Schools are announcing their plans to reopen after Francine moved through the area Wednesday afternoon and evening.
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As we receive the announcements, we will update this story. Here's what we have so far, organized by parish:
ACADIA PARISH
UPDATE: All Acadia Parish Public Schools will resume normal school operations, Thursday, September 12, 2024. We will continue to monitor the weather throughout the night and will provide any updates if necessary. Please keep out neighbors to the east that have been affected by Hurricane Francine in your thoughts.
CALCASIEU PARISH
UPDATE: After assessing campuses today, the Calcasieu Parish School Board plans to open all schools and facilities as normal on Thursday, September 12.
EVANGELINE PARISH
UPDATE: All campuses and offices will reopen Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024
IBERIA PARISH
UPDATE 9/11 7:09 PM (Press Release) All Iberia Parish Schools and district offices will reopen Friday, September 13, 2024. All campuses and office were inspected today by administrators and district staff, and we are happy to report that all operational issues have been resolved. Students and staff will be able to safely return to all campuses on Friday.
Acadiana Christian School in New Iberia will be open for school tomorrow (Friday, September 13th).
JEFF DAVIS PARISH
UPDATE: From the Jeff Davis Parish School System: All Jeff Davis Schools and offices will be open tomorrow Sept 12, 2024. We will continue to monitor the weather into the night and if there are any changes that affect your local schools, we will let you know through social media and school messaging. Let's keep in your thoughts and prayers our neighbors to the east that are affected by Hurricane Francine.
LAFAYETTE PARISH
All Lafayette Parish public schools will reopen on Friday, September 13, 2024. Following an early morning inspection of our campuses, crews reported no issues that would create an unsafe environment for our students and faculty. As a result, schools will resume their regular schedules starting tomorrow. Additionally, football and other athletic practices may resume this afternoon at the discretion of principals and coaches who will contact players directly. We look forward to welcoming back all students and staff and resuming our normal operations tomorrow.
PRIVATE AND CHARTERS:
- Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy and Lafayette Renaissance Academy will dismiss early Tuesday (11:30 am for 6-12, and 12:30 pm for K-5). Schools will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Lafayette Christian Academy UPDATE: LCA will be closed all day Tuesday, September 10th through Thursday, September 12.
- Both the Cade and Lafayette campuses of Episcopal School of Acadiana will be closed Thursday.
- All Prime Time Head Start and Early Head Start centers in Lafayette and Iberia Parishes will close Tuesday, Sept. 10, and remain closed on Wednesday and Thursday. Parents are asked to monitor text messages and our Facebook [facebook.com] page for further updates.
- Due to the unexpected intensification and increased speed of Tropical Storm Francine, and the safety of our teachers and families, Sugar ‘n Spice Children’s Academy has made the decision to close all locations at 1:00 pm on Tuesday and will remain closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
- UPDATE: For My Child Learning Center in Lafayette will be closed Thursday and will reopen Friday. For My Child Learning Center will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. School officials say they will re-evaluate the situation and update parents about operating hours for Thursday.
- First Baptist Christian School (PreK3–12th Grade) will be closed from Tuesday, September 10th, through Thursday, September 12th.
- First Baptist Mother's Day Out will also be closed during this period.
- Additionally, the First Baptist Lafayette church office will be closed on Tuesday, September 10th, and Wednesday, September 11th, with updates on Thursday's schedule forthcoming.
- Gethsemene Christian Academy in Lafayette will also be closed on Tuesday, September 10th, Wednesday, September 11th, and Thursday, September 12th due to inclement weather.
- Westminster Christian Academy Lafayette will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. Families should check their email and our Facebook for more updates: https://www.facebook.com/WestminsterLafayette/
- Westminster Christian Academy Opelousas will be closed Wednesday and Thursday.
ST. LANDRY PARISH
UPDATE 9/11 5:29 pm
After consulting with the Office of Emergency Preparedness, all schools and administrative offices will be open tomorrow, Thursday, September 12, 2024. However, please be aware that there may be transportation delays due to the aftermath of Hurricane Francine.
LSU Eunice — Accessing the current and projected track of Hurricane Francine, LSU Eunice will reopen for normal business hours and classroom instruction on Friday, September 13.
ST. MARTIN PARISH
All St. Martin Parish schools and offices will reopen on Friday, September 13, 2024. Please note that Stephensville Elementary will remain closed. Athletic and extracurricular events at all other schools will continue as planned.
ST. MARY PARISH
UPDATE: In the wake of Hurricane Francine, our hearts go out to all of you as we navigate the aftermath together. St. Mary Parish Schools personnel are diligently assessing all 21 school sites to ensure they are safe for our students and staff. While no major damage has been reported, many areas in our community are still dealing with power outages, connectivity issues, and water intrusion.
As a result, St. Mary Parish Public Schools will be closed on Friday, September 13, 2024. However, district and school offices will be open tomorrow from 9 AM to 2 PM to prepare for a smooth reopening on Monday, September 16th.
The St. Mary Parish School Board meeting scheduled for September 12th will still take place. The public input session on the 2425 Fiscal Budget will start at 5:15 PM, followed by the regular meeting at 5:30 PM. Please check your respective high school websites for updates regarding any previously planned events that may have been canceled or rescheduled.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns or need assistance.
VERMILION PARISH
WEDNESDAY UPDATE: Vermilion Parish Schools will be closed on Thursday as they reopen flood gates and assess schools for a Friday return.
Vermilion Charter Academy
UPDATE: The school just announced it will close on Thursday.
STATEWIDE
Southern University’s Baton Rouge campuses are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Francine. Out of an abundance of caution, campuses will close at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Normal operations are expected to resume on Thursday, Sept. 12 at noon.
The LSU campus will be closed but classes will be held remotely on Wednesday, Sept. 11, and Thursday, Sept. 12. Students should communicate directly with their professors with any questions about online classes. All events and activities on campus will be cancelled beginning today at 4:30 p.m. through Thursday.
