The Rapides Parish School Board announced that the majority of its schools and offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 27 following assessments related to recent weather conditions.

District leaders reported that school administrators, custodial teams, maintenance staff, and bus operators spent Monday evaluating facilities and road conditions across the parish. The district has also remained in close communication with the National Weather Service, CLECO, and local officials.

Based on those assessments, all RPSB schools and offices will be open Tuesday with the exception of Northwood High School (PK–12). Northwood High School will remain closed due to continued power outages in the area and the presence of some impassable roads.

Because of extremely cold temperatures expected early Tuesday morning, all students across the district will be allowed an out-of-uniform dress day. Students are encouraged to dress warmly and comfortably.

District officials expressed appreciation for the efforts of school and operations teams whose work throughout the weather event helped make it possible for schools to reopen safely.