Students and staff members have been instructed to take their chromebooks home for class instruction and were reminded to bring them back to school after winter break.
According to the School District of Philadelphia, all schools and administrative buildings will be closed on Friday.
"Due to a forecast of heavy rain, wind and sub-freezing temperatures, all School District of Philadelphia Schools and administrative buildings will be closed on Friday, December 23, 2022, to ensure the safety of our students and staff. All after school and extracurricular activities will also be canceled. With all instruction taking place digitally, there will not be a need to issue a "snow day" and cancel classes on Friday," the district said.
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