Central Illinois Schools close early, cancel activities due to heat

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A heat wave has set into Central Illinois, and schools across the region are changing their schedule to keep the students safe from the hot weather.

Danville Community Consolidated School District 118 announced they are holding an e-learning day Tuesday.

“Due to the forecasted excessive heat on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, we have decided to transition to an E-learning day for the safety and well-being of our students and families,” Officials from the district said in a message sent to families Monday afternoon.

Arthur High School has scheduled several days of early dismissal from Monday to Thursday due to the heat. Bus service will be provided for students who need to get home with it.

“Any decisions regarding extracurricular activities including potential adjusted game times and or adjustments to regularly scheduled practice times will be communicated as soon as possible,” the school district said on its Facebook page.

The Central A&M Principal announced on his Facebook page that several athletic events are cancelled, including meets for the Volleyball team, and practice for the Cross Country team.

Effingham’s school district also announced the high school’s boys golf team has cancelled their Monday match in Champaign due to the heat.

This is a developing story. We will provide updates as we learn more.

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