Early dismissal announced

Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) announced Monday that it will release students three hours early on Tuesday, Sept. 1, and Wednesday, Sept. 2, because of high temperatures expected this week, as reported by CBS News and WDIV ClickOnDetroit. The district communicated the schedule change in a note posted on social media, according to CBS News.

Details of the schedule change

Afternoon Career Technical Education classes will be canceled on both days, according to the district. The early release applies to students and school-based staff only, and does not apply to employees working in the district's Central Office, as stated by both outlets.

After-school activities

The district said decisions regarding after-school activities, athletics, and other extracurricular programming will be made by individual schools. Families are encouraged to contact their school directly for information about whether those activities will continue, as reported by WDIV ClickOnDetroit.

Weather forecast

Temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a heat index near 100, according to CBS News. WDIV ClickOnDetroit reported that Southeast Michigan is preparing for temperatures near 90 degrees Tuesday and in the lower 90s Wednesday, with high humidity potentially pushing heat index values toward 100 degrees.

DPSCD encouraged families and staff to plan accordingly as the district takes precautions during the period of extreme heat, as reported by WDIV ClickOnDetroit.