Here is what we have from Acadiana school systems and schools about class on Tuesday, January 27.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will resume on-campus instruction and operations on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Students, faculty and stafff are advised to use caution while traveling to campus. Once on campus, watch out for slick areas, particularly beneath trees and close to buildings.
If you are unable to attend classes or work tomorrow:
- Students: Contact your professors; if additional assistance is needed, email the Office of the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@louisiana.edu.
- Faculty and staff members: Contact your immediate supervisors.
As a reminder, the drop and add period has been extended to Wednesday, Jan. 28.\
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.
The Opelousas school of cosmetology will remain closed.
CALCASIEU PARISH
UPDATE: Vinton Elementary and Western Heights Elementary will remain closed Tuesday, January 27, due to heating issues. We will notify families by Tuesday afternoon as to the status of school on Wednesday, January 28.
All Calcasieu Parish School Board schools and facilities will open as normal tomorrow, January 27, with the exception of Western Heights Elementary and Vinton Elementary. Those two schools are still being assessed for heating issues, and we will communicate additional information with families later this evening. The remaining buildings in the parish have been assessed, and road closures are not an issue at this time. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to our campuses tomorrow.
EVANGELINE PARISH
Evangeline Parish School District Campuses and Offices will Open Tuesday (1/27/2026)
Based on reports from all campus principals, all Evangeline Parish schools and offices will be open Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing by mid-day, and all school buildings are ready for students. Water, electricity, heating systems, and transportation services are fully operational, and buses will be warmed before student pickup.
To limit exposure to cold temperatures, families are encouraged to remain in vehicles while waiting for buses when possible. Students will go directly indoors upon arrival, and no outdoor activities will be held while temperatures remain below freezing.
Students and employees may wear jeans this week. Dressing in layers is recommended, and coats, uniform sweatshirts, knit caps, and gloves are permitted.
Student safety and continued learning remain our top priorities.
IBERIA PARISH
Iberia Parish School District administrators have completed inspections of all campuses and facilities to ensure safe operating conditions following the recent period of extreme cold weather. These inspections confirmed that currently there are no issues with plumbing or water pressure and that heating systems are functioning properly across all schools.
As a result, all Iberia Parish School District campuses and facilities will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
While schools will reopen, very cold morning temperatures are still expected. To ensure student comfort and safety, all warm clothing will be permitted, including joggers, sweaters, and other cold-weather attire, even if items do not fully align with the district’s standard dress code, provided they remain school-appropriate. Parents are encouraged to dress students in multiple layers.
The Transportation Department has been advised to exercise additional time and caution on bus routes. Drivers will be accommodating of students who may be waiting for buses inside their homes or vehicles with parents or guardians due to the cold conditions.
Additionally, all recess periods and outdoor activities will be held indoors for the duration of the extreme cold temperatures.
The Iberia Parish School District appreciates the continued patience and cooperation of families, staff, and the community as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students.
For updates and additional information, families are encouraged to monitor district communication channels through JCampus Messaging and Social Media.
JEFF DAVIS PARISH
The school administrators and staff have assessed the facilities for any cold-weather issues from last night. They can resume school on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Students will be allowed to wear jeans and outerwear that are not normally allowed, as long as they are school-appropriate.
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.
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.
They will resume our normal dress code policy on Monday, February 2, 2026.
ST. MARY PARISH
After monitoring weather forecasts, conferring with each municipality across the parish, and assessing all facilities, it has been determined that St. Mary Parish Public Schools will open on Tuesday, January 27, resuming a normal school day schedule. It will be extremely cold at morning bus stops. Please dress children in warm layers underneath uniforms and bundle them up in outerwear.
VERMILION PARISH
Vermilion Parish Schools will reopen on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. District cold-weather dress will be in place for all students and teachers for the remainder of the week. Students will be indoors as soon as they arrive on campus, and outside activity will not resume until temperatures are well above freezing later in the day. As a reminder, Wednesday is no longer a 1/2 day PD and will be a full day for both teachers and students.
