Dallas ISD has extended its winter weather closure through Wednesday, January 28, with all schools remaining shut due to ice, snow, and frigid temperatures affecting North Texas.
All Monday and Tuesday classes are canceled, with all athletic events and practices (indoor and outdoor) postponed. The district said schools will remain closed on Wednesday, with all athletic events and practices, both indoor and outdoor, remaining postponed. The district expects students back at school on time on Thursday, January 29.
A winter storm slammed North Texas on Saturday, bringing sleet, ice, record snowfall and bitter cold. On most neighborhood streets, ice and snow remained a hazard, while temperatures are expected to dip back into the low 20s overnight, potentially creating icy conditions Wednesday morning. Dallas ISD isn't alone in this decision. North Texas school districts, including Dallas, Denton and Fort Worth, began announcing closures for Wednesday as part of widespread regional responses to dangerous conditions. Parents can stay updated on final decisions and makeups through the district's website and Dallas ISD app. Additional school closures around the region are part of ongoing weather-related disruptions across U.S. schools this week.