Solar eclipse 2024: Cleveland ISD cancels classes April 8
CLEVELAND, Texas - Cleveland ISD is closing schools on April 8 in recognition of the solar eclipse.
The district says the closure will give students and staff a chance to be with family and friends to "experience this once in a lifetime learning opportunity event to make memories, take pictures, make videos together."
The district reminds everyone to follow safety protocols when viewing the eclipse.
The April 8 event is special because it is a total solar eclipse, and some Texas cities are in the path of totality.
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A total eclipse is seen from South Mike Sedar Park on August 21, 2017 in Casper, Wyoming. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
While the Houston area is not directly in the path of totality, about 94% of the sun will be blocked.
The next total solar eclipse that will be visible from the contiguous United States will be in 2044.