The April 8, 2024, eclipse will be a total solar eclipse. It will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044.  For more information about the eclipse, visit NASA's website.

Monday, April 8, 2024, will be an early dismissal day.

• School will dismiss at 12:55 p.m. for K-12

• Early Childhood (Burrier) will dismiss at 12:20 p.m.

The school day will operate on regular schedule 7:50 a.m. - 12:55 p.m. (1st-4th periods). The lunch schedule will remain unchanged from a typical school day.

On Monday, April 8, 2024, an extraordinary astronomical event will occur—a total solar eclipse. At approximately 3:08 p.m., Richmond, KY, will witness 95% coverage of the sun. We believe this presents a unique learning opportunity for our students and an experience to be shared with families. To ensure the safety of all students and to enable families to witness this phenomenon together, we have decided to have an early dismissal that day.

We encourage our families to witness this astronomical event together while following the recommended safety guidelines. Below are resources for you and your family regarding the solar eclipse and how you can view it.

2024 Solar Eclipse (National Weather Service, Louisville)

Total Solar Eclipse Safety (NASA)

Solar Eclipse Eye Safety (American Academy of Ophthalmology)

Safely View a Solar Eclipse (National Safety Council)

Solar Eclipses and Eye Safety (American Optometric Association)

Solar Eclipses Eye Safety: Protect Your Eyes from the Sun! (New York State Center for School Health)