The Los Angeles County Office of Education released a list of schools and districts that will be closed Wednesday due to dangerously high winds and three ongoing brush fires in the Southland.
Firefighters in Southern California began battling three large brush fires Tuesday that included the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, Eaton Fire in Altadena and Hurst Fire in Sylmar. As crews continue their relentless firefight, several schools will be closed to keep students and staff safe.
According to the LA County Office of Education, Palisades Charter High School, an independent charter high school, is not currently in session. The Zoo Magnet at North Hollywood High School will not have classes at the Los Angeles Zoo. Students and staff will report to the North Hollywood High School main campus.
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The following LA County school districts and schools are reporting closures for Wednesday, January 8, 2025 due to the fires and weather conditions in the area:
- Alhambra Unified School District
- Arcadia Unified School District
- Azusa Unified School District
- Baldwin Park Unified School District
- Bonita Unified School District
- Burbank Unified School Disrict
- Duarte Unified School District
- El Monte City School District
- Glendale Unified School District
- Glendora Unified School District
- La Canada Unified School District
- Las Vírgenes School District
- Monrovia Unified School District
- Mountain View School District
- Pasadena Unified School District
- Rosemead School District
- San Gabriel Unified School District
- San Marino Unified School District
- Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District
- South Pasadena Unified School District
- Temple City Unified School District
- Valle Lindo School District
- Los Angeles County Office of Education: Barry J Nidorf, Campus Kilpatrick and Boys Republic are closed today.
In addition to the aforementioned districts, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will close its following campuses:
- Kenter Canyon Charter Elementary
- Canyon Charter Elementary School
- Marquez Charter Elementary School
- Palisades Charter Elementary School
- Paul Revere Charter Middle School
- Topanga Elementary Charter School
- The LAUSD provided the following update on school closures early Wednesday: "Schools in the central and eastern part of Los Angeles Unified (North of Manchester Boulevard/Firestone Boulevard, East of 10th Avenue, West of Interstate 710, and South of Highway 134) that are experiencing hazardous air quality conditions will be closed today. A full list of schools will be released shortly. The situation rapidly changed overnight as the Eaton fire exploded and it is prudent that we follow the science and close schools. All athletic activities, games, and practices are cancelled today. The six schools previously announced will remain closed. All other areas should exercise caution and protect themselves. The District will extend flexibility and grace with schedules, families, and employees, including schools that are most impacted being able to pivot to minimum day schedules. Individuals with chronic health and/or respiratory conditions should not go to school or work."
Los Angeles Unified Update on Fire and School Closures
— Los Angeles Unified (@LASchools) January 8, 2025
Actualización del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles sobre incendios y cierres de escuelas pic.twitter.com/VBaBjzZlzA
The following schools will also be closed:
- Kenter Canyon Charter Elementary
- Canyon Charter Elementary School
- Marquez Charter Elementary School
- Palisades Charter Elementary School
- Paul Revere Charter Middle School
- Topanga Elementary Charter School
To follow updates by the Los Angeles County Office of Education, click here.
