Several Houston area school districts, colleges closed Monday in celebration of Astros World Series win

The World Series is the gift that keeps on giving, at least for the city of Houston! In celebration of the Houston Astros’ World Series win, several Houston area schools and colleges have canceled classes so students and faculty can participate in parades and festivities in the team’s honor.

So far, Aldine, Alief, Houston, Fort Bend, and Lamar Consolidated Independent School Districts, in addition to YES Prep have announced closures.

At higher learning institutions, Houston Community College District, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and University of St. Thomas have halted classes for the day.

HISD Superintendent Millard House II released the following statement on Sunday.

Dear HISD Community:

Our Houston Astros won the 2022 World Series!

It’s been an incredible season, and we want to celebrate our national champions.

All HISD schools and offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 7, to allow our students, staff, and families to attend the victory parade.

We are proud to have the Houston Astros organization as a partner in education and in our schools. Let’s show our support for the home team.

Go Astros!

HISD also clarified that all scheduled sports practices and games will still take place.

Fort Bend ISD posted about their closure on Twitter.

Congratulations @astros! ?? Fort Bend ISD will be closed on Monday, November 7, 2022 due to the scheduled Houston Astros World Series victory parade.

All Fort Bend ISD schools and district facilities will return to normal operations on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

— Fort Bend ISD (@FortBendISD) November 6, 2022

Lamar CISD announced their will be no classes Monday, however, all scheduled after school activities will take place, as normal.

Congrats @astros ! All Lamar CISD campuses and offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, Nov. 7 so that our students and staff may participate in the celebration.

However, all planned after school activities and events for Monday, Nov. 7 will occur as previously scheduled. pic.twitter.com/2vcnQ1YL6o
— Lamar CISD (@LamarCISD) November 6, 2022

Aldine and YES Prep also tweeted their announcements.

Congratulations to our Houston Astros on their World Series win! Aldine ISD will join the City of Houston’s celebration of this historic win by closing all schools and administrative offices on Monday, November 7. Go Astros! #LevelUp #AldineConnected
— Aldine ISD (@AldineISD) November 6, 2022

YES Prep families: Due to the World Series baseball festivities, YES Prep will be closed Mon, Nov 7. After-school activities have also been canceled. *Partnership campuses should refer to Aldine and Spring Branch school district updates. Congratulations to the Houston Astros! pic.twitter.com/yNkOWZFAuk
— YES Prep Public Schools (@YESPrep) November 6, 2022

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