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Here are statements and announcements from various schools in the Smith County area as wintry weather makes its way into the region. Some were closed Thursday while others remained open, but as winter weather continues, schools are making plans for Friday.

All Saints

All Saints Episcopal School will be closed on Thursday.

Arp ISD

Classes on Friday Jan. 10 at all Arp ISD campuses will start at 10 a.m. Buses will drive their morning routes & pick up students two hours later than normal.Out of an abundance of caution, we’re delaying the start of the school day in order to give parents, our students, our staff, and the rest of our school community ample time to get to their destination as together we work through a potentially difficult weather situation.

Bullard ISD

Bullard ISD will be closed Friday.

Cumberland Academy

Cumberland Academy will close all campuses Friday.

Chapel Hill ISD

Chapel Hill ISD will have a 2-hour delayed start on Friday due to inclement weather. This delay is to ensure safety as road conditions improve. Buses and classes will run 2 hours later than usual.

The district will send any updates and alerts from their notification systems, the CHISD website and all social media channels.

Grace Community Schools

Grace Community School & Grace Early Education (Tyler and Lindale) will have a 9 a.m. start on Friday.

Hawkins ISD

Hawkins ISD will be closed on Thursday and Friday. Stay up to date on the district’s website and Facebook page.

Jacksonville ISD

Jacksonville ISD will be closed on Friday.

“Based on an abundance of caution due to the weather’s unpredictability overnight and early morning, we have decided to close school tomorrow,” the district said in an email. “This decision considers the many rural roads involved in our bus routes and the large number of staff members commuting from the north. The safety of our students, staff, and community remains our top priority.”

Stay up to date on the district’s website and Facebook page.

Lindale ISD

Lindale ISD administrators and transportation officials will drive the roads and will check for forecast updates before making a decision on Friday’s school day. The district will make a decision by 5 a.m. and deliver an email and phone alert to all parents and staff, based on alert settings. They encourage parents and guardians to check Skyward to make sure contact phone numbers and email are updated and current.

The district will also post alert messages on the website: www.lindaleeagles.org, as well as the official Facebook and X accounts.

PAVE East Texas

PAVE East Texas, formerly Literacy Council of Tyler, has canceled all evening classes for Thursday. Computer labs will be closed. 

The Brook Hill School

The Brook Hill School will be closed Friday.

Troup ISD

Troup ISD will be closed on Friday.

Tyler ISD

Tyler ISD Transportation employees will check road conditions about 4 a.m., in accordance with their inclement weather procedure. By 5:15 a.m., the district will make a decision to either delay opening or cancel school altogether and send out email, text and app alerts to parents and guardians.

Visit Tyler ISD’s website or Facebook page for updates.

Whitehouse ISD

Out of an abundance of caution, Whitehouse ISD has made the decision to close all campuses and district offices Friday. Classes will resume on a normal schedule Monday.

Winona ISD

“After careful consideration and ongoing monitoring of the current and forecasted weather conditions, Winona ISD has made the decision to close schools on Thursday and Friday,” said Superintendent Damenion Miller. “This decision was not made lightly but with the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community as our top priority.”

The district encourages parents to have the Winona ISD app from the app store and follow social media for any important weather-related updates or changes to schedules. Visit the district’s website or Facebook page for updates.

Texas College

Texas College will close at the end of business Wednesday, and will remain closed on Thursday and Friday. During this period, the campus will be closed, all classes are cancelled, and registration is postponed.

Texas College will reopen and resume classes, registration, and business operations on Monday at 10 a.m. Students, faculty, and staff are advised to monitor their Texas College email and the Texas College website for the latest updates.

TJC

TJC officials are currently monitoring the weather situation. Any updates will be provided through social media and the TJC website. Stay up to date on the school’s website and Facebook page.

UT Tyler

UT Tyler will have a delayed start of 10 a.m. on Friday.

University Academy Charter School will be closed on Friday.

Any operational updates will include the main campus, Longview University Center, Palestine Campus, and the Health Science Center non-essential academic employees, as well as University Academy campuses.

In the event of campus closures, the Patriot Pantry will remain open and accessible to serve the campus community. To ensure convenience, packages will be available for grab-and-go services.

Stay connected

As school districts assess the possibility of closures due to weather, safety concerns, or other emergencies, school districts say it is crucial for parents and guardians to stay informed through official channels. They should always rely on alerts directly from the school district and ensure their contact information is up to date with the school to receive notifications about closures, delays, or other important updates.

Parents and guardians should note if they do not see a school cancellation on the district’s website, social media, call-out system, or through email, then the schools are open and operating on a normal schedule. Staying connected with the district’s communication system helps ensure that families are prepared and informed.

Local school districts also communicate with local TV stations and the Tyler Morning Telegraph and other outlets to provide the latest updates.