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Delayed Start/Winter Weather

 

Midland ISD begins checking roads and weather at 4:00 a.m. and makes decisions by 5:00 a.m. In the event of a school delay or cancellation due to inclement weather, our Communications Department will notify staff, students, and parents as soon as a decision is made. This information will also be shared promptly on our district’s social media platforms as soon as possible.

DELAYED START

Start Times:

  • Elementary – Two-hour delay
  • Junior High – Two-hour delay
  • High School – Two-hour delay

Campus Schedules:

  • Adjusted grade level/bell schedules will be posted on each campus website.
  • Principals make every effort to safely arrive at their campuses promptly to inspect the building and welcome any students who may have been dropped off.
  • Athletics and Fine Arts activities will follow the updated campus schedule (e.g., practices, events, etc.).

1882 Schools 

  • All campuses follow MISD’s guidance except Third Future (Lamar & Houston).
  • Third Future campuses remain open.
  • Buses will not run; parents can drop off their child at Lamar or Houston.

Communication

  • The “Delayed Start” plan will be posted on the district and campus websites.
  • MISD Communications will send mass notifications (email and text message) to staff and parents.
  • Community media outlets will be notified by MISD Communications.
  • Campuses will utilize their social media platforms to update parents.
  • District employees not referenced below will report to work two hours after their normal report time.
  • Campus employees will follow reporting times as designated by their principal.

Transportation

  • All bus routes will run two hours later than their normal schedule.
  • The delayed start plan will be communicated through the district’s mass messaging system, including pickup times for registered students. Notifications will be emailed to families 2-3 days in advance if bad weather is anticipated.
  • All drivers will report two hours after their normal start time.
  • In the event of a district closure, the Transportation Department will be closed.

Child Nutrition Services (CNS)

  • Breakfast will not be provided during delayed starts, but lunch will proceed as scheduled.
  • CNS staff will report to campuses two hours later than usual.
  • Principals and cafeteria managers will coordinate lunch schedules as needed.
  • In the event of a district closure, CNS operations will also cease. However, pre-packaged meals can be prepared for Third Future in advance if inclement weather is anticipated.

Custodial and Maintenance Staff

  • Morning custodial staff will report two hours later than usual. Salt will be placed on sidewalks, high school parking lot entrances, and faculty parking lots as needed.
  • Maintenance staff will also report to work two hours later.

Student Attendance

  • Students are expected to report to school at the specified delayed start time.

Extracurricular activities

  • Before-school activities will be canceled.
  • After-school extracurricular activities will continue as scheduled, unless otherwise noted.