MPS once again monitoring forecast

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Aug 31, 2023 8:56 PM CDT

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools are keeping a close eye on next week's weather forecast.

MPS posted on X that temperatures are expected to top 90 degrees on Tuesday, Sept. 5. That is the day most elementary schools go back to class.

ALERT: Temperatures over 90 degrees are predicted for the MKE on Tuesday, September 5. For the safety of all MPS students and staff, we are watching the forecast closely. We will alert families as soon as possible if any changes will be made to school or program schedules. pic.twitter.com/DDeatPrP3I
— Milwaukee MPS (@MilwaukeeMPS) September 1, 2023

Last week, MPS closed schools of two days in a row after temperatures soared to 100 degrees.

Most schools do not have air conditioning.

The school district said that it would alert parents if any changes will be made to school or program schedules.