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Coronavirus Philadelphia: All Proms, June Graduations Canceled Because Of Pandemic

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia School District Superintendent Dr. William Hite announced Wednesday all June graduations are canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. All proms are also canceled.

"We have no choice but to cancel high school graduation ceremonies scheduled in June," Hite said. "We are hoping to reschedule those ceremonies if the coronavirus spread subsides and the health orders lifted in the next couple months after June, but we are nonetheless, planning some sort of virtual senior celebration."

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The school district is working on returning prom fees.

 

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