Kensington High Students Relocate Due to Asbestos | Philadelphia News

Over 400 Kensington High School students are starting the year at a distant temporary campus after asbestos concerns forced the closure of their main building. The new location — an unused middle school in Northeast Philadelphia — means long bus rides for many families, especially stressful for parents of students with special needs like John Aponte’s son. While officials prioritize safety and expect students to return by January, the move has sparked anxiety over commute time and reliability, as the district had no other nearby options that could accommodate their needs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/83ee363a18c4076d