Elizabeth School Closings Today — Live Status & Delays (New Jersey)
Looking for Elizabeth school closings today? Check live status below — updated every 10 minutes.
Live status monitored for Elizabeth Public Schools, Township of Union Public Schools, Linden Public Schools, and Hillside Public Schools.
How Elizabeth School Closings Are Announced
Elizabeth school closings today are typically the fastest-moving piece of local news during a winter storm, and Elizabeth Public Schools (EPS) tries to get word out as early as possible — usually by early morning on the day of a closure, or the evening before when a storm is already tracking toward Union County. The district posts official closure and delay notices directly on its website at epsnj.org, and status updates typically also go out through the district’s family notification system for parents and guardians who have enrolled their contact information.
Beyond the district’s own channels, Elizabeth school closings today are usually picked up quickly by regional TV news. News 12 New Jersey maintains a running list of New Jersey school closings and delays during active weather, and WABC-TV (Channel 7 Eyewitness News) and WNBC (Channel 4) both post closing information for the greater New York/New Jersey viewing area, which includes Union County. Because Elizabeth Public Schools is a large urban district with eight high school academies spread across multiple buildings, always confirm on the district’s own site whether a closure applies district-wide or to a specific school before making plans.
Weather Risks That Trigger School Closures in Elizabeth, NJ
- Winter storms and nor’easters: Heavy snow and mixed precipitation from Atlantic coastal storms are the most common trigger for closures and delayed openings in Union County, typically between December and March.
- Ice and freezing rain: A thin glaze of ice on sidewalks and roads can make walking to school and bus routes unsafe even when snow totals are low, prompting delayed openings.
- Coastal and urban flooding: Elizabeth sits near the Elizabeth River and Newark Bay, and low-lying streets in parts of the city can flood during strong coastal storms or intense rainfall, occasionally affecting bus routes and pickup.
- Extreme cold and dangerous wind chill: When wind chills drop to dangerous levels, districts sometimes delay start times or cancel outdoor activities to reduce students’ exposure while walking to school or waiting for buses.
- Power outages: High winds from winter storms or summer thunderstorms can knock out power to school buildings, occasionally forcing a same-day closure if heating, cooling, or safety systems are affected.
- Regional transit disruptions: Because Elizabeth borders Newark Liberty International Airport and major highway corridors, severe weather that snarls regional transit can also affect staff arrival and bus scheduling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How early does Elizabeth Public Schools announce school closures?
Elizabeth Public Schools (EPS) aims to announce closures and delayed openings as early as possible, typically by early morning on the day of the closure or the evening before if a storm is already forecast to arrive overnight. The fastest way to confirm same-day status is the district website at epsnj.org or this page, which checks official sources automatically.
What’s the difference between a delayed opening and a full closure in Elizabeth?
A delayed opening means schools still hold classes that day but start later than usual, often by one to two hours, to let roads and sidewalks clear or crews finish plowing. A full closure means no in-person classes are held at all that day. EPS and the neighboring Union County districts each set their own delay length and decide independently whether conditions call for a delay or a closure.
Does Elizabeth Public Schools close all schools at once, or by individual building?
Weather-related closures and delays in Elizabeth Public Schools are almost always district-wide rather than building by building. That said, a localized issue — like a heating or water problem at a single school — can occasionally take one building offline while the rest of the district stays open, so it’s worth confirming your specific school’s status on the district site during any unusual disruption.
Which TV stations report Elizabeth, NJ school closings?
News 12 New Jersey, WABC-TV (Channel 7 Eyewitness News), and WNBC (Channel 4) are the primary stations covering Elizabeth and Union County school closings during winter storms and other severe weather. This page automatically monitors all of them alongside official district websites for the fastest available detection.
How often is this Elizabeth school closings page updated?
Status checks run automatically every 15 minutes under normal conditions, and every 5 minutes during active weather alerts, so the page reflects the latest information from district and TV station sources without needing a manual refresh.
What other Union County districts does this page track besides Elizabeth?
Alongside Elizabeth Public Schools, this page also monitors the Township of Union Public Schools, Linden Public Schools, and Hillside Public Schools — all neighboring Union County districts whose families often ask about closings together with Elizabeth, since weather affecting one usually affects the others.
School Roster
Elizabeth Public Schools — High Schools
- Elizabeth High School – Frank J. Cicarell Academy
- Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
- J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
- John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
- Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Leadership Academy
- Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy
- Dr. K. Johnson/D. Vaughan/M. Jackson STEM Academy
- iPrep Academy
Elizabeth Public Schools — Early Childhood Centers
- Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No. 51
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No. 52
- Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No. 50
Elizabeth Public Schools — Elementary & PreK-8 Schools
Elizabeth Public Schools operates roughly 40 schools total; the roster below reflects the schools confirmed through district and public-records sources at the time of writing. Verify the complete, current list at epsnj.org.
- George Washington Academy No. 1
- LaCorte–Peterstown Elementary School No. 3
- Joseph Battin School No. 4
- Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5
- L’Ouverture–Lafayette School No. 6
- Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
- Jerome Dunn Academy No. 9
- Elmora Elementary School No. 12
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School No. 13
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary School No. 14
- Christopher Columbus Elementary School No. 15
- Madison–Monroe Elementary School No. 16
- Robert Morris School No. 18
- John Marshall Elementary School No. 20
- Victor Mravlag Elementary School No. 21
- William F. Halloran School No. 22
- Nicholas Murray Butler Elementary School No. 23
- Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School No. 25
- Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy No. 26
- Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27
- Duarte–Marti School No. 28
- Dr. Albert Einstein Academy No. 29
- Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30
Township of Union Public Schools — High School
- Union High School
Township of Union Public Schools — Middle Schools
- Burnet Middle School
- Kawameeh Middle School
Township of Union Public Schools — Elementary Schools
- Battle Hill Elementary School
- Connecticut Farms Elementary School
- Franklin Elementary School (PreK Center)
- Hannah Caldwell Elementary School
- Jefferson Elementary School
- Livingston Elementary School
- Washington Elementary School
Linden Public Schools — High School
- Linden High School
Linden Public Schools — Middle Schools
- McManus Middle School
- Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
Linden Public Schools — Elementary Schools
- School No. 1
- School No. 2
- School No. 4
- School No. 5
- School No. 6
- School No. 8
- School No. 9
- School No. 10
Hillside Public Schools — High School
- Hillside High School
Hillside Public Schools — Middle School
- Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
Hillside Public Schools — Elementary & Early Childhood
- Hillside Innovation Academy
- Deanna G. Taylor Academy
- Hurden Looker Elementary School
- Ola Edwards Community School
- Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Development Center
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