HOUSTON — As Tropical Depression Imelda threatens the Texas’ Gulf Coast, school districts across the region are monitoring the weather closely. Some school districts have already made the call to cancel classes Wednesday.
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School closures
Alvin ISD: Due to the uncertainty of the weather and the safety and security of our students and staff, Alvin ISD will be closed on September 18, 2019.
Angleton ISD: Closed Wednesday.
Brazosport ISD: All Brazosport ISD campuses are closed today (Wednesday, September 18) due to the continuing heavy rains and potential flooding in some areas across the district. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates for Thursday and Friday.
Channelview ISD: Out of an abundance of caution, Channelview ISD has canceled classes and activities scheduled for today, Wednesday, September 18, 2019, due to current weather conditions.
Clear Creek ISD: Due to ongoing forecasts for inclement weather and flooding, Clear Creek ISD has decided to cancel school for Wednesday, September 18. All activities are cancelled as well.
Cleveland ISD: CLOSED today, Wednesday, September 18th due to the weather circumstances and the road conditions.
College of the Mainland closed Wednesday, September 18, for both day and night classes.
Dayton ISD: Due to weather concerns, DISD has cancelled school and all activities today, September 18. Stay dry and stay safe.
Deer Park ISD: Closed Wednesday.
Dickinson ISD: All campuses closed Wednesday
Friendswood ISD: FISD will be closed today, Wednesday, September 18th due to inclement weather.
Galveston ISD has canceled classes for students Wednesday, September 18, 2019.They will communicate any changes on their website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and local cable Channel 17.
Galveston College will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, due to the threat of heavy rain and flooding. Day and evening classes have been canceled.
Goosecreek ISD: Closed Wednesday.
HCC: No classes Wednesday
High Island ISD: No classes Wednesday.
Hitchcock ISD: No classes Wednesday
La Porte ISD is closed for the day. This includes operations and administration.
Mainland Preparatory Classical Academy: will cancel school Wednesday, September 18, 2019.
Pasadena ISD: The safety of our students and staff is of the utmost importance; therefore, Pasadena ISD is closed today, Wednesday, September 18, 2019 due to Imelda. School will resume on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Be safe today!
Santa Fe ISD: All campuses and district offices will be closed on Wednesday.
Texas A&M Galveston: All classes Wednesday, Sept. 18 are cancelled. Visit http://tamug.edu for more information.
Texas City ISD: All schools closed Wednesday, September 18
After-school activities
HISD: All after-school activities & athletic events are cancelled for Wednesday, Sept 18. We will continue to monitor weather conditions today & will keep you informed of any impacts to schedules.
Other cancellations, closures or delays
Family Christian Academy will be closed, Wednesday, Sept. 18th
Harris County Jury Service for 8am Wednesday, September 18, 2019, has been CANCELLED. Jurors scheduled for the 8am jury call do NOT need to appear and will not need to reschedule. 10:30 and 1:00pm jury calls will operate as normal. Jurors are encouraged to exercise caution when traveling to 10:30am and 1:00pm jury service.
The Houston Zoo will be closed on Wed., Sept. 18. The safety of zoo staff, guests and animals is the zoo’s top priority. The animals will be cared for during the storm by a select group of zoo staff who will stay at the zoo throughout the weather event. The animals have safe and secure barns and night houses that have been constructed to weather storms like this one. The zoo will update its plans to reopen as the weather event continues.
Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool in Galveston will be closed Wednesday.
City of Bellaire: Solid waste and recycling collection is cancelled for Wednesday, September 18. This is being done to minimize the likelihood of trash and recyclables from being washed into the storm sewers system which can exacerbate street flooding. Please do not put your trash and recycle bins out and take them back into your home if you have put the items out already. These items will be collected on your next scheduled solid waste or recycling collection day.
Prairie View A&M University: Delayed until 10 a.m. Wednesday
Texas Southern University: All classes delayed until 10 a.m. Wednesday
University of Houston: All campuses including Sugar Land, Clear Lake, Pearland, Texas Medical Center and Katy are delayed until 10 a.m. Wednesday
Wharton County Junior College: All campuses delayed until 10 a.m. Wednesday
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