Klein ISD has extended its inclement weather closure through Friday, Feb. 19, according to a Feb. 17 press release. The district has canceled remote and in-person schooling for all students as millions in the Greater Houston area continue to suffer through power outages.
KISD students, staff and parents are encouraged to continue to monitor the district's website and social media accounts, such as Facebook or Twitter, for additional updates.
Updated Feb. 16 at 11:21 a.m.
Klein ISD has cancelled remote and in-person schooling Feb. 17 and 18 due to ongoing power outages in the Greater Houston area due to winter weather, according to a Feb. 16 press release.
All after-school programs have been cancelled or postponed. The district will apply to the Texas Education Agency to for missed school day emergency waivers.
A decision about school on Feb. 19 will be made on Feb. 18 by 6 p.m.
Updated Feb. 15 at 2:47 p.m.
Due to widespread power outages in the Greater Houston area, Klein ISD has canceled remote learning and working for students and staff Feb. 16, district officials announced Feb. 15. As previously reported by Community Impact Newspaper, KISD had already canceled in-person learning and working for students and staff Feb. 16 due to forecasted inclement weather.
According to the the Texas Education Agency, any school district experiencing widespread power outages due to inclement weather will be eligible for a missed school day waiver and will not be required to make up the day.
"We will continue to monitor the situation, and the next weather update will be tomorrow before 6 p.m. or as early as possible," the announcement said.
KISD students, staff and parents are encouraged to continue to monitor the district's website and social media accounts, such as Facebook or Twitter, for additional updates.
Posted Feb. 12 at 12:59 p.m.
Due to ongoing inclement weather, Klein ISD has set Feb. 16 as a remote learning day for all students, according to a press release.
Students may access classes online from home due to potentially hazardous road conditions. All KISD activities from Feb. 14-16 are canceled or postponed. According to a press release aimed at KISD staff, principals met at 11:30 a.m. to discuss options for remote learning.
"Teachers: Please don’t stress, and just do your best with this Remote Learning Day," the press release said. "Please work with your campus leadership to determine how you will communicate your Remote Learning Day plans to your students and families. Given that families may be in various circumstances due to weather, less is best."
