Schools

Philadelphia School District to Dismiss Early Tuesday

Schools in Philadelphia will close early on Tuesday due to inclement weather.

Due to a forecast of heavy snow, all of the schools in the Philadelphia School District will close at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Or, as the district puts it: "Due to the severe weather forecast, all School District of Philadelphia schools will dismiss students at 12:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, January 21.  Also dismissing early are all early childhood programs. 

The general public and media are urged to monitor the District's  website for any updates.  Updated information will also be posted on the District's Information Hotline at 215-400-INFO (4636)."

Please check back with us later in the day as we keep track of school statuses for Wednesday.


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