LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Several school districts across Kentucky and southern Indiana are planning to cancel classes or dismiss early so students can catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse later this spring.
On April 8, 2024, the moon will pass between the Earth and the sun casting a full shadow that will block the sun’s light from reaching our planet for a few minutes in the middle of the day.
The path of totality stretches from Dallas, Texas through portions of the Ohio Valley including Paducah, Ky.; Evansville, Ind.; Cleveland, Ohio; and all the way up to northern Maine.
Outside of that path, you can still see a partial solar eclipse where the sun will appear as a crescent shape.
Here’s which school districts plan to cancel classes or dismiss early for the unforgettable experience:
Kentucky
- Bullitt County: No school (Spring Break & Eclipse)
- Hardin County: No school (Spring Break & Eclipse)
- Jefferson County: Professional Development Day (No school for students)
- Nelson County: Open, regular day for students
- Oldham County: Staff Work (No school for students)
- Shelby County: Open, regular day for students
- Spencer County: Professional Development Day (No school for students)
Southern Indiana
- Clark County: No school
- Crawford County: eLearning Day 2
- Floyd County: Students report at regular time and release two hours early for asynchronous eLearning. Teacher Development Day.
- Jackson County: Asynchronous eLearning Day
- Jefferson County: Open, regular day for students
- Madison Consolidated Schools: eLearning Day
- Scott County: Open, regular day for students
As additional school districts announce their plans in the coming weeks, WHAS11 will continue to update this list.
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