Due to the extreme heat index in our area, Pennfield Schools will be transitioning to a half-day schedule for Wednesday, August 23rd and Thursday, August 24th for all schools. This means that on Wednesday, August 23rd and Thursday, August 24th your student will only attend school for half the day (see times for each school below).
We are making this decision out of an abundance of caution, given that the heat index is expected to rise above what is safe for students and staff and that most of our buildings do not currently have air conditioning. We are planning to return to a full-day schedule on Friday, August 25th, and will be closely monitoring the heat index to let you know of any changes.
CACC and BCAMSC: The half day schedule includes BCAMSC. CACC will be open all day as of now. Students who attend CACC in the morning will have a bus running. A bus will not be running in the afternoon. Students will return to Pennfield in time for dismissal. BCAMSC will also have a bus running in the morning of Thursday, August 24th. As the first day of BCAMSC is Thursday, August 24th, a bus will not transport students to BCAMSC on Wednesday, August 24th.
Transportation: If your student has already been assigned to a bus, they will still have transportation to and from school on a half-day schedule. Families who have been notified that they do not currently have bus service available to their student should make their own plans. If you are unsure if your student has transportation available, please contact the Transportation Department at (269) 961-9793.
Athletics: All Middle School Athletic practices will be canceled for Wednesday, August 23rd and Thursday, August 24th due to the Heat Index and lack of air conditioning in the building. All High School Athletic practices will be moved indoors for Wednesday, August 23rd and Thursday, August 24th. More information regarding High School practice times will be forthcoming. More information regarding High School Athletic events and games will also be forthcoming. We are closely monitoring the heat index, and will notify athletes and families if athletics events need to be canceled in accordance with MHSAA guidance.
Food Service: All students will be offered a sack lunch on Wednesday, August 23rd and Thursday, August 24th.
Half Day Schedules:
- Pennfield High School: 7:24 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
- Pennfield Middle School: 7:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Dunlap Elementary School: 8:20 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
- Purdy Elementary School: 8:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
- North Penn Elementary School: 8:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
Please reach out to your student’s principal if you have any questions. Thank you for your understanding, and stay hydrated!