Pittsfield High School will be closed for the next two days because of heating issue.

The school will be shut down Oct. 16 and Oct. 17. School officials will provide an update on Thursday regarding the status moving forward.

The district is in the process of having a new boiler installed. A temporary boiler has been set up and placed outside the school. However, Superintendent of Schools Joseph Curtis said in a statement on the district’s website that the state inspector is not available to inspect the temporary boiler until Thursday.

School officials had initially hoped that temperatures would stay mild, but the sharp drop on Sunday and Monday has made the building quite uncomfortable for students and staff, Curtis said.

“I sincerely apologize for any disruption this may cause to your schedule and routine. I understand the inconvenience that unexpected closures or changes can bring, and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Unfortunately, the missed school days will need to be made up at the end of the school year in June of 2025,” he said.