North Texas Schools Close Monday; DFW Districts Shut for Winter Storm Fern
North Texas has been significantly affected by a winter storm that brought sleet and ice over the weekend. As a result, numerous school districts have made the decision to cancel classes. Most districts have announced closures for Monday, with major districts such as Dallas ISD and Fort Worth ISD extending those closures into Tuesday.
Winter Storm Fern Impacts North Texas Schools
With severe weather conditions persisting, parents and students in North Texas are advised to stay updated on school closures and delays. The following school districts have reported cancellations:
- Dallas ISD
- Fort Worth ISD
- Frisco ISD
- Arlington ISD
- Garland ISD
- Plano ISD
- Lewisville ISD
- Mesquite ISD
- Richardson ISD
- Mansfield ISD
- Keller ISD
- Irving ISD
- Denton ISD
- Northwest ISD
- Grand Prairie ISD
- Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
- Prosper ISD
Access to Information on Closures
El-Balad is partnering with other local news outlets to provide comprehensive coverage of school closures due to Winter Storm Fern. The details about closed schools, daycare centers, churches, and businesses are continually updated as situations change.
To keep track of the closures, viewers are encouraged to stream updates on El-Balad’s mobile app. Information about closures will be reported as they are communicated from school systems across the region.
Submitting School Closures
Schools and businesses that need to report closures can utilize an automated system provided by El-Balad. For those who already have an organization ID and password, the process is straightforward. New organizations seeking access must register to receive an ID and password.
For additional assistance, organizations must contact the news managing editor. It is important for schools to be prioritized in these announcements to ensure that students and parents receive timely information.
El-Balad will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available regarding the impact of Winter Storm Fern on the North Texas area.
