St. Landry Parish public schools to dismiss early today

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St. Landry Parish schools will dismiss early due today to impending severe weather.
OPELOUSAS - Based on the prediction of impending severe weather by the National Weather Service (NWS), St. Landry Parish Public schools will dismiss early today, Dec. 16 for the safety of the students, drivers, and employees, according to officials.
The dismissal schedule is as follows:
12:50 PM - Special programs to include MACA, OHS BIOMED, SLATS
1:00 PM - All Junior and High Schools in SLP
1:15 PM - North Central High and Palmetto Elementary
1:30 PM - All Elementary Schools in St. Landry Parish.
Early and Head Start Centers:
12:30 PM - Lawtell, Port Barre, Sunset / Grand Coteau
1:30 PM - all other Early and Head Start Centers: Leonville, Melville, Opelousas, Eunice, Lebeau, Washington
As with all weather related school day adjustments or closures, St. Landry Parish School district makes decisions based on information provided by the NWS and the Office of Emergency Preparedness. The safety of the students and employees remains their main focus in this decision-making process.