Here is what we have from Acadiana school systems and schools about class on Tuesday, January 27.
SOWELA’s Main Campus in Lake Charles, along with the Jennings and Oakdale sites, will reopen tomorrow, January 27, for normal business hours and classes. The Leesville site will remain closed tomorrow due to weather impacts.
LAFAYETTE PARISH
Lafayette Parish School System schools will be open on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing by around 10 a.m., and winds are expected to be relatively calm. Our teams have been checking conditions at schools, and all buildings are ready for students. Water, electricity, and heating systems are fully operational, and schools will be warm. Bus drivers will make sure buses are warmed up before students board. To help limit time in the cold, families are encouraged to stay with their child in their vehicle while waiting for the bus when possible. If your child walks to the bus stop, families are asked to keep students inside for as long as possible while still arriving at the stop on time. Once students arrive at school, they will go straight inside, and no outdoor activities will be held while temperatures remain below freezing. Students may continue wearing sweatpants for the remainder of the week. We recommend dressing children in layers. Coats, knit caps, and gloves of any color are allowed under the LPSS Uniform Policy. Keeping students safe, warm, and comfortable is our priority, while also making sure learning continues and students stay on track academically.
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ST. MARTIN PARISH
All St. Martin Parish schools will reopen Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Please note the following adjustments to our dress code policy.
With the freezing temperatures expected for the remainder of this week, we’re relaxing our dress code a bit to help keep everyone warm!
Here’s what students ARE allowed to wear during the cold weather:
Pre-K–5th Grade: • Coats/jackets can be any color • No long coats (no dusters or trench coats)
6th–12th Grade:
· Coats/jackets must be solid colors: black, navy, red, gray, white, or school-specific colors
· No long coats (no dusters or trench coats)
For ALL students:
We are allowing:
· Hoods on coats, but not inside the building
· School-appropriate jeans (no rips/tears) or sweatpants may be worn for extra warmth
· Knit hats can be worn on the bus and outside.
· Knit gloves and scarves can be worn as well.
We will resume our normal dress code policy on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Thanks for helping us keep everyone warm and comfortable while still following school guidelines!
