Winter Weather Closures in Baton Rouge

With winter weather moving into the Baton Rouge area, local schools and organizations are taking precautionary steps to keep families safe. Forecasts calling for icy road conditions, freezing temperatures, and potential power outages may impact school schedules, childcare programs, and community activities in the days ahead. Below is a running list of announced closures, delays, and schedule changes across the Baton Rouge area. Families are encouraged to check back often and monitor official communications from individual schools and organizations, as updates may change based on weather conditions.

Monday, January 26

Catholic High School
Catholic High School will have a virtual school day. Students are encouraged to be on the lookout for assignments.

East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools will move to an asynchronous learning day. Students will not report to school in person. Teachers will provide assignments and learning activities for students to complete at home, and families should monitor school and teacher communications for specific instructions.

Helix Community Schools
Helix Community Schools in Baton Rouge and Baker will move to an asynchronous learning day. This includes Baker High School, Park Ridge Achievement Academy, Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy, Helix Aviation Academy, and Helix Legal Academy. Additionally, Helix AI & Medical Academy in Opelousas will be closed January 26–27.

Louisiana School for the Deaf and the Louisiana School for the Blind
All students will participate in virtual learning.

Southern University and A&M College
Southern University campuses on the Baton Rouge landmass will shift to remote operations.

Southern University Laboratory School 
Southern University Laboratory School will shift to remote operations.