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Philadelphia Public Schools Dismissing Early Due To Heat
In addition to dismissing students early, all after school and sports activities will be canceled Tuesday, the school district said.
PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia is dismissing all students early Tuesday due to excessive heat.
Students at all district schools will be dismissed on a staggered schedule.
Dismissals will be based on the time in which a school starts its day.
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All after school activities and sports planned for Tuesday are canceled, as well.
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Below are school start times and the times they will be dismissed:
- 7:30 a.m. — Noon
- 7:45 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.
- 8 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
- 8:15 a.m. — 12:45 p.m.
- 8:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
- 8:45 a.m. — 1:15 p.m.
- 9 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.
- 9:15 a.m. — 1:45 p.m.
- 9:30 a.m. — 2 p.m.
The district is monitoring heat conditions for Wednesday and will provide an update regarding school operations for tomorrow no later than 6 p.m. Tuesday.
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