Archive for January, 2022
Update: Six Additional School District of Philadelphia Schools Will Provide Virtual Learning for Students This Week Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges
Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, We appreciate your patience and understanding as we regularly review data to identify any school(s) where we will need to temporarily provide virtual learning for students due to COVID-related staffing challenges. Based on this afternoon’s data review and with safety as our highest priority, six more schools will provide…
Evening Update: No Additional Schools Will Shift to Virtual Learning At This Time
Dear School District of Philadelphia Families and Staff, Based on this evening’s data review, no additional schools will provide virtual learning for students next week, Tuesday, January 18th through Friday, January 21st, 2022. As a reminder, all School District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 17th in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther…
8 School District of Philadelphia Schools Will Provide Virtual Learning for Students Next Week (Jan. 18-21) Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges
Dear School District of Philadelphia Families and Staff, For each new week, all schools will provide in-person learning for students unless staffing challenges or COVID-19 conditions require a shift to virtual learning for everyone’s safety. Based on this afternoon’s data review and with safety as our highest priority, at this time 8 schools will provide…
Evening Update: No Additional Schools Will Shift to Virtual Learning At This Time; Planning for Next Week
Dear School District of Philadelphia Families and Staff, At this time, based on this evening’s data review, no additional schools will shift to virtual learning for students tomorrow due to staffing challenges. We will provide an update based on late night and early morning data by 6 a.m. tomorrow. All School District schools and offices…
Hill-Freedman World Academy Student-Artists to Release Fifth Album
On Friday, students at Hill-Freedman World Academy (HFWA), through Hill-Freedman Records, are releasing Love & Healing, an album of 32 original songs that amplify students’ perspectives on the challenges of the past two years, from the pandemic to racialized violence, and showcases how music can be used for healing. “Our music hopes to meet a…
Afternoon Update: No Additional Schools Will Shift to Virtual Learning At This Time; Notifications About Next Week
Afternoon Update: No Additional Schools Will Shift to Virtual Learning At This Time; Notifications About Next Week Dear School District of Philadelphia Families and Staff, Based on this afternoon’s data review, at this time no additional schools will shift to virtual learning for students this week due to staffing challenges. We will provide the next…
December Student of the Month: Kadiatou Sacko
DECEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH Name: Kadiatou Sacko School: Palumbo High School Nominated By: Charlie McGeehan – Social Science & US History Teacher When you think of a change-maker, you might envision someone iconic, with a forceful presence and an almost militant dedication to their cause. So when you meet Kadiatou, it may come as…
Two Additional Schools Shifting to Virtual Learning
Two Additional School District of Philadelphia Schools Will Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning for Students This Week Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges Dear School District of Philadelphia Families and Staff, Based on this evening’s review of COVID-related staffing data and with safety as our highest priority, an additional two schools will shift to 100% virtual…
One Additional School Shifting to Virtual Learning
One Additional School District of Philadelphia School Will Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning for Students This Week Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges Dear School District of Philadelphia families and Staff, Based on this evening’s review of COVID-related staffing data and with safety as our highest priority, Martin Luther King High School will shift to 100%…
An Update on School Operations At This Time and A Health and Wellness Reminder
Dear School District of Philadelphia families, Based on this afternoon’s data review, no additional schools will shift to virtual learning for students at this time due to staffing challenges. We remain committed to making school-by-school decisions based on the most current staffing data, which can change quickly. We will provide the next update by 10…