ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Some schools across the region will will dismiss their students early starting Tuesday because of the extreme heat. That includes Fairport, Pittsford, Victor and RCSD schools.

The First Alert Weather team is forecasting temperatures to exceed 90 degrees on Tuesday through Thursday. Heat indexes could exceed 100 degrees, so limit time in the heat and watch out for any heat-related illnesses. Here’s how schools are adjusting.

RCSD:

The Rochester City School District will have early dismissal for students in Pre-K through 8th grade starting Tuesday for the rest of the week. You can see the early dismissal times on RCSD’s website here. Students will get lunch before they’re dismissed.

High school will remain in session this week and finals and Regents exams will go on as scheduled. Staff will get more instructions on Monday. All after-school activities are canceled.

Fans will be available at school for students and staff. The district in encouraging students to dress in light, breathable clothing and to bring water bottles. All facilities will be closed on Wednesday in observance of Juneteenth.

FAIRPORT:

The Fairport Central School District will have half days for grades pre-k through 5th on Tuesday, June 18, Thursday, June 20, and Friday, June 21. Here is the schedule for the elementary schools:

• Jefferson Avenue: 8:10 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
• Dudley School: 8:55 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
• Northside: 8:55 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
• Brooks Hill: 8:55 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.

Regular school bus transportation is in effect. Students will be taken to and from school on their regular school buses and routes.

For families with children in universal pre-kindergartenin Brooks Hill, Northside and Dudley, the start time will be 9:30 a.m. as usual and students need to be picked up at 12:30 p.m.

If you have a student who attends universal pre-kindergarten at the Generations site, look for direct communication from them regarding their program hours.

If your elementary school student is part of a wrap-care program (YMCA, Generations, or others), expect communication directly from those programs.

Secondary students taking end-of-year assessments and Regents exams should follow their exam schedule. Tests will be in climate-controlled spaces. Minerva DeLand students taking the Earth Science Regents on Thursday morning will ride their regular buses to Fairport High School to take the exam.

PITTSFORD:

Recess on Tuesday in the Pittsford Central School District will be held indoors. Elementary school students will be dismissed at 11:44 a.m. on Thursday and Friday. Middle schoolers will be dismissed as planned.

Custodial and maintenance staff will come in early to vent buildings before students and staff arrive. All outdoor after-school and evening activities will be canceled or moved inside.

VICTOR:

The Victor Central School District will dismiss elementary students early on Tuesday, June 18, and Thursday, June 20 (students are off on Wednesday, June 19 due to the Juneteenth holiday).

Dismissal Tuesday and Thursday will begin at the Early Childhood School at 12:15 p.m. and dismissal at Victor Primary and Victor Intermediate Schools will follow accordingly. Students in grades 7-12 will continue with their normal morning and afternoon exam schedule.