The Garwood Public Schools and the Garwood PTA have implemented a new electronic communication system called Honeywell Instant Alert® for Schools. (Do not call police/school officials/teachers) The Garwood Honeywell Instant Alert System is primary method of notification for school closings. The PTA telephone chain will no longer be used. Within minutes of an emergency, we can use Instant Alert to deliver a single, clear message to contact devices such as a telephone, cell phone, e-mail, text message, pager or PDA in any combination. This system will notify you of important events such as school closings, delayed openings, and early dismissals due to inclement weather,
Instant Alert is Internet based, allowing each family to maintain a secure, password protected online profile. You can log into your profile at any time to update your contact information, and you do not need an email address to register or use the system. Maintaining the accuracy of your profile will increase the ability of the school to keep you informed. Your online profile will enable you to:
1. Input and update your personal contact information.
2. Add contact information for other caretakers, such as an aunt, grandparent or neighbor.
3. Select the types of school information you would like to receive on each of your contact devices. For example, checking the "High Importance" alert box ensures that urgent messages regarding school closings, delayed openings, and early dismissals due to inclement weather will be sent to that device. Checking the "School Information" check box is for routine messages regarding school dances, plays, G&T night, Red Ribbon Week, etc.
4. View the alerts that have been sent to you in the past.
If you have not yet registered on the Instant Alert website click on the links below for directions and the website: Directions for Garwood Honeywell Instant Alert System Click here to register with the Honeywell Instant Alert System website
You can also call the hotline at 908-789-0331, ext. 1445.
Parents/guardians should establish an emergency plan with their child. Children not dismissed in this manner will remain in school/other designated area with adult supervision until the regular dismissal time. | 
