School Closings and Delays Today (June 24, 2025)

On June 24, 2025, several schools in the USA are either closing early or having half-day schedules due to extreme heat conditions, particularly in New York state. Here are the key details:

School Closures

Syracuse City School District (NY): All Pre‑K through 8 schools are closed on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, due to extreme heat. High school Regents exams and graduation rehearsals continue as scheduled. Half‑day sessions will resume June 25–26

Ithaca City School District (NY): Entire district—including elementary, middle, and high schools—is closed Tuesday, June 24, 2025, due to persistent extreme heat. Some activities like Regents exams and graduation events remain scheduled at alternate venues .

Early Dismissals / Half‑Day Sessions

Multiple districts in New York are adjusting schedules for Grades Pre‑K–8 due to heat advisory:

• Capital Region & Hudson Valley (e.g., Schenectady, Guilderland, East Greenbush, Bethlehem, North Colonie, Shenendehowa) are implementing half days on June 23–24 (through end of week), typically dismissing between 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Regents exams and high school activities are unaffected 

• Schenectady: Pre‑K–8 dismisses around midday; high school on regular schedule.

• Guilderland: June 24 elementary students exit at 11:05 a.m., middle school at 12:15 p.m., high school follows Regents schedule

• Bethlehem (incl. BCMS/BCHS): Elementary at 11:50 a.m., BCMS at 11:10 a.m., high school exams continue with AC accommodations .

• East Greenbush: Half‑day PK–8 on June 23–24, anticipating heat index around 105 °F 

• North Colonie: K–8 half‑days June 23–26; exams held indoors 

• Shenendehowa: Early dismissals June 23–24; specific dismissal times varied by grade‑level 

For the most current information on school closings or delays in specific areas, it’s advisable to check local news outlets or official school district communications.