Category: News from SDP
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,…
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,…
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…
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….