The Syracuse City School District will dismiss students early on Monday (June 23), Tuesday (June 24), and Wednesday (June 25) due to an expected heat wave. Elementary, middle, and pre-K schools will release students at staggered times—10 a.m., 11 a.m., or noon—based on their regular start times. Once students leave, school staff can also depart. High school Regents exams will proceed as planned since those buildings have air conditioning.
According to WSYR-TV, the region is bracing for temperatures reaching 98 degrees on Monday, 95 on Tuesday, and 91 on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a heat watch for Onondaga County and other parts of Upstate New York.
Governor Kathy Hochul has advised New Yorkers to consider the heat when planning activities for the week. The Syracuse City School District, the largest in Central New York with over 17,000 students, is among several districts implementing early dismissals. Syracuse.com reports that the district’s decision marks the first time this year schools are closing early due to heat, as they typically close for snow…