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Inclement Weather

CHISD Will Open at Regular Time on Thursday, January 29

UPDATED 1/28/26 at 6:00 p.m.

We are happy to report that based on current conditions, all CHISD campuses and facilities will be open tomorrow, Thursday, January 29! All bus routes and schedules will run at normal times

We have been driving roads around CHISD and thankfully, the sun melted a lot of the remaining precipitation. While temperatures are not forecasted to drop below freezing overnight, we understand that Texas weather can change quickly.

We will be monitoring road conditions early in the morning to ensure that roads are still safe for our buses, parents, and student drivers.

If anything changes, we will notify you through our regular communication channels, but we wanted to give families enough notice to ensure everyone gets to bed on time, alarms are set, and winter coats and hats are ready for the morning. 

We can’t wait to see our students and staff, but want you to be safe! Please take your time as you make your way to school. We understand that your commute may be longer tomorrow morning, and will take that into account for any late arrivals. 

See below for any events that have been rescheduled or cancelled due to this week's inclement weather.

Cedar Hill ISD will share any updates regarding possible weather-related delays or closures through our official communication channels and trusted local news outlets. We encourage all families and staff to stay connected by following @cedarhillisd on social media and monitoring local media for the most accurate and timely information. 

ATHLETICS

1/29 - Girls/Boys Basketball @ Mesquite HS - 6:00/7:30 p.m. - VARSITY ONLY

1/29 - Girls Soccer @ Mesquite HS @  Hanby Stadium | Varsity at 5:30 - VARSITY ONLY

1/29 - Boys Soccer vs. Mesquite HS @ Longhorn Stadium | Varsity at 5:30 - VARSITY ONLY

ACADEMICS /CAMPUS EVENTS

Collegiate Prep Parent Interest Meeting (Saturday) cancelled

Collegiate Academy MS/HS Parent Meeting (Saturday) cancelled - Rescheduled for Thursday, January 29th at 7:15pm

Plummer Elementary "Let's Talk S'more about STAAR"  (Monday) - Will be rescheduled

Pathways to Potential Two-Way Dual Language Academy Interest Meeting  (Tuesday) cancelled - Will be rescheduled

Scarlet Seniors (Tuesday) - Will be rescheduled

Collegiate Prep - AVID Business Expo (Saturday) - Rescheduled for February 5

FINE ARTS

 

 

Protocols

Cedar Hill ISD leaders pay close attention to forecasts, stay in close contact with neighboring school districts, and work in coordination with transportation to make the best decision for the safety and security of scholars and staff.

HOW CHISD Makes Weather-Related Decisions

  • The superintendent makes the final decision on whether to cancel classes & activities due to inclement weather.
  • District leaders use forecast information from local and national weather experts, and area road conditions, and speak with neighboring districts to help make a decision.
  • School cancellation or delay decisions are made on a case-by-case basis after district officials assess any impact on district operations.
  • In the event of potential winter weather, District officials start assessing road conditions at 4:00 a.m. This can include specific staff members driving bus routes and trouble spots.
  • The superintendent tries to decide whether or not to close schools by 5:30 a.m.


If winter weather conditions worsen during the school day, the district determines if an early release is needed to get the students home sooner and bus drivers back to the bus headquarters safely before darkness.
Weather and road conditions can vary greatly from area to area. As a result, parents are the ultimate decision-makers on whether or not their students will attend school. Parents need to notify the school office if their student will not be in school or if they should be dismissed early due to weather conditions.
 

How CHISD Notifies the Community of Weather-related School Cancellations

CHISD Communications shares weather information via email, phone calls, text messages, social media, and push notifications via:

  • CHISD.NET
  • CHISD Facebook, X and Instagram pages
  • DFW radio and TV news outlets
  • Phone calls, emails & text messages to staff and families
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Winter Weather Tips from Oncor

What customers can do to get prepared and stay informed: 

  • Keep safety top of mind by monitoring local media for the latest weather conditions and having multiple ways to receive severe weather alerts. 
  • Take time to build a storm safety kit at home. 
  • Protect ‘The Four Ps’ – people, pets, pipes and plants. 
  • Register for MyOncor Alerts by texting “REG” to 66267, download the MyOncor App and follow Oncor on Facebook and X. 
  • While prioritized during power restoration events, critical care designations do not guarantee an uninterrupted power supply, especially during severe weather. Customers who rely on electricity for life-saving medical devices should have a plan in case of power outages. 
  • If you see a downed power line, stay away, keep people and pets away and call 911 immediately.

Helpful individual and family resources are also available on the Texas Division of Emergency Management's (TDEM) website, including the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR), a free registry that provides local emergency management planners and responders with information related to your needs during an emergency. 

Warming center locations can also be found through TDEM, though locations and availability may change. For the latest information, please call 211 or check your city and county webpages.