What That July Hour Means

That blissful July hour isn’t what you think it is. Here’s what that July hour means.

That yoga class? It’s actually an hour spent after school consoling a student struggling with anxiety.

That walk in the woods? It’s actually an extra long weekend at Solo & Ensemble.

That soft serve ice cream on a Tuesday night? That’s eating ramen in February because musical rehearsal went long.

Bodysurfing in Lake Michigan? More like not seeing the sun for a week because your classroom doesn’t have a window.

Teachers cram 12+ months of work into nine months. It’s those hours in July that make this possible.