Kensington High Shuts Down Amid Asbestos Crisis | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Kensington High School is closed for the year after asbestos was discovered during HVAC work — a subcontractor’s mistake has left the building unsafe. Students are now temporarily relocated to the old Austin Meehan Middle School in Northeast Philly, which offers the space and accommodations they need — including support for students with special needs. For some families, like Diamond’s, the move means a much longer commute, especially since her mom can’t drive that far. Cleanup and upgrades at Kensington are expected to finish by January, but for now, students are adjusting to a new campus —…