School Closure on Monday, August 21st
RULH Schools will be closed on Monday, August 21st. The schools will be closed to due to safety concerns in regards to the eclipse that will occur from 1:-00 to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 21st. A "one call" will be sent out to students and staff this evening, and the school closure will be posted on the RULH webpage and social media accounts.
This decision was made with a focus on student safety after reviewing the health concerns related to viewing the eclipse and discussions with local health agencies and eye doctors. Early dismissal was not an option as buses would have been on the road during or close to the end of the solar eclipse which unnecessarily places students and bus drivers at risk (of looking at the eclipse without appropriate safety glasses or supervision).
When students return to school on Tuesday, August 22nd, teachers have the opportunity to incorporate related lessons and allow students to safely view the eclipse on computers or televisions.
As always, the safety of the students of RULH is our first priority.