Category: News from SDP
An important message from the School District regarding 32BJ SEIU District 1201
On Saturday, August 20, the members of 32BJ SEIU District 1201 voted to authorize a strike.
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Ten Day Countdown to Back To School!
We are truly excited to welcome our students, families and staff to the 2022-23 school year, which starts on Monday, August 29.
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District Announces School Selection Information 2022-2023
The 2022-2023 School Selection process opens Friday, September 16, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
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Health & Safety Updates for School Year 2022-2023
The District and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) have been working closely to determine the best health and safety measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 as students return to school.
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District Welcomes More Than 700 New Teachers and Counselors
The School District of Philadelphia welcomes more than 700 new teachers and counselors this week at the District’s annual New Hire Orientation. The orientation, which kicked off Monday, provides new teachers and counselors with professional development and networking opportunities while covering a variety of topics, including creating inclusive and equitable routines, supporting students in times…
School District of Philadelphia Partners with Health Organizations to Provide Students with Access to State Required Student Immunizations
In an effort to create a foundation for strong student attendance, the District has created partnerships to provide access and supports for students to get immunized for 2022-2023 school year PHILADELPHIA, PA— In conjunction with National Immunization Awareness Month, the School District of Philadelphia, Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc. (DVCH) and CityLife Health are helping…
District to Host Hiring Events Now Through August
District continues accepting employment applications for 2022-2023 school year The School District of Philadelphia will host a series of hiring events for open school-based support positions across the District. These in-person events at select schools throughout the city will provide job seekers with the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Office of Talent and…
A Progress Update After a Productive First Month
Read in your language: SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt July 22, 2022 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families & Community, Last month, I was honored to be named superintendent of this fine school district. One of my first actions was to unveil my 100-day…
2nd Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour
Read in your Language: SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear Parents, Families, and Students, The School District of Philadelphia is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour! Last year’s SDP Back-to-School celebration was a resounding success! So we are excited to once again tour Philadelphia’s communities to help families…
Superintendent Watlington Announces the Official Launch of his Transition Team
Read in your Language: SHQIP | عربي | 语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt July 12, 2022 Hello School District of Philadelphia Families, Today I’m pleased to announce the official launch of my Transition Team. As you know, my main priorities are improving student outcomes and achieving the Board’s…