Category: News from SDP
Excessive Heat Protocol
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we navigate extreme heat conditions while working to provide every school with the updated air conditioning system.
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District Presents Accelerate Philly, the new five year strategic plan
On Thursday, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, Sr., Ed.D. presented the School District of Philadelphia’s new five-year strategic plan, Accelerate Philly.
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Spring Health Update
The Office of Student Health provides information on a variety of resources, events and initiatives designed to support mental and physical health throughout the summer.
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School District of Philadelphia, Lindback Foundation Honor 60 Extraordinary Teachers
The School District of Philadelphia and the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation of Philadelphia presented 60 District teachers with the 2023 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teachers.
Superintendent Watlington Announces New Appointments
Today, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, Sr., Ed.D., announced the appointment of the District’s new Deputy Superintendent of Talent, Strategy, and Culture, Jeremy Grant-Skinner, and Chief of Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Nyshawana Francis-Thompson.
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District to Expand Dual Language Program to Gloria Casarez Elementary School
The District’s Dual Language program will be offered to incoming kindergarten students at Gloria Casarez Elementary School during the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
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District Appoints New Interim Executive Director for Environmental Management Role
Victoria Flemming is the interim Executive Director of the Office of Environmental Management & Services, a new position that will add oversight and expertise to the District’s ongoing efforts to assess and improve environmental conditions.
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Join Us in Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
May presents an opportunity to learn about and pay tribute to the enormous and diverse contributions that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made throughout American history.
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April Senior of the Month – Basir Samit
Basir has had more adventures in his young life than most will have in a lifetime. When the government in his homeland of Afghanistan changed, his family had to relocate to Philadelphia.
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April Senior of the Month – Iya Nealy
Iya is a true leader. She is the President of the Media Club, the Debate Team, and the African-American Student Union. She has been instrumental in the school’s Project SAFE initiative, to help make the City safer for all residents.
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