Grand Prairie ISD cancels Wednesday, Thursday classes due to water supply issue
Grand Prairie gives away water at Lone Star Park
Grand Prairie residents are being urged not to use the tap water because of a "foaming agent" in the water supply. The city of Grand Prairie announced Tuesday night that a foaming agent was detected in the water north of I-20. A water distribution event was held at Lone Star Park.
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas - Grand Prairie ISD will stay closed on Thursday due to the uncertainty of the city's water supply issue.
The school district announced the decision Wednesday afternoon.
"Based on current information regarding the city’s water issue, we feel it's in the best interest of our students and staff to close tomorrow, Thursday, September 5, 2024. We will continue to monitor this situation in anticipation of reopening Friday," the district's email said.
This will be the second day in a row for the district to cancel classes.
The school district is providing students grab-and-go lunches from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at:
- Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Milam Elementary - 2030 Proctor Drive
- Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush Elementary - 511 E. Springdale Lane
- Florence Hill Elementary - 4213 Robinson Road
- Travis World Language Academy - 525 N. E. 15th Street
- Rayburn Elementary STEAM Academy - 2800 Reforma Drive
- Bowie Fine Arts Academy - 425 Alice Drive
- Daniels Academy of Science and Math - 801 M L King Jr. Blvd.
- Jackson Middle School - 350 Corn Valley Road
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