As El Paso braces for a dip in temperature and the probability of ice slicking our roads, El Paso ISD has made a call for a late start tomorrow morning. In an announcement that came down the wire earlier today, the district has said that schools and administrative offices will be opening their doors two hours later than usual on Jan. 26. The district's move is a nod to safety, allowing the sun to rise and potentially melt away danger before students and staff make their way to their desks.
The schedule shift will see all EPISD campuses kick off instruction exactly two hours behind their normal times. Unfortunately, for parents of the youngest scholars, this means no Pre-K for three-year-olds as those morning classes have been altogether scratched. According to El Paso ISD, transportation services will be similarly delayed, promising to pick up students two hours after their standard times. And while bellies might grumble a bit later into the day, breakfast will be served, aligning with the tardy start.
With winter’s chill often proving unpredictable, EPISD is keeping a close watch on conditions and stands ready to communicate any new information as it emerges. Updates, if needed, will be funneled through the district’s website, automated phone messages, and their active social media channels, guaranteeing families are in the know. Local news outlets should also echo any announcements, ensuring a broad reach.
