LOS ANGELES - Due to the ongoing wildfires burning across LA County, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced that all schools and offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 9 and Friday, Jan. 10.
According to the district, students will continue to have digital access to academic resources. More information is available at lausd.org/learningcontinues.
"The confluence of factors – wind, fire, and smoke – have created unpredictable, complex situations that present potentially unsafe conditions for our school communities. Select essential personnel will be contacted by their supervisors regarding potential work duties," the district said in a statement.
During a press conference Wednesday night, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said two schools were completely destroyed: Marquez Elementary and Palisades Elementary. 30% of Palisades Charter High School was also damaged.
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All LAUSD schools closed Thursday
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said all LAUSD school will be closed Thursday, Jan. 9 due to the wildfires. He said two schools have been damaged by the flames.
LA County school closures: LIST
Available resources include the following:
Meal Distribution: From 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Jan. 9 and Jan. 10, Los Angeles Unified will open 16 sites to provide meals for students. District families may stop by and walk into any of these locations to receive two meals per student. This will only be available for Los Angeles Unified students.
North region: Mulholland Middle School, Sepulveda Middle School,
San Fernando Middle School, Richard E. Byrd Middle School;
East region: Hollenbeck Middle School, South Gate High School, Los
Angeles Academy Middle School, John H. Liechty Middle School;
South region: Fremont High School, Harry Bridges Span School, Edwin
Markham Middle School, Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy;
West region: Marina Del Rey Middle School, Sonia Sotomayor Arts and
Sciences and Magnet, Berendo Middle School, Fairfax High School.
Mental Health Support Services: Los Angeles Unified students and families in need of mental health support are encouraged to call our Student and Family Wellness Resource Line at 213-241-3840. Support is currently available between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employees may access Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) by visiting lausd.org/domain/1438 or calling the 24/7 support line at 800-882-1341.
Other Resources: Members of the Los Angeles Unified family who are in need during this difficult time to visit lausd.org to learn about available City, County, and community-based resources and connect with entities who are prepared to assist.
Further updates can be found on lausd.org.