All Philly Public Schools Going Virtual Due To Wintry Forecast

PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia is closing all its buildings Friday in anticipation of a winter storm in the forecast.

According to the district, students will learn fully virtually Friday.

Students are expected to log on for a full day of virtual learning and instruction led by their teachers. With all instruction taking place digitally, there will not be a need to issue a "snow day" and cancel classes on Friday. Teachers will notify students of the schedule.

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Other buildings closing Friday are the Family Technology Support Centers, Specialized Services Regional Centers, school grab-and-go meal sites and District headquarters at 440 N. Broad St.

All staff designated as essential personnel during inclement weather will be contacted by their supervisor with reporting instructions and will be compensated according to the provisions of their collective bargaining agreements, if applicable. All other staff are expected to work from home.

The district is monitoring the staffing data to make school-level decisions daily this week and over the weekend. Initial school-level decisions for next week based on Friday’s data will be shared on Friday by 4 p.m. Another update will be provided on Sunday by 4 p.m. based on data through the weekend.