Springfield students to return Tuesday after school canceled for no heat

Students at one of Springfield’s middle schools will return to class Tuesday after school was canceled Monday because of a building issue.

Roosevelt Middle School classes were canceled Monday because of no heat in the building, according to a post on the district’s Facebook page.

ExploreWhat’s happening this week: Theatre auditions, tree lighting, history of Santa

The heat has been restored as of Monday afternoon, according to a district spokesperson. Students will be back in session on Tuesday.

District officials had asked families on Monday morning not to drop students off. Bus drivers stopped by bus stops to tell students to return home.

In Other News

Habitat for Humanity welcomes new homeowner just in time for the...

Springfield Rotarians bring holiday cheer to hundreds

Springfield works toward homeless solutions as shelter closures near

Holiday fun with SantaCon at Mother Stewart’s on Saturday

Culture Café leaving location, existing café to operate under new name

About the Author

Brooke Spurlock

Brooke Spurlock covers education, new businesses, events, county government and more in Clark and Champaign counties as a reporter for the Springfield News-Sun. She has been a writer for over seven years, with a bachelor's in mass communications, minor in psychology and associates in paralegal.