The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has provided an update on the reopening of schools that were closed due to widespread fires across the county. According to the update, the seven schools located in evacuation zones have been temporarily relocated to alternative sites for the remainder of the week. Additionally, the district has stated that if conditions either remain stable or improve, it will resume additional activities.
List of Seven Schools Temporarily Relocated:
The following schools have been relocated:
- Topanga Elementary to Woodland Hills Academy
- Canyon Charter Elementary to Brockton Elementary School
- Kenter Canyon Elementary to Emerson Middle School
- Lanai Road Elementary to Portola Middle School
- Roscomare Road Elementary to Warner Elementary School
- Community Charter Magnet to Westwood Elementary School
- Paul Revere Middle to University High School Charter
The notice also mentions that a meal distribution site remains available for these communities at Webster Middle School, from 9 a.m.
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On Resuming Additional Activities:
The notice states that for schools that have reopened, if conditions remain stable or improve, the district will resume additional activities:
- Outdoor activities, including PE, athletics, recess, nutrition, and lunch, will resume. Principals may implement modified schedules based on local conditions and needs.
- Third-party activities on campuses will resume. However, specific impacted schools may delay this resumption depending on local conditions, needs, and capacity.
- Field trips are anticipated to resume by Thursday.
On Monday, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) announced that most schools will reopen on January 13, 2025, after being closed for a week due to widespread fires across the county. The schools will reopen with limited outdoor activities, and masks will be available for both students and staff members.
Parents and employees are advised to visit the official website of the Los Angeles Unified School District for the latest updates and further information. The district urges the community to stay informed and follow safety protocols during this challenging time.
