Upper Darby School District to hold early dismissals for students due to heatwave
UPPER DARBY, Pa., (CBS) -- The Upper Darby School District will join some of the Philadelphia School District schools and hold early dismissals Tuesday through Thursday.
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Dr. Daniel P. McGarry, Superintendent of the Upper Darby School District, announced Sunday that the Upper Darby School District will let students out of class early Tuesday Sept. 5, Wednesday Sept. 6 and Thursday Sept. 7 due to extreme heat.
"We have been following the forecast for the upcoming week; and as a result, we are calling for early dismissals for 9/5/23 (Tuesday), 9/6/23 (Wednesday), and 9/7/23 (Thursday). We will continue to review the forecast and update you with any changes.
Again, at this time we are calling for early dismissals for 9/5/23 (Tuesday), 9/6/23 (Wednesday), and 9/7/23 (Thursday)," the announcement read.
This comes as a five-day heatwave began Sunday, which could bring new record-high temperatures Monday through Wednesday.