Students and teachers in both Bossier Parish Schools and Caddo Parish Public Schools will not report to school on Friday, Jan. 30, as districts continue to address safety issues caused by recent wintry weather.

Bossier Parish Schools officials said campuses will remain closed out of an abundance of caution due to thick ice accumulation that remains on awnings, walkways, bus ramps, and parking lots. District leaders said students cannot safely return until ice has melted or been fully removed.

While schools will not be open for normal operations, district leaders and 12-month employees will report to work Friday to continue de-icing efforts and prepare campuses for reopening on Monday, Feb. 2. Crews will also prepare facilities for another round of frigid temperatures forecast for the weekend.

Caddo Parish Public Schools announced a similar decision following continued assessments of facilities and operations. Students and teachers will not report Friday, while principals, assistant principals, instructional coordinators, and all 12-month district employees — including custodial and maintenance staff — will be on site.

District officials said teams are currently addressing heating issues at eight schools, burst or leaking pipes at 12 schools, and ice across campuses parish wide. While progress has been made, officials emphasized that safety remains the top priority before students return.

Both districts said additional updates will be shared as assessments continue and thanked families and staff for their patience, understanding, and cooperation during what officials described as an unusual and challenging week.