The School District of Philadelphia announced the presence of some asbestos in the C.W. Henry School, in West Mount Airy, and is shifting to virtual learning for all students in the school for the next two weeks.
District officials made the announcement Sunday night, saying they used more updated sampling methods in C.W. Henry and determined that a bit of asbestos was above the ceiling tiles in the first floor hallway.
There is no school for students Monday, April 24th. Virtual for all students will begin Tuesday, April 25th through Friday, May 5. Monday, families will be able to get meals and Chromebooks from 8 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. at Henry H. Houston, on 7300 Rural Lane, in Philadelphia.
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