Lebanon County high school dismisses early due to heat

Cedar Crest High School will switch to a hybrid schedule on Thursday.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:20pm

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An abstract, soft-focus image of students walking out of a high school building on a sunny day, with the scene blurred and washed in warm, hazy tones.As high temperatures force an early dismissal, the students of Cedar Crest High School depart for an unexpected Flexible Instruction Day at home.Lebanon Today

The Cornwall-Lebanon School District announced that Cedar Crest High School in South Lebanon Township will dismiss classes early on Thursday due to high temperatures and an unexpected delay in energizing the school's newly installed electrical service, which will prevent the building from being adequately cooled for learning and teaching in the afternoon.

Why it matters

Early dismissals due to extreme heat can disrupt schedules for students, families, and school staff, highlighting the need for schools to have reliable cooling systems and contingency plans to ensure student safety and comfort during periods of high temperatures.

The details

Cedar Crest High School will dismiss students at 11:11 a.m. on Thursday. Students will attend in person in the morning and then be dismissed for a Flexible Instruction Day to be completed at home in the afternoon. Lunch will be served before dismissal, and all after-school athletic activities will still take place. The district's other schools will remain on their normal full-day schedules.

  • Cedar Crest High School will dismiss classes at 11:11 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Cornwall-Lebanon School District

The school district that oversees Cedar Crest High School and announced the early dismissal due to heat.

Cedar Crest High School

A high school in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania that will dismiss early on Thursday due to high temperatures and an issue with the school's electrical service.

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The takeaway

This early dismissal highlights the challenges schools face in maintaining comfortable learning environments for students, especially as extreme weather events become more common. It underscores the need for schools to have robust infrastructure, contingency plans, and resources to address heat-related disruptions.