Portland Public Schools to release 3 hours early Monday due to high heat

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Portland Public Schools to release 3 hours early Monday due to high heat

PORTLAND, Ore. (

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) — Portland Public Schools announced they will be releasing all students three hours early on Monday, June 9, due to high heat.

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With temperatures once again expected to hit above 90 degrees on Monday, PPS officials said in a

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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

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and make decisions about practices and activities. Students will be served meals before being dismissed from schools, officials said.

PPS has

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about their heat safety response.

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