SNOW DAY

What was planned to be a week back at learning, was cut short by the snow that fell heavily on Thursday, Jan. 9.  After a long winter break, students returned back to campus on Jan. 7. 

“When I woke up Thursday morning there was no snow, so I called my friends and we decided to go to lunch,” senior Cate Nally said. “As we were finishing lunch we saw that it started to snow, we were in awe because the snow was coming down so fast.” 

Last school year, students received three days off in January due to weather conditions. In previous years, post COVID, students participated in virtual learning during snow days. However, this arrangement was taken away last year so all students got to enjoy the day inside or in the snow. Snow days have now been built into the school calendar, so no days will be added onto the end of the year unless we exceed the amount of days built in. 

“While I really appreciated AMI days for my AP Seminar students, I realize that even the most hardworking students and teachers need a break, and that's what the snow days give us: a break to rest and spend time with our families,” english and AP Seminar teacher Laura Keener said. 

Waking up Friday morning, a total of 8.5 inches had fallen. Most students were stuck at home due to the roads being covered with snow. The snowfall stopped Friday afternoon, but the roads remained partially covered until Sunday morning. 

“I spent my snow days staying at my friends houses and sledding all day,” junior Aubrey Forsgren said. “We made homemade pizzas, watched movies, and tried to solve an unsolved mystery case file.” 

A similar routine held for Mrs. Keener as she said, “I am not a ‘let’s go outside and play in the snow, go sledding, and build a snowman’ mom; I am a ‘I’ll get you ready, layer you up, make sure you have gloves, boots, and sleds, and while you’re out, I’ll make hot-cocoa and warm cookies for you to enjoy when you come back in’ mom. Snow days are special because they are more days I get to spend at home with my kids, baking, reading books, playing video games, and watching cooking shows or movies. The down-time is important to spend with them while I can.”

Students returned to school on Jan. 13, but colder temperatures continued until the end of the week.