School closures in, near Baton Rouge after severe weather

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — After severe weather hit the Baton Rouge metro area, some schools and offices have announced closures for Tuesday, May 14.

According to the National Weather Service, residents were placed under a severe thunderstorm warning on Monday evening. This severe weather caused damage to powerlines and over 32,000 residents in the surrounding area do not have power on Tuesday, May 14.

The BRPRoud Storm Tracker Team said a flash flood warning is in place until Tuesday.

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See below for a list of schools that have announced closures for Tuesday, May 14.

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K-12 schools in, near Baton Rouge closures

Ascension

“All Ascension Public Schools campuses and offices will be open May 14, 2024, except for Bluff Middle School.”

East Baton Rouge Parish

Claiborne Elementary School, Greenbrier Elementary School, Istrouma High School, Mayfair Laboratory School, McKinley High School, The Dufrocq School, The Virtual Academy Administrative Building, White Hills Elementary School and J.K. Haynes Elementary School are closed.

Iberville

All Iberville Parish schools and offices will be closed on May 14, 2024.

Pointe Coupee

Pointe Coupee Schools and the District Office will be closed on May 14, 2024, due to weather-related issues parishwide. Please stay off the roads and stay safe!

West Baton Rouge

All WBR schools and offices will be closed May 14th due to widespread power outages across the district. Please stay tuned for updates.

Zachary

“Due to storm-related power outages, damages and possible unsafe conditions, schools and offices in the Zachary Community School District will be closed Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

“In addition to school and office closures, all after-school activities are canceled as well as Extended Day services.

“Thank you and please remain safe.”

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