Category: News from SDP
An Update on the Facilities Planning Process & Another Invitation to Share Your Feedback
SHQIP | العربية | 汉语 | Español | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | O’zbek tili | українська мова | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, A major goal of the School District of Philadelphia is to increase access to high-quality academic and extracurricular programs across neighborhoods, recognizing that many of the District’s aging and unequal facilities are either under- or over-enrolled. In order to achieve this goal, we are in...
Takia McClendon – Teacher of the Month October 2025
The School District of Philadelphia proudly celebrates Ms. Takia McClendon, our October 2025 Teacher of the Month, for her unwavering dedication, mentorship, and excellence in teaching at Mary McLeod Bethune School. A proud product of the School District of Philadelphia and its special admittance schools, Ms. McClendon embodies what it means to give back to...
Mario Rodriguez – Senior of the Month October 2025
At Edison High School, students are always ready to take on new challenges. This month, Mario Rodriguez stands out as our Senior of the Month. He lives by his personal motto: Be Prepared, Be Respectful, Be Inspired. Mario shows what it means to lead with heart, humility, and purpose. His journey demonstrates the profound impact...
Kateryna Sobolevska – Senior of the Month October 2025
When Kateryna Sobolevska walks the halls of George Washington High School, she carries a story of courage, perseverance, and quiet strength. Fleeing Ukraine at the start of the war, she arrived in Philadelphia as a freshman with her mother and younger brother, while her father stayed behind to defend their homeland. What began in uncertainty...
National School Psychology Week 2025
Jeffrey ShostackVictoria HennessyNinoska Wong-ShingAngel RoyalJames Klotz Name: Dr. Jeffrey Shostack Location: Thurgood Marshall School What inspired you to become a School Psychologist? Answer: I was inspired to become a school psychologist by a desire to help students optimize their success in school and in life. With modifications to their instruction or their program, students with...
The 2026-2027 School Selection Application Closes Tomorrow!
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 selection application deadline for the 2026-2027 school year closes tomorrow, Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. This is your final opportunity to submit an application for your child to attend a school outside of your neighborhood or catchment area next school year….
SDP & Greater Philadelphia YMCA Expand Partnership Opportunities to Support Students
The School District of Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia YMCA (GPY) will expand programs for the 2025-2026 school year thanks to a collaboration with the District’s Office of Strategic Partnerships and the Office of Student Engagement and Achievement. Starting in the fall, students at Philadelphia High School for Girls, High School for Creative and Performing...
School Selection Closes Next Week
Dear Applicant, The School District of Philadelphia’s Find Your Fit school selection application for the 2026-2027 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 complete the school selection application and share some important tips as we quickly…
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…