On Friday morning, October 9, a student movement led to the full closure of three high schools in the Hérault department. The Montpellier academy confirmed that Jean-Mermoz, Jules-Guesde, and Jean-Monnet—three of the 110 high schools in its area—were affected by the closures. These closures were part of a broader trend across France, with 141 schools nationwide reportedly closed on the same day due to student protests. The closures in Hérault were not mirrored in neighboring departments such as Aude, Gard, Lozère, and Pyrénées-Orientales, where no school closures were reported. This suggests that the movement was localized to certain areas, possibly due to varying levels of student engagement or local conditions influencing the protests. Student protests in France are not uncommon, often tied to issues such as education policy, living costs, or social reforms. In recent years, similar movements have drawn attention to concerns about the quality of education, job opportunities, and the overall cost of living for young people. The Montpellier academy has not yet provided further details on the duration of the closures or the specific reasons behind the student movement. As of now, the situation remains under review, with no immediate plans for reopening the affected schools.