President Barack Obama is expected to fly in this afternoon for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Conference, which is the largest conservation event in the world. His arrival to Hawaii not only brings excitement and anticipation but also traffic.

Today, Head of School Betty White sent a letter advising parents to heed the traffic advisories issued by the city and to plan accordingly.

“The President’s arrival will cause road closures in the afternoon as the President travels from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to the East West Center on the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus,” White states in the letter. “The reports say that the road closures can begin as early as 4 p.m. and will affect all eastbound lanes of the H-1 and surface streets from the airport area to Manoa.”

When President Obama leaves Manoa, westbound lanes will be closed. Closures will occur from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday school dismissal at the Academy will not be affected; however, it is recommended that parents pick up their child as soon as possible, especially if she is in After School Care.

The advisories have prompted the Academy to cancel all Early College classes; details regarding athletic practices and games are still being discussed.