Stay Informed.

Craig School Emergency Contact System

Craig School uses a multi-tiered communication system designed to give families the highest level of certainty that you are made aware of any change in the opening or closing status of Craig Lower Middle School and Craig High.

Multi-Tier Notification
Tier 1
Craig Notification Call System

The Craig Notification call is a voice activated system so you need to say HELLO once and allow the system to activate. If you say HELLO followed by another HELLO in rapid succession, the system will not activate and not start the recorded message. If you are unable to take the call, it will leave a message.

Tier 2
School Email Blast

An email blast is sent to all families and students notifying them of any change in school status. Please note that emails depend on internet connectivity — if internet service is down, email notifications may not be deliverable.

Tier 3
News 12 (Cablevision)

Any changes to Craig School's status are posted on News 12 on Cablevision. Updates scroll along the bottom of the screen and refresh regularly. Visit newjersey.news12.com/new-jersey-school-closings to check online.

Tier 4
Twitter & Facebook

Follow The Craig School on social media for real-time updates.
twitter.com/thecraigschool
facebook.com — The Craig School

Absences & Arrivals.

Absences, Late Arrivals & Early Pick-Ups

If a student will be absent, is running late, or needs to be picked up early, please contact the Craig High School Main Office directly. All changes to your teen's arrival or departure status must be reported before the start of 1st period.

Email — Administrative Assistant / Nurse
Phone
(973) 334-1234  ext. 300
8:25 AM
1st Period Starts — Deadline to Notify Us
  • 1 Contact the main office before 8:25 AM on any day your teen is absent, arriving late, or leaving early.
  • 2 If the office does not hear from you, we will phone the parent's cell number on file to check on your student's status.
  • 3 Early pick-ups should also be communicated in advance so office staff can have your teen ready.

This process applies to all absences, late arrivals, and early departures — even if you have already emailed a teacher.

Lunch Delivery Program.

HS Lunch Ordering — myfooddays.com

Craig High School runs a convenient monthly lunch delivery program through myfooddays.com. Returning families can log in and place orders as usual. New families will need to create an account — it only takes a few minutes.

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New families: Click New Parent or Sign Up and create your account.
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Add your teen's name to the account and set your preferred payment method.
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Choose our school — CHS zip code is 07045.
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Place your monthly order within the ordering window. Remember: you are always ordering for the following month — a September login means you're ordering for October.
Ordering Opens
~15th
of the current month
Ordering Closes
25th
of the current month
Questions or ordering issues? Contact our Lunch Coordinator, Ms. Amanda Jahn at AJahn@craigschool.org
Official Reference.

Craig School H.S. Student & Parent Handbook

The Craig School High School Student & Parent Handbook is your comprehensive reference for school policies, expectations, procedures, and community standards. We encourage all parents and students to read it thoroughly at the beginning of each school year.

H.S. Student & Parent Handbook — PDF
The Handbook Covers
  • School policies and academic expectations
  • Attendance and tardy procedures
  • Code of conduct and community standards
  • Communication protocols with staff
  • Health and safety guidelines
  • Technology and device usage policies
Daily Schedule.

HS Bell Schedule

The Craig High School daily bell schedule is available as a downloadable PDF. Keep it handy as a quick reference for class periods, transitions, and the start of 1st period at 8:25 AM — the key deadline for reporting absences and late arrivals.

Typical Daily Period Structure
1st Period Begins 8:25 AM
2nd Period 9:10 AM
3rd Period 9:55 AM
4th Period 10:55 AM
5th Period 11:40 AM
6th Period 12:55 PM
7th Period 1:40 PM
Dismissal 2:55 PM
Download the PDF for full period times and any schedule variations.
Still have questions? We're here to help.
Contact Craig High School's main office at (973) 334-1234 ext. 300 or reach out via email..