Back to School Resources

Colorful back-to-school banner featuring the "Ring the Bell PHL" campaign logo, the message "Welcome Back," a city skyline illustration, and a callout that says "School Starts Monday, August 25th."

School Starts Monday, August 25th!

We are thrilled to Ring the Bell on Monday, August 25th, as we welcome all PreK-12 students back for the first day of school!

Information, updates, and resources will continue to be added to this page as we approach the first day of school. Please visit this page often to see what’s new!

New District Guidebook!
Resources to Support a Successful School Year for Students & Families

Illustration of a yellow and blue school bus promoting the School District of Philadelphia's "Ring the Bell PHL" campaign. Text on the bus reads "Welcome Back" and "School Starts Monday, August 25th." A colorful city skyline and the website link philasd.org/ringthebell are also shown.Join the Celebration!

Together, let’s prepare for a great new school year.

  • Free backpacks
  • Back-to-school tips & info
  • Free immunizations & school physicals (at select sites)*
  • Snacks and frozen treats
  • Educational activities
  • Enroll your child on-site
  • Sign up for a Parent Portal account
  • Fun games, raffles and prizes

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