Several school districts in our area are canceling classes because of the total solar eclipse.
AUSTIN, Texas — For less than five minutes on April 8, parts of Central Texas will turn dark in the middle of the afternoon at approximately 1:36 p.m.
To celebrate this rare phenomenon, some Central Texas school districts are giving students and staff the day off. that they are suspending classes scheduled from noon until 2 p.m. on April 8 to"celebrate the unique learning experience offered by the total solar eclipse. The district expects there to be high volumes of traffic, particularly at 3 p.m. April 8 on U.S. Route 290.
Burnet ISD also called off April 8, as posted to the district's 2023-2024 school year calendar. The eclipse date is considered a holiday for students and staff, as approved last year by the Board of Trustees.
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