Skip to Main Content
The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

SCHOOL CANCELED. SPA has canceled school two times this year because of the cold. (Scott Streble reprinted with permission).

What goes into planning a snow day?

Nabeeha Qadri, RubicOnline February 28, 2025
After yesterday's blizzard, school resumed normally, to the confusion of students and faculty. After two cold days under less severe conditions, what went behind this decision?
Snow days were every kid’s dream. Now, with online learning and the new programs used for distance learning, schools no longer have an incentive to close down schools in the event of extreme weather. Everyone looks forward to a day to miss school or work and enjoy the day for themselves.

Distance learning shouldn’t erase the traditional Minnesota snow day

Annika Rock, RubicOnline November 14, 2020
What will happen to snow days with distance learning in effect?
Snow Days create a stress free day with no homework.

Snow days: a time to relax and unwind

Tessah Green, Staff Writer March 11, 2019
Snow days are a welcomed mental break.
Load More Stories