Archive for 2024
National School Psychology Week 2024
Veronica KnapperJanay JonesDonna WilsonBrian ConnorsVeronica Knapper Name: Veronica Knapper Location: 440 Administration Office What made you want to become a school Psychologist? Answer: I became a school psychologist because as a teacher I was interested in understanding why some students who experienced academic challenges received services and some did not. I began to speak with...
Angelica Yim – Senior of the Month October 2024
The School District of Philadelphia is thrilled to announce Angelica Yim as the Senior of the Month for October 2024. Angelica’s remarkable academic achievements, outstanding leadership, and commitment to her community make her a truly deserving recipient of this honor. Angelica’s journey at Frankford High School has been one of consistent excellence and growth. Maintaining…
Anthony Spady Jr. – Senior of the Month October 2024
Anthony Spady, senior at Strawberry Mansion High School, is a deep thinker. The kind of person who takes stock of each opportunity to grow and learn very much to heart. He believes in putting himself in situations and amongst people who help and teach him, and he can quote various role models and moments where…
Tamika Knight – Teacher of the Month October 2024
We are beyond thrilled to announce that Ms. Tamika Knight has been selected as the School District’s Teacher of the Month for October 2024! Ms. Knight’s tireless dedication to providing her students with the best possible educational experience shines through in everything she does. As a science and social studies teacher at Middle Years Alternative…
SDP Connect: Thankful Edition
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world."— Harriet Tubman In This Issue What's Happening? Our People Senior & Teacher of the Month Winners! School of the Week November Features Health & Wellness Mark...Potential SEPTA Strike
This blog entry is from 2024. Please visit this page for 2025 updates Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, or SEPTA, is currently negotiating a new contract with the Transport Workers Union Local 234. The current contract expires on Thursday November 7, 2024, and the union has already voted to...
Facilities Planning Listening and Learning Announcement
October 28, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The School District of Philadelphia (SDP) is composed of more than 300 buildings. Some of the District’s oldest buildings are 120 years old. More than 200 were built before 1978, with the average age of a building being seventy-three (73) years old. Additionally, our facilities’ capacity…
Fall 2024 Student Health Update
Read in your language: SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt October 25, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, As the seasons change and we prepare for fall, we want to share resources and information to help support you and your family having a healthy first semester and holiday season. School District of Philadelphia Benefits Navigator The School District of…
Mastbaum | 10th Grade Student Shayonna Edmonds
“I’m always looking for ways to improve myself,” Shayonna said. “School comes first.” Shayonna Edmonds Mastbaum 10th Grade Student Shayonna Edmonds is a 10th grade Honors student at Jules E. Mastbaum High School, a vocational technical school within the School District of Philadelphia and a member of the 9th Grade Success Network (9GSN). Shayonna is...