Schools closed today ahead of dangerous heat, 3 districts plan early release

MIAMI VALLEY — Several schools have reported closings and early dismissals today ahead of a dangerous heat wave in the Miami Valley.

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News Center 7 will track any new closings or early dismissals and have the updated forecast LIVE on News Center 7 at Noon at 5.

Summit Academy Transitional High School in Montgomery County will be closed through Wednesday due to the heat.

Troy City Schools in Miami County will have a two-hour early release today and Wednesday.

Tipp City Schools in Miami County announced that students at Broadway Elementary and LT Ball Intermediate schools will be dismissed two hours early today.

Celina City Schools in Mercer County will have a two-hour early release today for seventh to twelfth-grade students.

The Valley View School District in Montgomery County has announced they will dismiss students two hours early today and tomorrow.

Horizon Science Academy in Montgomery County said an ongoing power issue has closed both the elementary and high schools today. Classes were also canceled on Monday.

Summit Academy Transitional H.S. will be closed today 8/27 and tomorrow 8/28 due to heat.

Mother Brunner School will also be closed today due to heat.

News Center 7 will continue to monitor local school districts for any closures or early dismissals.

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