School officials deciding returns after Wednesday tornadoes

Stay safe out there, Louisiana! The following schools have been closed ahead of Wednesday’s severe weather. This is a growing list, so be sure to check back for updates!

See your latest weather forecast here.

Algiers Charter Schools

Martin Behrman Charter School and L.B. Landry High School will close at 1 p.m. Wednesday. All after-school activities canceled.

Archdiocese of New Orleans

All parents are encouraged to check their emails/text messages regarding potential early dismissal.

Belle Chasse YMCA

• Kids will be arriving at the Y’s after-school program early on Wednesday following their school dismissal. All kids should be picked up before the Y closes at 3 p.m.

Delgado Community College

• All locations will reopen Thursday.

Jefferson Parish

• West Jeff High school will be closed Thursday due to damage
• Marrero Middle School will be closed Thursday due to damage

Lafourche Parish School District

School officials continue to monitor risk. As of 12 p.m. Wednesday, schools will dismiss at normal time.

Plaquemines Parish Schools

• Pheonix High School will close at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday
• 11:45 a.m. dismissals
  • Belle Chasse middle and high schools
  • South Plaquemines High School
  • Plaquemines Parish Learning Center
• 12:30 p.m. dismissals
  • Belle Chasse primary and elementary schools
  • South Plaquemines Elementary
  • Boothvile-Venice Elementary
• School board offices will close at 1:30 p.m.
• All after-school activities canceled

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO)

• Campus closed on Wednesday.

St. Bernard Parish Public Schools

• Arabi Elementary dismisses at 2:15 p.m.
• Chalmette High School, Rowley Alternative, and W. Smith Jr, Elementary to close at 1:45 p.m.
• All other schools will dismiss 45 minutes earlier than regular time
• All after-school activities canceled

St. Martin’s Episcopal School

Schools will dismiss earlier on Wednesday. Note that times are different for each school:

• Upper School dismisses at 11 a.m. (after usual exams)
• George Cottage will dismiss 11:30-12 p.m.
• Lower and Middle schools dismiss 12:30-1 p.m.
• All after-school activities canceled

St. James Parish Schools

All schools closed Wednesday.

St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools

All schools closed Wednesday.

St. Tammany Parish Public Schools

All schools will dismiss one hour early with bus schedules to follow. All after-school activities canceled.

Tangipahoa Parish School System

Schools will dismiss at 12 p.m. with all schools closing at 1 p.m. All after-school activities canceled.

Terrebonne Parish School District

All after-school activities, including after-care, canceled for Wednesday.