Spring 2021 is turning out to be everything that spring 2020 couldn t be, with family Easter celebrations and plans for in-person graduation ceremonies. Another spring milestone that will be taking place this year is standardized testing at schools.
Louisiana students are prepping now for assessments LEAP 2025, Advanced Placement and EOCs (end-of-course tests) that take place in April and May.
And though much of going to school this year has looked different, with face coverings and social distancing, getting ready for testing feels a lot like previous years. (Test prep) looks very much the same this year, which is teach every possible moment with fidelity, Barbara Roberson, principal of Creswell Middle School in Opelousas, said in March. Teach with high expectations and standards.
Acadiana School Closures for Wednesday, March 17
As the threat of severe weather heads towards Acadiana, many Parishes are closing school early in an effort of public safety.
Below is the school closure information we have with the help of our media partner KATC for Wednesday, March 17, 2021.This list will be updated as we get new information.
Acadia Parish
Superintendent Scott Richard tells KPEL that schools will have an early lunch and dismiss around 11:30 a.m. Richard says the district plans to start the process of dismissing students after that.
Evangeline Parish
Evangeline Parish Schools and school board offices will be closing at 2:00 pm.
Schools dismissing early Wednesday due to severe weather
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Schools in Acadiana are beginning to announce early dismissal times due to the forecast threat of severe weather on Wednesday afternoon.
Acadia Parish
According to Superintendent Scott Richard, Acadia Parish Public Schools will be dismissing early on Wednesday, March 17, due to inclement weather threat later this afternoon. The district plans to start dismissal after early lunch has been served around 11:30 am.
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OTHER SCHOOLS IN ACADIA PARISH
Notre Dame High School will dismiss at 11:30 am on Wednesday, March 17.
Evangeline Parish
Evangeline Parish School Superintendent Darwan Lazard says that all public schools and district offices will be closing at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 17 due to severe weather.
11:00 a.m. Dismissal Time: High Schools, including:- David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy – Lerosen Preparatory School
11:35 a.m. Dismissal Time: All Elementary Schools, excluding- Alice Boucher Elementary School- J. Wallace James Elementary School-Myrtle Place Elementary French Immersion Academy- Truman Early Childhood Education CenterThis does include:- Milton Elementary /Middle School – Early College Academy (ECA) – no busses running today
12:15 p.m. Dismissal Time: All Middle Schools, including the following Elementary Schools:- Alice Boucher Elementary School- J. Wallace James Elementary School- Myrtle Place Elementary French Immersion Academy- Truman Early Childhood Education Center
Other Important Dismissal Announcements- Edward J. Sam Accelerated School – the second session is canceled today- W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center – students attending the second half of the day will stay at their base school
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