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Los Angeles Unified Reopened Schools Thanks to the Tireless Work of the Community (1-13-25)

Los Angeles, CA (Jan. 13, 2025) – Today, Los Angeles Unified reopened all schools and offices with the exception of some schools that remain closed in the highest impact areas. The District welcomed students and employees back since the recent wind and wildfires disrupted the Los Angeles Unified community. This milestone marks an important step toward recovery and returning to normalcy for our District and the school communities we serve.

 

“It was poignant seeing many of our students and employees return to school,” Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho said. “The resilience of our students, families, and employees has been inspiring. While we continue to address the impact of the wildfires, our focus remains on providing a safe and supportive learning environment. We deeply appreciate our dedicated employees, including our classified and certificated substitutes, for your unwavering commitment to students under these extraordinary circumstances.”

 

Thanks to the tireless work of District employees who cleaned schools and campuses, teachers who returned to classrooms, classified and certificated substitutes who helped provide coverage for displaced employees, the countless individuals who worked around the clock over the weekend, school police and first responders and local authorities who ensured the safety of our school communities, the District was able to restore regular school schedules and instruction. Our Maintenance and Operations as well as Office of Environmental Health and Safety teams ensure continued student safety on school sites through extensive safety checks and alerts which notifies the District of any issues that may arise. We are grateful to the entire Los Angeles community who has stepped in during this unprecedented crisis.

 

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

 

The District has additional resources to support the well-being of students and employees as they transition back to school. Counselors and mental health professionals are available on-site to assist those in need. In addition, Los Angeles Unified will continue working with our community partners to provide families and employees with childcare, transportation, mental health resources, and other essential services.

 

As Los Angeles Unified moves forward, plans for rebuilding Palisades Charter Elementary and Marquez Charter Elementary Schools and addressing long-term recovery are underway. The District is committed to keeping families and the community informed throughout this process.

 

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 by 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

 

Please visit lausd.org for the latest information.

 

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