Hundreds of school districts, private schools, colleges, and universities across North Texas have announced full closures or remote learning for Wednesday, as icy conditions and dangerous travel persist across the region.
The latest update, released Tuesday afternoon, shows one of the largest single-day shutdowns in recent years, affecting nearly every major public school district in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, along with dozens of private, charter, and faith-based schools.
Officials across multiple counties cited hazardous road conditions, freezing temperatures, and safety concerns for students and staff as the primary reasons for closing campuses.
Major Public School Districts Closed Wednesday
Among the largest school districts confirmed closed are:
- Dallas ISD
- Fort Worth ISD
- Arlington ISD
- Plano ISD
- Frisco ISD
- McKinney ISD
- Lewisville ISD
- Garland ISD
- Richardson ISD
- Mesquite ISD
- Rockwall ISD
- Mansfield ISD
- Denton ISD
- Keller ISD
- Northwest ISD
- Wylie ISD
- Highland Park ISD
- Carroll ISD
- Grand Prairie ISD
- DeSoto ISD
- Cedar Hill ISD
Dozens of additional ISDs across Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Parker, Rockwall, and Tarrant counties are also closed.
Private, Charter, And Faith-Based Schools
A broad range of private and charter schools announced closures, including:
- Prestonwood Christian Academy (Plano & North Campus)
- Greenhill School
- The Hockaday School
- St. Mark’s School of Texas
- Nolan Catholic High School
- Uplift Education (all campuses)
- Life School District
- International Leadership of Texas (multiple campuses)
- Village Tech Schools
Several campuses are operating virtual learning only, while others canceled all in-person and extracurricular activities.
Colleges, Universities, And Government Offices
Multiple colleges and universities are closed or operating remotely Wednesday, including:
- Southern Methodist University
- Texas Christian University
- University of North Texas
- University of Texas at Arlington (online learning/remote work)
- Dallas College
- Collin College (all campuses)
- Tarrant County College (remote learning)
- Texas Woman’s University (Dallas and Denton campuses)
Dallas County government offices and courts are also closed, while some city offices are opening late.
Other Service Disruptions
- Meals on Wheels services in Dallas, Collin, and Tarrant counties are suspended
- SPAN Transit services are canceled
- Several childcare centers, preschools, and transportation providers are closed
Officials continue to urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel, especially during the morning hours, and to monitor official school and campus communications for updates regarding Thursday operations.
This article reflects closures confirmed as of Tuesday afternoon. Additional changes may be announced overnight or early Wednesday as weather conditions evolve.
