Tulsa Schools Battle Classroom Heat | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Tulsa parents are furious as classrooms bake without working air conditioning—some even hotter than the outside, prompting urgent calls for action before school starts August 19th. Moms like Lacey Helm spotted the problem at Carnegie Elementary and were told parts need to be ordered. The district admits A/C issues exist across schools and is scrambling with fixes: closing blinds, turning off lights, rescheduling recess, and adjusting after-school activities—all while questioning why we cancel for rain but not heat. Safety’s top priority, but tempers are rising as students and staff face…