Heat forces some GF schools to alter schedules (NEW)

The Grand Forks District will stick with its early out policy for certain schools on Wednesday and Thursday due to predicted warm daytime temps and high heat index.
Classes were dismissed at noon today (Tuesday) for Lewis & Clark…Nathan Twining… Valley…Viking…and Wilder. Those same schools will dismiss at noon each of the next two days.
In a posted memo Superintendent Terry Brenner says he understands changes create a ripple effect on family schedules. He says the district is working to install air conditioning in these schools within the next 2-3 years.
Lunch will be served prior to the early out.
Elementary after-school intramurals will not be held. A decision about middle school athletics tomorrow and Thursday has not been decided.
There will be no Early Childhood Special Education class at Nathan Twining Elementary and Middle School on Thursday.

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Original story:

With temps forecast to reach the mid-80’s the Grand Forks School District is planning to dismiss classes early at several schools today.
Classes will dismiss at noon for Lewis & Clark…Nathan Twining… Valley…Viking…and Wilder due to the forecast high heat index.
In a posted memo Superintendent Terry Brenner says he understands changes create a ripple effect on family schedules. He says the district is working to install air conditioning in these schools within the next 2-3 years.
Lunch will be served prior to the early out.
Elementary and Middle after-school intramural and athletic activities will be cancelled.
School officials will monitor the forecast for additional schedule changes during the week.