Ugh! Clouds and Rain for Spring Break in Hercules

Given the grey sky and wet ground greeting them for most of this week, public school students all over Hercules must be thinking, "Give me a break!"

After all, "Spring Break" is feeling more like winter. Playgrounds and fields have been slick or muddy. There's the joy in the freedom from classes, but a little sunshine might sweeten the deal more.

On the other hand, there is snow in the mountains for skiers and snowboarders and the local forecast for the weekend is clearer skies. So overall, maybe the tradeoff isn't all bad — unless teachers assigned homework for the week "off."

Sometimes, those are the breaks.

To students, how are you enjoying your time off? To parents, how are you and your kids coping? Share  your comments below.