New Redding-Easton Superintendent Brings Tradition of Viral Snow Day Songs to Fairfield County

Easton, Redding, Region 9 Superintendent Dr. Rydell Harrison grew to online fame two years ago when his YouTube video announcing a snow day for the Watertown School District went viral; being re-posted by several regional news agencies such as the Connecticut Post.

Now serving the tri-district in northern Fairfield County, Dr. Harrison brought his tradition of announcing snow day through his own songs and dance to the students of Easton & Redding as a storm took over most of the northeast. The YouTube video has been viewed over 10,000 times in the past day.

Westport’s Greens Farms Academy Head of School Bob Whelan also grew to fame when he shared the local private school’s snow day announcement with the help of ESPN. The trend of educational leaders seeming to enjoy the snow day announcements just as much as kids enjoy the snow days themselves is growing, and may be even more important in a world where students may not have face-to-face time with the men and women who run their schools. Putting the increasingly stressful roles in a fun light was a welcome view to many this week.