LAFAYETTE, La. ( KLFY ) — Students and parents in Lafayette expecting a day off of school next week will have that day off no longer, thanks in part to Hurricane Francine.

The Lafatette Parish School System has announced it is revising the instructional calendar for next week regarding students, in a Friday news release.

“Originally, Wednesday, September 18, was scheduled as a professional development day for teachers, with no classes for students,” the release read. “However, due to schedule changes for Hurricane Francine and the shortened week following Labor Day, LPSS has decided to make a full instructional day.”

Following two abbreviated weeks, it is crucial to provide a full week of instruction to ensure academic continuity and stability for our students, LPSS said.

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“With unpredictable weather in winter and spring and hurricane season at its peak, it is essential that we maintain both the instructional schedule and a cushion for unexpected events,” the release read. “Our goal is to ensure our students’ academic success. Parents are asked to make the necessary arrangements to ensure your child attends school on September 18.”

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