Dragons On Alert For Pending Weather

Dragon families should continue to monitor all CISD communications for official announcements about the pending wintery weather and how it might affect the regular school schedule. The DFW area is supposed to receive a mixture of snow and ice later this evening and into the early morning hours on Thursday, February 11. We are all fully aware of how unpredictable Texas weather can be, but it seems we are destined to have at least some cold, wet and possibly slick conditions over the next 24-48 hours.

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Performances Postponed
Already, the wintery forecast has caused the postponement of three Fort Worthy Symphony Orchestra performances originally planned for Thursday, February 11 at Carroll Senior High School. The group expects to reschedule the concerts some time in April.

Carroll ISD will carefully monitor the National Weather Service and collect input from transportation officials and neighboring school leaders before making any official weather-related announcements. Believe it or not, the decision to delay or cancel school is one of the most difficult decisions because school officials have to make the call hours in advance of knowing exactly what the temperatures and weather will be. Please know that at all times, our priorities are the safety and well-being - of our students and staff.

Current road conditions are not the only factor used in making a decision. The Superintendent and his leadership team must consider temperatures, pending forecasts, ice and snow on sidewalks and bus stop areas, the availability of school staff and the operational capacity of the building heating systems.

The district will utilize the Connect-ED emergency telephone system, the website, media outlets and social networking sites to make official district announcements. If you aren't already a fan of Carroll ISD News on Facebook, our official Communications Blog or Twitter, join these sites now to receive the latest CISD news.