40 Pittsburgh Public Schools facilities to operate remotely for rest of this week

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Public Schools announced that 40 facilities in the district will transition to remote learning for the rest of this week.

On Tuesday, the district announced new Extreme Heat protocol for buildings without air conditioning.

The weather for the rest of the week is forecasted at 85 F or above and a heat index of 90 F or above, prompting the transition.

Live remote instruction will take place on Microsoft Teams.

Grab-and-go meal services will be available Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the following locations:

West: Pittsburgh Langley
North: Pittsburgh King, Pittsburgh Morrow Intermediate Campus
East: Pittsburgh Arsenal, Pittsburgh Colfax, Pittsburgh Faison, Pittsburgh Greenfield and Pittsburgh Sunnyside
Hill District: Pittsburgh Miller
Hazelwood: Spartan Community Center
South: Pittsburgh Brookline, Pittsburgh Concord, Pittsburgh Phillips and Pittsburgh Roosevelt Intermediate Campus

Parents who have questions or concerns can call Pittsburgh Public Schools at 412-529-4857.

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