Houston School Closures: Districts Cancel Classes as Tropical Storm Edouard Approaches

Several school districts in the Houston area are closing campuses Tuesday, September 1, as Tropical Storm Edouard approaches the Texas coast.

District leaders say the decisions are mainly about safety. Heavy rain, possible flooding and difficult travel conditions could affect students, families and school employees as the weather changes during the day.

The list of closures and schedule changes may continue to change as districts monitor the storm.

Anahuac ISD

Anahuac ISD has canceled all classes and district operations for Tuesday, September 1. The district said the storm is expected to arrive early Tuesday afternoon, creating concerns about travel conditions during dismissal.

All extracurricular activities and games scheduled for Tuesday afternoon and evening are also canceled.

The district said it will decide on Wednesday’s school schedule by 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Channelview ISD

Channelview ISD has canceled classes and after-school activities for Tuesday because of heavy rain and the possibility of flooding in local neighborhoods.

District officials said they will continue monitoring the weather and provide updates as decisions are made.

Cleveland ISD

All Cleveland ISD schools and district sites are closed Tuesday, September 1, because of inclement weather.

Crosby ISD

Crosby ISD is closed Tuesday because of expected inclement weather around midday.

The district said it is closely watching conditions and will provide additional information through its official communication channels if needed.

Dayton ISD

Dayton ISD has canceled school for Tuesday, including all after-school activities.

The district said the safety of students and staff is its top priority and that updates will be shared through its official website, email and social media channels.

Galena Park ISD

Galena Park ISD has canceled classes and activities for Tuesday.

All campuses, transportation services and the administration building are closed. Students and employees have been asked to remain at home.

The district said it will continue watching the weather and could make additional schedule changes if conditions require them.

Goose Creek ISD

Goose Creek CISD has canceled school and all after-school activities for Tuesday after reviewing the latest weather information and guidance from meteorologists and area officials.

The district plans to provide an update on the Wednesday schedule by 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Hardin ISD

Hardin ISD is closed Tuesday as officials continue to monitor the disturbance in the Gulf and its expected impact on the area.

Harris County Department of Education

All Harris County Department of Education facilities are closed Tuesday because of inclement weather.

Huffman ISD

Huffman ISD has closed all campuses and offices Tuesday because of weather associated with Tropical Storm Edouard. All school activities are also canceled.

The district said conditions could become worse later in the day, even if Tuesday morning weather appears manageable.

Officials plan to announce the Wednesday schedule by 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Hull-Daisetta ISD

Hull-Daisetta ISD has canceled school Tuesday as an additional safety measure for students and staff.

Humble ISD

Humble ISD is closed Tuesday because of the potential effects of the storm system.

Several athletic events, including middle school football and volleyball games and high school volleyball games, have also been canceled or postponed.

IDEA Lake Houston

IDEA Lake Houston is closed Tuesday because of inclement weather.

IDEA Hardy and IDEA Spears, however, are scheduled to remain open under their regular schedules.

The school will continue monitoring conditions and updating families as needed.

Lee College | Houston School Closures

Lee College has closed its Main Campus, McNair Campus and Education Center – South Liberty County for Tuesday. Classes at the Plane State Unit are also canceled.

Other Lee College Huntsville Center locations remain open under normal operations.

Liberty ISD

Liberty ISD is closed Tuesday because of the incoming storm system.

District officials said they do not want students and staff taking unnecessary risks on the roads while the weather develops.

The district will continue monitoring the storm and provide information about Wednesday’s schedule when more details are available.

Rhodes School for the Performing Arts

The Rhodes School for the Performing Arts campus and administrative offices are closed Tuesday because of expected hazardous weather and travel conditions.

The decision for Wednesday will be made Tuesday.

Sheldon ISD

Sheldon ISD has canceled classes, district activities and office operations for Tuesday.

The district said the decision was made because weather conditions could affect safe travel and normal operations.

Families and staff are being asked to follow the district’s official communication channels for additional updates.

Shepherd ISD

Shepherd ISD has canceled classes Tuesday because of inclement weather.

Southwest Public Schools

Southwest Public Schools is taking a different approach. The district plans to dismiss students at 1 p.m. Tuesday because of expected heavy rain and possible street flooding.

The district said it is monitoring the weather closely and will provide additional updates if conditions change.

Splendora ISD

Splendora ISD is closed Tuesday because of the forecasted weather.

All extracurricular activities and district events are also canceled.

Tarkington ISD

Tarkington ISD has canceled classes, after-school activities and district events Tuesday because of inclement weather.

The district said its instructional calendar already includes designated minutes for weather-related closures, so no calendar adjustment is currently required.

A decision about Wednesday will be communicated by 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Willis ISD

Willis ISD is releasing students early Tuesday because of the forecasted storm path and possible localized flooding.

The early-release schedule is:

• High School: 12:00 p.m.
• Elementary: 12:45 p.m.
• Pre-K: 12:55 p.m.
• Middle School: 1:15 p.m.

Late Bird and after-school programs are also canceled Tuesday.

What Houston-area families should know

The school closures show that districts are taking different steps based on their local weather and travel concerns. Some have canceled the entire school day, while others are using early dismissal.

Families should check their school district’s official website or communication channels before making plans for Wednesday, September 2. Several districts have said they will make decisions Tuesday evening after seeing how weather and road conditions develop.

For students and parents, the main concern remains getting home safely as Tropical Storm Edouard moves closer to the Texas coast.

This list is based on school district announcements provided for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and may change as new weather information becomes available.