News Release - Los Angeles Unified to Reopen Most Schools and All Offices on Monday, Jan. 13 (01-12-25)

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Jan. 12, 2025

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Los Angeles Unified to Reopen Most Schools and All Offices on Monday, Jan. 13

Los Angeles, CA (Jan. 12, 2025) – Los Angeles Unified will reopen most schools and all offices on Monday, Jan. 13. Conditions have improved for a majority of areas across the Los Angeles region and the District is confident it is safe for students and employees to return to campuses.

Open schools will be on a full inclement weather schedule which limits outdoor and athletics activities. Masks will also be available for students and employees.

Thanks to the tireless work of District employees who cleaned schools and classrooms, and first responders and local authorities who ensured the safety of our school communities, the District is able to restore normal school schedules and instruction as quickly as possible.

Some schools in the highest impact areas will remain closed due to mandatory evacuation orders. This includes Canyon Charter Elementary, Kenter Canyon Charter Elementary, Palisades Charter Elementary, Marquez Charter Elementary, Topanga Charter Elementary, Lanai Road Elementary, and Paul Revere Middle School. The schools will reopen as soon as the conditions allow, at which time, we will notify families.

We are also closely monitoring Roscomare Road Elementary and Community Magnet Charter which are currently in an evacuation warning zone.

We will be monitoring conditions throughout the evening and overnight. A 10 p.m. update will be posted at lausd.org. Should anything change, we will begin notifying families and employees of any changes by 5:30 a.m. on Monday.

Los Angeles Unified is working diligently to ensure a smooth transition for the reopening of schools, including employee assistance, securing substitute coverage, and managing other logistical challenges.

The District remains committed to working with our community partners to provide our families and employees with childcare, transportation, mental health resources, and other essential services.

Please visit lausd.org for the latest information.

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