Category: News from SDP
Philadelphia High School for Girls graduate awarded first-ever Sister Rosetta Tharpe Scholarship
The first-ever music scholarship created in honor of the iconic and incomparable Godmother of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe was awarded to Sierra Guilmartin, a recent graduate at Philadelphia High School for Girls. Guilmartin (’22) plans to pursue music at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia in the Fall. Through the new Gibson…
School District of Philadelphia Shares Update on Superintendent’s Approach to Improving Outcomes for All Students
July 1, 2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA — As part of his first 100-Day priorities, School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, Sr., Ed.D., has laid out a robust set of strategic, intentional and collaborative actions to learn about the District comprehensively and quickly, and inform its work going forward. “My purpose and moral obligation to…
An Update on First 100-Days from Dr. Watlington
Read in your Language: SHQIP | عربي | 语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt June 28, 2022 Hello School District of Philadelphia Families, I’m writing to update you on a key part of my 100-day priorities. Improving student outcomes and achieving the Board’s Goals & Guardrails, such that the…
Thank You for the Warm Welcome and an Engaging Week One
Read in your Language: SHQIP | عربي | 语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt June 16, 2022 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families & Community, Today marks the end of my first week as superintendent of our great School District. Before I share a few reflections and thoughts with…
Improving Student Outcomes and Achieving the Board’s Goals and Guardrails: A Message from Superintendent Watlington
June 24, 2022 Dear School District of Philadelphia Staff & Families, Improving student outcomes and achieving the Board’s Goals & Guardrails, such that the School District of Philadelphia is positioned to be one of the nation’s fastest improving urban districts, requires intentional and strategic actions. A first step to achieve this begins with engaging a…
District Graduates Receive More Than $153M in Scholarships
Just two weeks ago, the School District of Philadelphia wrapped up its graduation season and celebrated a significant milestone for roughly 7,500 graduates who received their high school diplomas. Today, the School District of Philadelphia is proud to announce that this year’s graduates were awarded more than $153 million in scholarships. “As the Class of…
District’s Chief of Schools Named Recipient of “Powerful Latina” Awards
Almost 30 years ago, Evelyn Nuñez entered the education field for the first time, as an elementary teacher at Ferguson Elementary School in the School District of Philadelphia. Fast-forward and over the years, Nuñez has served in a variety of roles including, an educator, a Bilingual Literacy Coach, Principal, Assistant Superintendent, Chief Academic Officer…
Welcome Dr. Watlington!
Read in your Language: SHQIP | عربي | 语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt June 16, 2022 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Today, we welcome our new superintendent, Dr. Tony Watlington. We invite you to take a moment to view a special video message from our new superintendent….
Extreme Heat Protocols
Read in your Language: SHQIP | عربي | 语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, After this week’s extreme heat in the Philadelphia area, we wanted to update you on our protocol so you are informed and can make the best decisions for your…
District Re-Opens Registration for Select Summer Programming Sites
The School District of Philadelphia announced yesterday that it is re-opening registration for its 2022 summer program opportunities at select sites based on capacity. Families can register their child(ren) now until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8. Due to limited space available, immediate registration is requested. Students will be enrolled on a first come, first…