Archive for 2024
Mastbaum | 11th Grade Student Brooklyn Jamison
“I’ve narrowed down my top colleges to Temple, Howard, and LSU,” she said. “I’m interested in real estate – I grew up watching people come up in their own business and want to do the same.” Brooklyn Jamison Mastbaum 11th Grade Student Brooklyn Jamison is an 11th grade student at Jules E. Mastbaum High School,...
Mastbaum | 9th Grade Assistant Principal Amy Foster
“There is no time more critical than ninth grade to ensure our students are set up for success during their time at Mastbaum so they can continue to thrive in school, in their career, and in their adult lives.” Amy Foster Mastbaum 9th Grade Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Amy Foster is the Assistant Principal for...
Important Update on Listeria Recall
Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, I am writing to provide you with an important update regarding the nationwide USDA-mandated recall of BrucePac food mentioned in our communication last week that may have affected your children because your…
Find Your Fit School Selection Application Window Closes Next Week
Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The Find Your Fit school selection process for the 2025-2026 school year is open for one more week. As such, we want to make all families aware of the resources that are available to help applicants navigate the application process, and share some important reminders as we quickly…
Important Food Safety Update for Families
Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, We are writing to inform you of a food recall that may affect your children because your child attends a Pre-K or K-12 site that may be affected. Today, Whitsons Culinary Group notified the School District of Philadelphia that certain chicken products which had been provided to our…
District Announces Preliminary Academic Performance for 2023-24
Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, I am writing to share exciting news about our academic performance for the 2023-2024 school year. As we enter year 2 of our five-year strategic plan, Accelerate Philly, preliminary data shows student attendance increased, the 4-year graduation rate increased, the number of dropouts decreased, and the District increased…
SDP Connect: Fall Edition
“If you look behind every exceptional person there is an exceptional teacher.”— Stephen Hawking In This Issue What's Happening? Our People School of the Week October Features Health & Wellness Mark Your Calendar Department Newsletters Equity Coalition Resources Communications Corner WHAT'S HAPPENING Senior and Teacher of the Month Nominations are Open The Senior and Teacher...2025-26, 2026-27 Academic Calendar Feedback Survey
PLEASE NOTE THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR FEEDBACK WINDOW IS NOW CLOSED For all translations click here: English | Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt *New: Kreyòl Ayisyen, বাংলা, Ўзбек тили Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The School District of Philadelphia is in the initial stages of developing the Academic Calendars for the next two years (school years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027). Our goal is…
Voter Education Summit
Voter Resources If you are voting in Pennsylvania for the first time, find out what you need to know to ensure your voice is heard on Election Day. How Do I Register to Vote? Register Online! Scan the code or visit vote.gov For additional resources, download the 2026 Youth Voter Toolkit at bit.ly/2026PhillyVoterToolkit How and...
Central High School Earns 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools Designation
On Monday, September 23, the U.S. Department of Education announced that Central High School has been awarded the National Blue Ribbon School designation, for exemplary high performing, based on all student scores, student subgroup scores and graduation rates. Central High School is one of 13 schools in the Commonwealth, and the only school in the…