List of school closings for Friday

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As the state gears up for a powerful nor’easter, schools across the region have announced closures.

The National Weather Service is forecasting that much of the state will only get a few inches of snow or less, but meteorologists warn that forecast could change and that flooding, rain, and high winds are all likely.

Here’s a list of some schools that have announced school closures and early releases on Friday, updated as of 8 a.m.

School closures

Cohasset Public Schools

Duxbury Public Schools

Hull Public Schools

The Johnson School in Nahant

Manchester Essex Regional School District

Marshfield Public Schools

Newburyport Public Schools

Quincy Public Schools

Scituate Public Schools

South Shore Charter Public School

Taunton Public Schools

Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School in Haverhill

Early Releases

Quabbin Regional School District (Closing 2 hours early)

Worcester Public Schools (Closing 2 hours early)