Last Real Snow Day Ever?

As many students are aware, there is a strong possibility of a snow day on Monday, January 26, and an abnormal school day on Tuesday, January 27. With the current weather prediction for Sunday, January 25, calling for 12 – 14 inches of snow, it is very likely that this will be our one built-in snow day for the year. What does this mean?

Each year, the school accounts for a different number of snow days. In the past, if we went over that number of days, extra days would be deducted from breaks. This year, however, it was decided that virtual schooling would be implemented rather than take snow days from established vacation days.

Will a snow day on Monday be the last traditional snow day we ever have? Depending on the success of a potential online school day and on decisions made by those in charge, we may never have a traditional school day again. There are certainly pros and cons to this change. For one, no days from break will be removed due to school being virtual. Also, a 2-hour delay schedule will be administered so each period is shortened.

However, the traditional “snow day” that students grew up hoping for every time it snowed may be gone for good. Not only is this just a day off, but it is also an opportunity for students to hang out with friends and do winter activities together, such as sledding.

How will the virtual school day work? According to an email from Dr. Catapano, the 2-hour delay schedule will be used, with only 3 minutes between classes, compared to the regular 5. Additionally, each class will be mandatory for each student, not just core classes, and attendance will be taken.

It is important to note that your third-quarter schedule will begin on Tuesday if we are closed on Monday. The bell schedule for our initial remote instructional day is provided below.

Students, do you think that this change is for the better or worse? Will our traditional snow day return next year? Only time and snow will tell.