RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh County Schools will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, April 8th during the eclipse. No students will be permitted outside other than for pre-approved activities.
Out of an abundance of caution, Raleigh County Schools (RCS) will be taking extra steps for the safety of students.
RCS will follow a regular schedule on Monday, April 8, 2024. All schools have been encouraged to share the solar eclipse viewing experience with students by utilizing television feeds or internet live streams.
School staff will advise students of the dangers of looking directly at the sun at any time, especially during the solar eclipse.
RCS says students will not be permitted outside for any activities other than those planned and approved by the principal during the hours of 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This includes recess, athletics, band, or other outdoor after-school activities.
As students are dismissed, staff will be on hand to instruct students not to look directly at the sun and to monitor them as they exit the building.
The eclipse may occur during dismissal time, according to RCS.
RCS asks parents to reinforce the dangers of looking at the sun and to remind their children not to look directly at the sun on their way home from school on Monday, April 8, 2024.
“We appreciate your understanding and support during this unique learning experience and ask that you talk with your children about the eclipse prior to school on Monday, April 8,” RCS stated in a letter to parents.