RRISD decision-making and communication timeline for inclement weather: RRISD Inclement Weather Protocols.
School/program start times in case of a 2-hour delay:
Elementary School: 9:35 a.m.
Middle School: 10:15 a.m.
High School: 11:00 a.m.
ECSE - AM: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
ECSE - PM: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
First PEAR and APPLE session: 9:30 a.m.
Second and third PEAR and APPLE sessions: 11:30 a.m.
Outdoor Play guidelines:
Temperatures or wind chills are at or above 40 degrees: outdoor play
We feel that free play outdoors and fresh air are critical parts of the school experience, so we will take students outside if at all possible, especially when temperatures or wind chills are above 40 degrees.
Temperatures or wind chills below 34 degrees: indoor play only
Temperatures or windchills between 34 and 40 degrees: We will use discretion and choose indoor, outdoor or a modified (shortened) outdoor recess. We will do our best to prioritize outdoor play, but also keep students safe.
Dressing for Cold Weather
When the weather is cold, please assume students will be going outside to play and bundle them up with coats, hats, gloves and pants in the morning. Please also label all items with your child’s name.
Thank you for your support through our short Texas winter season.
