Read More: First Day Of School In Montclair (See Important Dates For 2023-2024)

With temperatures expected to rise this week, Wednesday will be a half-day in the Montclair School District due to the excessively high temperatures predicted for the afternoon. All schools will follow their abbreviated day schedules. YMCA after-care programs are cancelled. Before-care programs remain in session. Read More: It's About To Get Hot, Forecasters Say; Half-Day For Montclair Schools

Are you a local parent or community member who wants to keep their thumb on the pulse of the decision-making process in Montclair’s schools? You’ll get your next chance at the board of education meeting on Wednesday.

According to the district website:

“The next board of education meeting will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the George Inness Annex Atrium, 141 Park Street. It will open at 6:30 p.m., then immediately go into closed session until approximately 7:30 p.m., when it will reopen to the public. If you are attending in person, please complete the sign-in sheet upon entering. Masks optional. Click HERE for the Virtual Public Comment Form. As a reminder, comments are limited to three minutes. Agenda forthcoming. Watch live on Montclair TV33 or via our live stream.”

It isn’t just Montclair parents who should remember that kids are headed back to school this week, authorities say.

The Montclair Police Department recently posted the following back-to-school safety tips for drivers on social media:

• Slow down and be especially alert in neighborhoods and school zones.
• Take extra time to look for kids at intersections and on curbs.
• Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.
• Watch for children on and near the road in the morning and after school hours.
• Reduce any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.
• Put down your phone and don’t talk or text while driving.
• Obey school zone speed limits and follow your school's drop-off procedure.

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