The Hood River County School District announced on Tuesday evening it is on track to meet Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority metrics to reopen schools for in-person instruction for students in kindergarten through third grade by November 9, but students in fourth through twelfth grade will remain in comprehensive distance learning until the end of the first semester on February 2.  The plan to bring K-3 students back to classrooms is dependent on the County continuing to meet the metrics, and in-person instruction would take place on weekdays from approximately 7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.  Families with K-3 students will receive an email from the district administration that includes more information regarding schools reopening.  Hood River County does not meet ODE and OHA health metrics to reopen schools for in-person instruction for students in grades 4-12.  The district’s operational blueprints for in-person learning will be presented to the district board next Wednesday, and then submitted to the Oregon Department of Education and the Hood River County Health Department for approval.  Earlier in the month, North Wasco County School District 21 announced it would continue with comprehensive distance learning through the end of its trimester on December 3.