HOUSTON – As Texas braces for extreme weather conditions as an Artic blast moves into the area starting Sunday, Houston-area school districts are preparing to close their campuses to ensure the safety of their students and staff.
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Here’s all the Houston-area districts that are closed Tuesday:
ALIEF ISD
The official weather-related message from Alief ISD is below. This message will be shared with our families via social media, email, website and call out. Thank you for all that you do and stay safe.
ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ACC will be closed for Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 due to inclement weather.
Please also note that the college will be closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday as well.
For further details please visit the college website or social media.
ANGLETON ISD
Due to the continued forecast of potential winter weather and possible unsafe travel conditions for our students and staff, all Angleton ISD schools and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22. At this time, school will start as normal on Thursday, January 23. (Reminder that school is closed Monday, January 20 for a holiday.) The regular monthly school board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 21 has been postponed until 5:00 p.m. on January 28, 2025.
ARROW ACADEMY
For the safety of our scholars and staff, ALL Arrow campuses will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 and Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to pending inclement weather predictions.
Arrow Academy will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates through our social media platforms, email, text messaging, phone calls and postings to our website. Please stay safe and aware of hazardous road conditions including possible sleet, snow and/or icy roads in the area.
BARBERS HILL ISD
Because of the inclement weather, all Barbers Hill ISD schools and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21. All before-school and after-school activities are also canceled. We will decide no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday concerning school operations on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Stay safe, and thank you for your patience and understanding.
BAY CITY ISD
When the potential for severe weather arises, our decisions rely on close collaboration with multiple resources across the county. We understand the importance of making timely decisions, and we aim to communicate any closures as early as possible. This approach allows us to prioritize safety while also considering the coordination of planned events and activities across the district. After careful deliberation with area resources, we have determined that it is in the best interest of Bay City Independent School District to close on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This decision is due to the significant chance of inclement weather, which may create safety hazards for our staff, students, and visitors traveling to and from school. Bay City ISD does not anticipate needing to make up any missed instructional time. Additionally, all Bay City ISD activities scheduled for January 21, 2025, will be canceled. BCISD campuses, departments, and staff will communicate specific information regarding individual events affected by the closure. We will continue to monitor weather conditions closely and will provide an update regarding Wednesday, January 22, 2025, no later than Noon on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Baylor College of Medicine and its clinics will be closed Tuesday, Jan 21, due to expected hazardous weather conditions. Patients will be contacted for rescheduling.
BRAZOS ISD
Brazos ISD will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Brazos ISD will be on a 2-hour delayed start on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND CREATIVITY
Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity- Tidwell Campus will be closed Tuesday January 21, 2025, due to the expected inclement weather.
BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE
Due to the continued forecast of potential winter weather and possible unsafe travel conditions for our students and staff, all Angleton ISD schools and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22. At this time, school will start as normal on Thursday, January 23. (Reminder that school is closed Monday, January 20 for a holiday.) The regular monthly school board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 21 has been postponed until 5:00 p.m. on January 28, 2025.
CHANNELVIEW ISD
After closely monitoring the weather forecast and assessing current conditions, Channelview ISD will be closed Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to inclement weather. Reports indicate that the weather will not allow for safe travel.
CLEAR CREEK ISD
The Clear Creek Independent School District will be closed Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, due to inclement weather. Monday, January 20, is a holiday for students and certain staff members for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
CLEVELAND ISD
Cleveland ISD will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. A decision for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, will be communicated in the near future. A warming center will be set up at Calvary Baptist Church located at 816 North Blair Avenue, Cleveland. The Santa Fe Community Center is prepared to open a warming center in the event there is a loss in power. The Santa Fe Community Center is located at 1680 County Rd 3549, Cleveland.
COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD
CBISD will be closed on Tuesday, January 21st, and Wednesday, January 22nd. CBISD will make an updated announcement on Wednesday.
COLUMBUS ISD
Columbus ISD will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, due to the winter storm affecting our area. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
We kindly request your assistance in sharing this information with the community to ensure parents, students, and staff are informed.
CONROE ISD
Due to the impending inclement weather and potentially hazardous road conditions, Conroe ISD will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22. The Board Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday night will take place Thursday, January 23, at 10 AM. Stay safe and warm!
CROSBY ISD
See attached news release. Crosby ISD is closing operations and cancelling school for Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, 2025, due to the predicted winter storm. Please ensure Crosby ISD is added to your online list and on-screen tickers showing closures.
CY-FAIR ISD
Due to widespread winter precipitation predicted for the Cy-Fair area and the safety of our staff and students, all CFISD schools and facilities will be CLOSED on Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22. Additionally, all events after 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20 are canceled. Extracurricular program sponsors and coaches will communicate schedule changes with students.
Stay tuned to the district website, social media and SchoolMessenger for updates. Please stay warm and safe!
DANBURY ISD
Due to forecasted winter weather, DISD will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, January 21 and 22, 2025. Stay safe and warm, Panthers.
DAYTON ISD
Dayton ISD Schools will be Closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Now Closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to the bad weather.
DICKINSON ISD
Dickinson ISD School Closure Notice: Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Due to severe winter weather impacts, Dickinson ISD will be closed on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22. All extracurricular activities scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday are also canceled. As a reminder, Dickinson ISD is closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
EAST BERNARD ISD
East Bernard ISD will be closed on Tuesday, 1/21 due to winter weather conditions.
EAST CHAMBERS ISD
Reminder, Monday, January 20, 2025, is MLK School Holiday, and due to the probability of inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, ECISD is canceling classes for Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at their regular times; however, we will also be monitoring Wednesday’s forecast and any changes will be updated as necessary. Thank you and stay safe.
ETOILE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Etoile Academy Charter School (both campuses) will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to the winter storm.
FORT BEND ISD
Due to hazardous weather conditions and in the interest of the safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and parents, all student activities scheduled for the MLK Holiday tomorrow, and all classes, after-school activities, athletic events, and extended learning for Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22, 2025, have been canceled.
The district will notify staff and parents via the district’s website, local news media, social media, and mass email system with additional updates.
GALENA PARK ISD
Due to anticipated inclement weather, classes and activities have been canceled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 and Wednesday, January 22, 2025, out of an abundance of caution. All campuses, transportation services, and the administration building will be closed.All students and employees should remain at home. Maintenance workers, grounds workers, and custodians should contact their supervisors. We encourage everyone to prioritize their safety and exercise caution when traveling.
GALVESTON ISD
The district will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday in anticipation of a major winter storm. Additional details to be released by the district on Wednesday.
HARDIN ISD
Hardin ISD is closed on Tuesday and monitoring for Wednesday.
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
All Harmony Houston-area schools and the District Offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22 due to anticipated icy conditions. School will resume at its normal schedule on Thursday, January 23. All extra-curricular activities are also canceled.
HITCHCOCK ISD
Due to the forecasted winter weather, Hitchcock ISD will be closed on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22. All school and district-related activities are canceled.
Hitchcock ISD will continue to monitor the weather and provide an update regarding Thursday, January 23rd by 4pm on Wednesday.
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Classes have been canceled across the Houston Community College system on Tuesday due to the winter weather.
HOUSTON ISD
Please share with your readers and viewers that all HISD campuses and buildings will be closed Tuesday January 21, and Wednesday January 22, 2025. Communication has been sent to families, and the superintendent delivered a video message that is now posted to our HISD NOW YouTube page and social media platforms. Jose Irizarry recorded a message in Spanish that has also been shared.
We will continue to monitor the weather in collaboration with local officials and will keep the community updated on District operations for Thursday, January 23.
HUFFMAN ISD
Due to the anticipated winter storm and for the safety of our students and staff, all schools and offices will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 21st.
Please stay safe and warm, and continue to monitor our social media, website, and district alerts for any further updates
HUMBLE ISD
Humble ISD is cancelling school due to the potential for hazardous roadway conditions. Humble ISD will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 21, and on Wednesday, January 22, due to the weather forecast. As a reminder, Humble ISD is CLOSED on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Houston beginning at 6 p.m. Monday. “Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous,” the National Weather Service stated. “The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning, Tuesday evening, and Wednesday morning commutes.” Stay safe and warm, Humble ISD Family!
HUNTSVILLE ISD
HISD has been monitoring the inclement weather forecasts for the immediate area. The district is already scheduled for a holiday closure on Monday, January 20, 2025, due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. After careful consideration of the winter storm predictions of sub freezing temperatures along with expected snow and icy/hazardous road conditions, the decision has been made to CLOSE school on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. All extracurricular activities have also been canceled.
At this time, no decisions have been made about Wednesday. HISD will continue to monitor the conditions and communicate plans to families as soon as a decision can be made on Tuesday. All updates will be sent to parents using the mass notification system as well as posted on the district website (www.huntsville-isd.org) and social media pages.
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Due to the anticipated Arctic storm, all IDEA Public Schools in the Greater Houston area will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Schools are scheduled to resume normal operations on Thursday, January 23.
We appreciate your support in sharing this information with the community. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if additional details are needed.
INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY
Please add Incarnate Word Academy to your list of schools closed for 1/21.
KATY ISD
Please be advised that all Katy ISD campuses and facilities will be closed Tuesday Jan. 21 and Wednesday Jan. 22, due to hazardous weather conditions. Families and employees received notification today concerning schedule changes to before- and after- school activities and which employees should report/not report to campus locations, depending on their duties.
Parents, staff, and community members should continue monitoring Katy ISD platforms for updates on school closings and event cancellations and monitor area news outlets for updates concerning the forecast.
KIPP SCHOOLS
Inclement Weather Update: Due to below-freezing temperatures, all KIPP Texas-Houston schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22. We will re-open and operate on a normal schedule on Thursday, January 23. We encourage you to continue to check social media and visit KIPP’s website for more information and updates regarding inclement weather.
KLEIN ISD
Schools CLOSED Tuesday (1/21/2025) and Wednesday (1/22/2025) Due to extreme winter weather conditions and unsafe roadways across Klein and neighboring communities, all Klein ISD schools and facilities will be closed on Tuesday (1/21/2025) and Wednesday (1/22/2025). Local authorities are urging residents to remain at home and off the roadways. Our decision to close is based on prioritizing the safety of our students, staff, and families.
Please remember that all extracurricular activities scheduled for Tuesday (1/21/2025) and Wednesday (1/22/2025) are also canceled. Sponsors of activities will provide updates if rescheduling is possible.
We encourage everyone to stay safe, warm, and follow local advisories during this time. Updates will continue to be shared through official Klein ISD communication channels, including our district website, text messages, and email.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure the safety of everyone in Klein, TX.
LA PORTE ISD
La Porte ISD will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday out of an abundance of caution, because of the inclement weather forecast. We will continue to provide updates to our stakeholders.
LIVINGSTON ISD
All LISD campuses will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
All LISD activities for Tuesday are cancelled at this time.
The district will continue to monitor the weather with our Polk County Emergency Management partners if further closures are necessary.
MAGNOLIA ISD
Due to the inclement weather forecast, Magnolia ISD will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22.
MATAGORDA ISD
Matagorda ISD will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21st Due to expected weather conditions, Matagorda ISD will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather and assess conditions for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, and provide an update regarding school operations as soon as possible.
MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
All MD Anderson Cancer Center locations will be closed for in-person outpatient appointments and procedures on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22. Care teams are reaching out to affected patients. Inpatient operations remain open.
MONTGOMERY ISD
Montgomery ISD will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, 2025, due to expected snowfall, freezing rain, and hazardous road conditions. The district is scheduled to reopen on Thursday, January 23. Any changes to Thursday’s schedule will be communicated as soon as possible.
NEEDVILLE ISD
Needville ISD is closed Monday, Jan. 20, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan.21 and 22, due to inclement weather.
NEW CANEY ISD
Due to likely severe winter weather and potentially hazardous road conditions, New Caney ISD and all district schools will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22. Also, all extracurricular activities, athletics events, and practices scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday have been postponed.
PALACIOS ISD
We would like to inform you that school will be closed on Monday, January 20th, and Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, out of an abundance of caution with the incoming weather. There will be no athletics, extra, or co-curricular practice or events held on these days. We will continue to monitor the weather conditions for Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, and provide an update regarding school operations as soon as possible. The School Board meeting will be held on January 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm. We will not have any student recognitions at this meeting; they have been rescheduled to the February meeting. Please stay safe and take all necessary precautions during this time. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
Prairie View A&M University, in Prairie View, Texas, is issuing an official weather-related announcement: Due to forecasts of inclement weather and the potential for hazardous road conditions, all Prairie View A&M University campuses will be closed on Tuesday, January 21. All campuses will shift to virtual operations on Wednesday, January 22. The University will issue further updates, should conditions warrant. Thank you for sharing this advisory with your audience. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. All the best and please, stay safe.
PASADENA ISD
Pasadena ISD continues to monitor the winter weather with local and state agencies. Due to possible dangerous road conditions, Pasadena ISD will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025and Wednesday January 22, 2025. A decision regarding Thursday, January 23, will be made as soon as campuses have been assessed. Stay safe and stay warm!
POST OAK SCHOOL
The Post Oak School will be closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025, due to inclement weather.
ROYAL ISD
Monday 1/20 – Student/staff holiday in observance of MLK Day
Tuesday 1/21 – All district facilities are closed and all after-school activities are canceled
Wednesday 1/22 – All district facilities closed and all after-school activities canceled, except the special school board meeting at 6pm – it will be held as scheduled.
SAN JACINTO COLLEGE
San Jacinto College will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22 due to Winter Storm Enzo. A decision about Thursday will be made and communicated by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
SANTA FE ISD
Due to freezing weather conditions, SFISD campuses and departments will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. This includes all extracurricular activities.
Monday will remain a teacher professional development day.
Please continue to monitor the SFISD Website and social media platforms for updates.
SFHS will be open on Tuesday and Wednesday as a warming station. More information to come soon!
Stay warm and safe!
SEALY ISD
All campuses will be CLOSED on Monday, January 20th for the Martin Luther King Jr Day holiday AND CLOSED on Tuesday, January 21st due to weather. Wednesday, January 22 all campuses will be on a two-hour delay. On Wednesday, the school day and bus routes will begin exactly two hours later than normal. Sealy ISD will continue to monitor the weather and travel conditions. Any further delays or cancellations will be communicated through Facebook, remind and school messenger.
SHEPHERD ISD
Shepherd ISD will be closed Tuesday, January 21st due to weather.
SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Please announce that Southwest Public Schools will be closed this week Tuesday and Wednesday due to inclement weather.
SPRING ISD
Spring ISD schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22, due to the forecast of hazardous winter weather conditions.
We are making this decision based on the latest predictions of weather conditions, and the high potential of snow and freezing rain throughout the area, which could impact safety on area roadways.
SPRING BRANCH ISD
Based on guidance from local authorities in anticipation of severe winter weather impacting the Greater Houston area, all SBISD schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. All athletics and after-school programs and activities also are canceled. The SBISD Regular January Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled. Please monitor the SBISD website, social media channels.
SWEENY ISD
Please be advised that Sweeny ISD will be following the adjusted school schedule as outlined below due to inclement weather. Please use this information accordingly to update news broadcasts, distribution of information, and/or to be aware of the changes.
Sweeny ISD will be closed:
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 – Closed due to Inclement Weather
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 – Closed due to Inclement Weather
TARKINGTON ISD
Out of an abundance of caution in response to the latest reports of icy roads and hazardous weather conditions; Tarkington ISD has elected to close school, the Tax Office, and cancel all after-school activities on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. We are concerned for many of our staff members who commute to work and for our buses and families who journey to school for drop-offs. We believe this is in the best interest of our students, staff, and community as it will allow families to remain safe in the cold weather conditions. Tarkington ISD will continue to monitor weather conditions throughout Tuesday. At this time, we plan to return to normal operation on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Should conditions necessitate any further changes to the schedule, updates will be posted as early as possible.
TEXAS CITY ISD
Texas City ISD will cancel school and extracurricular activities on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, due to the high possibility of snow in our area. Monday is already a scheduled holiday.
TOMBALL ISD
Tomball ISD schools and offices will be closed Monday, January 20 for MLK Day and Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 in anticipation of an unprecedented winter weather event that will severely impact transportation.
All decisions are being made with the safety of our students, staff, and families in mind.
Normal operations are expected to resume on Thursday, January 23. Stay safe & warm.
UT HEALTH HOUSTON
UT Physicians, the medical clinical practice of UTHealth Houston, will be closed for in-person appointments on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and will have a delayed opening at noon Wednesday, Jan. 22, to allow for safer traveling conditions. Patients are being contacted to reschedule or convert appointments to virtual if possible.
All clinics at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, including UT Dentists, will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
VAN VLECK ISD
In addition, due to expected weather conditions, Van Vleck ISD will also be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather and assess conditions for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, and provide an update regarding school operations as soon as possible. Please stay safe and take all necessary precautions during this time. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
VARNETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
This message is to communicate that The Varnett Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday January 21st and Wednesday, January 22nd due to the weather conditions. Please include us on your listings of school closures. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 832-489-5600. Thank you for your assistance in posting this information.
WALLER ISD
All schools and offices will be closed Jan. 21-22 due to winter weather conditions. Stay safe and warm Waller ISD family!
WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE
Due to inclement weather, all Wharton County Junior College campuses will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. This closing includes online courses, activities and events. Weather conditions are being monitored for the rest of the week. Visit wcjc.edu for updates.
WILLIS ISD
Due to the pending Winter Storm, Willis ISD schools and offices will also be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 21 and 22. There will be no school activities on Tuesday or Wednesday. We will provide an update again on Wednesday afternoon to establish the plan for a return to school on Thursday.
YES Prep Public Schools
Due to inclement weather conditions, all YES Prep schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21st and Wednesday, January 22, with the administrative office operating virtually. As a reminder, YES Prep was already scheduled to be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The safety of our students, staff and families is our top priority, and we encourage everyone to take precautions during this time.
Please continue to monitor your email, the YES Prep website, and our social media channels for any further updates.
We will be updating as more information becomes available.
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