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North Texas schools announce Thursday closures or online classes due to winter weather

With a winter weather advisory in effect for most of North Texas until 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, the following schools and districts have announced closures, delays or online-only classes, according to Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV and school news releases and social media. Freezing rain could lead to icy bridges and roadways. People are advised to slow down and use caution while driving, and to prepare for possible power outages. This list will be updated.

  • Fort Worth ISD will switch to 100% virtual learning Thursday, the district said in an email. All campuses will be closed, but this is not a “snow day.” Because of inclement weather, unsafe driving conditions and cold weather, all Fort Worth ISD instruction will be delivered remotely on Thursday. District campuses will be closed and there will be no in-person learning. However, instruction will follow the schedule of the regular school day. If parents have questions, they may contact their campus principal via e-mail.
  • The Texas Christian University campus will be closed Thursday, the university said in an email. All on-campus events, in-person classes and meetings will move to an online format. Employees should confer with their supervisor in regard to enacting remote work or reporting to campus as it relates to health and safety and the presence of a residential student community, the email said. If you have an on-campus emergency, call TCU Police at 817-257-7777.

  • All Arlington ISD schools will be closed Thursday. There will be no in-person or virtual classes. All district offices are also closed. Please be sure to check your parent email or http://aisd.net for any updates.

  • Burleson ISD is closed Thursday.

  • Cedar Hill ISD will be closed Thursday. There will be no in-person or online classes. All buildings will be closed and activities will be canceled.
  • Crowley ISD will be closed Thursday. There will be no virtual or in-person classes, and all schools and offices will be closed.
  • Dallas ISD schools will be 100% virtual Thursday, district officials announced Wednesday night. “Due to anticipated inclement weather, all Dallas ISD teachers and students will attend classes virtually tomorrow, Thursday Feb. 11. All other district staff will work from home remotely,” the district tweeted.
  • Duncanville ISD will be closed Thursday. There will be no virtual or in-person classes and district offices will be closed.

  • Everman ISD is closed Thursday.
  • Godley ISD is closed Thursday
  • Granbury ISD is closed Thursday.
  • Grandview ISD is opening at 10 a.m. Thursday.
  • Grand Prairie ISD is closed Thursday.
  • Keene ISD is closed Thursday.
  • Kennedale ISD will have virtual-only learning Thursday.
  • Mansfield ISD campuses and offices will be closed on Thursday. There will be no in-person or virtual classes, and all after-school activities are canceled. As already planned on the academic calendar, Mansfield ISD will also be closed for students and teachers on Friday, Feb. 12 and Monday, Feb. 15. The district plans to resume normal hours again on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

  • Peaster ISD is delayed 2 hours Thursday.
  • Texas Wesleyan University is closed through Friday.

  • Venus ISD will have virtual-only learning Thursday.

  • Weatherford ISD morning classes will be delayed 2 hours.
  • White Settlement ISD will be delayed 2 hours.
  • The University of Texas at Arlington will be closed Thursday due to the winter weather in North Texas creating hazardous travel conditions. The closure affects the UTA Research Institute in Fort Worth, the UTA Fort Worth Center, and all other UTA locations. All in-person classes are canceled. Online courses will be conducted as scheduled unless otherwise announced by the instructor. The University Center, University Commons and Central Library will be open for operations. Student Health Services will be closed.

Find the full list of Dallas-Fort Worth area closings, delays and online classes here.

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This story was originally published February 10, 2021 at 9:46 PM.

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