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North Texas schools closed today: Denton ISD, Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Richardson, Garland & more - see which districts reopen classes tomorrow
Global Desk | January 30, 2026 8:57 AM CST

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Denton ISD school closure: North Texas schools are reopening Friday after winter weather. Dallas, Plano, and Frisco ISDs will operate normally. Some districts like Krum ISD remain closed. Peaster ISD and Weatherford College have delayed starts. Students are advised to travel with caution. This marks a return to routine for many after days of disruption.

Denton ISD school closure

Denton ISD school closure: After a week of winter weather disruptions, students in Fort Worth and a few other North Texas school districts returned to classrooms on Thursday. However, many districts kept students home for one more day as icy roads and lingering winter conditions made travel unsafe, as per a report.

North Texas Schools Update Today: Dallas, Keller, Frisco, Richardson, Plano, Denton ISD Stay Closed

Several North Texas districts, including Dallas, Keller, Frisco, Garland, Lewisville, Plano, Richardson, and Northwest ISDs, decided to keep schools closed for Thursday. Mansfield and Terrell ISDs also postponed reopening, citing unsafe bus conditions, Mansfield couldn’t get its buses out of the transportation facility, while Terrell reported icy roads and overpasses in outlying areas, as per a Fox4news report.

Which North Texas Schools Are Open Today - Fort Worth, Arlington, Carroll, Mesquite

Districts that reopened Thursday included Fort Worth, Arlington, Carroll, and Mesquite ISDs, allowing students to resume in-person learning.


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North Texas Schools Reopening Tomorrow - Friday January 30

Looking ahead to Friday, most North Texas schools are set to reopen. Dallas ISD announced that all schools will operate normally after four days off, with buses running their regular schedules. The district reminded families to exercise caution while traveling to and from school. Other districts reopening Friday include Richardson, Prosper, Plano, Allen, and Frisco ISDs.

Districts Remaining Closed or With Delayed Start on Friday

Some schools will remain closed on Friday. Krum ISD will not hold classes, and Texas Women’s University has suspended in-person operations, though remote teaching and work will continue.

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Full List of Open, Closed, and Delayed North Texas Schools

Most North Texas schools are expected to reopen on Friday, though some districts remain closed or have delayed schedules. Here’s the full breakdown for Friday, January 30, as per the Fox4news report.

Schools Open / Normal Operations:

Allen ISD

Grand Prairie ISD

Plano ISD

Wylie ISD

Cityscape Schools Buckner Preparatory (Dallas)

Cityscape Schools Early Childhood Center (Dallas)

Cityscape Schools East Grand Preparatory (Dallas)


Schools Closed Friday:

Blue Ridge ISD

Bridgeport ISD

Bryson ISD (closed through Friday)

Denison ISD

Era ISD (closed through Friday, reopening Monday)

Farmersville ISD

Krum ISD

Leonard ISD

Lindsay ISD

Muenster ISD

Parker University (Dallas) – Closed through Sunday, reopening Feb. 2

Princeton ISD – Closed Thursday, reopening Friday

Sherman ISD


Schools with Delayed Start Friday:

Peaster ISD – Two-hour delay

Weatherford College – Wise County Campus – Two-hour, 30-minute delay


FAQs

Which North Texas schools are closed on Thursday?
Dallas, Keller, Frisco, Garland, Lewisville, Plano, Richardson, Northwest, Mansfield, Terrell, and Denton ISDs remained closed.

Will Dallas ISD reopen Friday?
Yes, all Dallas ISD schools will be open on Friday, Jan. 30, with buses running on normal schedules.


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