Prosper ISD and Celina ISD officials are monitoring winter weather conditions for potential school closures.
A winter storm watch is in effect for the Dallas-Fort Worth area with sleet and freezing rain expected to begin Friday night. An arctic cold front will move into the region early Friday with cold rain turning into a wintry mix in the early afternoon. Freezing rain will transition to sleet and snow from late Friday through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service's current forecasts.
The details
When inclement weather is possible, district officials continually monitor weather conditions during the overnight and early morning hours, according to PISD’s website. The district considers several factors before deciding to cancel, delay, or dismiss school early due to inclement weather. These primary factors include:
- The health, safety, and welfare of students and staff and the safe transport of students and staff to school
- Teenage drivers on the roads and their safety
PISD officials will notify parents of potential closures or late drop-offs through email, phone and text notifications alerts. The district website will also be updated regularly on social media pages.
If there is no announcement from the district, then classes will be held on a normal schedule, according to the PISD website.
CISD officials posted on Facebook on Jan. 22 that the current weather reports do not indicate a need to alter school schedules for Jan. 23, but all activities after 5:30 p.m. Friday and through the weekend have been canceled.
The last notice for Monday school closures will be at 6 a.m. that morning, according to the CISD Facebook post.
Updates regarding closures will be posted for both districts on their websites and social media pages.
