"Portland Metro Schools Prepare for Early Dismissal Due to Arctic Blast"

More than a dozen school districts in the Portland-metro area, including Portland Public Schools and Reynolds School District, have announced early dismissals on Friday due to anticipated rough weather. The decision was made early to allow families to plan, and afterschool programs will be closed. District leaders will meet early Friday to determine if schools will be closed for the entire day. The Reynolds School District also cited safety concerns for students and staff as a reason for the early dismissal, and is monitoring weekend weather for potential impacts on the start of next week.