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Updated Bergen County School Closings And Delayed Openings: See The New List

Ridgewood, Mahwah, Ramapo-Indian Hills and several other districts have announced delayed openings and cancelations Wednesday. See the list.

The orange areas mean significant river flooding is "likely." Yellow areas mean "possible."
The orange areas mean significant river flooding is "likely." Yellow areas mean "possible." (National Weather Service)

[NOTE: If you're looking for the list for Jan. 16, 2024, click here.]

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Schools from Florida through North Jersey have canceled classes and announced delayed openings this week because of the rainstorm. Below are Bergen County updates through Wednesday, Jan. 10 about closings and cancelations.

  • The Ridgewood school district said they will have a two-hour delayed opening on Wednesday, Jan. 10. See details and any updates here.
  • The Mahwah schools will have a delayed opening Wednesday, Jan. 10 "In anticipation of the predicted rainfall amounts, and concerns with possible flooding, along with potential down trees and power lines." See details and updates here.
  • The Ramapo-Indian Hills district, which runs two high schools serving Wyckoff, Oakland, and Franklin Lakes, has a 2.5 hour delayed opening on Wednesday, Jan. 10. More information is here.
  • Wyckoff canceled some athletic programs Tuesday. They said Wednesday that they'll operate on their regular schedule. Any updates will be here.
  • Paramus schools are having a 2-hour delayed opening. Updates will be here.
  • Glen Rock schools are here.
  • Franklin Lakes schools are here.
  • The Oakland public schools will have a delayed opening Wednesday with staggered times. Updates are here.
  • The Ramsey schools will have a two-hour delayed opening Wednesday. Updates here.
  • Saddle Brook will have a two-hour delayed opening Wednesday. Read more here.
  • Westwood will have a delayed opening. Information is here.
  • Teaneck will have a two-hour delayed opening Wednesday. Updates here.
  • Fair Lawn will have a delayed opening Wednesday. Updates here.
  • Little Ferry Schools said they will have a delayed opening Wednesday.
  • Saddle River schools announced a delayed opening Wednesday.
  • Old Tappan K-8 schools will have a delay. Details are here.
  • Double check with your school or school district to get updated information in your town. (Got a closing to add to this list? Contact Patch here.)

Why the concerns? The Saddle River has reached flood stage, as have some others.

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