Campbellsport School District

As you probably know, a rare solar eclipse is occurring tomorrow, Monday, April 8th. Here in Campbellsport, the eclipse begins at 12:53 pm, peaks at 2:08 pm and lasts until 3:21 pm.

Schools and classes will use this rare natural event as a unique learning opportunity for students. Some classes are planning to go outside to view the eclipse. These classes will use one of the safe viewing methods below. Parent permission slips were sent home and required for elementary students.

Please review the health and safety tips below to learn how to safely view the eclipse. Students will be reminded not to stare or look at the sun. Please remind and discuss this with your child as well.

• The solar eclipse can be viewed safely with appropriate eye protection. Safe eye protection includes solar eclipse glasses or solar eclipse filters.

• Never look directly at the sun without appropriate eye protection. Looking directly at the sun without appropriate eye protection can burn sensitive eye tissue and damage your vision.

• Regular sunglasses, polaroid filters, welding glasses and similar materials are NOT appropriate eye protection.

There are three ways to safely watch the eclipse:

• Pinhole Projector - there are multiple ways to make a pinhole projector:

  • Cereal Box

  • Sheets of Paper

  • It’s important to remember, when using this method DO NOT look at the sun through the pinhole. 

• Solar Eclipse Glasses or Filter

  • The only way to directly look at the sun during an eclipse is using a solar filter that meets the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard.

  • Individuals that wear glasses or contact lenses should keep them on when using the solar glasses or filters.

  • The solar glasses or filters should be placed over the eyes BEFORE looking at the sun. 

  • The solar glasses or filters should be removed from the eyes AFTER turning and looking away from the sun. 

• Watching the NASA live stream at: https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv/

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's school directly. We are grateful for your support and cooperation as we safely enjoy this extraordinary event together.