C.W. Henry Elementary is closing because of asbestos
C.W. Henry Elementary is the fifth Philadelphia school to close because of the environmental hazard this school year. Another Philadelphia school is closing because of damaged asbestos.
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Asbestos was discovered above ceiling tiles on the first floor at C.W. Henry Elementary in Mount Airy. The school will be closed Monday and then will shift to virtual instruction at least through May 5, principal Ty Ross said in an email sent to the school community Saturday.
Henry is the fifth Philadelphia school to close because of the environmental hazard this school year. Building 21, Frankford High, and Mitchell Elementary are still closed; Mastery Simon Gratz Charter High School, whose building is owned by the district, was closed and reopened in March.
