PHILADELPHIA -- The School District of Philadelphia dismissed all public schools early Friday due to excessive heat.
Students were dismissed at 12 noon.
Schools with a graduation ceremony scheduled for today have the option to remain open for the ceremonies, the district said.
Parents are asked to contact schools directly to confirm graduation schedules.
Philadelphia Archdiocesan Schools also dismissed at noon. However, they were already schedule to close at noon since today is the last day of classes.
For more information, visit: http://www.philasd.org/