News & Events
Announcements
Free Transportation for More Students
The School District of Philadelphia continues to provide free transportation services, including free transpasses, to the students indicated below:
Students who are eligible to receive free transportation
- Grades 7 – 12 who live 1.5 miles or more from school
- Grades 1 – 6 who live 1.5 miles or more from their neighborhood school
- Grades 1 – 8 who live near a Hazardous Route
- Grades 1 – 12, Desegregation
- Grades 1 – 12 who live 1.5 miles or more from school, Overcrowding
- Special Education, by IEP
Note: This program is for Philadelphia public, charter, private and archdiocesan students
Transpass Information
- Passes will be distributed at the school on a weekly basis.
- To obtain FREE Transpasses, a student must be a resident of the city.
- Transpasses may be used Monday – Friday from 5:30am – 7:00pm and are only valid during the school year.
- If you have questions, contact your school's principal or administrator.
Important Dates
Academic Calendar
PSTV Schedule
PSTV is the School District of Philadelphia's cable televisions station. Programming includes:
- School Span - A half-hour television magazine format, reported and hosted by students.
- Science Programs - Science of Philadelphia for Grades 5 - 8, Science Lab with Grand Hank - Grades 8 - 12.
- Chew This - The program focuses on educating students and their parents regarding the link between good nutrition and good health.
- And much more, check out this month's schedule.
News
Skills Booster Project offers training that will help School District para-professionals earn 20 hours of PD credits
The Skills Booster Project, sponsored by the Mayor’s Commission on Literacy, will provide an estimated $1.5 million in training for School District supportive service assistants (SSAs), classroom assistants, bus attendants, bus drivers, school police, food service workers, custodial assistants, general cleaners and noon-time aides (NTAs). Courses include computer literacy, reading, writing and math.
Learn More »Sixty-Six School District of Philadelphia High School Teachers Receive the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award
Sixty-six of the School District of Philadelphia’s best teachers were honored with the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award at a festive ceremony at the Prince Music Theater in Philadelphia.
Learn More »SRC hears overview of School District's 2010 Summer Learning and More (SLAM).
At the April 21, 2010 School Reform Commission meeting, the School District presented an overview on Summer Learning And More (SLAM) 2010, its menu of summer academic and enrichment offerings.
Learn More »Fourteen Renaissance Schools announced for 2010-2011
The School District of Philadelphia has announced a list of fourteen schools that will move forward as Renaissance Schools for the 2010-2011 school year. The Renaissance Schools initiative, a major component of the School District’s five-year strategic plan, Imagine 2014, looks to turn around chronically underperforming schools.
Learn More »Data for the first half of 2009-2010 indicate the District’s continued success in expanding opportunities for minority and female-owned businesses
Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation in School District design and construction, professional services, and procurement opportunities in the first half of 2009-2010 exceeded the District’s overall goal of 20% participation in the first two categories and is on track to meeting or exceeding it for the year in the third category.
Learn More »Superintendent, public officials and committed adults speak out about youth violence.
At the February 24, 2010 School Reform Commission meeting, Superintendent Arlene Ackerman, Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, District Attorney Seth Williams, City Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller, chair of Council's Public Safety Committee, and other committed adults spoke out about the epidemic of youth violence in our city. Hear their remarks.
Learn More »March of Dimes Kick-off Event
Friday, March 5, 2010 in the Atrium from 9:00am - 11:00am to celebrate the opening of the March of Dimes Campaign 2010.
March of Dimes »The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers outline their historic three-year agreement
The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers today outlined the details of their historic three-year agreement that will be a critical tool in implementing important reforms in the District, recruiting and retaining the best teachers, increasing student achievement, and meeting the goals set forth in Imagine 2014, the School District’s five-year strategic plan.
Contract Highlights »Press Conference Video »
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April 1, 2010 - Regional Professional Development Centers and Spring Catalog of Professional Learning Opportunities for the months of April and May is now available.
The Spring Catalog of Professional Learning Opportunities for the months of April and May is now available and can be viewed by clicking here. Please visit PD Planner to register for courses.
Learn More »January 28, 2010 - Press Release: The School District of Philadelphia launches major turnaround school initiative - Renaissance Schools.
The Renaissance Schools Initiative, a major component of Imagine 2014, looks to turn around chronically underperforming schools.
Learn More »The Philadelphia Orchestra to hold its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Concert at Martin Luther King High School on Monday, January 18, 2010.
CIGNA presents The Philadelphia Orchestra's FREE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert for 20th consecutive year. Guest Conductor Thomas Wilkins will lead the Orchestra, joined by narrator Charlotte Blake Alston and the School District of Philadelphia's All-City Choir in a program that celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Free tickets for the concert are available after January 4, 2010. For tickets and information, visit www.philorch.org/mlk.
Learn More »December 16, 2009 - Youth Heart Watch at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and School District of Philadelphia Partner to Save Students’ Lives
Youth Heart Watch at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia presented an automated external defibrillator (AED) to every middle school in the School District of Philadelphia. The District middle schools that will receive the AED machines are: A.M.Y. at James Martin, A.M.Y. Northwest, Baldi, Barratt, Beeber, Clemente, Conwell, Feltonville School of Arts and Sciences, Harding, Hill-Freedman, Jones, LaBrum, Leeds, Meehan, Middle Years Alternative (MYA), Penn Treaty, Pepper, Roosevelt, Shaw, Sheridan West, Stetson, Tilden, Edwin Vare, Wagner, Grover Washington and Woodrow Wilson.
Learn More »Press Releases
03/30/2010
The School District of Philadelphia has announced a list of fourteen schools that will move forward as Renaissance Schools for the 2010-2011 school year. The Renaissance Schools initiative, a major component of the School District’s five-year strategic plan, Imagine 2014, looks to turn around chronically underperforming schools.
01/28/2010
The School District of Philadelphia launches major turnaround school initiative - Renaissance Schools.
The Renaissance Schools Initiative, a major component of Imagine 2014, looks to
turn around chronically underperforming schools.
01/22/2010
he School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers outline their historic three-year agreement
10/30/2009
School District of Philadelphia announces public schools will remain open in the event of a SEPTA transit strike
8/7/2009
Thousands of Philadelphians attended the Second Annual Back-to-School Block Party
2/3/2009
Mayor Michael Nutter, School District of Philadelphia and Community and Civic Groups Announce Philly Goes 2 College Campaign To Assist With Financial Aid
1/28/2009
The School District of Philadelphia Inaugurates Parent and Community Resource Center
1/8/2009
Strong American Schools Chairman Romer Hosts Education Reform Celebration Recognizing Strides by Urban Public Schools
12/16/2008
Wal-Mart Foundation Donates Gift Cards To Teachers In Philadelphia's 85 Empowerment Schools
11/19/2008
Superintendent Arlene C. Ackerman announces new Human Resources Officer
9/29/2008
Relocation of the Great Doctor and The Great Mother statues to the High School of the Future
9/17/2008
Superintendent Arlene C. Ackerman unveils plan for addressing 85 under-performing schools in The School District of Philadelphia
9/17/2008
Two Philadelphia Public Schools Receive National No Child Left Behind Honors
8/20/2008
Superintendent Arlene C. Ackerman Announces New Chief Academic Officer to Help Lift Student Achievement