JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Temperatures are expected to soar, prompting several Jackson-area counties to plan early dismissals for Tuesday.
The National Weather Service is forecasting high temperatures of 93 degrees in Jackson on Tuesday, August 27, with heat index values as high as 105 degrees. A heat advisory is in effect for Jackson from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday.
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These Jackson-area schools are planning half-day classes Tuesday due to extreme heat. The list will be updated if additional closures are announced.
- Michigan Center Jr./Sr. High School will have a half day for students on Tuesday, the district announced via social media. Because of a bond extension through 2023 that allowed Michigan Center to install air conditioning in Arnold and Keicher, both elementary schools will be open as usual, officials said.
- Jackson Public Schools. Athletic practices are not canceled, but heat index protocols are in place. A schedule with dismissal times for each building is available on the district’s Facebook page.
- Hillsdale Community Schools close at 11 a.m.
- Jonesville Community Schools close at 11:20 a.m.
- East Jackson Community Schools close at 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.
- Vandercook Lake Public Schools close at 11:00 a.m. and 11:55 a.m.
- Napoleon Community Schools will close at 10:54 a.m., 11:04 a.m. and noon. Middle school sports practices are canceled. High school athletes should talk to their coaches, officials said.
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