List of school delays and closures in El Paso area

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- As the Borderland prepares for sub-freezing temperatures expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning and through the rest of the week, check for the latest updates on school and facility delays and closures as they come in:

FORT BLISS

Due to expected inclement weather tomorrow, Wednesday Jan. 8, Fort Bliss will operate on a delayed start.
The standard duty day for Soldiers and Civilians will begin at 9 a.m.
We understand EPISD is cancelling school tomorrow (Wednesday January 8th) as well.
CDCs will open at the normal time.
Gyms will open at a two-hour delay, with the exception of Soto which remains open 24/7.
Depending on conditions throughout the day, supervisors have the authority to release select personnel early if needed to ensure safe travel home.
If personnel have additional questions, they should consult their respective leadership. Thank you.

EL PASO VA

Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions for Wednesday, January 8, 2025 and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our patients and staff, El Paso VA Health Care System services will begin at 10:00 a.m.

The adjusted schedule means that the first patient appointments will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Veterans who have an appointment or procedure scheduled for earlier than 10:00 a.m., will be contacted by our medical teams and will be rescheduled as necessary.

Ancillary services (pharmacies, radiology, lab, etc.) will also begin at 10:00 a.m.

Virtual Video connect appointments will remain as scheduled.

Questions may be directed to VA Health Connect 1-833-284-7212

EL PASO ISD

Due to inclement weather, the district will be closed on Wed., Jan. 8, 2025.

SOCORRO ISD

Due to the inclement weather we are experiencing, Socorro ISD schools will operate on a delayed start schedule tomorrow, Jan. 8. All schools will start two hours from their normal starting time. Morning Pre-K three-year-old classes are canceled for the day. Transportation will be provided two hours from normal pick-up times. Breakfast service will be provided per the two-hour delay. As more information is available, we will provide updates via the district website at www.sisd.net, phone messages, social media, the news media and/or from the District Service Center.

CANUTILLO ISD

Canutillo ISD will delay the start of classes and office hours by 2 hours on Wednesday, Jan. 8, in anticipation of frigid winter conditions throughout the region. Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing throughout the morning with wind-chill factors making the temperatures feel even colder.

Students will start their classes two hours later than normal at all CISD campuses. School buses also will pick up students two hours later than normal. The rest of the instructional day, including school bus drop off, will remain on regular schedule.

District officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and work with city emergency response authorities to make further decisions. Please check the District’s website and social media — as well as your emails and phone messages — for further information.

SAN ELIZARIO ISD

Due to the uncertainty of the weather conditions for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025, and possible hazardous road conditions expected, the San Elizario Independent School District will remain closed.

This decision has been made to prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and community.

Therefore, the make-up day for Wednesday, January 8, 2025, will be Monday, May 5, 2025.

For Thursday, January 9, 2025, should the weather require a delayed start to the school day or a cancellation, we will inform all families, staff, and community members no later than 5:00 PM the day before.

For more information, tune in to local TV and radio stations, call the main SEISD phone number at (915) 872-3900, or visit the district’s website at www.seisd.net.

FABENS ISD

Fabens Independent School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. This is in response to expected inclement weather that may create extreme conditions. Safety is our top priority.

GADSDEN ISD

Gadsden Independent School District has decided to start classes with a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, due to very low temperatures in the morning. Wind chill temperatures are expected to feel like eight degrees, and this adjustment ensures the safety of our students waiting at bus stops during these conditions.

Staff members will report to work at their regularly scheduled time.

ANTHONY ISD

Due to inclement weather expected in the area on Wednesday, January 8, Anthony ISD plans to operate on a 2-hour delayed start to the school day. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and notify the community of any additional changes or new information through phone calls, emails, social media, and local media channels.

As of this update, Anthony Elementary School will start at 9:45 a.m. and Anthony Secondary Schools will start at 10:30 a.m.

Buses will operate on a 2-hour delayed schedule.

The information is subject to change depending on new information we receive as the day, night and morning progress.

CLINT ISD

Out of an abundance of caution based on the information we have received from the National Weather Service, Clint ISD has decided that all classes will be canceled and the district will be closed for Wednesday, January 8th. The make-up day will be Monday, February 17, 2025. In the meantime, you can expect another update before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8th with guidance for Thursday, January 9th. It is possible that we will have a delayed start on Thursday.

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Due to inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution, IDEA Public Schools will implement a two-hour delayed start for all campuses on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Students should plan to arrive by 9:30 AM.

The safety of our students, families, and team members is our highest priority. We encourage everyone to travel carefully and stay updated on any further announcements through our official communication channels.

For more information, please contact Yanira Aguilar-Salinas, Regional Director of Operations at yanira.aguilar@ideapublicschools.org.

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Harmony Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay. Class will begin at 10 a.m.

EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

All EPLA Schools NO CLASSES JANUARY 8, 2025 due to expected inclement weather.

EL PASO AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Due to inclement weather conditions affecting the region, Several local Catholic schools will adjust their schedules for the day. Parents, students, and staff are encouraged to remain informed of any changes to ensure safety and timely arrival.

St. Patrick School, St. Joseph School, Most Holy Trinity Schools will be closed.

Cathedral High School, Loretto Academy, Fr. Yermo Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay.

St. Matthew School and St. Raphael School will make a decision on morning schedules based on weather conditions.

St. Pius X School will continue with its regular schedule until further notice.

RADFORD SCHOOL

Due to the uncertainty of local weather conditions and in order to prioritize the safety of our students and staff, Radford School will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday January 8, 2025.

We will continue to remain in contact with area school districts regarding weather conditions. We will communicate with you all in the event that there are changes to the schedule for Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Please tune to your local TV and radio stations.

TRIUMPH HIGH SCHOOL

Two-hour delay start for Triumph High School El Paso West campus due to inclement weather

SUNSHINE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Due to weather conditions we will have a 2 hour delay for K5-5th grade. No school for PS and K4.

ST. CLEMENT'S PARISH SCHOOL

St. Clement’s Parish School has announced it will not hold classes tomorrow.

YSLETA ISD

There are no changes to the regular school day Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the Ysleta Independent School District.

All classes will proceed as normal and according to their usual schedule.

For more information, please check the district’s social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, X, etc.) and district website frequently at www.yisd.net.

MOUNTAIN WEST MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Classes have been canceled for Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

NORMAL OPERATIONS

EPCC continues to monitor current and upcoming weather conditions. The college will have normal operations on Wed. Jan. 8th. All operations and activities will take place as scheduled. The safety of our campus community is our priority. We will keep you updated of any changes via Tejano Alert, the EPCC website and social media.