Solar Eclipse Early Dismissal Planned In Bucks Co. Schools

BUCKS COUNTY, PA —Students in several Bucks County schools will be getting the chance to witness an astronomical event without being in a classroom.

Several school districts have announced that students will be dismissed early Monday for the solar eclipse, due to safety precautions and the opportunity to see such a spectacle.

"The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority. While solar eclipses are fascinating astronomical events, they also come with certain risks if proper precautions are not taken," Centennial Schools Superintendent Dana T. Bedden said.

School officials warn that viewing a solar eclipse without appropriate eye protection can cause severe damage to the eyes.

The Centennial and Neshaminy school districts in Lower Bucks County will be dismissing early. Meanwhile, the Central Bucks and Council Rock school districts will also send students home early for the eclipse.

Bucks School Districts Offering Early Dismissal

• Centennial School District
• Bensalem Township School District
• Central Bucks School District
• Neshaminy School District
• Council Rock School District
• Bristol Township School District
• Pennsbury School District

Pennsbury is closed for a grading day, so there will be no students in school buildings on Monday. The grading day was already part of an approved school year calendar. Certified eclipse-viewing glasses will be provided to staff members courtesy of the Pennsbury Education Association and the Pennsbury Educational Support Professionals Union. The grading day schedule will be adjusted so staff can view the solar eclipse.

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