(NEW ORLEANS – August 30, 2021) – Today, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) announced its schools and facilities will be closed until further notice as recovery assessments commence regarding Hurricane Ida's impact.
With broad power outages, it is unclear at this time when school will resume. The District will begin working with school leaders to assess any damages to buildings and begin to plan for when students can return to class.
"With the passing of another devastating hurricane, let's all do what we know how to do best. Let's rally around each other, embrace one another, and start that journey toward recovery," said Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. "We are strong, and we are resilient. Let's put our resolve and our compassion to work. The NOLA-PS team and I will be there every step of the way for our school community, and for our beloved City."
NOLA-PS will continue its constant communications with its City partners and its school leaders. We will update our school community and the public to aid recovery efforts. Damage from the storm can create a dangerous environment, so we urge everyone to be cautious now that the storm has passed.
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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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