Extreme heat: Milwaukee Public Schools closed Thursday, Aug. 24
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS)
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Wednesday that it will close schools on Thursday, Aug. 24 to keep children and staff safe during predicted hot weather.
IMPORTANT: Central Services and all administrative buildings will be open and staff at those sites should report to work.
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A news release says all after-school activities, athletics, Recreation Child Care Camps, Community Learning Centers (CLCs), Safe Places, and all Milwaukee Recreation programs will be canceled for the day as well.