West Milford, NJ
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St. Mary's School In Pompton Lakes Closing After Academic Year St. Mary's School In Pompton Lakes Closing After Academic Year
St. Mary's School In Pompton Lakes Closing After Academic Year St. Mary’s School in Pompton Lakes will permanently close at the end of this school year, officials said. The closing of the school, which has been with the Diocese of Paterson’s St. Mary’s Parish since 1952, was based on a recommendation from the parishioners at the St. Mary’s Parish Finance Committee and the subsequent approval of the recommendation by the diocese, according to a news release sent to Daily Voice Monday. Years of six-figure operating deficits and substantially declining enrollment were among factors cited for the closure, as well as a projected deficit of more than $334,00…

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by Valerie Musson
Cortlandt, NY
Schools
Private School In Area Attended By Children Of Celebrities Will Close After 86 Years Private School In Area Attended By Children Of Celebrities Will Close After 86 Years
Private School In Area Attended By Children Of Celebrities Will Close After 86 Years After 86 of educating Hudson Valley children and guiding them to success, a tradition-rich private school has announced it will close its doors. The Poughkeepsie Day School Board of Trustees said the school does not have the resources to open next year, even after exploring and pursuing funding associated with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The school said in a letter to parents and students that the challenging financial picture it faces is spurred by lower enrollment, coupled with declining revenues and high expenses to maintain the campus.  "Unfortunately, the COVID-19 …

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by Kathy Reakes
New City, NY
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COVID-19: Rockland Health Department Fines School, Synagogue For Rules Violations COVID-19: Rockland Health Department Fines School, Synagogue For Rules Violations
Covid-19: Rockland Health Department Fines School, Synagogue For Rules Violations A school and a synagogue in Rockland County have been issued fines of up to $2,000 for violating a county order requiring closure due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Rockland County Department of Health said on Thursday, March 26, they have been deploying inspectors as complaints are received to protect the public health and ensure compliance with the department's school closure order, said John Lyon, spokesman for Rockland County.  The two sites found in violation on Wednesday, March 25, included: Central UTA of Monsey, 236 Cherry Lane, Airmont Kahal Shaarei Tefillah, 7 Nel…

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by Kathy Reakes
Cortlandt, NY
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COVID-19: All Putnam County Schools Will Be Closed Under State Of Emergency Order COVID-19: All Putnam County Schools Will Be Closed Under State Of Emergency Order
Covid-19: All Putnam County Schools Will Be Closed Under State Of Emergency Order All schools in Putnam County will be closed next week after County Executive MaryEllen Odell issued a state of emergency order. The order, issued Friday, March 13, takes effect at 12 a.m. Monday, March 16. It lasts until Friday, March 27 at 11:59 p.m. All public and private schools will be closed for an initial period of Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20 as part of the order. It suspends all classroom and extracurricular functions for public and private schools in the county. The order may be extended beyond the five-day closure of schools or revoked earlier. For more information,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
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New Update: Four Long Island School Districts Announce Closures New Update: Four Long Island School Districts Announce Closures
New Update: Four Long Island School Districts Announce Closures The following are school district schedule adjustments for Tuesday, March 10 due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Locust Valley Central School District, closed after the district has been alerted by the Nassau County Department of Health that two contracted employees involved in transporting students have tested positive for COVID-19.  Oyster Bay School District, closed after the Nassau County Department of Health informed the district that two individuals employed by our transportation contractor who transport community students to locations OTHE…

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by Daily Voice
Mount Pleasant, NY
Schools
COVID-19: Schools Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments For Tuesday, March 10 COVID-19: Schools Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments For Tuesday, March 10
Covid-19: Schools Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments For Tuesday, March 10 Click here for an updated story: Schools Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments For Wednesday, March 11 The following are schedule adjustments by schools and school districts for Tuesday, March 10 due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Westchester County Blind Brook Union Free School District: closed Related story: Blind Brook SD Closes After Parent In Healthcare Field Is Quarantined The Harvey School, Katonah, classes and after-school activities have been canceled for the remainder of the week leading into spring break, from Tuesd…

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by Daily Voice
Stamford, CT
Schools
Trinity Catholic HS In Stamford To Close Following Academic Year Trinity Catholic HS In Stamford To Close Following Academic Year
Trinity Catholic HS In Stamford To Close Following Academic Year Trinity Catholic High School in Stamford will be closing after the school year, the Diocese of Bridgeport announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. "It is with deep personal sadness that I write to inform you that Trinity Catholic High School will not reopen its doors for the 2020-21 academic year," Bishop of Bridgeport, Rev. Frank J. Caggiano wrote in a letter posted on the diocese's website.  Caggiano cited three reasons for the closure. He said total enrollment for next year is projected to be between 100-110 students.  "This is a number that is simply unsustainable if we wish to maint…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bedford, NY
Schools
Bedford Central School District Weighs Options For Declining Enrollment Bedford Central School District Weighs Options For Declining Enrollment
Bedford Central School District Weighs Options For Declining Enrollment With dwindling enrollment and projections, the Bedford Central School District is weighing its options for long-range planning. According to the district, there has been a 554 student decline in district elementary schools between 2013-14 and the current school year, which may lead to a budget deficit as soon as the next school year. The district noted that the 554 student decline is greater than the current student enrollment in each elementary school except Mount Kisco. Options the Board of Education is considering include altering operations at all five of the district’s elementary scho…

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by Zak Failla
Jersey City, NJ
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Bayonne's Marist High School To Close In June Bayonne's Marist High School To Close In June
Bayonne's Marist High School To Close In June Marist High School in Bayonne will be closing in June. Declining enrollment and financial deficits ultimately forced the Catholic prep school's doors shut, President Peter G. Kane said in an announcement. "As many of you know, since 2017 we’ve undertaken various efforts to grow enrollment and launched a 'Save The School' campaign to help raise the critical $1.5 million necessary to bridge our operational gaps," Kane said.  "Despite our best efforts, we were successful in raising only $750,000.  This year's enrollment is at an all-time low of 235 students, and the school's projec…

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by Cecilia Levine
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
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SCHOOL'S OUT: Electrical Outages Could Shut Hopatcong Schools For The Week SCHOOL'S OUT: Electrical Outages Could Shut Hopatcong Schools For The Week
School'S OUT: Electrical Outages Could Shut Hopatcong Schools For The Week Hopatcong students could be home for the rest of the week due to a series of electrical malfunctions. Superintendent Arthur DiBenedetto urged parents to come up with contingency plans for Thursday and Friday, if power to the schools cannot be restored. Sometime Wednesday morning, transformers began overheating as the result of an electrical outage near the high school and Tulsa Trail Elementary School, DiBenedetto said. Circulator pumps may have burned out, and a fire broke out at the administration building, he said. While electricity has been restored to the high school, parts of the bu…

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by Cecilia Levine
Stony Point, NY
Schools
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts Due To Storm Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts Due To Storm
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures or delayed starts for Tuesday, Dec. 17 due to the storm. Reload page for new updates. Westchester County Ardsley Union Free School District, two-hour delay Bedford Central School District, closed Blind Brook Public Schools, two-hour delay Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, closed Byram Hills Central School District, three-hour delay Chappaqua Central School District, closed Dobbs Ferry Union Free School DistrictBlind Brook Public Schools Edgemont Union Free School District, two-hour delay Greenburg-Graham Union Free …

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by Daily Voice
Stony Point, NY
Schools
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts Due To Storm Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts Due To Storm
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures or delayed starts for Wednesday, Dec. 11 due to the storm.Reload page for new updates. Westchester County Ardsley Public School District, two-hour delay Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay Blind Brook Public School District, two-hour delay Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, three-hour delay Chappaqua Central School District, two-hour delay Croton Harmon Union Free School District, closed Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, two-hour delay Elmsford Public Schools, two-hour delay Hackley&nb…

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by Daily Voice