North Texas Schools Announce Weather-Related Closures

Why this matters: School closures impact families, requiring parents to find alternative childcare and potentially affecting student learning. Staying informed about school district announcements is crucial for planning and safety.

Several school districts across North Texas are closely monitoring weather conditions and road safety to determine whether to reopen schools. The primary concern is the continued presence of ice and snow, which poses a hazard on roads and bus routes. Districts like Carrollton-Farmers Branch, DeSoto ISD, and Duncanville ISD are evaluating conditions and promising updates. Farmersville ISD has already announced closures for Wednesday. Scurry-Rosser ISD will delay the start of school. Leander ISD has proactively canceled school and after-school activities for Monday, January 26, and will provide an update regarding Tuesday's schedule by Monday evening. This decision was made after consulting with emergency response agencies and local officials, and taking into account the fact that temperatures will remain below freezing on monday. The district is advising residents to protect people, pets, pipes, and plants from the cold weather. The situation highlights the challenges that winter weather can pose for school districts and the importance of prioritizing student and staff safety.

Farmersville ISD and Leander ISD have announced closures. Other districts are still evaluating.

Many districts will provide updates Tuesday evening.

Protect people, pets, pipes, and plants from the cold.

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