South Tama Elementary Principal Jim Bugge gives a “hands up” to kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students as they begin to enter school for the first day of classes on Monday, Aug. 26. The school day on Monday was cut short due to temperatures in the 100 degree range and more early dismissals were anticipated during the week. Chronicle/John Speer

South Tama schools will dismiss two hours early on Tuesday, Sept. 27 as the heat wave continues.