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Totowa Today
By the People, for the People
Delayed Openings Continue Across Passaic Valley After Blizzard
Schools in several New Jersey districts will operate on modified schedules this week due to lingering effects from the recent winter storm.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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In the aftermath of a historic blizzard that hit New Jersey over the weekend, several school districts in the Passaic Valley region will continue to have delayed openings on Wednesday, February 25th. Schools in Little Falls, Totowa, Woodland Park, and Passaic Valley Regional High School will all operate on revised start times, with buses arriving about 90 minutes later than usual. District officials are urging caution during the morning commute as road conditions continue to improve following the storm.
Why it matters
The delayed openings are a necessary response to the lingering effects of the blizzard, which brought heavy snow and disrupted transportation across the region. By adjusting schedules, the districts are prioritizing student and staff safety as cleanup and road treatments continue.
The details
The revised start times for the affected schools are as follows: Little Falls School 1 will begin at 9:55 a.m., School 3 at 10:15 a.m., and School 2 for grades K-2 and full-day Pre-K at 10:30 a.m. (with no morning Pre-K session). The Totowa School District and Woodland Park School District also announced delayed openings for Wednesday. At Passaic Valley Regional High School, first block will begin at 9:30 a.m. with bus pickups one hour later than normal.
- The blizzard hit New Jersey over the weekend, from Sunday into Monday.
The players
Little Falls School District
A school district in the Passaic Valley region of New Jersey.
Totowa School District
A school district in the Passaic Valley region of New Jersey.
Woodland Park School District
A school district in the Passaic Valley region of New Jersey.
Passaic Valley Regional High School
A regional high school serving students from the Passaic Valley area of New Jersey.
The takeaway
The delayed openings across the Passaic Valley school districts highlight the ongoing challenges communities face in the aftermath of major winter storms, as they work to ensure student and staff safety while restoring normal operations.
