(NEW ORLEANS – August 27, 2021) – Today, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) announced the closure of schools and its Central Office on Monday, Aug. 30 in advance of Ida.
All NOLA-PS COVID-19 testing services and mobile vaccinations scheduled for Monday, August 30th will be canceled, and NOLA-PS' COVID Tracker will be updated Tuesday, Aug. 31.
The District will continue to monitor Ida and connect with local and state leaders regarding storm recovery needs. On Monday, district officials will assess any recovery needs and communicate plans to reopen schools once assessments have been completed.
NOLA-PS reminds everyone to remain vigilant and to monitor the City's announcements for updates regarding Ida. NOLA-PS will post all storm related announcements on its social media as well.
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About NOLA Public Schools: NOLA Public Schools is the public school district for Orleans Parish. It includes the district's administration and elected school board, known as the Orleans Parish School Board. NOLA Public Schools currently oversees 76 public schools and is led by Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr.
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