Too Hot For School: Early Dismissal In West Orange Amid Heat Wave

WEST ORANGE, NJ — With thermometers expected to rise across New Jersey this week, students in West Orange will see an early dismissal from class on Wednesday.

A heat advisory will be in effect for much of the Garden State, with maximum “feels like” temperatures expected to reach up to 105 degrees on Tuesday, forecasters said. The rising temperatures have prompted heat advisories and school schedule adjustments across the region. Read More: Extreme Heat Prompts School Closures In NJ: Latest Forecast

That includes the West Orange Public School District, where the first day of the new school year is set for Sept. 6. Read More: First Day Of School In West Orange (See Important Dates For 2023-2024)

"In the interest of safety for our staff and students, due to the heat advisory, the district will follow the early dismissal schedule for Wednesday," West Orange school administrators said.

All after school outdoor activities are cancelled. Parents/guardians will need to contact their child’s aftercare provider directly concerning the hours of operation, district administrators noted.

The school schedule for Wednesday follows below:

Early Dismissal:

• Preschool & All Elementary: 8:45-1:15 (20 minute lunch)
• Middle School 8:10-12:30 (no lunch)
• High School 7:30-noon (no lunch)

"We are evaluating the weather conditions regarding Thursday's forecast and a notification will be delivered accordingly," district administrators said.

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