This winter season it is undeniable that we have had our fair share of winter weather. Between the large snowfall directly following winter break and the scattered icy-days due to increasingly low temperatures, the time spent at school has taken a deep dive over the last month. Although undeniably exciting for those in the county, do these days off come at a cost?

With four snow days coming after a two-week break, it was sure to set some kids back. It’s hard enough to go back to school after the enjoyment of a nice break, so adding another week of freedom makes it that much more difficult.

“I didn’t want to come back to school after being out for three weeks,” senior Anna Dooley says. 

“It was hard for me to come back to school because I was so used to my routine at home. When I came back it was hard for me to start to refocus,” senior Hannah Siraj adds.

On the contrary, this extra break proved beneficial for certain students. With additional time without in-person learning, there was more time available to complete assignments that may have been hanging over students’ heads.

“I took the break to get all of my assignments done that had upcoming due dates,” Senior McKenna Culkin said. “If I hadn’t had down time, it would have been much harder for me to get all of this done.”

The snow days can have varying effects, depending on the student and their activities. Certain students love to take advantage of the snow which limits the amount of work that gets done, whereas other students take the day to stay in, opening the door for productivity.

No matter the type of student you are, the notification that there is no school the following day is sure to give a child-like excitement to all. As we look ahead, we hope to receive more snow to lengthen the winter wonderland that can be seen outside of our windows!