Premont ISD Monitoring Winter Storm, Urges Families to Watch Updates

Premont Independent School District posted a weather advisory warning families that an incoming winter weather system could affect school operations and asking the community to stay alert for updates. The district said student and staff safety are the top priority and urged parents and employees to monitor ParentSquare, the district website and the district Facebook page for further instructions.

The advisory was posted on Jan. 22, 2026, as county weather forecasts showed an approaching system that could bring hazardous travel conditions. Premont ISD emphasized that officials were closely monitoring the weather and that any decision on delayed starts, early releases or closures would depend on road conditions, campus assessments and transportation safety.

For Jim Wells County residents, the announcement touches routine logistics for families who depend on school transportation, after-school care and extracurricular activities. Bus routes, staff commutes and scheduling for athletics and clubs often hinge on weather-related decisions, and abrupt changes can affect work schedules, childcare plans and student supervision. Rural roads in and around Premont can be particularly vulnerable during winter events, making the district’s cautionary posture consequential for parents and staff.

The district’s advisory focused on timely communications rather than preset outcomes. By directing families to ParentSquare, the district website and Facebook, Premont ISD aimed to centralize information and reduce confusion that can occur when decisions are made rapidly. Parents and staff who rely on school notifications should ensure their contact preferences are current in ParentSquare and check the district website and Facebook page for official statements rather than third-party social posts.

Local officials and school administrators will continue to evaluate conditions and issue updates as needed. When decisions are made, the district is expected to communicate specifics such as whether buses will run, whether campuses will open on a delayed schedule, and how extracurricular activities will be handled. Families should be prepared for possible schedule changes depending on conditions and factor those possibilities into travel and work planning.

What this means for readers is straightforward: monitor the district’s official channels and make contingency plans now. Ensuring reliable contact information in ParentSquare and checking the district website and Facebook page will be the fastest way to learn whether Premont ISD will alter schedules as the weather system develops. The district will post further instructions as conditions evolve, and families should plan for adjustments to transportation, childcare and after-school activities.