By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt.
Joseph schools will close on Wednesday to allow students and their parents to
attend the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade and rally.Kansas
City officials announced a parade will be held Wednesday morning at 11:30 to
honor the Chiefs in wake of their Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco
49ers.The
St. Joseph School District released an announcement today stating it would join
with other schools in the Kansas City area in dismissing classes so students,
staff, and community members can participate in the Super Bowl parade and
rally. Evening activities for Wednesday will continue as scheduled.School
officials say the decision comes from experience.In
2015, when the Royals won the World Series, the district had to find
substitutes for more than 200 employees who were absent the day of the Royals’
parade. Several staff members have informed the district they will be gone that
day to go to or watch the parade and rally on television.In
addition, Bishop Johnston has declared Wednesday a special holiday for the Diocesan
Catholic elementary and high schools and the chancery staff, so that anyone who
wishes might attend the parade and rally for the Chiefs.

St. Joe schools to close Wednesday for Chiefs Super Bowl parade/rally