The logo for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is displayed inside the George A. Navarre Borough Admin Building on Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

The logo for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is displayed inside the George A. Navarre Borough Admin Building on Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

KPBSD schools to start 2 hours late Tuesday

Due to weather, all but 4 schools will be delayed

All but four schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will begin late on Tuesday due to inclement weather and road conditions.

According to a press release from the district, all schools but Nanwalek, Port Graham, Seldovia and Tyonek will begin with a two-hour delay Tuesday. The school day ends at normal time.

If conditions worsen and warrant a full school closure, the announcement will be made at 7 a.m. on Tuesday. In addition, all pre-kindergarten sessions in the morning and afternoon are canceled.

Follow KPBSD on Facebook and Twitter for updates.

Reach reporter Camille Botello at camille.botello@peninsulaclarion.com.

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