Category: News from SDP
School Selection Resources Reminder
Read in your language: 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 for the 2026-2027 school year 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….
Announcing the Launch of Parent & Family University
SHQIP | العربية | 汉语 | Español | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | O’zbek tili | українська мова | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia School Community, I am proud to announce the official launch of the School District of Philadelphia’s Parent & Family University (PFU)! Parent & Family University is designed to honor and strengthen the vital role families and caring adults play in student achievement. Whether you are raising…
Important Reminders: 2026-2027 School Selection Process
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 for the 2026-2027 school year 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…
SDP Operations Staff Launch “Eagles Spirit Days”
The School District of Philadelphia is proud to announce the launch of Eagles Spirit Days, a new initiative to celebrate students and show gratitude to the Super Bowl LII and LIX champions the Philadelphia Eagles organization, and the Jalen Hurts Foundation for their continued investment in Philadelphia schools. Spirit Days will be hosted at a…
Announcing the Facilities Planning Process Data Dashboard
SHQIP | العربية | 汉语 | Español | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | O’zbek tili | українська мова | Việt September 10, 2025 Dear School District of Philadelphia School Communities, In 2022, nearly 3,000 community stakeholders from across the City of Philadelphia joined us in developing the new five-year strategic plan–Accelerate Philly. The focus of the plan is simple: to position the School District of Philadelphia, the nation’s eighth largest, to…
Join Us for the STEM Fall Family Festival – October 4: Discover, Create & Learn
STEM - Fall Family Fest
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…
SDP & PPD Implement Handle With Care
The School District of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) announced the official kick-off of Handle With Care, a collaboration between the SDP and PPD that will pilot this school year. Handle With Care supports students who experience trauma outside of school. Through Handle With Care, if a law enforcement officer encounters a child during…
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…
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,…