Houston School Closures in Anticipation of Tropical Storm Beryl: A Comprehensive List
Houston is bracing itself for the incoming Tropical Storm Beryl. Authorities are taking precautionary measures, ensuring citizens, students, faculty, and staff’s safety and well-being. Among these measures is the immediate closure of numerous Houston-based schools and educational institutions. The closures are applicable to all scheduled classes, district offices, activities, events, camps, and training workshops scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2024.
Aldine Independent School District
For the Aldine Independent School District (ISD), all facilities including campuses and offices, will remain closed due to the severe weather conditions expected from the storm’s impact. Scheduled employees are instructed to work remotely.
Alief ISD
Alief ISD decided to shut down the district for the sake of safety and precaution. The continuously monitored storm forced the district to close.
Cleveland ISD
All Cleveland ISD campuses and facilities, along with summer activities, professional development events, training, and workshops will be closed on July 8th due to the forecasted storm.
College of the Mainland
The College of the Mainland (COM) announced the closure of all classes and operations on every COM location due to the storm’s approach.
Crosby ISD
In concerns about Tropical Storm Beryl, Crosby ISD campuses will remain closed, and all scheduled student activities will be cancelled.
Dickinson ISD
Dickinson ISD has announced temporary shut down due to the potential severe weather expected from the storm. It includes any summer employees on duty and all planned student activities.
Houston ISD
Due to the potential impacts of the Tropical storm, HISD will close all campuses and buildings for two days – July 8th and 9th. Summer classes and district activities and events are cancelled including professional development and recruiting sessions.
Houston Community College
All Houston Community College (HCC) facilities will be closed due to the predicted adverse weather conditions.
Friendswood ISD
Due to the forecast of severe weather, Friendswood ISD facilities and operations will temporarily cease activities.
Katy ISD
All Katy ISD campuses and facilities will be shut down due to the storm’s predicted impact.
San Jacinto College
The administration and Office of Emergency Management at San Jacinto College will monitor the situation closely. The college will remain closed for all classes and operations.
Spring, Texas City, Tomball, and Waller ISD & Wharton County Junior College
All these institutions have announced closures due to the storm’s potential impact. They have emphasized the safety and well-being of their students, faculties, and staff.
Awareness and timely actions are key when dealing with such natural disasters. Staying informed and prepared can significantly contribute to reducing the potential damages associated with such events.