Inclement Weather & School Closing Procedures

Occasionally our area experiences severe weather that requires school closures. This can include flooding, tornadoes and ice/snow. This section outlines information on the process Willis ISD uses to decide if the district must close schools due to weather.

How Does the District Decide to Close Schools?

If inclement weather is ever a concern, our staff monitors conditions overnight and drives roads across the District in the early morning hours. The Superintendent also coordinates with neighboring districts before any decision is made. We strive to communicate all closure decisions by 5:00 a.m., if not the night before. Factors for consideration in closing schools for weather reasons include flooding of major roads across the District, patches of ice on major roadways and bridges, and predictions of worsening weather as the day progresses, which could impact school dismissal.

How Will the District Notify Parents of Closures?

If the decision is made to cancel school, the District's Communications Department will send an email, text, and phone call to the primary contact information listed in your student's file. Therefore, it is imperative that parents/guardians keep student information including phone numbers and emails up to date with the campus front office. We strive to communicate all closure decisions by 5:00 a.m., if not the night before. For the fastest updates, follow us on Facebook, visit our website (www.willisisd.org) or watch KHOU 11, KPRC 2, KTRK 13, or FOX 26.

Other Important Information

The decision to close schools is difficult and not taken lightly by administrators. We always aim to make decisions that keep all students and staff safe. However, we recognize that even minor weather that might not otherwise seem like a reason to close school, can negatively impact certain pockets of the District. We always encourage parents to evaluate your individual situation to determine if roads are safe for travel.

If you are not receiving emails and phone calls from the District, please check with your school's front office registrar to update your contact information. If your phone number or email has changed, please reach out to your campus' front office to update your records. We want to make sure we can reach every family when it matters.