Archive for 2023

District Celebrates the Newly Constructed Thomas M. Peirce School

Yesterday, the School District of Philadelphia celebrated the newly constructed Thomas M. Peirce School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This $43.9M project provides students with a state-of-the-art facility and is the first public elementary school built in North Philadelphia in over seven decades. “We believe that all children deserve a state-of-the-art learning environment,” said Superintendent Tony…

A Holiday Message from Superintendent Watlington

Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, As the end of 2023 approaches, I think it is fitting to close the year by reflecting on the accomplishments and progress we’ve made as a community. From reducing the student dropout rate, increasing the number of students passing state tests while decreasing the number of students scoring…

SEPTA Patrol Officers Vote to Strike

Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) patrol officers, the Fraternal Order of Transit Police Lodge 109, voted to go on strike this evening. As a result, the SEPTA police officers who patrol SEPTA’s subways, trolleys and buses, will begin their strike immediately. We recognize the absence of a…

District Celebrates 13th Annual Computer Science Education Week

The School District of Philadelphia is celebrating its 13th annual Computer Science Education Week, a weeklong celebration that highlights the District’s commitment to digital literacy and coding. “During my Listening & Learning tour, I heard from students that they wanted access to a wider variety of courses and electives more aligned with their interests that…

Announcing a Swing Space

November Senior of the Month – Linda Basheir

School: Lincoln High School Nominator: Taara Green Linda Basheir, is truly impressive. She is an exceptional student who speaks three languages, holds an honors status, and serves as the Head Ambassador at Lincoln High School. She’s known for her genuine concern for others and her proactive nature. Linda, a high school senior, has achieved things…

November Senior of the Month – Aichata Diarra

School: Carver Engineering and Science Nominator: John Taylor Baranik Everyone you meet who knows Aichata can’t help but tell you what a great student, great person, and great kid Aichata is. She leaves the most positive impression on everyone she encounters from the front door to the front office, and you hear over and over…

SDP Connect: Holiday Edition

Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.– Marian Wright Edelman In This Issue What's Happening Now Our People Seniors of the Month School of the Week December Features Telling Our Stories Health & Wellness Mark Your Calendar Department Newsletters Equity Coalition Resources...