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4 Philadelphia Schools Close Early Because Of Heating Issues, Cold Temps, District Says
The "sustained frigid temperatures" combined with aging school buildings have caused heating issues, the spokesperson said in a statement.
February 3, 2026
One school switched to remote learning, and multiple other School District of Philadelphia schools sent students home early Monday because of problems with heating systems, a spokesperson said.
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Furness High School in Pennsport switched to remote learning Monday because of "ongoing heating challenges in the building," a letter shared on its Facebook page said.
Four schools dismissed students early Monday because of the cold: Farrell Elementary School, Greenberg Elementary School, the U School and Parkway Center City Middle College, according to the district.
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