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AUSTIN, Texas - The winter storm has made its way to Central Texas, causing impacts across the region, including to schools.
Some Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities have adjusted their operations due to the arctic blast.
School district closures/delays
Local perspective:
Below is a list of Central Texas school districts and their plans for the winter weather as of Jan. 26:
Austin Independent School District
Austin ISD schools and offices will close Monday, Jan. 26 due to expected extreme temperatures and road conditions.
UT Austin
The University of Texas at Austin will remain closed through Monday, Jan. 26. All classes and events are cancelled. All UT Austin facilities in Central Texas will be closed.
Austin Community College
ACC campuses and centers will be closed Monday, Jan. 26.
There will be no classes, activities or services.
Georgetown ISD
GISD is canceling classes for all students and closing facilities on Monday, Jan. 26.
Extracurricular activities are also cancelled. Coaches/teachers will provide more information at a later time on rescheduled opportunities.
The meeting of the board of trustees scheduled for 5:30 pm tomorrow will be rescheduled for February 2.
Del Valle ISD
All Del Valle ISD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26.
All classes, activities, and athletics are canceled.
At this time, the district will reopen with a normal schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Hays CISD
Hays CISD has canceled school for Monday, Jan. 26. This includes all student activities as well.
The school board meeting for Monday night is still set to occur at the normally posted time and location.
At this time, the district is on track for a regular schedule Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Leander ISD
Leander ISD schools and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to continued freezing conditions and hazardous travel concerns.
All classes and after-school activities are canceled.
Dripping Springs ISD
All Dripping Springs ISD classes are canceled, and district offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26.
The closure includes all classes, student activities, and events.
At this time, the regular meeting of the DSISD Board of Trustees, scheduled for Monday, January 26, at 6:00 p.m., will proceed as planned.
Elgin ISD
All school and all events have been canceled.
Fayetteville ISD
School is canceled for Monday, Jan. 26 and there will be a two hour delayed start for Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Flatonia ISD
All classes canceled.
Fredericksburg Independent School District
Fredericksburg ISD will be closed Monday, Jan. 26. There will be no student instruction.
Giddings ISD
School is canceled for Monday, Jan. 26.
Granger ISD
All classes canceled for Monday, Jan. 26.
Hutto ISD
All schools and facilities will be closed. There will be no classes, activities or practices.
Jarrell ISD
Classes canceled for Monday, Jan. 26.
Lago Vista ISD
All classes and activities canceled.
All district facilities will be closed.
Liberty Hill ISD
District will be closed and all on-campus acativites are also canceled.
Llano ISD
School canceled for Monday, Jan. 26.
Lockhart ISD
All classes and activities are canceled to ensure the safety of our students and staff, many of whom commute long distances. This weather-related closure will not require the instructional day to be made up.
Pflugerville ISD
Pflugerville ISD schools and facilities will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26
Weather permitting, high school athletic programs may hold voluntary indoor practices on Monday. These practices are limited to varsity teams that are currently in season and may be scheduled between 2:00–5:00 p.m. Each program’s head coach will communicate directly with their athletes regarding whether a voluntary practice will be held.
Round Top CISD
RT-CISD will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26th and on a two hour delayed start Tuesday, Jan. 27. Buses and classes will run two hours behind normal schedule.
Prairie Lea ISD
District closed for Monday, Jan. 26.
San Marcos CISD
Campuses and offices will be closed for Monday, Jan. 26.
The district closure also includes the cancellation of all extracurricular activities.
Schulenberg ISD
Closed Monday, Jan. 26 and on a two-hour delay for Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Smithville ISD
District is closed and the closure means the cancellation of all school events and practices.
Taylor ISD
All schools and campuses and district offices will be closed, and all extracurricular activities and sporting events have been canceled or will be rescheduled.
Thrall ISD
School is canceled.
Thorndale ISD
Classes and extra curricular activities are canceled.
Waelder Independent School District
District will be closed.
Wimberly ISD
No school for Monday, Jan. 26.
Students and families should refer to normal team/activity communication channels to receive specific information.
Luling ISD
Schools and offices will be closed.
Mason ISD
School closed for Monday, Jan. 26.
For Tuesday, Jan. 27:
- School will begin at 10:00 AM
- Buses will run two hours late
- Doors will open at 9:30 AM
McDade ISD
District closed for Monday, Jan. 26.
Milano ISD
District closed for Monday, Jan. 26.
Harper ISD
Classes and extra-curricular activities have been canceled for Monday, Jan. 26.
Bastrop ISD
All schools closed on Monday, Jan. 26.
Burnet CISD
All classes, activities, and events scheduled for Monday are cancelled.
Coupland ISD
Coupland ISD will be closed Monday, Jan. 26 due to inclement weather conditions.
A Tuesday call, if needed, will be made by 5:00 pm on Monday.
Bartlett ISD
Bartlett ISD is closed on Monday, Jan. 26 for a Student/Staff Holiday.
Rockdale ISD
All schools in district will be closed Monday, Jan. 26.
Eanes ISD
All Eanes ISD schools, offices and childcare centers will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26.
All evening activities, including athletics, fine arts, campus & co-curricular activities, are also canceled.
Staff should not report unless specifically directed by their supervisor.
Johnson City ISD
Johnson City ISD will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26th.
At this time, classes are expected to resume on Tuesday, Jan. 27th.
Chaparral Star Academy
CSA will be closed Monday, Jan. 26.
IDEA Public Schools Greater Austin Region
All classes and activities canceled for Monday, Jan. 26.
Decision on Tuesday, Jan. 27 has not been made.
Blanco ISD
All district activities have been canceled for Monday, Jan. 26.
Lexington ISD
The district will be closed Monday, Jan. 26.
St. Mary Catholic School
The school in Taylor will be closed Monday, Jan. 26.
Regents School of Austin
The school will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26.
All fine art, academic co-curriculars and athletic activities are also canceled.
Brentwood Christian School
The school will be closed Monday, Jan. 26.
Marble Falls ISD
Classes are canceled for Monday, Jan. 26.
A decision about Tuesday, Jan. 27 will be made no later than 8 p.m. on the 26th. That decision will be communicated via text, email, the MFISD social media pages on Facebook and X, and on the district website.
Cedars International Academy Schools
Cedars International Academy Schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 26.
Concordia University Texas
On-campus nursing Austin and DFW locations will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26.
Florence ISD
The district will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26.
Dime Box ISD
The district will be closed Monday, Jan. 26.
There will be a late start at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Manor ISD
All schools and offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 26.
Class and before-and-after school activities are also canceled.
The scheduled Board Meeting will also not be taking place.
La Grange ISD
Due to the expected inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students and staff, La Grange ISD will cancel all classes and all activities on Monday, Jan. 26.
There will be a two hour delay on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Lake Travis ISD
Lake Travis ISD says it will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26 as temperatures are anticipated to remain below freezing until the afternoon.
The district says it anticipates resuming regular operations on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Harlandale ISD
Harlandale ISD in Bexar County will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26.
The district says that this decision was made in consultation with the National Weather Service and local emergency management officials to prioritize the safety of students and staff.
All after-school activities scheduled for Monday will also be canceled or postponed. Harlandale ISD will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as necessary.
San Antonio ISD
For the safety of all staff and students, all San Antonio ISD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26.
At this time, the district is expected to be open on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
The Source: Information in this report comes from Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities.