An always awe-inspiring celestial event could force a change in the event calendar for local schools.
A total solar eclipse will occur April 8 causing darkness in our part of the world between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
April 8.
A report to the Hastings Prince Edward School Board cites safety concerns for students leaving school to board buses in the dark.
At its meeting Monday the board will be asked to move a Professional Activity (PA) day from Friday April 12 to Monday April 8 meaning students will not be in class on the day of the eclipse.
Also affected would be the Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic and Limestone District school boards.
