Pierce County schools take extra steps to protect kids from unseasonably high heat

The Franklin Pierce School District advised school principals on Thursday to give indoor options to students to avoid extended periods of time in the hot weather.

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — Kids back in school across western Washington are facing more than just tests and homework — they’re also trying to cope with the heat.

Districts in the South Sound are finding ways to keep students safe and cool in the unusually high temperatures for this time of year.

“I would say it’s generally not as hot as it is today,” said Jen Van, the director of Health Services for the Franklin Pierce School District.

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