Mass. schools issuing early release Thursday ahead of high temperatures

With Thursday set to be a scorcher from the moment the sun comes up to the afternoon, many schools in the area have issued early dismissals.

Many are keeping the student's health in mind as the heat index will reach over 90 degrees in some places.

So far, schools in Stoneham, Weston, Waltham and North Attleboro will have half days tomorrow.

In Stoneham, school will only go until noon and athletes are asked to contact their athletic director in regards to after school sports.

Due to the High Heat Index and no AC, Stoneham High School will have an early release tomorrow, Thursday, September 6th at Noon. In regards to Athletic team updates please check in with Mr. Pignone @stonehamAD
— Stoneham Super (@StonehamSuper) September 5, 2018

For Weston, elementary students will be dismissed 11:30 a.m. and high school students will be going home at 12:45 p.m.

Weston Alert Bulletin: Due to excessive heat, the Weston Public Schools will be following a half-day schedule. Elem. dismissal 11:30, MS/HS 12:45
— Weston Public School (@westonpublic) September 5, 2018

In Waltham, high school will be dismissed at noon, but lunch will be served for those who would like to stay.

Due to the excessive heat prediction, Waltham High School will be dismissed at noon on Thursday, September 6th. Lunch will be served. Coaches and advisers will be in contact with students and families regarding extracurricular activities.
— Waltham High School (@WalthamHS) September 5, 2018

School day 6 tomorrow and early release day 3 - here’s the schedule! Seniors- you have an extra day to study! pic.twitter.com/otF5QpVknj
— Mme Connors (@WHS_French_) September 5, 2018

For North Attleboro students, the high school schedule for a half day will be outlined in the morning.

Due to the heat advisory issued for tomorrow, there will be a half day for the district. The high school schedule will be outlined during HR tomorrow.
— North Attleboro High (@NorthHigh1) September 6, 2018

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