Northwest Missouri schools opting for early dismissal ahead of severe weather

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Forecasted severe weather on Friday afternoon is prompting Northwest Missouri schools to dismiss students and staff from school early.

KQ2 has declared Friday as a Weather Action Alert Day due to the severity of storms.

Here is a list of the schools in the area that have said they are dismissing early:

• Bishop LeBlond will release at 1 p.m.
• Cameron R-I will release Parkview Elementary at 1:30 p.m.; All other schools will release at 1:45 p.m.
• Clinton County R-II will release at 1:30 p.m. with no evening activities
• East Buchanan C-1 will release at 1 p.m.
• Lathrop R-II will release at 2 p.m. for high school, 2:05 p.m. for middle school and 2:10 p.m. for elementary
• Lawson R-XIV will dismiss at 2 p.m. with no evening activities
• Maysville will release at 1 p.m.
• Mid-Buchanan R-V will release at 1 p.m.
• North Platte R-I will release at 1:30 p.m.
• Osborn R-0 will dismiss at 1 p.m. with no evening activities
• Platte City R-3 will release at 1 p.m. for secondary and 2 p.m. for elementary
• St. Joseph Catholic Academy will release at 1 p.m. (all school)
• South Harrison will dismiss at 1 p.m.
• West Platte R-II will release at 1:30 p.m. with no evening activities

The St. Joseph School District said it is offering families the option to pick up their child(ren) early, but cannot dismiss early by bus due to a large number of buses being out for special activities.

SJSD said if there are significant weather challenges at regular dismissal time, dismissal will be delayed to allow students and staff to shelter in place.

King City R-1 said it has a plan in place if severe weather occurs. A letter to parents was posted on the district's Facebook Page, providing more information on plans for buses and activities.

Be sure to stay tuned with KQ2 on our website, apps and over-the-air as weather develops throughout the day.

KQ2 will update this article as early dismissals get announced.