After widespread closures caused by winter weather, most Houston-area public schools, colleges and charter networks plan to reopen Tuesday, with districts urging families to remain cautious during the frigid morning commute.
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Based on improving conditions, most Houston public-school districts, colleges, and charter schools will resume Tuesday after closing Monday due to winter weather. Administrators warn of harsh cold during morning travel.
Houston ISD, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, and almost 15 additional Texas districts announced classes will resume. Due to a burst pipe that affected water service to various facilities, only Tarkington ISD in the upper northeastern metro area closed.
Houston ISD began planning days in advance and will conduct districtwide heating checks at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. The district winterized the transportation fleet, heated buses, and remotely regulated most HVAC systems.
In a statement, Houston ISD said it will begin districtwide heating inspections for every facility at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday after briefing drivers on cold-weather safety.
Several districts advised families to expect rough early-morning travel. Since “morning temperatures will be extremely cold during bus pickup and school arrival,” Conroe ISD advised parents and children to use their judgment. Spring ISD informed families that “some bus routes may experience delays” and requested additional time.
Katy ISD, which was hardest hit by the hurricane, said campuses will reopen but coaches and directors will update athletics, fine arts, and extracurriculars.
Area superintendents met Monday midday to examine the forecast and assess conditions before deciding on reopening.
Houston colleges also expect to reopen. The University of Houston, Lone Star College, and Houston City College resume courses Tuesday. Rice University, which offered courses remotely Monday, will reopen and resume all services and activities.
Charter networks expect regular schedules. On Tuesday, KIPP charter schools and YES Prep schools stated they will continue lessons and after-school activities.
Aldine, Alvin, Clear Creek, Conroe, Cypress-Fairbanks, Dickinson, Friendswood, Fort Bend, Galveston, Hitchcock, Houston, Humble, Katy, La Porte, Pearland, Spring, Spring Branch, Tomball, Waller, and KIPP Charter Schools will resume Tuesday.
A pipe break caused a massive water leak, closing Tarkington ISD, the district reported on its website.
District authorities advised families to follow local announcements and dress students in layers and travel carefully at bus stops and on ice roads.
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