Dear School District of Philadelphia Families,

The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. To the greatest extent possible, the School District of Philadelphia strives to keep schools open for in-person learning to accelerate student achievement.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory which is in effect from 11 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5 to 10 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2025. The Warning is for a mix of snow, sleet and ice accumulations which can cause slippery roads and hazardous conditions.

Based on this forecast from the National Weather Service, out of an abundance of caution and in order to ensure the safety of our entire school community, including our valued staff members who commute from various counties across the region, all School District of Philadelphia schools (including the District’s Early Childhood Centers) and the Constance E. Clayton Education Center (Central Office) will be virtual. All after-school activities, including all athletic programs and professional development sessions scheduled for Thursday, are also canceled. 

In accordance with the District’s Inclement Weather Protocol, we are closely monitoring weather conditions across our region. We anticipate resuming normal operations on Friday, February 7. Should there be any changes to this schedule, we will communicate through our standard channels.

In partnership,

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