52 Philadelphia schools to close early Thursday, Sept. 3 due to inadequate cooling systems
Due to ongoing high temps, 52 Philadelphia schools will have early dismissal Thursday, Sept. 3, with after-school activities canceled.
Due to ongoing high temps, 52 Philadelphia schools will have early dismissal Thursday, Sept. 3, with after-school activities canceled.
52 Philadelphia schools send students home early due to heat, no air conditioning
52 Philadelphia public schools dismissed early Tuesday due to heat and no AC, per the School District. All in-person after-school activities canceled.
52 Philadelphia public schools dismissed early Tuesday due to heat and no AC, per the School District. All in-person after-school activities canceled.
More than 50 Philadelphia schools will dismiss early on Tuesday due to heat
Over 50 Philadelphia schools with inadequate cooling systems will close early on Tuesday with hot and humid temperatures forecasted.
Over 50 Philadelphia schools with inadequate cooling systems will close early on Tuesday with hot and humid temperatures forecasted.
Kensington HS families concerned over long commute to temporary location amid asbestos concerns
The first day of classes is Monday, Aug. 24.
The first day of classes is Monday, Aug. 24.
Philadelphia schools use locked pouches to curb phone distractions
Some Philadelphia schools are planning to use locked pouches or collection systems to keep students off their phones during class, reducing distractions
Some Philadelphia schools are planning to use locked pouches or collection systems to keep students off their phones during class, reducing distractions
Asbestos issues prompt Kensington High students to temporarily relocate to Austin Meehan
Kensington High School students start classes at Austin Meehan on Monday due to asbestos issues. Parents raised concerns at a district info meeting.
Kensington High School students start classes at Austin Meehan on Monday due to asbestos issues. Parents raised concerns at a district info meeting.
District to address Kensington High School asbestos concerns, relocation plans at community meeting
Kensington High School community members will meet on Tuesday night to voice their concerns about a last-minute plan to relocate students and staff to another school building in Northeast Philadelphia after asbestos concerns were uncovered during construction.
Kensington High School community members will meet on Tuesday night to voice their concerns about a last-minute plan to relocate students and staff to another school building in Northeast Philadelphia after asbestos concerns were uncovered during construction.
HVAC, asbestos project delays Kensington High opening: What we know
Kensington High School’s opening is delayed as HVAC work uncovers asbestos concerns. Staff and students will temporarily relocate to Austin Meehan.
Kensington High School’s opening is delayed as HVAC work uncovers asbestos concerns. Staff and students will temporarily relocate to Austin Meehan.
Philly's new school buses come equipped with AI safety features, tracking app, more
Thousands of Philadelphia students will head to school in a fleet of 200 new high-tech buses this school year.
Thousands of Philadelphia students will head to school in a fleet of 200 new high-tech buses this school year.
Philadelphia leaders secure funding to prevent 340 school job cuts
In a press conference Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker said that Philadelphia has secured a five-year plan to prevent 340 critical school-based job cuts, closing a $300 million deficit for the School District of Philadelphia caused by the expiration of federal Covid relief funds.
In a press conference Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker said that Philadelphia has secured a five-year plan to prevent 340 critical school-based job cuts, closing a $300 million deficit for the School District of Philadelphia caused by the expiration of federal Covid relief funds.
52 Philadelphia schools to close early Thursday, June 11 as heat strains cooling systems
The School District of Philadelphia announced early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday, June 11, 2026, due to ongoing high temperatures and inadequate cooling systems.
The School District of Philadelphia announced early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday, June 11, 2026, due to ongoing high temperatures and inadequate cooling systems.
Dozens of Philadelphia schools going virtual on Friday due to extreme heat
More than 50 Philadelphia schools are being forced to hold virtual classes on Friday, June 5, because of forecasted heat in the city.
More than 50 Philadelphia schools are being forced to hold virtual classes on Friday, June 5, because of forecasted heat in the city.
57 Philadelphia schools move to virtual learning Wed. May 20 due to heat
The School District of Philadelphia is shifting 57 schools and associated early childhood centers to virtual learning on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, due to ongoing high temperatures and inadequate cooling systems in some buildings.
The School District of Philadelphia is shifting 57 schools and associated early childhood centers to virtual learning on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, due to ongoing high temperatures and inadequate cooling systems in some buildings.
Philly City Council calls for public hearings after school board votes to close 17 schools
Philadelphia City Council members are responding to controversy over the plan to close 17 schools, proposing hearings on the school board's governance and calling for more public involvement.
Philadelphia City Council members are responding to controversy over the plan to close 17 schools, proposing hearings on the school board's governance and calling for more public involvement.
Philly School Board approves facilities plan to modernize schools, close 17 others
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education has approved a $3 billion facilities plan that includes school closures, consolidations and large-scale building upgrades across the city.
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education has approved a $3 billion facilities plan that includes school closures, consolidations and large-scale building upgrades across the city.
Vote on $3B Philadelphia school facilities proposal expected Thursday
The Philadelphia school board is expected to vote Thursday on a $3B facilities plan that aims to modernize over 150 school buildings, while closing more than a dozen others.
The Philadelphia school board is expected to vote Thursday on a $3B facilities plan that aims to modernize over 150 school buildings, while closing more than a dozen others.
Philadelphia school board delays vote on $3B facilities master plan
The Philadelphia Public School Board has delayed a vote on a $3 billion facilities plan that could close 17 schools, following City Council requests for more review time.
The Philadelphia Public School Board has delayed a vote on a $3 billion facilities plan that could close 17 schools, following City Council requests for more review time.
Mayor Parker pushes Philly $1 rideshare tax to fund schools amid city council pushback
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is urging City Council to support a proposed $1 rideshare tax aimed at funding public schools, amid debate and resistance from council members and rideshare companies.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is urging City Council to support a proposed $1 rideshare tax aimed at funding public schools, amid debate and resistance from council members and rideshare companies.
Philadelphia School District unveils final facilities master plan ahead of this week's vote
The Philadelphia School District unveiled final changes to its facilities master plan, including fewer school closures and more modernization projects, ahead of a key vote this week.
The Philadelphia School District unveiled final changes to its facilities master plan, including fewer school closures and more modernization projects, ahead of a key vote this week.
Philadelphia students learn drone skills with police during spring break camp
Students at GW Childs School in Point Breeze spent the first day of Spring Break learning to fly drones as part of a spring camp, in partnership with the Philadelphia Police drone unit.
Students at GW Childs School in Point Breeze spent the first day of Spring Break learning to fly drones as part of a spring camp, in partnership with the Philadelphia Police drone unit.