Throughout this past winter, snow days, delayed openings, and icy walks to school have become a daily part of life at NVD. What started as an exciting first snowfall has turned into weeks of shoveling, morning traffic, and piles of snow surrounding the school. While some students are still enjoying the winter weather, many feel that this year’s snow has overstayed its welcome.
During the holiday season, the snow brought a sense of excitement and festivity. However, those feelings haven’t lasted long. After the holidays passed, the snow lost some of its appeal.
NVD junior Ori Levi remembers her initial excitement but explains how her feelings have now changed.
“Yes, I was excited to see snow on the ground when it first fell, but now that it keeps snowing and all the snow keeps piling up, it’s getting really annoying,” Levi said.
Although the look of a fresh snowfall can be exciting, over time, instead of looking clean and bright, the snow turns brown and icy.
“It doesn’t look nice anymore because it all looks really dirty and brown, and there are just piles everywhere,” Levi said.
Additionally, some feel that the cold this winter has been unusually intense. NVD junior Brooke Marchisio agrees that the excessive amount of snow this winter has created exhaustion.
“I think we’ve gotten too much snow this year. It seems like every other week, I see that there’s snow on the weather app,” Marchisio said.
Most importantly, the snow and ice have caused many challenges for students trying to get to school each morning. Longer car lines and slippery walkways have made the commute to and from school extremely difficult.
“Every time I try to get to school, the line is so long and takes so long to even get near school. Sometimes walking across the field will take less time than waiting in the car line. But during the winter, I can’t get through because of how much snow there is,” Levi said.
Students who walk to school from nearby streets have been especially affected. Many students who walk from Franklin Street are forced to use a narrow, icy pathway, which makes them concerned about getting to school safely.
“I have to walk through a very narrow path to get to the crosswalk, and then after that, there are so many patches of ice on the sidewalk leading up to the school. I am always worried that I’m going to slip,” Marchsio said.
While many students seem fed up with the snowy season, they still find some positives to the snow. Some students say that snow days can provide a much-needed break from busy schedules.
“Even though the cold is annoying, I do like it when we get snow days because it gives me a day to rest and catch up on everything,” Marchisio said.
As the snow continues to pile up, students at NVD have made their feelings clear. What once felt exciting has, for many students, turned into annoyance over longer commutes, icy walkways, and daily inconveniences. While some still appreciate the occasional snow day or delayed opening, others are ready for clear paths and more manageable school mornings.
“The first snowstorm was exciting, but I can’t wait for some warmer weather,” Marchisio said.
