North Texas school districts cancel school Friday to celebrate Texas Rangers win
Arlington school bands to perform in Rangers parade
Parade-goers will see all six Arlington ISD high school bands perform together for the Texas Rangers World Series victory parade. The school district, and several others in the area, are closed for the day so students and their families can attend.
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers World Series parade is this Friday and several North Texas school districts have canceled classes to make sure students and staff can be there for the historic moment.
For those who don't have the day off work or school, there's an excuse note.
Arlington Mayor Jim Ross put together a "very official" letter that allows fans to attend the celebration.
He said it's for a good cause – to celebrate the home team.
Arlington ISD
The Arlington ISD was the first to make the announcement on Thursday morning.
"This is the first championship win for the Rangers in their history," said Dr. Steven Wurtz, interim superintendent, Arlington ISD. "It’s a huge day for sports fans, and we’re excited to celebrate with the team and the community."
Students from Arlington ISD's six different traditional high school will combine to make one band to perform at the event.
"We are thrilled about this opportunity for our students," said Wurtz in a statement. "They are so talented and everyone will know that after they see them perform at the parade."
The district said traffic from the parade, which would complicated transportation to and from school, also contributed to the decision to cancel school.
Texas Rangers' World Series parade to be held in Arlington on Friday
Thousands of Texas Rangers fans are celebrating a World Series title and will continue celebrating Friday with a parade for the championship team in Arlington.
All Arlington ISD sporting events on Friday will continue as scheduled.
Grand Prairie ISD
Grand Prairie ISD canceled school as well.
Citing staff absences and concerns about getting enough subs the district opted to call off classes for Nov. 3.
Mansfield ISD
Mansfield ISD made the announcement just before noon.
All sporting events and other extracurricular events on Friday will continue as scheduled.
Everman ISD
Everman ISD announced that it would be closed on Friday due to staffing shortages.
The school district urged everyone planning to attend the parade to be safe.
Kennedale ISD
Kennedale ISD also called off class for Friday, Nov. 3.
"Classes will resume as usual on Monday, Nov. 6," said a post on the district's website.
Irving ISD
Irving ISD is making an adjustment to its schedule.
Irving ISD campuses and offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 3 due to "anticipation of numerous absences, potential transportation route coverage issues and the concern of not having enough Guest Educators districtwide."
Monday, April 1 will serve as the make-up day.
Crowley ISD
Crowlet ISD said due to a high number of staff and student absences expected they decided to make Friday a holiday.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD is releasing students early on Friday.