A private school in northwest Washington state has flipped the idea of a "snow day" on its head, giving students the day off because administrators decided the weather's too nice to sit in a classroom.
Bellingham Christian School, just south of the B.C. border, cancelled classes Wednesday to give students a chance to enjoy the sunny, warm weather.
"Yes, it's a Sun Day! Wahooo," read a notice on the school website. "That's right, school is cancelled today due to good weather! Enjoy!"
Principal Bob Sampson told a local paper the school usually loses at least one day to snowy conditions each winter, but the mild weather meant no such cancellations this year.
He said it meant the school could afford to give the kids a bonus day off, to celebrate spring and "just for fun."
Two staff members would be on site for those needing child care on the surprise holiday, said the notice.
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