"The health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority," the district said in its statement.
North Carolina Department of Adult Correction confirms that the air conditioning is broken in one wing of the Lumberton Correctional Institution.
HVAC technicians are working long days to keep up with demand as residents try to stay cool.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says nearly two million window air conditioners manufactured by Midea are being recalled.
WCPSS Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor said that as the county's population grows and new schools are added, it's also important not to neglect repairs at older schools.
It's only been two days since the start of a brand new school year and already two separate schools have been forced to close early because of malfunctioning air conditioning.