Several North Texas school districts are set to welcome back students and staff this Friday as the community continues to recover from a severe winter storm that hit in late January. Arlington ISD, Fort Worth ISD, and Grapevine-Colleyville ISD will resume in-person classes today, but other districts, including Dallas, Allen, Denton, Frisco, Keller, Lewisville, McKinney, and Plano, remain closed due to persistent icy conditions that pose safety risks.
The recent severe cold front brought significant ice, sleet, and snow to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, leading to widespread school cancellations and precautionary measures. With temperatures gradually rising and road crews actively working to clear icy surfaces, some districts have determined that conditions are now safe enough for students to return to school. However, others are continuing closures, particularly in rural and residential areas where hazards from untreated roads remain a concern.
District superintendents and transportation officials have emphasized that the safety of students and staff is their foremost priority when making decisions about reopening. Many districts still closed are expected to reassess conditions later in the day and will communicate any potential changes to families by early afternoon. The slow thawing of bus routes, sidewalks, and parking lots in colder areas is complicating efforts to resume classes.
Among the districts reopening today are Arlington ISD, Birdville ISD, Carroll ISD, and Fort Worth ISD. Meanwhile, notable closures include Allen ISD, Dallas ISD, and Plano ISD, among others.
As families in both categories adjust their plans, working parents are faced with the challenge of finding child care alternatives in the districts that are still closed. Traffic officials are urging drivers to remain vigilant and cautious on the roads, as residual ice may linger in shaded areas, on overpasses, and on untreated secondary roadways even where snow has melted.
The impact of these school closures has extended beyond education, affecting extracurricular activities and childcare arrangements as districts also postpone athletic events and practices. Stakeholders are encouraged to view official channels, such as district websites and social media, to stay updated with the latest information throughout the day.