Solar Eclipse – Monday, April 8, 2024
Apr 3, 2024
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will occur with an expected peak at 3:10 p.m. in Thunder Bay, Ontario. As the peak time aligns with many of our school dismissals, we have made the decision to dismiss students around noon with safety in mind. Parents and guardians should make arrangements for transportation and childcare if required. We want to stress the importance of safety during a solar eclipse. Do not look directly into the sun and please remind your children to never stare directly at the sun, as it can cause severe eye damage or blindness, especially during a solar eclipse. The Canadian Association of Optometrists has issued guidelines for safe viewing of the eclipse. Parents and guardians are invited to access their website to better understand the risks that influenced the decision for an early dismissal.
Thank you to our school communities for your understanding and support in keeping our students safe during this very unique event.
Please see the below schedule for your child’s dismissal time for April 8, 2024.
| School | Normal Bell Dismissal | April 8th Bell Dismissal | Change in Bus Drop-Off Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Avenue | 3:15 | 12:35 | 2 Hrs 40 min earlier |
| C. D. Howe | 3:20 | 12:40 | 2 Hrs 40 min earlier |
| Claude E. Garton | 2:45 | 12:00 | 2 Hrs 45 min earlier |
| Crestview | 2:35 | 12:00 | 2 Hrs 35 min earlier |
| Ecole Elsie MacGill | 2:35 | 12:00 | 2 Hrs 35 min earlier |
| Five Mile | 2:40 | 12:00 | 2 Hrs 40 min earlier |
| Gorham & Ware | 2:30 | 12:00 | 2 Hrs 30 min earlier |
| Ecole Gron Morgan | 2:40 | 12:00 | 2 Hrs 40 min earlier |
| Hammarskjold | 3:35 | 12:50 | 2 Hrs 45 min earlier |
| Kakabeka | 2:40 | 12:00 | 2 Hrs 40 min earlier |
| Kingsway Park | 3:20 | 12:40 | 2 Hrs 40 min earlier |
| McKellar Park | 3:10 | 12:30 | 2 Hrs 40 min earlier |
| McKenzie | 2:55 | 12:20 | 2 Hrs 35 min earlier |
| Nor’wester View | 2:40 | 12:00 | 2 Hrs 40 min earlier |
| Ogden Community | 2:40 | 12:00 | 2 Hrs 40 min earlier |
| Sherbrooke | 3:20 | 12:40 | 2 Hrs 40 min earlier |
| St. James | 2:40 | 12:00 | 2 Hrs 40 min earlier |
| Superior CVI | 3:30 | 12:50 | 2 Hrs 40 min earlier |
| Valley Central | 2:45 | 12:00 | 2 Hrs 45 min earlier |
| Vance Chapman | 3:20 | 12:40 | 2 Hrs 40 min earlier |
| Westgate CVI | 3:30 | 12:50 | 2 Hrs 40 min earlier |
| Westmount | 3:20 | 12:40 | 2 Hrs 40 min earlier |
| Whitefish Valley | 2:35 | 12:00 | 2 Hrs 35 min earlier |
| Woodcrest | 3:20 | 12:40 | 2 Hrs 40 min earlier |
Schools and families for students on specialized transportation will be contacted directly.
