Portland Public Schools to release 3 hours early Monday due to high heat
PORTLAND, Ore. () — Portland Public Schools announced they will be releasing all students three hours early on Monday, June 9, due to high heat.
'Check on friends, family' in record-heat spells
With temperatures once again expected to hit above 90 degrees on Monday, PPS officials said in a that 'the sustained high temperatures and limited overnight cooling present significant health and safety concerns, especially in our schools without air conditioning.'
The early release times are listed below:
Elementary schools – 11:30 a.m.
K-8 schools – 12:30 p.m.
Middle schools – 1 p.m.
High schools – 12:30 p.m.
'This decision prioritizes the wellbeing of students and staff, ensuring that everyone can return home safely before the hottest part of the day,' PPS officials said.
After-school activities sponsored by the district will also be canceled, including childcare services. Athletic programs will follow and make decisions about practices and activities. Students will be served meals before being dismissed from schools, officials said.
PPS has about their heat safety response.
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