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Find Your Fit School Selection Process for 2026-2027 Opens!

SHQIP |  العربية | 汉语 | Español | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | O’zbek tili | українська мова | Việt Dear Philadelphia Families, I am excited to announce that the School District of Philadelphia’s Find Your Fit School Selection process for the 2026-2027 school year opens today at 4:00 pm! This process allows students currently in PreKindergarten through 11th grade to apply to attend any District school with available space, outside…

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Welcome Back! School Year 2025-26 Message from Dr. Watlington

SHQIP |  العربية | 汉语 | Español | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | O’zbek tili | українська мова | Việt August 25, 2025 Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! I am thrilled to begin another year together, as we continue to accelerate Philly. It seems like the summer flew by. Time flies when your busy – and I want to share some of our summer…

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Important Information about SEPTA Service Cuts

SHQIP |  العربية | 汉语 | Español | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | O’zbek tili | українська мова | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, Effective August 24, 2025, Phase 1 of SEPTA’s service cuts will go into effect. These cuts represent the elimination of 32 bus routes,…

Frankford High School Reopens , Invites Community to Tour Repaired and Improved Building

Frankford High School Reopens , Invites Community to Tour Repaired and Improved Building

The School District of Philadelphia announced the official reopening of Frankford High School after $29.9 million in environmental repairs and building improvements, and welcomes students, families and community members to tour the historic main building ahead of 2025-26 school year. Students and staff will return to brighter, cleaner, healthier spaces where they can learn, work,…

Flyer from the School District of Philadelphia promoting the 2026–2027 School Selection process. It features students engaged in hands-on learning activities like robotics, science, health care, and electrical work. The message reads: “Find Your Fit – 2026–2027 School Selection. Learn more at philasd.org/findyourfit.”

2025-26 School Selection Announcement

SHQIP |  العربية | 汉语 | Español | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | O’zbek tili | українська мова | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The School District of Philadelphia’s Find Your Fit school selection process allows students currently in pre-kindergarten through 11th grade to apply to attend any District school, with available space, outside of their neighborhood or catchment area for the following school year. The Find Your Fit…

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2025 Bus Tour Kickoff

SHQIP |  العربية | 汉语 | Español | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | O’zbek tili | українська мова | Việt July 7, 2025 Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, The School District of Philadelphia is excited to announce the 5th Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour! We cannot wait to hit the streets and help families prepare for the first day of the 2025-2026 school year – Monday, August 25, 2025….

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Announcing the Facilities Planning Summer Community Engagement Series

Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, I am happy to share some exciting progress regarding our facilities planning process. As you know, since last year, we have been in Phase 8 of the process – launching a Facilities Plan Project Team to draft recommendations for our facilities. Today, I am announcing the Facilities Planning Summer…

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An End-of-Year Message from Superintendent Watlington

SHQIP |  العربية | 汉语 | Español | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | O’zbek tili | українська мова | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia community, As we start our summer, and I conclude my third year as Superintendent, I am struck by the progress we have made as a community…

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Summer Health Update

SHQIP |  العربية | 汉语 | Español | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | O’zbek tili | українська мова | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Summer is here! It’s the perfect time to explore the outdoors, enjoy the warmer weather, and spend more time with friends and family. It’s also the perfect time to schedule your child’s wellness visit to ensure their immunizations are up to date. Visit philasd.org/vax…

SDP Introduces Menstrual Health Equity Program

SDP Introduces Menstrual Health Equity Program

The School District of Philadelphia announced the launch of its Menstrual Health Equity Program, a significant step towards ensuring that all middle and high school students have access to essential feminine hygiene products. “We are grateful to Governor Shapiro and his administration for prioritizing access to necessary hygiene products that will create a more equitable...