Some Austin-area school districts are closed or delayed on Wednesday. We’re tracking them here

AUSTIN, Texas — Most schools across Central Texas were closed Monday and Tuesday due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a rare winter storm. With below-freezing temperatures expected to continue, some districts have already announced their plans for Wednesday.

Above-freezing temps should help clear roads Tuesday, but any lingering precipitation could refreeze Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. With that, some campuses and school districts have already closed or delayed classes.

Campuses and districts closed, delayed or impacted:

(Editor’s note: Delayed starts are in bold.)

• Lexington ISD (two-hour delay)

How do districts decide when to close?

• Austin ISD
  • District officials say they decide by 8 p.m. the night before if they expect classes to be impacted. In rare cases, they could wait until 5 a.m. the day of.
• Bastrop ISD
  • The district will monitor conditions if changes are needed for Wednesday. Adjustments will be shared online and through social media.
• Blanco ISD
  • If a decision is not made before classes are scheduled, district leaders will drive key roads and bridges to determine if travel is safe. A decision will then be made by 5:30 a.m. The district said to assume that school is open unless closures or delays have been publicized.
• Elgin ISD
  • The district will notify the community of any changes to the school day or activities via social media, phone calls, emails, and text messages.
• Georgetown ISD
  • The district will share updates on its website. Schedule changes will also be communicated via email and posted on social media. If classes are delayed, parents are encouraged to check their child’s campus hours and bus schedule.
• Jarrell ISD
  • Campuses and facilities have been winterized. As the weather evolves, the district will send updates before school starts on Wednesday.
• Lake Travis ISD
  • The district urges families to stay aware of the forecast and review Bad Weather Procedures. When a decision is reached, the information will be sent out.
• Lockhart ISD
  • The superintendent has the final say and will decide by 5 a.m. on the day classes are scheduled. Once a decision is made, officials will notify all parents and staff via call, text, and email. The information will also be posted on the district’s website and social media platforms. If no notifications are sent, classes will proceed as usual.
• Manor ISD
  • Families will be notified by phone, email and text of cancellations or delays. District leaders urge you to keep your contact information up to date.
• Pflugerville ISD
  • PfISD stated that decisions will be made after consulting with emergency management, law enforcement, other districts, and staff members. Any school-wide or district-wide changes will be communicated via email, text, phone calls, social media, and the district’s website.
• Round Rock ISD
  • The district will share updates through email, text and social media.