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Icy conditions prompt school closures through Thursday

Zaara Shaik, Assignment Editor
January 24, 2026
Hamza Zakir
Freezing rain and sleet fell on Parkside Community in Irving on Saturday. All administration buildings and schools in Coppell ISD are closed through Thursday due to inclement weather conditions.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated from its original version

Coppell ISD has decided to close all administration buildings and campuses again on Thursday due to road conditions, especially in residential areas, remaining treacherous due to last weekend’s winter storms. CISD was closed Monday through Wednesday.

According to the National Weather Service, Dallas-Fort Worth will experience a chance of snow showers and freezing rain, with wind chill values between -1 and 7 on Sunday. Remaining precipitation will refreeze, leading to hazardous conditions.  

CISD is seeking approval from the state to excuse the weather-related closures. If approved, Bad Weather Days will be unused. The district will inform families and staff throughout the process.

Check Coppell Student Media for updates regarding CISD and the winter weather.

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Zaara Shaik
Zaara Shaik, Assignment Editor
Zaara Shaik is a junior and the assignment editor for The Sidekick. When not producing breaking news content or The Sidekick Scoop, she enjoys baking a variety of desserts, spending time with her family and friends, trying new coffees from different cafes and watching a good show from time to time. Zaara joined The Sidekick after developing a passion for journalism in her middle school’s yearbook class and wanted to further her skills You can contact her through email ([email protected]) or Instagram (@zaara_shaikk).  
Hamza Zakir
Hamza Zakir, Editorial Page Editor
Hamza is a senior and the editorial page editor for The Sidekick. He has a passion for writing, especially expressing his opinions through various columns. When he’s not writing stories, you can find Hamza eating corn, listening to Mitski or playing with his cat “Kofta.” You can find Hamza at @hambamzz on Instagram and you can contact him by email at [email protected].