Here is the information we have on school closures in Acadiana so far:
ACADIA PARISH
Acadia Parish School System will be closed Wednesday, May 7, 2025, due to forecast of potential flooding overnight and during the early morning hours. This decision is being made with student and staff safety as the priority due to the possibility of hazardous road conditions which would possibly make travel dangerous. Schools will be sending learning packets home with students at dismissal today. Parents please ensure that your students follow the recommendations on how to complete the packets during the closure. If conditions permit, school and district administrative teams will inspect campuses to assess the conditions of our campuses on Wednesday afternoon. We will also continue monitoring weather forecasts and road conditions to make a decision about the safe return of students and staff for Thursday, May 8, 2025. Please continue to monitor our website, Facebook, Remind messaging system for continued updates. Please stay safe. Thanks for your continued cooperation.
LSU EUNICE
With expected severe rain to impact the greater south Louisiana area, LSU Eunice will close campus on Wednesday, May 7 out of caution for our entire campus community. All in-person final examinations that are scheduled for Wednesday, May 7 will be rescheduled for Saturday, May 10. Final examination time and location on Saturday, May 10 will be the same as the scheduled Wednesday, May 7 date. Questions regarding the final examination should be directed towards the instructor. LSU Eunice will continue to monitor weather forecasts and road conditions. Any updates will be on www.lsue.edu [lsue.edu] and LSUE social media platforms, as well as LSUE student, staff, and faculty e-mail.
IBERIA PARISH
Due to the forecast for rapid rainfall and potential flooding in our area, all schools in Iberia Parish will be closed Wednesday, May 7, 2025, for the safety of our students and staff. To ensure learning continues during this closure, teachers are preparing remote learning assignments. These assignments will be shared via Google Classroom and/or provided as written assignments for those who need them. All assignments are required and will need to be submitted to teachers upon returning to school. Additionally, any extra-curricular activities scheduled after 5:30 PM this evening, will be rescheduled. A determination on events scheduled for Wednesday evening will be made tomorrow afternoon. We appreciate your support and understanding as we prioritize student safety while maintaining instructional continuity. No decision regarding Thursday has been made. We will assess the storm’s impacts on flooding and travel by Wednesday afternoon. We will continue to update parents and staff through JCampus messages, social media, and local news outlets.
Acadiana Christian School in New Iberia will be closed Wednesday for potential flooding. We will decide about Thursday sometime tomorrow. Please add us to the school closure list.
LAFAYETTE PARISH
All Lafayette Parish School System students will transition to remote learning on Wednesday, May 7, due to the threat of flooding rains. Students must complete and turn in all assigned work upon returning to school or be marked absent. A decision about school on Thursday, May 8, will be announced by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Updates will be shared through the JCampus messaging system, LPSS social media, and www.LPSSonline.com.
Due to the predicted inclement weather and possible flooding, Lafayette Christian Academy will be closed on Wednesday, May 7.
Due to the threat of flooding rains and hazardous travel conditions, ALL LOCATIONS of Sugar 'n Spice Children's Academy will be closed on Wednesday, May 7th.
ST. LANDRY PARISH
Due to forecasted flash flooding, all schools and administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, May 7th, and Thursday, May 8th. Lesson content will be delivered remotely through Google Classroom or written assignments. Completed assignments will serve as attendance documentation.
ST. MARTIN PARISH
Due to the latest update from the National Weather Service and the threat of potential flooding, all St. Martin Parish schools will be closed on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Students are expected to work remotely using Chromebooks or class packets. All assigned work must be completed to ensure proper documentation for both academic progress and attendance credit. Any updates regarding closures beyond Wednesday will be communicated as necessary. Please follow local news outlets or the district’s social media pages for the latest updates and emergency information.
VERMILION PARISH
Vermilion Charter Academy will be closed May 7 due to heavy rain
