(New Orleans – January 25, 2026) — The safety and well-being of our school community remains our top priority. NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS), in close coordination with city emergency officials and school leaders, is carefully monitoring incoming winter weather conditions and has decided to close all schools and the district office on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Forecasts indicate that temperatures are expected to remain below freezing during the typical morning student arrival period. This prolonged sub-freezing period increases the risk of ice accumulation on roads, sidewalks, and school grounds, creating potentially hazardous conditions for school bus routes, family transportation, and pedestrian safety.
This proactive closure will also allow the district time to thoroughly assess the condition and operational status of school facilities, campus areas, and infrastructure once temperatures rise later in the day.
NOLA-PS appreciates the understanding and cooperation of our community during this time. In collaboration with the City of New Orleans Office of Emergency Preparedness and Orleans Parish officials, we will continue to monitor weather forecasts and road conditions and provide additional information as needed should it impact ongoing school operations.
For the latest updates, please visit our official channels, including the NOLA-PS website (nolapublicschools.com) and social media channels (Facebook @NOLAPublicSchools, Instagram @nolaps, and X @NOLAPSchools).
Also visit your school or network official media channels for school specific information.
For more information on winter weather preparedness, please visit the City of New Orleans' emergency preparedness page Winter Weather - NOLA Ready for winter weather tips and prep guidance.
Stay safe and stay warm.
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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 66 public schools and is led by Superintendent Dr. Fateama S. Fulmore.
For more information, visit www.nolapublicschools.com. For updates, follow NOLA Public Schools on Facebook @NOLAPublicSchools, Instagram @nolaps and Twitter @NOLAPSchools.