Dallas ISD is closely monitoring winter weather conditions anticipated later this week and early next week.
UPDATE: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 | 4:00 p.m.
Dallas ISD schools and offices will reopen Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 after a thorough review of campuses and facilities to ensure they are safe for students and staff. Our crews continue working around the clock to clear ice from campus parking lots and walkways to allow safe entry inside.
Our buildings are safe, warm, and ready to welcome students. Buses will operate on normal schedules and will continue to exercise caution, and we encourage you to do the same. Please be mindful when walking to and from school and using campus parking lots.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
UPDATE: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.
Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of students, Dallas ISD will remain closed, Thursday, Jan. 29. Our crews continue to work around the clock to clear walkways and parking lots despite significant improvements in weather and road conditions. Also, many neighborhood streets and sidewalks remain difficult to navigate, particularly for our buses.
This decision was made with the safety of our students and staff in mind.
Families will receive an update regarding Friday through the district’s website, official social media channels, calls, texts, and local media.
UPDATE: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 | 3 p.m.
The official sources for all Dallas ISD weather updates can be found on the district’s website, official social media channels, calls/texts, and local media. Stay safe and warm.
UPDATE: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 | 12:30 p.m.
Dallas ISD is closely evaluating our decision to reopen Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. While temperatures continue to climb above freezing, we are carefully monitoring the road conditions across the district to make a final determination.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we seek to safely welcome students and staff back. For updates, please continue to monitor the district’s website, social media channels, or local media.
UPDATE: Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 | 3 p.m.
After careful consideration for anticipated road conditions and extreme temperatures, Dallas ISD will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. All athletic events and practices (indoor and outdoor) are postponed. The district will reopen Wednesday.
Instructional days will be made up on:
- Monday, April 6
- Monday, May 4
For updates, please continue to monitor the district’s website, social media channels, or local media.
UPDATE: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.
Due to anticipated winter weather, Dallas ISD will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Please visit the district’s website and social media channels for the latest regarding a decision to hold school for Tuesday.
Students will be required to make up the day. More information will be provided later.
UPDATE: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 | 5:22 p.m.
Dallas ISD is closely monitoring anticipated winter weather conditions. At this time, all schools are expected to open Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Buses will run as regularly scheduled, and all students and staff are expected at their regular time.
All after-school activities, programs, and athletic events are canceled Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 and throughout the weekend. Activities will be rescheduled for a later date.
Any additional weather-related schedule changes will be communicated by call or text and posted on the district’s website and social media channels. To receive alerts, families are encouraged to connect with their respective school to ensure contact information is up to date or download the Dallas ISD app.
UPDATE: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 | 04:40 p.m.
Due to anticipated winter weather, the 2026 STEM Expo for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 has been postponed to Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026
UPDATE: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 | 4:58 p.m.
Due to the forecasted weather, varsity basketball and soccer games originally scheduled for Friday, Jan. 23 will now be played Thursday, Jan. 22. Varsity soccer games that were scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24 will be played on Monday, Jan. 26. All games will begin at their original start time.
