Snow days extend school year for districts

Snow and icy roads have extended the school year for students in Mason County.

Snow prompted the Shelton School District to close its eight schools Feb. 23, and then delay school openings by two hours Feb. 24. Schools were again closed Feb. 27, followed by a two-hour delay Feb. 28.

That means the district's school year has been extended to June 13, said Katie Diamond, the district's communications specialist. The updated calendar is at sheltonschools.org.

In the Mary M. Knight School District, the final day of the school year has been changed from June 16 to June 20, said Superintendent Matt M...