DUE TO EXTREME AND LINGERING HEAT, PROVIDENCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES 19 TEMPORARY SCHOOL CLOSURES ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 7

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is committed to the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families. In light of the current extreme heat conditions forecasted for our area, PPSD will temporarily close 19 Providence public schools on Thursday, September 7.

The following schools will be closed tomorrow, September 7 due to extreme heat conditions:

There will be free meals available to students and families at 234 Daboll Street (Bucklin Kitchen) from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

For the schools that stay open, there will be no outdoor recess or afterschool activities district wide. Schools that are not on this list will remain open. The District advises families that schools that cancel classes will have to make up the missed school day at the end of the year.

Open schools will be keeping students indoors during school hours. School busses will also be equipped with water during the afternoon runs.

Spaziano and D’Abate have a three-day delay in the start of school, they will begin on Monday, September 11.

Families are reminded to please ensure that children are dressed appropriately for the hot weather. They should wear light-weight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing in breathable fabrics. Please also ensure that your child brings a bottle or reusable container of water to school. If your child waits for a bus, remind them to wait in the shade if possible.

We understand the challenges that extreme heat conditions can bring, and we appreciate families’ cooperation and understanding. The safety and well-being of our students and staff are of the utmost importance, and we will continue to monitor the weather.