Philadelphia School District: philadelphia school district will have virtual learning day Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026
Updated on: February 23, 2026 / 7: 19 PM EST. The philadelphia school district will have another virtual learning day on Tuesday, the mayor's office said, as the Philadelphia area digs out after a major storm.
Storm totals and cleanup status
The Philadelphia area is digging out after a major storm that dumped 14 inches on the city and several more in parts of the region. Cleanup continues around the region as crews clear streets and public spaces following the heavy snowfall.
Warnings canceled across the region
All blizzard and winter storm warnings have been canceled in the region. Even with warnings lifted, officials cautioned that conditions remain hazardous in spots and that travel and cleanup operations are ongoing.
Philadelphia School District announcement
The School District of Philadelphia will have another virtual learning day on Tuesday, the mayor's office said. The School District of Philadelphia made the decision amid lingering impacts from the storm, and the move keeps students and staff off streets during ongoing cleanup efforts.
Archdiocese flexible instruction day
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's high schools and parochial elementary schools in the city will also have a flexible instruction day Tuesday. Archdiocesan schools in the suburbs usually follow the decision of their local public school districts, meaning some suburban parochial schools may mirror their nearby public systems.
What to expect overnight
Officials warned that ice could form overnight when temperatures drop, a development that could complicate cleanup and travel even after blizzard and winter storm warnings were canceled. Residents were urged to remain cautious on sidewalks and roadways as melting snow refreezes.
In sum, the region is moving from active warnings to recovery, with the School District of Philadelphia and city-based Archdiocesan schools shifting to virtual or flexible instruction for Tuesday to accommodate ongoing cleanup and safety concerns.
