Category: News from SDP
District to Pilot In-School Support System for Students Who Experience Trauma Outside of School
PHILADELPHIA — Recognizing the impact of trauma on student academic achievement, the School District of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) are partnering to provide an extra layer of support for students following a traumatic event outside of school. Thanks to a $1 million grant issued by the Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Office…
District School Nurse Named Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year
Rhawnhurst School Nurse Emily Hunter, M.Ed., BS, RN, CSN, has been named the 2024 Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year. She was selected among seven finalists across the state by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) for her outstanding service to the students and staff of the School District of Philadelphia. “Congratulations to Emily…
A Spring Health Update
SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt March 22, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, As the season changes, the weather gets warmer, and we typically engage in more social time with friends, family, and acquaintances. Therefore, we wanted to share this spring health update…
Post-Lottery Review Process for School Year 2024-25
SHQIP | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt March 18, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, As we approach the end of school selection for the 2024-2025 school year, we want to share an important update about what is happening in the coming weeks. One…
Preparing Students for Life After Graduation
SHQIP | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, As we get closer to graduation season it’s important to remember that while graduation is an incredible milestone, with proper planning and preparation it can be a bridge to more exciting things,…
PFT Contract Extension
March 8, 2024 Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that at its meeting last night, the Board of Education voted to approve the agreement between the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) and the School District of Philadelphia. This one-year contract extension through August 2025 reflects our commitment to supporting and retaining our more than…
Superintendent Offers Statement on One-Year Tentative Agreement with PFT
This morning, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) and School District of Philadelphia jointly announced the settlement of a Tentative Agreement (TA) to a one-year contract extension to the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). (The full PFT release can be found here.) Here is the School District of Philadelphia Superintendent’s official statement related to PFT…
It’s Never Too Early to Prepare for Graduation!
SHQIP | عربي | 语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Graduating from high school ready for success in college, career, and life is an important milestone for your child. No matter your child’s age, it is never too early to start supporting their pathway toward graduation. As the interim report window for term 3 closes, I want to…
Black History Month Employee Spotlights
Joan Carter Williams, 4th Grade Teacher Congratulations to Mrs. Joan Carter Williams, the beating heart of EM Stanton‘s fourth grade and an educator whose dedication knows no bounds. As a cherished member of the Stanton school community, Mrs. Williams has become synonymous with the pursuit of excellence, not only expecting it from her students but…
Inclement Weather Update for February 13
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Philadelphia County through 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 due to a forecast of wet snow with total accumulations of one to three inches and high winds. Please check your local forecasts for the latest information. The safety and well-being of our students…