January 20, 2025

Dear School District of Philadelphia Community,

I hope you are enjoying this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and celebrating it as a Day of Empowerment and Unity. Whatever you are doing today, I hope you remain safe in the snow and cold. Due to the inclement weather and freezing temperatures, all District schools and offices will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. 

I urge caution as you travel to and from school and work tomorrow. Students who arrive late due to weather-related challenges will not be marked late, or will be excused if absent, upon receipt of a note from a parent or guardian. Staff who arrive late will be marked with an excused lateness. All outdoor activities scheduled for tomorrow will be moved indoors. 

We will provide further weather-related updates as needed. Otherwise, we look forward to welcoming all students and staff back tomorrow, to continue accelerating student achievement!

In partnership,

Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D.
Superintendent
The School District of Philadelphia