(Courtesy WBRZ.com)
Ascension Public Schools summer classes and camps are canceled for Wednesday, June 21 as Tropical Storm Cindy approaches.
All administrative services for Ascension Public Schools shall remain open with 12-month employees reporting to work as scheduled. Any employees who feel they cannot safely travel to or from work should contact their supervisors.
A decision about canceling camps and classes on Thursday in Ascension Parish will be made on Wednesday.
Parents are advised to check the Ascension Public School website at www.apsb.org for official announcements and updates.
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The West Baton Rouge officials have announced that all schools in the parish will be closed Thursday in preparation for Tropical Storm Cindy.
Officials say four to eight inches of rain are expected to fall over the next couple of days. The parish will continue to monitor the storm and advise of any other changes and closures.
To find a list of locations where residents can pick up sandbags, click HERE.
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BREC officials announced that all summer camp field trips outside of East Baton Rouge Parish have been canceled this week due to the severe weather that is moving into the area.
BREC officials say that all summer camps will remain inside East Baton Rouge Parish for the remainder of the week. Camps may be temporarily relocated if facilities and parks are impacted by flood water. Additionally, some camp sessions may be canceled until facilities and parks are able to operate safely.
BREC officials advise parents with children currently attending a BREC camp to make sure their contact information is up to date and check for emails and phone calls for potential camp schedule changes.
Parents are also encouraged to join the BREC Summer Camp 2017 Facebook Group.