Haverford Township Schools Closing Friday For Teacher In-Service

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — There will be no school in the School District of Haverford Township Friday, the district said.

According to the district, students will no have school Friday while teachers have an in-service day to plan for a potential extended closure due to a coronavirus outbreak in the community.

Transportation will be provided for non School District of Haverford Township students, still.

The district said staff will discuss, learn more about, and plan flexible learning opportunities.

"Flexible learning means that the students do not need to be present in the classroom to engage in learning activities," the district said in a letter to families. "This can include anything from reading a text and responding to questions, watching a video and trying some problems, practicing an instrument, or creating a how-to video. In the event of a prolonged school closure, the District will combine the use of inclement weather days and flexible learning opportunities to keep students engaged."

While students will not report to school, the district said activities planned for March 13 — such as athletics, the play, and other events — will go on as planned.