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All Philly Schools Dismissing Early Wednesday Due To Heat
Wednesday's early dismissal will be the third early dismissal for all School District of Philadelphia students in a week's time due to heat.
PHILADELPHIA – All School District of Philadelphia will dismiss students early again on Wednesday, Sept. 5 due to high heat, the district said.
According to the district, all after-school activities – including all athletic programs and professional development sessions – scheduled for Wednesday are canceled.
The district dismissed students early on two days last week due to high temperatures.
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According to the district, just 27 percent of the district's school buildings have central air conditioning and that as heat builds during the day, buildings are experiencing uncomfortable conditions.
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