The ABCUSD school district has decided to keep schools open, while the following other schools are temporarily closed. 

Alhambra Unified
Arcadia Unified
Azusa Unified
Baldwin Park Unified 
Bonita Unified School District 
Burbank Unified
Charter schools 
Duarte Unified
El Monte City School District
Garvey School District
Glendale Unified
La Cañada Unified
Las Virgenes Unified
Los Angeles Unified
Monrovia Unified
Mountain View School District
Pasadena Unified
Rosemead School District
San Gabriel Unified 
San Marino Unified
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
South Pasadena Unified
Temple City Unified
Valle Lindo

The air we are breathing is filled with ashes from the Palisades Fire, which shows no signs of being contained as of January 8th, 2025. The current Air Quality Index (AQI) indicates pollution levels that make the air unsafe to breathe. Winds are carrying ashes from Los Angeles County into our area, posing serious health risks. Breathing in ash can cause respiratory irritation and may increase the risk of cancer, which we wouldn't want students and faculty alike to be exposed too. Making it especially dangerous for Lakewood, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, and Artesia residents and students with asthma. Despite warnings of hazardous air quality, ABCUSD still continues to ignore local safety alerts sent to our mobile devices.

 This CLEARLY shows a disregard for student safety,

which has been evident over the past several days.

 Please help us make a change.