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The Student News Site of Altoona Area High School

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Schools to be let out on early dismissal April 8

Lillian Roberts, Editor in Chief • March 25, 2024 • 162 Views
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On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, anticipated to occur between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and may last anywhere from four to five minutes.  Due to the timing of the eclipse, the AASD Board of Directors approved an adjustment to the school calendar at a recent meeting to include an early dismissal for students on Monday, April 8, 2024.

“We understand the potential inconvenience this may cause families. However, as the timing of the solar eclipse coincides with student dismissal, the decision for an early dismissal was made in the best interest of the health and safety of our students, bus drivers and staff,” Superintendent Brad Hatch said in an email sent on Tuesday, March 19.

Students will be provided lunch on Monday, April 8 and will be dismissed according to the following schedule:

11:15 AM  – Learning Express Preschool AM and Full Day Sessions

11:45 AM – Stevens Building Programs

12:00 PM – AAHS, AAJHS, Baker Elementary, McAuliffe Heights Program

1:15 PM –  Ebner Elementary, Juniata Elementary, Juniata Gap Elementary, Logan Elementary, Penn Lincoln Elementary, Pleasant Valley Elementary

Athletic practices, contests and after-school activities will be adjusted accordingly by coaches. Coaches will notify students as to those changes when they are finalized.

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Lillian Roberts
Lillian Roberts, Editor in Chief
Hello! My name is Lillian, or Lily, and I'm one of the Editor in Chiefs of the Mountain Echo. I've been writing since my sophomore year for the Mountain Echo. My hobbies consists of, listening to music, going to dance and painting. I listen to all kinds of music, except country. Some of my favorite artists are, Tyler, the Creator and Frank Ocean. My favorite foods are sushi and all fruits except strawberries.