Philadelphia’s schools are sticking to their normal schedule the day after Super Bowl LIX.
The district shared the news on their social media accounts Thursday. The decision matches what they did in 2018 – when kids went to class on time after that memorable game.
Previous Super Bowl results influenced this year’s decision. While students got to sleep in two extra hours in 2023 after a tough loss, they kept to their usual schedule in 2018 when the city celebrated victory.
Students and staff can wear their Eagles green on February 8, showing school spirit before the big Sunday game. Excitement is building as Philly prepares for its fourth try at football greatness.
The Eagles’ championship journey has been full of ups and downs. Their only win came at Super Bowl LII in 2018, ending a 58-year wait that dated back to 1960.
Monday’s school day will start on schedule, regardless of the outcome. This affects every student in Philadelphia’s vast school system.
The district’s plan follows what worked in 2018. That year showed students could handle regular hours even after staying up late.
These rules apply to every classroom across more than 200 schools in the city. Though the game might keep everyone up late, teachers and students need to be ready for an early start.
In New Jersey, however, Gloucester City, Haddon Heights, and Pennsauken school districts in Camden County and some other schools have announced will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 10th. Be sure to check with your child’s school to see if they will be starting on time.