Schools

Toms River Schools Close Amid Snowstorm

The district announced the closure as snow fell at 1 to 2 inches per hour and was expected to continue into Monday.

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Heavy snowfall and anticipated dangerous travel conditions have prompted a snow day for the Toms River Regional School District.

The closure was announced Sunday afternoon for Monday's classes.

"Due to inclement weather, all schools are closed Monday, Jan. 26. All programs, rentals, and activities are canceled," the district said.

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The district's calendar does not have emergency closure days built in, so the closure will have to be made up at a later date.

Also closed are the Ocean County Vocational-Technical Schools. The vo-tech district also canceled evening adult education classes scheduled for Monday.

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