We're posting updates about school, graduation changes and event changes/cancelations as soon as we receive them.
Here's a list, arranged by parish, of what we have from Acadiana school officials, government agencies and viewers:
Lafayette has canceled the household hazardous waste day that was set for Saturday, May 18.
Due to the recent severe storms, Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Household Hazardous Waste Day scheduled for May 18, 2024, has been canceled. The event will be rescheduled at a later date.
Several schools have graduation events scheduled for today, so we're keeping an eye on social media and we'll report any final decisions that are posted.
UPDATE: 5/17/24 - Beau Chene High School Website:
12:30 p.m.: The graduation ceremony will be held at Our Savior’s Church in Opelousas tonight. Start time is 9:30 pm. All guests must have a ticket to attend the ceremony. Graduates, please arrive at 8:45 pm and remain in your cars until the previous graduation ceremony concludes.
12:00 p.m.: Beau Chene High School community! Important update about our graduation ceremony. Due to the ongoing power outage at our school caused by the recent weather, we have made the decision to move the ceremony to Our Savior's Church in Opelousas. The potential start time for the graduation is contingent on previously scheduled ceremonies. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but the safety and well-being of our students and their families is our top priority. We understand that this is a special moment for our graduates, and we want to ensure that they have a memorable celebration. Please spread the word and stay tuned for any further updates. Thank you for your understanding and support during this time.
Here's a post from Vermilion Parish:
Here's the information we have on closures:
Diocese of Lafayette: Due to power outages, the following schools are closed today: Sacred Heart Ville Platte; St. Pius; Sts. Leo-Seton; Carencro Catholic, St. Ignatius.
Acadia Parish: Due to power outages at Church Elementary and Church Point High, the decision had been made to close school for today, May 17, 2024. Church Point Middle has power and will be open. We will keep Church Point High families updated regarding graduation as we find out more information.
All other schools in the parish are open. We are aware of power outages in other areas. If your family is without power, your individual school"s administration will work with you regarding absences. Thanks for your cooperation.
St. Landry Parish: Due to power outages, the following schools will be closed today, May 17th: Port Barre High, Port Barre Elementary, Arnaudville Middle, Sunset Middle, Cankton Elementary, Beau Chene High, Grand Coteau Elementary, and Ecole Saint Landry.
Evangeline Parish: Due to debris on some roadways and no electricity in several parts of the parish, all Evangeline Parish Schools & District Offices will be closed today (5-17-2024). Decisions about high school graduation ceremonies at Basile & Mamou will be made later today, when we can re-assess conditions. We are planning to reopen on 5-21-2024, as previously scheduled. Please stay safe and check our website for updates.
Lafayette Parish: This is a message from the Lafayette Parish School System. Due to the lack of electricity, air conditioning, and storm damage from last night, Carencro High will not be in session today, Friday, May 17, 2024. Updates on closures for Elementary and Middle Schools will follow later if needed. Graduations for Carencro High and Northside are still scheduled for this evening.
This is a message from the Lafayette Parish School System. Due to the lack of electricity from storms yesterday evening, the following elementary schools will not be in session today, Friday, May 17, 2024. Duson Elementary Woodvale Elementary
This is a message from the Lafayette Parish School System. All middle schools WILL BE in session today, Friday, May 17, 2024. UL Lafayette - All Friday games in the Lafayette regional have been moved up. Ragin’ Cajuns Softball vs Princeton - 12 pm. Ole Miss vs Baylor - 2:30 pm
Vermilion Parish: Erath Middle School is closed today, May 17.
Calcasieu Parish: Molo Middle School will be closed today, May 17, due to a power outage on campus. As of now, there is not an estimated power restoration time. All other CPSB schools and facilities will be open as normal.
Here are some links to power, traffic and other information:
Click Here for power outages
Click Here for LUS power outages
Click Here for traffic conditions around Lafayette Parish
Click Here for state highway road conditions
Entergy power outages
Slemco power outages
CLECO power outages
