HOUSTON — Houston ISD had to close TH Rogers School Wednesday due to AC repairs, which led to multiple parents contacting KHOU 11 News to report that other schools were also affected.
This all unfolded on a day when temperatures in the Houston area reached over 100 degrees.
"Like super hot," student Kevin Turcios said.
Students at Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School said the AC wasn't working in some areas of the school.
"The AC was out in some of our classes. For instance, today in broadcast journalism," student Hooper Scholtz said.
The students said it could be unbearable at times.
"It feels very humid right out there in an enclosed space. It doesn’t circulate hot air period," student Magnolia Scholtz said.
"Works kind of like an oven. And it is harder to focus more so," Hooper Scholtz said.
KHOU 11 News received calls from parents from at least 10 schools. Parents at Tijerina Elementary even sent pictures showing thermometers inside some classrooms reading as high as 91 degrees.
One parent, who requested anonymity, said AC stopped working during the weekend.
"Nobody knew. There was no AC," they said.
On Wednesday, we caught a glimpse of crews working over at Tijerina Elementary.
HISD released the following statement:
"We are aware of AC issues on several campuses throughout the District. Our team, along with contractors, are working hard to get the systems working as soon as possible. Families are notified when their campus HVAC systems are not functioning properly, and students must be moved. We are committed to providing safe learning environments for our students and staff."
In the meantime, parents hope this issue is resolved soon, not just for the kids' safety....
"Not only for us as parents, even parents who can't stop what they are doing to go pick up their child," one parent said.
Kids are also hoping their classrooms can cool down soon.
"It would be much easier to be in the classroom setting. Learn more, be easier," Hooper Scholtz said.
Parents at one school said they plan to visit the school Thursday, hoping to get answers from the principal, whom they believe is not keeping them informed about the issues.