Shortly after 11 a.m., police responded to reports that at least 13 children were not feeling well.
Several stores in East Orange are teaming up with police to double as safe spots for those who feel in danger.
Parents who packed the East Orange Board of Education hoping for a miracle on Thursday night, were stuck with reality.
Videos posted to the social media platform suggest that the challenge is happening across the country.
The East Orange School District held a town hall to address the sudden shortened school day on Thursday after teachers called out sick in protest along with an explanation of sudden job cuts.
The decision represented a huge blow to students, parents and school staff members within the East Orange School District.