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Worcester High School Closed Tuesday Due To Lack Of Heat

A Worcester High School announced it would be closed Tuesday due to an issue with the building's heating system.

WORCESTER, MA — A Worcester High School closed Tuesday due to a lack of adequate heat in the building.

The school posted the following on its website:

Burncoat High School will be closed on Tuesday, December 12, because due to a lack of adequate heat in the building. Both the boys and girls basketball games are also canceled on Tuesday.

The Worcester Public Schools Facilities Department is working diligently with contractors to fix the issue.

We anticipate that school will only be closed on Tuesday. We will update families on the status of Wednesday.

Students, staff, and families are being notified via robocall and email about Tuesday’s closure.

The National Weather Service forecast shows a high of 41 degrees Tuesday in Worcester.