Teachers, students and staff at Prince Edward Island schools are doing their best to cope with high temperatures as record-breaking heat grips the Island.
The humidex made it feel like the low 40s on Wednesday in parts of the province and Thursday is expected to be just as hot and muggy.
The Public Schools Branch said it has sent information to teachers reminding them about ways to keep children safe when the weather is hot, including making sure they drink lots of water, minimizing outdoor activity in the heat, and protecting them from the sun.
The French-language school agency, La Commission scolaire de langue française, sent an email to parents and guardians Tuesday with similar tips.
But as schools remain open, with a bit over a week to go before the last day of classes, some are having a hard time.
Ashley Drake has nonverbal twins who attend Parkdale Elementary School in Charlottetown.
But as schools remain open, with a bit over a week to go before the last day of classes, some are having a hard time.
Ashley Drake has nonverbal twins who attend Parkdale Elementary School in Charlottetown.
