Colorado school district closing early 2 days this week because of the heat

A Colorado school district announced it will close early two days this week because of the heat.

Poudre School District, headquartered in Fort Collins, posted the following to their website on Tuesday:

“Dear PSD community,

For the safety of our students and staff, schools will release two hours early on Wednesday, Sept. 7, and Thursday, Sept. 8, due to predicted temperatures in the high-90s.”
“We know that this announcement may prompt a range of emotions, from relief to frustration, and that it may be tough to find childcare or take time off work,” part of the website reads. “This wasn’t an easy decision because it has wide-reaching effects, and it was ultimately made with our students and staff’s safety in mind.”

The school district is working to get current cost estimates and timelines for installation of air conditioning in all schools.

Denver Public schools made a similar announcement pertaining to 30 schools:

Asbury Elementary
Cory Elementary
Cowell Elementary
Park Hill Elementary
Skinner Middle School
Stedman Elementary
University Park Elementary
Ellis Elementary
Bradley Elementary
Sabin World School
Thomas Jefferson High School
Carson Elementary
Denison Montessori – Tuesday in addition to Wednesday and Thursday
Steele Elementary
Bryant Webster Dual Language
McMeen Elementary
Lake Middle School
Polaris Elementary
Traylor Academy
Manual High School
Math and Science Leadership Academy – Rishel
Goldrick Elementary
Doull Elementary
Denver Montessori, only Thursday
Whittier ECE-8
George Washington High School
West Middle School
West High School
*South High School
*Brown International Academy