Category: News from SDP
An Initial Update About School Operations for Next Week
Dear School District of Philadelphia families and staff, Let me begin by recognizing that staffing challenges due to the Omicron surge coupled with the winter storm have made this an incredibly challenging first week back to school for the 2022 new year. It’s important to know that shifting any school to virtual learning is always…
Mobile Testing Sites Closed on Friday 1/7 but OPEN Saturday and Sunday, 1/8-1/9
Due to the winter snow storm that is expected to impact the Philadelphia area, the School District of Philadelphia’s six COVID-19 mobile testing sites for students and staff will be closed on Friday, January 7, 2022. While these sites do not normally operate on the weekend, they will be open for special hours on Saturday…
A Response to Fairmount House Fire Tragedy
The School District of Philadelphia is heartbroken over the tragic news of yesterday’s house fire in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood, which claimed the lives of 12 people, including children associated with our District. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family members, friends and school communities who are grieving this unimaginable loss. We have made counseling…
School District Virtual on Friday, Jan 7; Planning Updates for Next Week
School District Going Virtual on Friday, January 7 Due to Inclement Weather; Planning Updates for Next Week Read in your Language: SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia families, A winter storm is expected to bring snow, icy precipitation and freezing…
Jan 5th Update: No Additional District Schools Shifting to Virtual Learning
Dear School District of Philadelphia staff and families, Based on our review of this evening’s staffing data, all schools that are currently providing in-person learning will continue to do so at this time. The next staffing data review will occur tomorrow afternoon, and we will provide the next update by 4 p.m. We encourage anyone…
Jan 5th Update: No Additional District Schools Shifting to Virtual Learning
Dear School District of Philadelphia staff and families, District leaders continue to review real-time staffing data twice a day to identify any school where COVID-related staffing challenges might hinder our ability to support safe and orderly schools. Based on our review of this morning’s staffing data, all schools that are currently providing in-person learning will…
Jan 4th Update: Three Additional District Schools Will Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning
January 4th Update: Three Additional School District of Philadelphia Schools Will Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges Dear School District of Philadelphia families, First, we want to thank you for your flexibility and understanding this week. It is clear that the omicron surge in the Philadelphia area is adding yet another…
77 District Schools Will Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges
***UPDATE 11:30pm – Four ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS ADDED, BASED ON NEW DATA – Julia De Burgos Elementary School, Dr. Ethel Allen School, E.W. Rhodes Elementary School AND Feltonville Arts & Sciences Dear School District of Philadelphia students and families, I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable winter break. As we’ve always said, our goal is…
Happy New Year! We Return to School Tuesday January 4, 2022!
January 1, 2022 Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, With guidance and support from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (see PDPH’s letter here) and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (see latest CHOP statement here), the School District is excited to welcome students back to schools on Tuesday, January 4th. Embracing our students with caring educators…
A Holiday Message to our Families from Superintendent Hite
Read in your Language: SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt December 21, 2021 Dear School District of Philadelphia Parents and Families, I first want to say thank you for all you have done to support healthy schools as we’ve welcomed students back in person this…