CALCASIEU PARISH
The Calcasieu Parish School Board will conduct an early dismissal for all schools this afternoon due to the threat of severe weather.
Alternative sites dismissed at 1 pm, schools in DeQuincy, Starks, and Vinton will dismiss at 2 pm, and all other CPSB schools will dismiss at 2:30 pm.
Extended day programs and extracurricular activities are also cancelled for this afternoon.
EVANGELINE PARISH
All Evangeline Parish campuses and district offices will close early today, May 13.
According to Superintendent Darwan Lazard, the decision was made in consultation with the local 911/Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) and based on the latest National Weather Service (NWS) advisory.
The advisory indicates severe weather conditions with the potential for unsafe driving conditions for buses and other vehicles.
"The safety of our students and employees remains our top priority," said Lazard. The Evangeline Parish School District plans to resume regular operations Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
JEFF DAVIS PARISH
Jeff Davis Parish Schools will be dismissing early today due to severe weather reported by the National Weather Service.
According to John Hall, Superintendent, most schools will dismiss at 2:30 pm, but some routes may have to start earlier due to multiple routes. All bus routes will be on the road by 2:30 pm.
Specific departure times will be sent out by each school. Times may vary from school to school. They will send out this information on the social media platform they normally use.
