Watch CBS News

Philadelphia School District Planning Virtual Graduation Ceremony For Seniors Next Month

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The School District of Philadelphia is planning a virtual graduation ceremony for seniors. It will take place on June 9 at 11 a.m.

Download The New And Improved CBS Philly App!

It will also be streaming on the district's public access channel and social media.

Schools across the commonwealth have been closed the rest of the academic year due to the pandemic.

LATEST CORONAVIRUS STORIES

On Tuesday, the school district said it is committed to resuming classes for students in the fall. The school district doesn't know, though, how classes will look when they resume.

"We don't yet know what that will look like. We are actively working with a variety of stakeholders across the City and Commonwealth, as well as with our K-12 colleagues around the country, to ensure that we can provide our students and staff with a safe opportunity for continued learning and instruction," the school district told CBS3 in a statement.

Coronavirus Latest: What You Need To Know And Staying Connected

Earlier this week, Pennsylvania's education secretary says he expects state schools to reopen in the fall with in-person learning.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.