Crossing Guards

The Township of South Orange employs twenty-six school crossing guards who are presently deployed at different intersections in town. The guards are vital in ensuring that elementary and high school-age children are protected from the hazards of crossing our busy roadways in their daily travels to and from school.

Collectively, this dedicated group of individuals goes above and beyond the call of duty—in all kinds of weather and faced with all types of drivers. They act as friend and educator, instilling principles of pedestrian and traffic safety as they shepherd the children safely on their way.

Being a school crossing guard is rewarding, part-time work that makes a positive contribution to the safety of our children. If you’d like more information or an  employment opportunity, contact the Traffic Bureau at 973-763-3000, ext. 7839.

Twenty-two fixed posts are listed below. The township employs two extra, "floating", guards that are available on a daily basis to cover vacant posts or to provide extra assistance at key locations. 

School

 

Location

 

Times

South Orange Middle School

 

West South Orange Avenue and Ridgewood Road

 

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

South Orange Middle School

 

70 North Ridgewood Road

 

7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m

South Orange Middle School

 

North Ridgewood Road and Mead Street

 

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m

South Orange Middle School

 

102 West South Orange Avenue

 

7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m

 

 

 

 

 

Marshall School

 

South Orange Avenue and Centre Street

 

7:30 - 9 a.m.
3 - 4 p.m.

Marshall School

(2 guards)

 

Grove Road and Turrell Avenue

 

8:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.
2:30 - 4 p.m.

Marshall School

 

Montrose Avenue and Grove Road

 

8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Marshall School / SOMS

 

Scotland Road and Raymond Avenue

 

7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

All Schools 

 

West Third Street and South Ridgewood Road 

 

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

Clinton School / OLS / CHS

 

Radel Trail and Garfield Place

 

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Clinton School / OLS / CHS

 

Prospect Street and Baldwin Avenue

 

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

South Mountain School

(2 guards)

 

444 West South Orange Avenue

 

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

South Mountain School / SOMS

 

Tillou Road and Wyoming Avenue

 

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

South Mountain School

 

South Ridgewood Road and Lenox Avenue

 

7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

South Mountain School

 

South Wyoming Avenue and West End Road

 

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

South Mountain School

 

South Wyoming and Lenox Avenue

 

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

South Mountain School

 

West South Orange and Cumberland Road

 

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

South Mountain Annex

 

112 Glenview Road

 

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Our Lady of Sorrows

 

Valley Street and Third Street

 

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Our Lady of Sorrows

 

Academy Street and Fourth Street

 

7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Sorrows

 

Prospect Street and Fourth Street

 

7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Sorrows

 

Montague Place and Tichenor Avenue

 

7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.