Los Angeles Unified Update on Fire and Wind Related School Operations (1-08-25)

Los Angeles, CA (Jan. 7, 2025 as of 11:30 p.m.) – Due to the fire activity across the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, the following actions will be taken on Wednesday, January 8.

• Kenter Canyon Charter Elementary, Canyon Charter Elementary School, Marquez Charter Elementary School, Palisades Charter Elementary School, Paul Revere Charter Middle School, and Topanga Elementary Charter School are closed.
• Palisades Charter High School, an independent charter high school, is not currently in session. Therefore, no actions specific to students or staff are warranted at this time. Los Angeles Unified will offer any and all assistance to our Palisades Charter High School students and employees.
• Griffith Park will be closed tomorrow. The Zoo Magnet at North Hollywood High School will not have classes at the Los Angeles Zoo. Students and staff will report to the North Hollywood High School main campus.
• Los Angeles Unified is working with first responders to identify District property as potential evacuation sites.
• The District will also work with the appropriate agencies to secure funding relief for Palisades Charter High School, Palisades Charter Elementary School, and any school impacted by the extreme weather.

Students at the six closed 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.

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.

The high winds and red flag warnings will remain through Wednesday and Thursday. We urge everyone to be careful and cautious when commuting to school or work, especially in areas with extreme wind and heavy smoke. Please make the right decision for you and do not compromise your safety or security.

We will continue to monitor situations throughout the night and will provide updates as they arise.

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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