Category: News from SDP
Abigail Risser: Teacher of the Month February 2025
The School District of Philadelphia is proud to recognize Ms. Abigail Risser as Teacher of the Month at Warren G. Harding Middle School. Through her exceptional dedication and innovative spirit, Ms. Risser has made remarkable contributions that extend far beyond traditional classroom instruction. Since joining the Harding community, Ms. Risser has established several groundbreaking initiatives…
Board of Education Adopts School Year 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 Academic Calendars
Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Українська мова | O’zbek tili | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia community, I am happy to share that, at its meeting last night, the Board of Education voted to adopt the academic calendars for the…
Introducing the Immigrant & Refugee Toolkit
Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Українська мова | O’zbek tili | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, In light of recent events, I want to again reaffirm the School District of Philadelphia’s commitment to creating safe, welcoming spaces for all…
Launching Two New Parent and Family Engagement Initiatives
Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Українська мова | O’zbek tili | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, I am pleased to share that over the past two years, we’ve seen remarkable improvements across the board: more than 3,500 students improved…
Announcing the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Priorities Survey
SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, You are invited to participate in the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Priorities Survey which opens today, and closes on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:59 pm. This comprehensive survey focuses on three essential priority areas: Budget Management, Facilities Planning, and our Parent & Family University….
Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles’ City-Wide Celebration
Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, On February 9, 2025, our Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX! Therefore, all SDP schools and offices will be closed on Friday, February 14, 2025 in observance of the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles’ City-Wide Celebration. We look forward to joyfully celebrating the Eagles’ victory as a community, and…
2025 Winter Health Update
SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt February 6, 2025 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, As we continue to navigate the coldest winter of the past few years, our unwavering commitment to supporting healthy students and families remains strong. In addition to our ongoing efforts, we are excited to…
Kristi Schwartz – Teacher of the Month January 2025
The School District of Philadelphia proudly announces Kristi Schwartz as our Teacher of the Month, a recognition that captures the essence of educational excellence and unwavering dedication to student success. For the past decade at Edwin Forrest Elementary School, Mrs. Schwartz has transformed her classroom into more than just a learning space – it’s a…
Introducing I AM SDP – A Brand New District Campaign
Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, Today, I am excited to announce the launch of a brand new District-wide engagement campaign called I AM SDP. From the first days of my tenure as Superintendent, I have signed my...