Multiple capital area school districts announce closure of schools, offices as intense weather continues
BATON ROUGE — Multiple school districts in the Capital region have closed offices and campuses on Thursday in anticipation of continued heavy rain and the impending Tropical Storm Arthur.
The following school districts have closed on Thursday, June 18:
Ascension Parish Schools
Summer school classes have been canceled, as well as all district offices and campuses being closed and activities canceled. Twelve-month employees will remain on call as needed to support district operations.
Pointe Coupee Parish School District
Schools and district offices are closed due to forecasted severe weather. All classes, activities, and events scheduled for tomorrow are canceled.
West Baton Rouge Parish Schools
Out of an abundance of caution, all district offices and school sites will be closed due to the forecasted tropical weather.
Zachary Community School District
All campuses and district offices will be closed out of an abundance of caution.
WBRZ will update this story as more school systems announce closures.