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Interim Reports: Prepare for a Successful End of the Year!

Spring interim reports begin today, May 8, 2023. Review your child’s academic progress and progress towards graduation.

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District Kicks off Kindergarten Open House Week

Throughout the week, nearly 150 elementary schools throughout the District will welcome parents, guardians and future kindergarten students.

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District Celebrates Graduates of Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project

District Celebrates Graduates of Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project

On Thursday, the School District of Philadelphia joined the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the U.S. Navy and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon to celebrate graduates of the second annual Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project during a signing ceremony.

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Kensington High School Students Advance to Nationals

Kensington High School Students Advance to Nationals

Kensington High School students captured first place at the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference, making history as the first time a District school took home the highest placement in this state competition.

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District Named a Best Communities for Music Education for Fifth Consecutive Year

For the fifth year in a row, the School District of Philadelphia has been named a Best Communities for Music Education from The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM).

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Keystones 2023

A message to 8-12th graders: Keystone Exams are this week

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Central’s Robotics Team Places at 2023 World Robotics Championship

Central High School’s Robotics Team, RoboLancers, won the 2023 FIRST® Impact Award at the FIRST® Championship in Houston, earning the team a permanent place in the FIRST® Hall of Fame.

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District, Lindback Foundation Honor Seven Extraordinary Principals

District, Lindback Foundation Honor Seven Extraordinary Principals

The School District of Philadelphia and the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation of Philadelphia presented seven District principals with the 2023 Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals at an award ceremony Tuesday night at the Philadelphia Film Society.

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Central's Robotics Team Qualifies for World Robotics Championship

Central’s Robotics Team Qualifies for World Robotics Championship

Central High School’s Robotics Team captured the FIRST® Impact Award at the FIRST® Mid-Atlantic District Championship and is advancing to the 2023 FIRST® Championships in Houston, Texas next week.

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District Honors Individuals During 13th Annual Autism Expo

District Honors Individuals During 13th Annual Autism Expo

The District honored individuals making a positive impact on students with autism at the 13th Annual Autism Expo on Wednesday.

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