Category: News from SDP
Mia Mendoza – Senior of the Month December 2024
In a city of countless student stories, one shines particularly bright this month. Mia Mendoza, a senior at Jules E. Mastbaum High School, has been named Senior of the Month for the School District of Philadelphia – an honor that barely captures the spirit and determination of this remarkable young woman. Walk into Mastbaum’s Panther…
Ethan Feuer – Teacher of the Month December 2024
Some teachers change lives. Others build entire communities. Ethan Feuer does both. As the School District of Philadelphia announces its Teacher of the Month, the choice couldn't be clearer. Mr. Feuer represents everything we hope to see in our educators – not just teaching, but transforming lives with an energy that seems to know no...
Launch of New Districtwide Customer Service Platform
The School District of Philadelphia now offers a new, convenient way for families, students, staff, and community members to engage with the District through a new platform called Let’s Talk — a cloud-based, AI-powered customer service platform by K12 Insight. “Partnering with parents and families is critical as we Accelerate Philly, and Let’s Talk serves…
School and Offices to Operate on a Normal Schedule
Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, I hope you enjoyed yesterday’s snow, and that it infused some joy into your week. Since we strive to keep schools open to accelerate student achievement, this message is to remind all staff and families that all District schools and offices will operate on normal schedules today, Tuesday, January…
Inclement Weather Update
Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, As we experience the first snowfall of the year, the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. To the greatest extent possible, the School District of Philadelphia strives to keep schools open for in-person learning to accelerate student achievement. The National Weather Service…
Linda Barrett – Teacher of the Month November 2024
The School District of Philadelphia has named Ms. Linda Barrett as Teacher of the Month, recognizing her outstanding work with special education students ages 18-22. In her classroom, students learn essential life skills - from reading menus and managing money to cooking and using public transportation. Each lesson is carefully adapted to meet her students'...
Saleah Robinson – Senior of the Month November 2024
Saleah Robinson, senior at Sayre High School, first seems quiet and maybe even shy, but she’s quick to smile a bright smile and clearly has a strong sense of who she is and where she is headed. Academically, she is a standout, maintaining top grades even during challenging periods. An avid fan of reading, she…
Important Update on Student Mental Health Services
Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, We are writing to share an important update about a change in the mental health support services available to our students. The District no longer offers Kooth Mental Health Services as a resource to our students. This change is due to Kooth’s discontinuation of services within the Commonwealth of…
A Thanksgiving Message
SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia community, As we approach Thanksgiving tomorrow, I wanted to pause and express my sincere gratitude to every School District of Philadelphia student, parent, guardian, and caregiver. As we continue to recover from the global pandemic that resulted in schools being closed across the country in March of 2020,…
School Building Stakeholder Feedback Survey
SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, On November 15, the School District of Philadelphia shared updates on the initial steps in Phase 8 of the Facilities Plan, and launched the Facilities Planning Process Advisory Application for parents and guardians,…