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School closures, early dismissals scheduled for Tuesday due to extreme heat

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(WXMI) — Several West Michigan school districts announced closings and early releases for Tuesday due to extreme heat.

Bloomingdale Public Schools tells FOX 17 the district will have a half day with dismissal expected before 11:20 a.m.

Calvin Christian Middle and High Schools will have a half day with dismissal scheduled for 11:30 a.m., according to Grandville Christian Schools. Students at the elementary school will be dismissed at their normal time 3:30 p.m.

Comstock Public Schools - Half day

Freedoms Acres School - Half day

Godfrey-Lee Elementary School will be closed, according to Godfrey-Lee Public Schools. All other schools remain open.

Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) says all school buildings will be closed Aug. 27. Office buildings will still be open.

Hudsonville Public Schools will operate on a half-day schedule:

  • Secondary Buildings closing at 11:15 a.m.
  • Elementary Buildings closing at 12:15 p.m.
  • After-school care will continue for families enrolled in Eagle's Nest
  • No PM session of Early Childhood Special Education

Ionia Co Career Center - Half day

Ionia ISD Transitions - Half Day

Libertas Christian School - Closing at 11:40 a.m.

Martin Public Schools says class will be dismissed at 1 p.m., adding Clipper Care will still be open to families in the afternoon.

Pennfield Schools - Half Day

Portage Public Schools (PPS) says the following buildings will operate on a half day, with dismissal scheduled for 12 p.m. (except Community High, which dismisses at 10:55 a.m.):

  • Amberly Elementary
  • Angling Road Elementary
  • Moorsbridge Elementary
  • Haverhill Elementary
  • Central Elementary and
  • Woodland Elementary
  • Community High School

PPS adds transportation will be made available and buildings not listed above will operate as usual.
Keep an eye on early dismissals and closures on the FOX 17 Closings & Delays page.

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