Category: News from SDP

Richard Guzman-Pichardo – Senior of the Month April 2025

This month, we are incredibly proud to shine a spotlight on a student whose story exemplifies perseverance, resilience, and excellence—Richard, April 2025 Senior of the Month at Franklin Learning Center. Richard’s journey is one of courage and determination. Born in the Dominican Republic, he experienced firsthand the hardships of limited access to formal education. With…

Shaqueah Henry – Senior of the Month April 2025

Shaqueah Henry is more than just a name at Overbrook High School; she’s a force of nature. Coming from a charter school where opportunities seemed more easily available to her, Overbrook was different and slowly instilled a new sense of self-reliance. “Here, you really have to work for what you want,” she reflects. Her digital…

School Nurse Spotlights – National School Nurse Day

On May 7, 2025 we will honor our talented school nurses. We hope you will enjoy reading these profiles as much as we enjoyed creating them. Remember, there are many school nurses across the District who weren't highlighted here, so make sure to celebrate the ones that you know on social media using #SchoolNursesRock! Amy...

60 Extraordinary Teachers Honored by the Lindback Foundation

Each year, the School District of Philadelphia and the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation of Philadelphia, honor 60 distinguished District teachers with a ceremony and a cash award. The Lindback Award for Distinguished Teachers recognizes teachers who create positive, supportive learning environments, motivate students to learn and serve as role models to students….

SDP to serve as the first among the largest cities in the United States to participate in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh embarked on a significant visit to New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia in support of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in the USA. During his visit, Prince Edward visited Constitution High School to announce that the School District of Philadelphia will serve as the first among the…

Schools compete at Pennsylvania’s Annual Media and Design Competition

On April 4, 2025, 195 students from 32 schools participated in the Regional Philadelphia Media and Design Competition hosted at the Constance E. Clayton Education Center. This competition, which is open to all students in the District, promotes technology and computer science education. The first-place middle and high school winners will move on to represent…

SDP Launches Stop Arm Pilot on 20 School Buses

The School District of Philadelphia is launching a pilot program designed to deter dangerous driving and support student safety by mounting cameras to the stop arms of school buses to record any motorists who illegally pass the bus. According to Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law, motorists are required to stop at least 10 feet away…

The PSSA Testing Window for the 24-25 SY Opens Next Week

2025 Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals

Each year, the School District of Philadelphia and the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation honors seven distinguished District principals with an award ceremony and a stipend to benefit their school community. The Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals recognizes leaders who lead and serve with equity principles, dedicate their time and efforts to public...

Summer Programs Announcement

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