UPDATE:

Our facilities and maintenance teams, along with contractors, have been working throughout the day on Monday to ensure that campus can re-open Tuesday (today).

We’re grateful for their support, and we will open AFS as normal today, April 14, 2026.

RPSB

ORIGINAL:

Rapides Parish School Board officials announced that Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School will close Monday, April 13 due to facility-related issues.

According to the district, the closure was caused by HVAC and plumbing problems tied to ongoing construction on campus. Crews were working to address the issues, but officials said no timeline had been established for when repairs would be completed.

District leaders apologized for the disruption and asked for patience as work continues.