Chesterfield County, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) has announced that school schedules will be adjusted for The Great American Solar Eclipse on April 8.
CCPS says schools will dismiss students three hours and 15 minutes early “out of an abundance of caution.”
In an email to parents, schools released the following information about dismissals on April 8:
• 2:05 p.m. dismissal will be 10:50 a.m.
• 2:15 p.m. dismissal will be 11 a.m.
• 2:40 p.m. dismissal will be 11:25 a.m.
• 3:00 p.m. dismissal will be 11:45 a.m.
• 3:55 p.m. dismissal will be 12:40 p.m.
School officials added that students and families are encouraged to follow safety guidelines when viewing the eclipse.
“While we will not experience a total eclipse, a partial eclipse can be just as dangerous to eyes,” CCPS said. “CCPS families and employees are urged to follow eclipse guidelines, including always using safe solar glasses or viewers.”