Harris County School District issues 2-hour delay for Thursday, April 11
The Harris County School District has issued a two-hour weather delay for tomorrow due to forecasted weather throughout the overnight hours.
“Due to forecasted overnight heavy rains and an area flood watch until 8 a.m. Thursday, and morning, the start of school operations will be delayed by two hours,” shared Justin Finney, HCSD assistant superintendent of business services and technology. Students and staff will report two hours later than normal start times. Buses will run two hours later than normal pickup times.
Finney added, “Road flooding, road washouts, and downed trees are possible, and these hazards pose serious risk to school buses and student drivers. This two-hour delay allows district transportation personnel to assess weather and road conditions beginning at daylight. Thank you for your patience as the safety of our students and staff is our highest priority.”
Specifics include:
All Harris County staff members and students should arrive at assigned duty, school, or bus stop locations two hours after the regularly scheduled time.
Buses will arrive at scheduled bus stops two hours after the regularly scheduled time.
At this time, the instructional day for students and duty day for staff will end at normal times.
At this time, afternoon buses are expected to run at normal times on their regular routes.
“In addition to the challenges posed by the forecasted weather, the Harris County School District has students and staff that reside in areas served by more than 100 miles of rural roads. These roads, often prone to flooding and other weather-related hazards, require careful assessment before our buses can safely operate. The two-hour delay allows travelers, including our students and staff, the benefit of daylight to observe and navigate any dangerous conditions that may arise. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.”
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