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Three Additional District Schools Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning This Week

Three Additional School District of Philadelphia Schools Will Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning for Students This Week Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges Dear School District of Philadelphia families, We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continually review data to identify any school(s) where we will need to temporarily shift to virtual learning due to…

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88 District Schools Shift to Virtual this Week Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges

At this time, 88 School District of Philadelphia Schools Will Have Virtual Learning for Students This Week Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges 7 p.m. update: 3 additional schools were added to the list for a total of 91 Kenderton Elementary Building 21 Philadelphia John Moffet School Dear School District of Philadelphia families, The Omicron surge…

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An Initial Update About School Operations for Next Week

Dear School District of Philadelphia families and staff, Let me begin by recognizing that staffing challenges due to the Omicron surge coupled with the winter storm have made this an incredibly challenging first week back to school for the 2022 new year. It’s important to know that shifting any school to virtual learning is always…

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Mobile Testing Sites Closed on Friday 1/7 but OPEN Saturday and Sunday, 1/8-1/9

Due to the winter snow storm that is expected to impact the Philadelphia area, the School District of Philadelphia’s six COVID-19 mobile testing sites for students and staff will be closed on Friday, January 7, 2022. While these sites do not normally operate on the weekend, they will be open for special hours on Saturday…

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A Response to Fairmount House Fire Tragedy

The School District of Philadelphia is heartbroken over the tragic news of yesterday’s house fire in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood, which claimed the lives of 12 people, including children associated with our District. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family members, friends and school communities who are grieving this unimaginable loss. We have made counseling…

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School District Virtual on Friday, Jan 7; Planning Updates for Next Week

School District Going Virtual on Friday, January 7 Due to Inclement Weather; Planning Updates for Next Week Read in your Language: SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ  | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia families, A winter storm is expected to bring snow, icy precipitation and freezing…

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Jan 5th Update: No Additional District Schools Shifting to Virtual Learning

Dear School District of Philadelphia staff and families, Based on our review of this evening’s staffing data, all schools that are currently providing in-person learning will continue to do so at this time. The next staffing data review will occur tomorrow afternoon, and we will provide the next update by 4 p.m. We encourage anyone…

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Jan 5th Update: No Additional District Schools Shifting to Virtual Learning

Dear School District of Philadelphia staff and families, District leaders continue to review real-time staffing data twice a day to identify any school where COVID-related staffing challenges might hinder our ability to support safe and orderly schools. Based on our review of this morning’s staffing data, all schools that are currently providing in-person learning will…

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Jan 4th Update: Three Additional District Schools Will Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning

January 4th Update: Three Additional School District of Philadelphia Schools Will Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges Dear School District of Philadelphia families, First, we want to thank you for your flexibility and understanding this week. It is clear that the omicron surge in the Philadelphia area is adding yet another…

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77 District Schools Will Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges

***UPDATE 11:30pm – Four ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS ADDED, BASED ON NEW DATA – Julia De Burgos Elementary School, Dr. Ethel Allen School, E.W. Rhodes Elementary School AND Feltonville Arts & Sciences Dear School District of Philadelphia students and families, I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable winter break. As we’ve always said, our goal is…