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Los Angeles Unified Update on Fire and Wind Related School Operations (01-07-25)

 

 

News Release

 

CONTACT:

communications@lausd.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jan. 7, 2025

 

Los Angeles Unified Update on Fire and Wind Related School Operations

 

WATCH: Update from Superintendent Carvalho (click link)

 

Los Angeles, CA (Jan. 7, 2025) – Due to the fire activity in the Palisades area, the following schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 8: Canyon Charter Elementary School, Marquez Charter Elementary School, Palisades Charter Elementary School, and Paul Revere Charter Middle School.

 

Students at these schools will pivot to continuity of learning where they will have access to academically enriching digital resources. Los Angeles Unified will continue monitoring the situation and, if necessary, will prepare for the possibility of online learning on Thursday, January 9. A decision will be announced by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

 

Palisades Charter High School, an independent charter high school, which based on recent reports, is directly impacted by the ongoing Palisades fire is currently not in session. Therefore, no actions specific to students or staff are warranted at this time.

 

Topanga Elementary Charter School will continue its relocation to Woodland Hills Academy.

 

This is a rapidly evolving situation compounded by high winds which are expected to sustain over the next 48 hours. The District will continue updating the community as conditions change. Should other schools be threatened by the fires, the same protocols will apply.

 

Schools will be in communication with families regarding any closures, relocations, or changes to operation hours and activities. Please look for communication from your school or Los Angeles Unified.

 

Further updates will be provided on lausd.org and the District’s social media channels.

 

For the most up-to-date information, please follow Los Angeles Unified on Twitter at @laschools and @lausdsup, Instagram at @laschools and @lausdsup and Facebook at @laschools and @AlbertoMCarvalho1.

 

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