Category: News from SDP
December Senior of the Month – Trinity Palmore
Trinity Palmore is truly one of a kind. Like a growing number of students growing up in 21st century inner cities, she has and continues to face significant hurdles in her life including mental health struggles, lack of family support, and homelessness.
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December Senior of the Month – Patricia Frimpong
Philadelphia students each have unique stories and as you get to know Patricia, she will share hers with you in thoughtfully chosen words, with the care she clearly applies to everything from to her choice of high schools to the immense list of advanced classes, extracurriculars, and ultimately career path she has chosen.
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December Teacher of the Month
The School District of Philadelphia is proud to name Meredith Leon as December 2022’s Teacher of the Month! Meredith is a first-grade teacher at Overbrook Educational Center (OEC).
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Parkway West Students Gain Pathway to Early Childhood Education Through New Partnership with KenCrest
Through this partnership with KenCrest, which officially launched in November 2022, Parkway West students work three days a week at KenCrest Early Learning Center on Elmwood Avenue and receive both instruction and work experience from one building.
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Philadelphia Military Academy Student Receives Medal of Heroism
Philadelphia Military Academy’s Kaheem Bailey-Taylor was presented the Medal of Heroism. This award is presented to cadets who perform acts of heroism.
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District selected as 2023 RISE Up Partner of the Year
The NRF Foundation today announced the School District of Philadelphia as its 2023 RISE Up Partner of the Year.
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Sullivan hosts Winter Festival with WNBA Star Kahleah Copper
James J. Sullivan School hosted their first annual Winter Festival for its families. More than 100 parents were in attendance to celebrate with the school community in a fun holiday event.
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Due to inclement weather, Friday, Dec 23, all District buildings & offices will be closed; classes 100% virtual.
School District of Philadelphia to Shift to 100 Percent Virtual Learning Friday Due to Predicted Weather
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Hill-Freedman World Academy Student-Artists Release Sixth Album
Hill-Freedman Records, the record label of Philadelphia public high school Hill-Freedman World Academy of the School District of Philadelphia, announces the release of GROWING UP BLACK, an album of 34 original student songs, co-produced by Philadelphia independent music nonprofit World Cafe Live.
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A Holiday Message from Dr. Watlington
As a reminder, all District schools and administrative offices will be closed December 26 through January 2, 2023. Read about health and safety suggestions and what to expect when students return in January.
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