Archive for 2023

Superintendent Watlington provides District’s Strategic Plan Update

Strategic Plan development will be driven by several Advisory Groups, a Steering Committee, and a Leadership Team – three distinct bodies that represent the wide variety of perspectives and diverse expertise of our SDP community.

MLK Day of Service Message from Dr. Watlington

In 1965, the same year that the landmark Voting Rights Act was passed by Congress, Dr. King said – “We must come to see that the end we seek is a society at peace with itself, a society that can live with its conscience.”

SDP Teacher Named 2023 Teacher of the Year Finalist

Elizabeth “Liz” Taylor, 10th and 11th grade social studies teacher at Julia R. Masterman Laboratory & Demonstration School is a 2023 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Finalist.

SDP Connect: New Year Edition

The New Year stands before us, like a chapter in a book waiting to be written.- Melody Beattie In This Issue What's Happening? Our People Senior & Teacher of the Month Winners! January Features Health & Wellness Mark Your Calendar Office Spotlight Department Newsletters Equity Coalition Resources Trivia Communications Corner WHAT'S HAPPENING Lindback Award Nominations...

December Senior of the Month – Trinity Palmore

Trinity Palmore is truly one of a kind. Like a growing number of students growing up in 21st century inner cities, she has and continues to face significant hurdles in her life including mental health struggles, lack of family support, and homelessness.

December Senior of the Month – Patricia Frimpong

Philadelphia students each have unique stories and as you get to know Patricia, she will share hers with you in thoughtfully chosen words, with the care she clearly applies to everything from to her choice of high schools to the immense list of advanced classes, extracurriculars, and ultimately career path she has chosen.