South Jersey school district announces 2-hour delay on Monday after Super Bowl 57

GLOUCESTER CITY, New Jersey (WPVI) -- With the Eagles playing on Super Bowl Sunday, many workers and students might catch so-called "Super Bowl fever" and call out sick on Monday.

This, of course, is due to late-night celebrations.
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Well, one school district in South Jersey is taking action ahead of the game.

The Gloucester City School District plans to be on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 13.
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A statement from Superintendent Sean Gorman says, "It is a rare and special time for families to watch our local professional football team compete in the Super Bowl. We feel that it's important to give students and staff the opportunity to enjoy the game with the families and still attend school and work the next day safely and well-rested."

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