Philadelphia School District will not open late Monday after Super Bowl: Here's why
PHILADELPHIA - Superstitions are a huge part of Philly sports culture, and now the city's public schools are taking note!
What we know:
Superintendent Tony B. Watlington announced on Thursday that the School District of Philadelphia will not have a 2-hour delay on Monday following the Super Bowl.
All schools will operate on a normal schedule, unlike several other schools in the area.
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The Gloucester City School District announced on Tuesday that all schools will be on a two-hour delayed opening on Monday, February 10.
The backstory:
Watlington said he came to the decision after evaluating some recent Super Bowl history.
In 2018, the district did not have a 2-hour delay, and the Eagles won!
When the district decided to delay school openings in 2023, the Eagles lost.
"In keeping with winning tradition, we will not have a 2-hour delay," the superintendent stated in his video announcement.
What's next:
The superintendent is encouraging all students and staff to wear Eagles green in support of their hometeam on Friday, but he "looks forward to seeing you back to school and work on Monday."
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the Philadelphia School District.