the staff of the Ridgewood Blog
Ridgewood NJ, as summer winds down, local students are gearing up to return to school. In both Ridgewood and Glen Rock, the first day of school is set for September 3, and in Ridgewood, it’s scheduled as a minimum day. Be sure to check with your district closer to the date for any last-minute changes.
To help you stay organized, here are some key dates for the 2024-25 school year:
Important School Dates for 2024-2025
- Sept. 3, Tuesday: First day of school for students (Minimum day in Ridgewood).
- Oct. 3: Rosh Hashanah, schools closed.
- Oct. 4: Rosh Hashanah (Second day, schools closed in Glen Rock).
- Oct. 14: Columbus Day/Professional Development (School closed in Ridgewood, early dismissal in Glen Rock).
- Nov. 1: Diwali, schools closed.
- Nov. 4-6: (Glen Rock only) Election Day and Fall Break, schools closed.
- Nov. 7-8: Schools closed for Teachers’ Convention.
- Nov. 27: Minimum day/Early dismissal.
- Nov. 28-29: Thanksgiving, schools closed.
- Dec. 4-5: Early dismissal in Glen Rock elementary schools for teacher conferences.
- Dec. 23-Jan. 1: Schools closed for Winter Break.
- Jan. 2, 2025: Schools reopen.
Remember, always double-check with your district for confirmation and any updates.
