School delays, closures in Central Texas amid winter weather warning
With Winter Storm Warnings issued in Central Texas, some school districts are changing their schedules this week.
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With Winter Storm Warnings issued in Central Texas, some school districts are changing their schedules this week.
The warnings went into effect overnight Sunday into Monday morning. After a strong cold front blew through Central Texas Sunday afternoon, enough cold air could be in place to give way to some freezing rain and icing potential for parts of the area.
Hays CISD
Hays Consolidated Independent School District is dismissing school early Monday and plans to close schools Tuesday and Wednesday.
The district notified families of the changes in an email Monday. Hays CISD will make the following schedule changes:
Monday, Jan. 30: Early dismissal and after-school activities are canceled
High schools will dismiss at 1 p.m., middle schools will dismiss at 2 p.m. and elementary schools will dismiss at their normal time at 2 p.m.
Transportation will run its bus schedules and provide service to bus riders at the early dismissal times.
Tuesday, Jan. 31: All Hays CISD schools and offices are closed. All after-school activities are canceled.
Wednesday, Feb. 1: All Hays CISD schools and offices are closed. After-school activities may resume, and both students and families are advised to check with their activity sponsor or coach.
Hutto ISD
Hutto ISD said they were monitoring weather conditions and will alert families if there are changes in the upcoming school days.
Manor ISD
Manor ISD said they were monitoring weather conditions and will alert families if there are changes in the upcoming school days.
Marble Falls ISD
Marble Falls ISD said on Twitter that school closures are likely, and parents and guardians should have arrangements ready for that possibility. Families should monitor Marble Falls ISD social media and emails for up-to-date information.
Pflugerville ISD
All after-school activities are canceled Monday. PfISD said "we will continue to monitor the weather for additional changes to the school day."
San Marcos ISD
San Marcos ISD will have early release Monday, and all campuses and offices will be closed on Tuesday. After-school activities are canceled Monday and Tuesday. Campuses will dismiss at the following times Monday.
- High School – 1:15 p.m.
- Middle School campuses – 1:40 p.m.
- Elementary campuses and Bonham – 2 p.m.
This story will continue to be updated.