Due to storm-related issues, Philly schools switch to digital learning for Friday

All after-school activities are also canceled. This includes practice games, extracurricular activities, and after-school care.

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Action News 'The Rush - Sept. 2, 2021

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Due to ongoing storm-related street closures impacting public transportation and roads across the area, the School District of Philadelphia said all schools will engage in 100% digital learning on Friday, September 3.

School buildings will be closed and there will be no in-person learning or instruction, officials said.

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE:
🏫 TODAY 9/2: Schools will dismiss at normal times.
💻 TOMORROW 9/3: Students will participate in 100% digital learning.
🏃 ALL after-school activities are cancelled for the rest of the week.

For more detailed information visit: https://t.co/Jix0fUMyOe pic.twitter.com/lQ0gVHMPa9
— Philadelphia Schools (@PHLschools) September 2, 2021

All after-school activities are also canceled. This includes practice games, extracurricular activities, and after-school care.

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"The impact of the storm to our entire city is a continuously evolving situation. We will remain in close contact with all key City of Philadelphia agencies, and will provide further information and updates as needed as we continue to monitor the effects of the storm. Thank you for your continued commitment and support of our students and schools at this time," officials said.

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