Power has been restored to all EBRPSS schools and sites. Normal operations will resume for all students and employees tomorrow, Friday, September 13th.

Dear East Baton Rouge Parish Families,

I hope this message finds you safe and well following the impact of Hurricane Francine.

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all administrative sites will reopen tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. However, we are still monitoring the following sites due to lingering power outages:  Glasgow Middle and Westdale Middle. 

We will have additional updates on those facilities by no later than 6 pm today. For the latest information, please visit ebrschools.org. 

We understand that the aftermath of the storm may have affected some families differently. If your family continues to face challenges or if you require support, please do not hesitate to reach out to your school administration. We are here to assist you in any way we can.Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to welcoming our students back to schools tomorrow.

EBR School System is assessing our campuses and staff availability to evaluate the timeline for the safe return to schools following Hurricane Francine. Cleanups and site assessments are underway. We hope that all of our families stayed safe through the storm, and we look forward to seeing everyone back in school soon. Please check our website, social media, and local news stations for updates on when schools will reopen.

By now, you have all received communications regarding the closure of district facilities and cancellation of all out-of-school activities for Wednesday, Sept. 11, and Thursday, Sept. 12.  While the safety and well-being of our students, staff and their families remain our top priorities, we also want to limit the disruption to student learning. Therefore, as students are dismissed from campuses on Tuesday, they will be sent home with assignments via Chromebooks and/or printed packets. We ask that students complete these assignments to the best of their abilities. For those most impacted by the storm and may not have access to the internet and other resources, makeup opportunities will be provided upon their return to school. Transitioning to remote learning structures will minimize learning loss and decrease in-school makeup time that may be required later on for students and staff.

EBR schools will follow normal dismissal times and procedures today, Tuesday, September 10, 2024. All EBRPSS sites and offices are closed Wednesday, September 11, 2024 and Thursday, September 12, 2024.

In anticipation of the storm, we want to keep you informed about the potential impact on traffic and student transportation. We expect heavy traffic and delays as families prepare for the hurricane’s arrival. Additionally, our transportation services may experience disruptions as we prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and families.

We encourage you to plan ahead for pick-up and drop-off times, and to exercise caution while traveling during this period. Please stay tuned to local news sources and our district website for further updates as we closely monitor the situation. We will continue to follow guidance from our local authorities.

Due to inclement weather forecasts and in the interest of safety for our students and staff, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System has made the decision to cancel classes district-wide on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 and Thursday, September 12, 2024.

The safety and well-being of our students, employees and their families remain our top priority, and we believe that this measure is necessary given the predicted severe weather conditions. We encourage all families to take precautionary measures and to stay informed through reliable weather updates.

Please note that all after-school activities and events scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday of this week will also be canceled. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.

The district will adhere to normal dismissal procedures today and all after-school activities are canceled for Tuesday afternoon.

District staff will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as needed.

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Francine and its potential to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall this week. The safety of our students, staff and families remains our highest priority, and we are in constant communication with local and state emergency management agencies to stay informed.

We will keep everyone updated on any potential changes or decisions that could impact school operations. Updates will be provided through official district channels, including our website, social media platforms and direct communication to parents and staff through JCampus.

We encourage all members of our community to stay informed, take necessary precautions and follow the guidance of local authorities. Thank you for your cooperation as we navigate this together.