Dayton Public Schools closed Westwood Elementary and Thurgood Marshall STEM High School on Tuesday, May 19, after issues with the buildings' air conditioning systems. The district said both schools were closed after it released a statement Monday night.

The closures affected 2 schools as temperatures and classroom conditions became the immediate concern. The district said it expected repairs to be completed promptly and said it would provide an update on the work later today.

Both closures stemmed from HVAC problems tied to the schools' cooling systems, leaving the district to move quickly to restore service before students and staff return. The timing matters because the shutdowns took effect Tuesday, forcing an immediate disruption at the start of the day.

For families at Westwood Elementary and Thurgood Marshall STEM High School, the next step is simple: wait for the district's update later today and see whether the fixes are enough to reopen both buildings without further delay.