Archive for 2024
District School Nurse Named Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year
Rhawnhurst School Nurse Emily Hunter, M.Ed., BS, RN, CSN, has been named the 2024 Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year. She was selected among seven finalists across the state by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) for her outstanding service to the students and staff of the School District of Philadelphia. “Congratulations to Emily…
A Spring Health Update
SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt March 22, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, As the season changes, the weather gets warmer, and we typically engage in more social time with friends, family, and acquaintances. Therefore, we wanted to share this spring health update…
Post-Lottery Review Process for School Year 2024-25
SHQIP | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt March 18, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, As we approach the end of school selection for the 2024-2025 school year, we want to share an important update about what is happening in the coming weeks. One…
Preparing Students for Life After Graduation
SHQIP | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, As we get closer to graduation season it’s important to remember that while graduation is an incredible milestone, with proper planning and preparation it can be a bridge to more exciting things,…
February Teacher of the Month – John Taylor-Baranik
Carver High School of Engineering and Science was full of pride as they honored a true pillar of educational excellence, Mr. John Taylor-Baranik, known fondly as "Mr. TB," with the title of Teacher of the Month for February 2024. His role extends beyond the conventional boundaries of an English teacher; Mr. TB spearheads a Senior...
PFT Contract Extension
March 8, 2024 Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that at its meeting last night, the Board of Education voted to approve the agreement between the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) and the School District of Philadelphia. This one-year contract extension through August 2025 reflects our commitment to supporting and retaining our more than…
SDP Connect: March Forward Edition
If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.– Zig Ziglar In This Issue What's Happening Now Our People Senior of the Month Winners School of the Week March Features Telling Our Stories Health & Wellness Mark Your Calendar Department Newsletters...
February Senior of the Month – Sukurat Adetayo
Sukurat, who also goes by the name of Sky, came to the United States 5 years ago with her father, from Burkina Faso in West Africa. She is soft-spoken but by no means is she shy; you learn quickly she has a lot she’s excited to share. Her parents are Nigerian, and she lives here…
February Senior of the Month – Jazzani Gerena
Jazzani Gerena, the youngest of four sisters, has a vibrant presence that lights up any room, much like her own sparkling personality. As a high school senior at Girls High, Jazzani has truly come into her own, discovering her identity and carving out a niche where her artistic passions have flourished over the years. Her…
Superintendent Offers Statement on One-Year Tentative Agreement with PFT
This morning, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) and School District of Philadelphia jointly announced the settlement of a Tentative Agreement (TA) to a one-year contract extension to the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). (The full PFT release can be found here.) Here is the School District of Philadelphia Superintendent’s official statement related to PFT…