On April 8th, the Germantown Municipal School District will experience a rare celestial event—a total solar eclipse. This occurrence, where the moon aligns directly between the Earth and the sun, temporarily darkening the sky, will captivate students and staff alike.
Recognizing the educational value of this phenomenon, GMSD has made arrangements to ensure the safety of all students during the eclipse. Special glasses have been provided to protect their eyes while they observe the moon's shadow passing over the sun.
For families planning to witness the totality of the eclipse outside of Memphis, GMSD offers support. Understanding the potential of firsthand observation, the district encourages interested families to contact their school principal to arrange excused absences for their children on this extraordinary day.