School Districts Across North Texas Close Due To Surge In COVID-19 Cases And Teacher Shortages
NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) — Multiple school districts across North Texas are closing their doors due to a rise in COVID-19 cases and shortages of available teachers and staff.
While the largest school districts in North Texas -- Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Garland and Plano -- will have classes as usual, the surge in COVID-19 cases in Texas has resulted in deep cleanings and lights out for many schools.
Here is the latest list of class cancellations:
- Birdville ISD will be closed through Monday, January 17 through Wednesday, January 19. Classes will resume Thursday, January 20.
- Campbell ISD will be closed Thursday, January 13 through Friday, January 21. Classes will resume Monday January 24.
- Grapevine Colleyville ISD will be closed Thursday January 20 and Friday January 21 . Classes will resume Monday January 24.
- Lake Worth ISD will be closed Wednesday January 19 through Friday January 21.
- Mesquite ISD will be closed Monday, January 17 for the MLK Jr. Holiday, and on Tuesday January 18 and Wednesday, January 19. Classes resume Thursday, January 20.
- Princeton ISD will be closed Friday-Tuesday, Jan. 21-25. Students and staff will return to campus Wednesday, Jan. 26.
- Springtown ISD will be closed Wednesday Thursday, January 20 and Friday January 21.
- Weatherford ISD will be closed Wednesday January 19 through Friday January 21.
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