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May 19, 2026

Shift to Virtual Due to Extreme Heat

Student Fare Compliance Initiative Guidebook Cover

May 18, 2026

Announcing the Student Fare Compliance Initiative

Stephan Randolph – Senior of the Month April 2026

May 5, 2026

Stephan Randolph – Senior of the Month April 2026

Abigail Morales – Senior of the Month April 2026

May 5, 2026

Abigail Morales – Senior of the Month April 2026

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April 30, 2026

Board of Education Approves Accelerating Opportunity: The School District of Philadelphia Facilities Master Plan

Graphic for the Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals featuring a gold flame logo on a black background with gold accents, above a grid of seven headshots of diverse school principals smiling and facing the camera.

April 28, 2026

2026 Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals

Veronica Montijo-Nunez – Teacher of the Month April 2026

April 28, 2026

Veronica Montijo-Nunez – Teacher of the Month April 2026

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April 20, 2026

Letter to the Board: Accelerating Opportunity Update

Eat Right Philly Logo with 3 images of students eating

April 15, 2026

An Update About Eat Right Philly

four middle school girls smiling in schoolyard on grass

April 13, 2026

Summer Program Applications Open Monday, April 13th

Erika Buscaglia – Teacher of the Month March 2026

April 8, 2026

Erika Buscaglia – Teacher of the Month March 2026

New Rallee App with Flyers graphic displaying app

April 8, 2026

Introducing Rallee: A Mental & Physical Well-Being Resource for Students and Families

De'Anna Drummond – Senior of the Month March 2026

April 7, 2026

De’Anna Drummond – Senior of the Month March 2026

Corinne Gustafson – Senior of the Month March 2026

April 7, 2026

Corinne Gustafson – Senior of the Month March 2026

Philly School Experience Survey logo

April 6, 2026

The 2025-26 Philly School Experience Survey is now open

Paraprofessionals: The Heart of Every Classroom

April 1, 2026

Paraprofessionals: The Heart of Every Classroom

Say No to Vaping Graphic

March 27, 2026

Important Vaping Awareness and Education Resources

five young students in playground with colorful balls, smiling

March 16, 2026

Announcing the School District of Philadelphia’s 2026 Summer Programs

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March 16, 2026

Cancellation of Outside After-School Activities – March 16, 2026

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March 13, 2026

School District of Philadelphia Budget Update

Kids playing on school playground

March 4, 2026

Accelerating Opportunity: Board of Education Approves Amendments to School Year 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 Academic Calendars

Rebecca Toll – Teacher of the Month February 2026

March 4, 2026

Rebecca Toll – Teacher of the Month February 2026

Jayzen Smith – Senior of the Month February 2026

March 3, 2026

Jayzen Smith – Senior of the Month February 2026

Sean Miguel – Senior of the Month February 2026

March 3, 2026

Sean Miguel – Senior of the Month February 2026

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February 25, 2026

Accelerating Opportunity: The School District of Philadelphia Facilities Master Plan

440 headquarters 2026

February 21, 2026

All Schools and Offices to Operate Virtually on Tuesday, February 24

School District of Philadelphia Black History Month graphic with link to cultural events.

February 17, 2026

Black History Month Employee Spotlights

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February 13, 2026

Important Guidance to Ensure Safe and Welcoming Schools

Jessica Peruso – Teacher of the Month January 2026

February 6, 2026

Jessica Peruso – Teacher of the Month January 2026

Kids playing on school playground

February 5, 2026

Student Health Winter Update

Aster Chau– Senior of the Month January 2026

February 3, 2026

Aster Chau– Senior of the Month January 2026

Amy Van – Senior of the Month January 2026

February 3, 2026

Amy Van – Senior of the Month January 2026

National School Counseling Week - 2026

February 2, 2026

National School Counseling Week – 2026

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January 28, 2026

School District to Return to In-Person Operation Tomorrow, January 29

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January 27, 2026

All Schools and Offices to Operate Virtually Tomorrow January 28

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January 22, 2026

Announcing the Proposed Facilities Master Plan

Timothy

January 20, 2026

Timothy “Chef Tim” Lopez – Teacher of the Month December 2025

A Dr. Martin Luther King Day Message from Superintendent Watlington

January 16, 2026

A Dr. Martin Luther King Day Message from Superintendent Watlington

Middle States Association medal graphic

January 15, 2026

55 District High Schools Earn Middle States Accreditation

The School District of Philadelphia Statement Against Harassment

January 8, 2026

The School District of Philadelphia Statement Against Harassment

Balsam Motan – Senior of the Month December 2025

January 7, 2026

Balsam Motan – Senior of the Month December 2025

Dr Watlington giving a Holiday Message wearing a santa hat

December 23, 2025

A Holiday Message from Dr. Watlington

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December 23, 2025

A Facilities Planning Process Update

SDP Celebrates the Newly Constructed AMY at James Martin in Port Richmond

December 9, 2025

SDP Celebrates the Newly Constructed AMY at James Martin in Port Richmond

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December 7, 2025

Potential 2025 SEPTA Strike Message

Xello graphic

December 2, 2025

Xello: Parent Access Now Available

Cynthia Carr – Teacher of the Month November 2025

December 2, 2025

Cynthia Carr – Teacher of the Month November 2025

Andre Carter – Senior of the Month November 2025

December 2, 2025

Andre Carter – Senior of the Month November 2025

Juan Aquino – Senior of the Month November 2025

December 2, 2025

Juan Aquino – Senior of the Month November 2025

Students with food, smiling in hallway

November 26, 2025

Thanksgiving Message

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November 24, 2025

Teamsters Local 502 Commonwealth Association of School Administrators and The School District of Philadelphia Secure Tentative Agreement

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November 18, 2025

An Update on the Facilities Planning Process & Another Invitation to Share Your Feedback

Takia McClendon – Teacher of the Month October 2025

November 5, 2025

Takia McClendon – Teacher of the Month October 2025

Mario Rodriguez – Senior of the Month October 2025

November 5, 2025

Mario Rodriguez – Senior of the Month October 2025

Kateryna Sobolevska – Senior of the Month October 2025

November 5, 2025

Kateryna Sobolevska – Senior of the Month October 2025

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November 3, 2025

National School Psychology Week 2025

Flyer from the School District of Philadelphia promoting the 2026–2027 School Selection process. It features students engaged in hands-on learning activities like robotics, science, health care, and electrical work. The message reads: “Find Your Fit – 2026–2027 School Selection. Learn more at philasd.org/findyourfit.”

October 22, 2025

The 2026-2027 School Selection Application Closes Tomorrow!

SDP & Greater Philadelphia YMCA Expand Partnership Opportunities to Support Students

October 21, 2025

SDP & Greater Philadelphia YMCA Expand Partnership Opportunities to Support Students

Flyer from the School District of Philadelphia promoting the 2026–2027 School Selection process. It features students engaged in hands-on learning activities like robotics, science, health care, and electrical work. The message reads: “Find Your Fit – 2026–2027 School Selection. Learn more at philasd.org/findyourfit.”

October 16, 2025

School Selection Closes Next Week

Flyer from the School District of Philadelphia promoting the 2026–2027 School Selection process. It features students engaged in hands-on learning activities like robotics, science, health care, and electrical work. The message reads: “Find Your Fit – 2026–2027 School Selection. Learn more at philasd.org/findyourfit.”

October 3, 2025

School Selection Resources Reminder

Announcing the Launch of Parent & Family University

September 26, 2025

Announcing the Launch of Parent & Family University

High School students in hallway

September 25, 2025

Important Reminders: 2026-2027 School Selection Process

SDP Operations Staff Launch “Eagles Spirit Days”

September 11, 2025

SDP Operations Staff Launch “Eagles Spirit Days”

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September 10, 2025

Announcing the Facilities Planning Process Data Dashboard

STEM Fall Family Festival graphic

September 8, 2025

Join Us for the STEM Fall Family Festival – October 4: Discover, Create & Learn

SDP Students smiling in a group

September 8, 2025

Find Your Fit School Selection Process for 2026-2027 Opens!

SDP & PPD Implement Handle With Care

September 8, 2025

SDP & PPD Implement Handle With Care

young students smiling

August 25, 2025

Welcome Back! School Year 2025-26 Message from Dr. Watlington

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August 22, 2025

Important Information about SEPTA Service Cuts

Frankford High School Reopens , Invites Community to Tour Repaired and Improved Building

August 18, 2025

Frankford High School Reopens , Invites Community to Tour Repaired and Improved Building

Flyer from the School District of Philadelphia promoting the 2026–2027 School Selection process. It features students engaged in hands-on learning activities like robotics, science, health care, and electrical work. The message reads: “Find Your Fit – 2026–2027 School Selection. Learn more at philasd.org/findyourfit.”

August 7, 2025

2025-26 School Selection Announcement

Back-to-School Bus Tour graphic

July 7, 2025

2025 Bus Tour Kickoff

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June 27, 2025

Announcing the Facilities Planning Summer Community Engagement Series

Four prominent graduating seniors standing and clapping in caps and gown

June 23, 2025

An End-of-Year Message from Superintendent Watlington

kids on jungle gym

June 18, 2025

Summer Health Update

SDP Introduces Menstrual Health Equity Program

June 18, 2025

SDP Introduces Menstrual Health Equity Program

Shannon Brophy – Teacher of the Month May 2025

June 13, 2025

Shannon Brophy – Teacher of the Month May 2025

Jason Noel – Senior of the Month May 2025

June 13, 2025

Jason Noel – Senior of the Month May 2025

Ibrahim Soukouna – Senior of the Month May 2025

June 13, 2025

Ibrahim Soukouna – Senior of the Month May 2025

Superintendent Watlington Named Top 100 Influencer by District Administration

June 12, 2025

Superintendent Watlington Named Top 100 Influencer by District Administration

District Educators Honored by CS4Philly

June 12, 2025

District Educators Honored by CS4Philly

Four smiling graduation women in caps and gown

June 10, 2025

Congratulations to the Class of 2025

Lankenau Environmental Science High School Awarded EcoSchools U.S. Green Flag Award for Exceptional Achievement in Educating for Sustainability

June 9, 2025

Lankenau Environmental Science High School Awarded EcoSchools U.S. Green Flag Award for Exceptional Achievement in Educating for Sustainability

SDP Receives $1.2 Million in Solar Grants

May 23, 2025

SDP Receives $1.2 Million in Solar Grants

District Celebrates Academic Excellence and Improvement with Annual Accelerate Philly Awards

May 9, 2025

District Celebrates Academic Excellence and Improvement with Annual Accelerate Philly Awards

Janel Moore-Almond – Teacher of the Month April 2025

May 6, 2025

Janel Moore-Almond – Teacher of the Month April 2025

Richard Guzman-Pichardo – Senior of the Month April 2025

May 6, 2025

Richard Guzman-Pichardo – Senior of the Month April 2025

Shaqueah Henry – Senior of the Month April 2025

May 6, 2025

Shaqueah Henry – Senior of the Month April 2025

School Nurse Spotlights - National School Nurse Day

May 6, 2025

School Nurse Spotlights – National School Nurse Day

60 Extraordinary Teachers Honored by the Lindback Foundation

May 5, 2025

60 Extraordinary Teachers Honored by the Lindback Foundation

SDP to serve as the first among the largest cities in the United States to participate in The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award USA

April 30, 2025

SDP to serve as the first among the largest cities in the United States to participate in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA

Schools compete at Pennsylvania’s Annual Media and Design Competition

April 20, 2025

Schools compete at Pennsylvania’s Annual Media and Design Competition

SDP Launches Stop Arm Pilot on 20 School Buses

April 15, 2025

SDP Launches Stop Arm Pilot on 20 School Buses

The PSSA Testing Window for the 24-25 SY Opens Next Week

April 14, 2025

The PSSA Testing Window for the 24-25 SY Opens Next Week

2025 Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals

April 9, 2025

2025 Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals

Summer Programs kids

April 7, 2025

Summer Programs Announcement

Sarah Apt - Teacher of the Month March 2025

April 2, 2025

Sarah Apt – Teacher of the Month March 2025

Sabree Weathers - Senior of the Month March 2025

April 2, 2025

Sabree Weathers – Senior of the Month March 2025

Daniella Liang - Senior of the Month March 2025

April 2, 2025

Daniella Liang – Senior of the Month March 2025

The 2024-25 Philly School Experience Survey is now open through June 13

March 26, 2025

The 2024-25 Philly School Experience Survey is now open through June 13

Social Work Spotlights - Social Work Month

March 25, 2025

Social Work Spotlights – Social Work Month

Women's History Month 2025

March 18, 2025

Women’s History Month 2025

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March 6, 2025

The Application for the Parent & Guardian Advisory Council is Now Open!

Heaven Lee Mack: Senior of the Month February 2025

March 4, 2025

Heaven Lee Mack: Senior of the Month February 2025

Alondra Andino: Senior of the Month February 2025

March 4, 2025

Alondra Andino: Senior of the Month February 2025

Abigail Risser: Teacher of the Month February 2025

March 4, 2025

Abigail Risser: Teacher of the Month February 2025

February 28, 2025

Board of Education Adopts School Year 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 Academic Calendars

Cluster of students from various backgrounds

February 27, 2025

Introducing the Immigrant & Refugee Toolkit

dad with young son on shoulders

February 25, 2025

Launching Two New Parent and Family Engagement Initiatives

Prek kids on rug with books

February 18, 2025

Announcing the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Priorities Survey

Eagles

February 11, 2025

Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles’ City-Wide Celebration

Elementary school kids

February 6, 2025

2025 Winter Health Update

Kristi Schwartz – Teacher of the Month January 2025

February 4, 2025

Kristi Schwartz – Teacher of the Month January 2025

Gianna Tran – Senior of the Month January 2025

February 4, 2025

Gianna Tran – Senior of the Month January 2025

Tore James senior portrait

February 4, 2025

Tore James – January Senior of the Month 2025

Introducing I AM SDP - A Brand New District Campaign

February 3, 2025

Introducing I AM SDP – A Brand New District Campaign

National School Counseling Week 2025

February 3, 2025

National School Counseling Week 2025

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February 2, 2025

A Message of Support to District Staff and Families

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January 31, 2025

School District of Philadelphia Announces Facilities Planning Team Members

NAEP Results Show the School District of Philadelphia is One of the Nation's Leaders in Post-Pandemic Academic Recovery

January 30, 2025

NAEP Results Show the School District of Philadelphia is One of the Nation’s Leaders in Post-Pandemic Academic Recovery

Prek kids on rug with books

January 27, 2025

School District of Philadelphia Reaffirms Commitment to Safe and Welcoming Schools for All

AMY at James Martin Community Celebrates Topping Off

January 23, 2025

AMY at James Martin Community Celebrates Topping Off

High School Seniors walking through the hall

January 22, 2025

Graduation Rates, Student Success Increases Through Innovative 9th Grade Strategy

MLK Day of Service Message 2025

January 17, 2025

MLK Day of Service Message 2025

Denis Paladino - Senior of the Month December 2024

January 14, 2025

Denis Paladino – Senior of the Month December 2024

Mia Mendoza - Senior of the Month December 2024

January 14, 2025

Mia Mendoza – Senior of the Month December 2024

Ethan Feuer - Teacher of the Month December 2024

January 14, 2025

Ethan Feuer – Teacher of the Month December 2024

Launch of New Districtwide Customer Service Platform

January 13, 2025

Launch of New Districtwide Customer Service Platform

students working on workbooks

January 7, 2025

School and Offices to Operate on a Normal Schedule

Aiden Sanxhaku - Senior of the Month November 2024

December 10, 2024

Aiden Sanxhaku – Senior of the Month November 2024

Linda Barrett - Teacher of the Month November 2024

December 10, 2024

Linda Barrett – Teacher of the Month November 2024

Saleah Robinson - Senior of the Month November 2024

December 10, 2024

Saleah Robinson – Senior of the Month November 2024

Important Update on Student Mental Health Services

December 2, 2024

Important Update on Student Mental Health Services

A Thanksgiving Message

November 27, 2024

A Thanksgiving Message

School Building Stakeholder Feedback Survey

November 25, 2024

School Building Stakeholder Feedback Survey

High School Students Walking down the hall way

November 21, 2024

Student Enrollment and 4-Year Graduation Rate Increases

November 21, 2024

SEPTA Strike Averted, District to Operate as Normal

students painting mural on school

November 15, 2024

Participate in a Facilities Planning Process Committee!

National School Psychology Week 2024

November 11, 2024

National School Psychology Week 2024

Angelica Yim - Senior of the Month October 2024

November 7, 2024

Angelica Yim – Senior of the Month October 2024

Anthony Spady Senior of the Month smiling holding Playwright bill

November 7, 2024

Anthony Spady Jr. – Senior of the Month October 2024

Tamika Knight - Teacher of the Month October 2024

November 7, 2024

Tamika Knight – Teacher of the Month October 2024

November 6, 2024

Potential SEPTA Strike

FPP Planning Meetings Nov 4 - 20

October 28, 2024

Facilities Planning Listening and Learning Announcement

Fall 2024 Student Health Update

October 25, 2024

Fall 2024 Student Health Update

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October 17, 2024

Important Update on Listeria Recall

Find Your Fit Selection Closing Graphic

October 16, 2024

Find Your Fit School Selection Application Window Closes Next Week

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October 11, 2024

Important Food Safety Update for Families

District Announces Preliminary Academic Performance for 2023-24

October 9, 2024

District Announces Preliminary Academic Performance for 2023-24

September 26, 2024

2025-26, 2026-27 Academic Calendar Feedback Survey

Voter-Education-Virtual-Summit-Social

September 24, 2024

Voter Education Summit

Central High School Earns 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools Designation

September 24, 2024

Central High School Earns 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools Designation

Sept13 - School Selection Opens

September 11, 2024

School Selection Process for 2025-26 Opens this Friday

A Welcome Back Message from Superintendent Watlington

August 26, 2024

A Welcome Back Message from Superintendent Watlington

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August 9, 2024

Updates to the School Selection Process

440 central office

July 26, 2024

School District Announces New Learning Network Structure

Announcing the 2024 Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour

July 8, 2024

Announcing the 2024 Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour

high school students working on a birdhouse design

July 2, 2024

District Launches High School Student Forum

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June 26, 2024

School-Based Hiring Events for 2024-2025 School Year

Graduating students in bright yellow robes

June 14, 2024

A Graduation Message from Dr. Watlington

May Teacher of the Month - Margaret Myers

June 11, 2024

May Teacher of the Month – Margaret Myers

Dr. Watlington's End of Year Message 2024

June 11, 2024

Dr. Watlington’s End of Year Message 2024

Aleycha Peralta, Mastbaum senior

June 11, 2024

May Senior of the Month – Aleycha Peralta

May Senior of the Month - Nia Devard

June 11, 2024

May Senior of the Month – Nia Devard

Computer Science Teacher from Northeast High School Wins Sustained Impact Award

June 10, 2024

Computer Science Teacher from Northeast High School Wins Sustained Impact Award

Leadership Updates Summer 2024

June 7, 2024

Leadership Updates Summer 2024

Students from 5 Schools Win at Pennsylvania’s Annual Media and Design Competition

June 3, 2024

Students from 5 Schools Win at Pennsylvania’s Annual Media and Design Competition

District Launches New Math Program for Advanced Learners

May 17, 2024

District Launches New Math Program for Advanced Learners

The Keystone Exams Start on May 13th

May 9, 2024

The Keystone Exams Start on May 13th

April Teacher of the Month - Keya Brame

May 7, 2024

April Teacher of the Month – Keya Brame

April Senior of the Month - Octavia Lauderdale

May 7, 2024

April Senior of the Month – Octavia Lauderdale

April Senior of the Month - Damar Wilson

May 7, 2024

April Senior of the Month – Damar Wilson

School Nurse Spotlights - National School Nurses' Week

May 6, 2024

School Nurse Spotlights – National School Nurses’ Week

The Philly School Experience Survey for Parents & Guardians is open now!

May 1, 2024

The Philly School Experience Survey for Parents & Guardians is open now!

SDP Honors Individuals Making Positive Impact on Students with Autism at 14th Annual Autism Expo

April 19, 2024

SDP Honors Individuals Making Positive Impact on Students with Autism at 14th Annual Autism Expo

Graduation is around the Corner!

April 18, 2024

Graduation is around the Corner!

PSSA Testing

April 17, 2024

The PSSA Testing Window for the 23-24 SY Opens Next Week

Important Announcement Regarding Leveling

April 16, 2024

Important Announcement Regarding Leveling

Seven Extraordinary Principals Honored for Leadership and Service to School Communities

April 16, 2024

Seven Extraordinary Principals Honored for Leadership and Service to School Communities

March Teacher of the Month -Carly Barrist

April 9, 2024

March Teacher of the Month -Carly Barrist

March Senior of the Month -Jayliah Johnson

April 9, 2024

March Senior of the Month -Jayliah Johnson

March Senior of the Month -Adia Davis

April 9, 2024

March Senior of the Month -Adia Davis

Inaugural Accelerate Philly Awards Celebrates Academic Excellence and Improvement

April 5, 2024

Inaugural Accelerate Philly Awards Celebrates Academic Excellence and Improvement

How to Safely Watch the Solar Eclipse

April 5, 2024

How to Safely Watch the Solar Eclipse

Registration for Summer Programs is Open Now

April 1, 2024

Registration for Summer Programs is Open Now

GAMP junior wins first place at Lancaster Women's Symphony Association Competition

March 27, 2024

GAMP junior wins first place at Lancaster Women’s Symphony Association Competition

Social Work Spotlights - Social Work Month

March 27, 2024

Social Work Spotlights – Social Work Month

District to Pilot In-School Support System for Students Who Experience Trauma Outside of School

March 26, 2024

District to Pilot In-School Support System for Students Who Experience Trauma Outside of School

District School Nurse Named Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year

March 25, 2024

District School Nurse Named Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year

A Spring Health Update

March 22, 2024

A Spring Health Update

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March 18, 2024

Post-Lottery Review Process for School Year 2024-25

graduates

March 14, 2024

Preparing Students for Life After Graduation

February Teacher of the Month - John Taylor-Baranik

March 12, 2024

February Teacher of the Month – John Taylor-Baranik

440 central office

March 8, 2024

PFT Contract Extension

February Senior of the Month – Sukurat Adetayo

March 5, 2024

February Senior of the Month – Sukurat Adetayo

February Senior of the Month - Jazzani Gerena

March 5, 2024

February Senior of the Month – Jazzani Gerena

440 central office

February 28, 2024

Superintendent Offers Statement on One-Year Tentative Agreement with PFT

graduates

February 27, 2024

It’s Never Too Early to Prepare for Graduation!

February 26, 2024

Black History Month Employee Spotlights

Four High Schools Recognized For Improving Female Representation in Computer Science

February 9, 2024

Four High Schools Recognized For Improving Female Representation in Computer Science

January Senior of the Month - Mason Krajewski

February 6, 2024

January Senior of the Month – Mason Krajewski

January Senior of the Month - Yassmine Motya

February 6, 2024

January Senior of the Month – Yassmine Motya

January Teacher of the Month - Anne Olvera

February 6, 2024

January Teacher of the Month – Anne Olvera

Dr. Watlington Shares Exciting Progress in Post-Pandemic Academic Recovery

February 5, 2024

Dr. Watlington Shares Exciting Progress in Post-Pandemic Academic Recovery

National School Counseling Week

February 5, 2024

National School Counseling Week

District Leadership Delivers Inaugural State of Public Education Address

January 30, 2024

District Leadership Delivers Inaugural State of Public Education Address

District Receives $7.9M Grant to Double Electric Bus Fleet

January 24, 2024

District Receives $7.9M Grant to Double Electric Bus Fleet

Dr. Watlington on carpet with students

January 24, 2024

District Opens Kindergarten Registration for 2024-2025 School Year

Superintendent Watlington Announces Reorganization of the Division of Academics Services

January 23, 2024

Superintendent Watlington Announces Reorganization of the Division of Academics Services

Budget Survey image

January 22, 2024

Budget Priority Survey Launch

Fanny Coppin Students Perform Vocals for New PBS KIDS Series Theme Song

January 22, 2024

Fanny Coppin Students Perform Vocals for New PBS KIDS Series Theme Song

January 16, 2024

Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year is Now Open!

MLK Day of Service Message from Dr. Watlington

January 12, 2024

MLK Day of Service Message from Dr. Watlington

Robert King Vaux senior

January 9, 2024

December Senior of the Month – Robert King

December Senior of the Month - Liaralis Santiago

January 9, 2024

December Senior of the Month – Liaralis Santiago

November Teacher of the Month - Nikki Maurer

January 9, 2024

November Teacher of the Month – Nikki Maurer

December Teacher of the Month - Carrie Bannon

January 9, 2024

December Teacher of the Month – Carrie Bannon

District Alumn First City Hire Through Majority Leader Gilmore Richardson’s 5-point Preference

January 4, 2024

District Alumn First City Hire Through Majority Leader Gilmore Richardson’s 5-point Preference

District Celebrates the Newly Constructed Thomas M. Peirce School

December 21, 2023

District Celebrates the Newly Constructed Thomas M. Peirce School

A Holiday Message from Superintendent Watlington

December 20, 2023

A Holiday Message from Superintendent Watlington

December 13, 2023

SEPTA Patrol Officers Vote to Strike

District Celebrates 13th Annual Computer Science Education Week

December 7, 2023

District Celebrates 13th Annual Computer Science Education Week

Announcing a Swing Space

December 6, 2023

Announcing a Swing Space

November Senior of the Month - Linda Basheir

December 5, 2023

November Senior of the Month – Linda Basheir

November Senior of the Month - Aichata Diarra

December 5, 2023

November Senior of the Month – Aichata Diarra

Spectator Guidelines for School District of Philadelphia Athletic Events - Winter Season

November 30, 2023

Spectator Guidelines for School District of Philadelphia Athletic Events – Winter Season

Thanksgiving kids w teacher and note of thanks

November 21, 2023

A Thanksgiving Message from Dr. Watlington

District Students Participate Music Career Summit

November 21, 2023

District Students Participate Music Career Summit

As the number of English learners (ELs) in the School District of Philadelphia continues to grow, the need for teachers who are trained in high-quality instructional practices has grown with it. To meet this need, the District's Office of Multilingual Curriculum and Programs (OMCP) has partnered with Quality Teaching for English Learners (QTEL) at WestEd to offer a two-year QTEL apprenticeship for District staff to become local facilitators of QTEL professional learning.  READ MORE

November 17, 2023

National Apprenticeship Week Feature: QTEL Apprenticeship Program

Fall 2023 Report Card Conferences on November 27

November 16, 2023

Fall 2023 Report Card Conferences on November 27

National Apprenticeship Week Feature: I.T. Apprenticeship Program

November 14, 2023

National Apprenticeship Week Feature: I.T. Apprenticeship Program

National Apprenticeship Week Feature: I.T. Apprenticeship Program

November 14, 2023

National Apprenticeship Week Feature: I.T. Apprenticeship Program

National Apprenticeship Week Feature: I.T. Apprenticeship Program

November 14, 2023

National Apprenticeship Week Feature: I.T. Apprenticeship Program

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November 13, 2023

District Earns Accreditation System-Wide and for 14 Additional High Schools

This past weekend, four School District of Philadelphia teachers completed their seminars for the Yale National Initiative, an intensive and sustained collaboration among Yale faculty members and public school teachers across the country to strengthen teaching in public schools. READ MORE

November 10, 2023

District Teachers Complete Seminars for Yale National Initiative

Promising Improvements in 2022-23 PSSA and Keystone Exam Results

November 10, 2023

Promising Improvements in 2022-23 PSSA and Keystone Exam Results

Jada Collins Senior of the Month

November 8, 2023

October Senior of the Month – Jada Collins

October Senior of the Month - Yesenia Perez

November 8, 2023

October Senior of the Month – Yesenia Perez

October 2023 Teacher of the Month: Danielle Farley

November 8, 2023

October 2023 Teacher of the Month: Danielle Farley

November 7, 2023

Hill-Freedman World Academy Celebrates HBO Debut of STAND UP & SHOUT: Songs from a Philly High School

Vote sticker

November 6, 2023

An Election Message from the Superintendent

School Selection Application for the 2024-2025 School Year Closes Tonight

October 27, 2023

School Selection Application for the 2024-2025 School Year Closes Tonight

October 26, 2023

SEPTA Avoids Strike – District to Operate as Normal

Fall Mental Health and Wellbeing update - October 2023

October 24, 2023

Fall Mental Health and Wellbeing update – October 2023

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October 20, 2023

School Selection for the 2024-2025 School Year Closes Next Week

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight

October 13, 2023

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight

October 13, 2023

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight

The School District of Philadelphia has been named an Outstanding Visual Arts Community from the Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA). This recognition is awarded to school districts for their commitment to visual arts education opportunities for all students PK-12. READ MORE

October 13, 2023

District and Educator Receive State Recognition for Visual Arts

District HQ

October 12, 2023

Supporting Our Community and Each Other in Scary and Difficult Times

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight

October 12, 2023

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight

October 12, 2023

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight

October 12, 2023

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight

updates to our spectator guidelines that prioritize safety of our student-athletes, families and spectators. LEARN MORE

October 11, 2023

Updated Spectator Guidelines for School District of Philadelphia Athletic Stadiums

For the first-time ever, School District of Philadelphia students from the Fashion and Communications Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are participating in the DesignPhiladelphia Festival, a showcase of Philadelphia's local design talent, presented by Thomas Jefferson University. READ MORE

October 11, 2023

District Students Participate in DesignPhiladelphia

Fall Health Update

October 10, 2023

Fall Health Update

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October 9, 2023

Leveling Update

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight

October 7, 2023

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight

October 4, 2023

Two District Teachers Receive State Honors

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight

October 4, 2023

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight

In celebration of Digital Inclusion Week, the School District of Philadelphia is raising awareness around its efforts to teach students digital skills to improve digital literacy and equity in our schools. Digital Inclusion Week, held October 2-6, is an annual awareness week that celebrates organizations bridging the digital divide and promoting digital equity.  READ MORE

October 3, 2023

District Kicks Off Digital Inclusion Week

This Week is Digital Inclusion Week!

October 2, 2023

This Week is Digital Inclusion Week!

A new partnership between the District and Temple University Hospital aims to provide students with skills, knowledge and hands-on experience to pursue a career in a traditional healthcare setting, working in nontraditional roles. READ MORE

October 2, 2023

New District and Temple University Hospital Partnership Connects Students to Pathways in Healthcare 

makeSPACE is a new arts integration program designed by Creative Engagement Lab and adapted for seventh and eighth grade educators. The program will expand into twelve more schools in 2023. READ MORE

September 21, 2023

District officially launches a new approach to teacher professional development to boost student learning through arts integration grant

September 20, 2023

Registration for Centralized Tutoring Opens Today

Constance E. Clayton, Ed.D., who served as the School District of Philadelphia’s Superintendent of Schools from 1982-1993 passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.

September 18, 2023

School District of Philadelphia Mourns Beloved Education Advocate Constance E. Clayton, Ed.D

Join us in celebrating Latine/ Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2023

Join us in celebrating Latine/ Hispanic Heritage Month

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September 14, 2023

The School Selection Process for the 2024-25 School Year Opens Tomorrow

As we begin the year, you can expect a number of new and exciting things that we believe will be beneficial to you and your children. LEARN MORE

September 5, 2023

A Welcome Back Message from Superintendent Watlington

An Update Regarding Next Week's Extreme Heat

September 1, 2023

An Update Regarding Next Week’s Extreme Heat

Including Updated School Criteria LEARN MORE

August 31, 2023

Important Updates Regarding School Selection for the 2024-25 School Year

In partnership with Read by 4th, the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia, Read 2 Succeed, Center for Black Educator Development, Reading Allowed, Teach for America, and Joyful Readers, the School District of Philadelphia presented the highly anticipated film screening of The Right to Read to a 1200+ crowd at the Fillmore Philly Tuesday night.  READ MORE

August 31, 2023

Right to Read Film Screening Sheds Light on Early Literacy Crisis and Sparks Discussion in Philadelphia

August 30, 2023

City and School District Provide Update on Back-to-School Safety and Programming for the 2023-2024 School Year

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August 29, 2023

School Organizational Changes and Health & Safety Updates for the 23-24 School Year

As National Immunization Awareness Month closes, the District will host some final opportunities for families leading up to the new school year. READ MORE

August 21, 2023

District Partners with Organizations to Provide Students with Access to State Required Student Immunizations

I am excited to invite you to the Fillmore on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.to learn how the literacy crisis is impacting students in Philadelphia. READ MORE

August 14, 2023

Join Us For a Free Screening of The Right to Read

The 2023-2024 school selection process opens on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. and will close on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.  READ MORE

August 3, 2023

2023-2024 School Selection Announcement

The landmark settlement agreement sets protocol for school building inspections and reporting and allocates $2.5 Million to improve data management READ MORE

August 2, 2023

School District and City of Philadelphia Reach Agreement Regarding School Openings and Management of Environmental Conditions

You're invited to participate in an upcoming virtual introduction to the District's vision for Math. LEARN MORE

July 20, 2023

Learn More About the District’s New Math Core Instructional Resources

July 12, 2023

District Teachers Prepare to Support English Learners

July 6, 2023

Announcing the 2023 Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour

July 6, 2023

Superintendent Watlington Announces Appointment of New Deputy Superintendent of Academic Services

June 30, 2023

A Summer Health & Wellness Update

The School District of Philadelphia will host a series of hiring events for approximately 1,000 open school-based support positions across the District.

June 30, 2023

School District of Philadelphia Hosts Hiring Events Now Through August

June 23, 2023

Reminder: PHLConnectED is Transitioning – Make the Switch to ACP!

June 22, 2023

It’s the First Full Week of Summer!

The School District of Philadelphia hosted its 2023 End of the Year School Leader Celebration, honoring District principals and assistant principals and some of their significant milestones. READ MORE

June 16, 2023

District Hosts 2023 End of Year School Leader Celebration

T4 Education named Chester A. Arthur School in the Top 10 shortlists for the $250,000 World’s Best School Prizes in the category for Supporting Healthy Lives.

June 15, 2023

Chester A. Arthur School Named in Top 10 Shortlists for $250,000 World’s Best School Prizes in 2023

June 14, 2023

Superintendent Celebrates Flag Day

June 14, 2023

School District of Philadelphia Celebrates the Class of 2023

June 13, 2023

A Graduation Message from Superintendent Watlington

District Celebrates Juneteenth with Allen M. Stearne Students and Community

June 12, 2023

District Celebrates Juneteenth with Allen M. Stearne Students and Community

June 11, 2023

All Schools and Offices Will Operate on a Normal Schedule on Monday, June 12

June 8, 2023

UPDATE Philadelphia Air Quality Upgraded to Code Maroon

June 8, 2023

A Message About Air Quality Advisory in Anticipation of the City’s Code Orange Today

June 7, 2023

Kooth Summer Wellness Campaign

Kind, passionate, and talented, Anika Afrin transferred to Sayre High School from Bangladesh in 2022. READ MORE

June 6, 2023

May Senior of the Month – Anika Afrin

June 6, 2023

School District of Philadelphia Commits $70M to Select and Adopt New Core Instructional Resources

A Philly native, Tysir Jones is a meek and humble young man who will stop at nothing to be the best. READ MORE

June 6, 2023

May Senior of the Month -Tysir Jones

Congratulations to Audrey Nock! Mrs. Nock has been a Special Education at South Philadelphia High School for 40 years! READ MORE

June 6, 2023

May Teacher of the Month – Audrey Nock

Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) announced today the honorees for the annual Changemaker Gala, an even that will benefit Hill-Freedman World Academy. READ MORE

June 5, 2023

Event to benefit Hill-Freedman Records from Greenwich International Film Festival

June 1, 2023

Excessive Heat Protocol

May 30, 2023

District Presents Accelerate Philly, the new five year strategic plan

May 24, 2023

Spring Health Update

May 24, 2023

School District of Philadelphia, Lindback Foundation Honor 60 Extraordinary Teachers

May 22, 2023

Superintendent Watlington Announces New Appointments

May 18, 2023

District to Expand Dual Language Program to Gloria Casarez Elementary School

Victoria Flemming is the interim Executive Director of the Office of Environmental Management & Services, a new position that will add oversight and expertise to the District’s ongoing efforts to assess and improve environmental conditions. READ MORE

May 12, 2023

District Appoints New Interim Executive Director for Environmental Management Role

May 10, 2023

Join Us in Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!

As we surprised Mrs. Muc, the excitement, and love that her students poured out spoke volumes of the impact she’s had in the lives of our young people. Her colleagues praised and thanked her for a job well done. READ MORE.

May 9, 2023

Teacher of the Month – Katherine Muc

Basir has had more adventures in his young life than most will have in a lifetime. When the government in his homeland of Afghanistan changed, his family had to relocate to Philadelphia. READ MORE.

May 9, 2023

April Senior of the Month – Basir Samit

Iya is a true leader. She is the President of the Media Club, the Debate Team, and the African-American Student Union. She has been instrumental in the school’s Project SAFE initiative, to help make the City safer for all residents. READ MORE.

May 9, 2023

April Senior of the Month – Iya Nealy

May 8, 2023

Interim Reports: Prepare for a Successful End of the Year!

May 8, 2023

District Kicks off Kindergarten Open House Week

On Thursday, the School District of Philadelphia joined the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the U.S. Navy and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon to celebrate graduates of the second annual Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project during a signing ceremony. READ MORE

May 5, 2023

District Celebrates Graduates of Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project

May 1, 2023

Kensington High School Students Advance to Nationals

April 28, 2023

District Named a Best Communities for Music Education for Fifth Consecutive Year

April 26, 2023

Keystones 2023

April 25, 2023

Central’s Robotics Team Places at 2023 World Robotics Championship

April 19, 2023

District, Lindback Foundation Honor Seven Extraordinary Principals

Central High School’s Robotics Team captured the FIRST® Impact Award at the FIRST® Mid-Atlantic District Championship and is advancing to the 2023 FIRST® Championships in Houston, Texas next week. READ MORE

April 13, 2023

Central’s Robotics Team Qualifies for World Robotics Championship

The District honored individuals making a positive impact on students with autism at the 13th Annual Autism Expo on Wednesday. READ MORE

April 12, 2023

District Honors Individuals During 13th Annual Autism Expo

Joseph DeSantis, an 11th-grade ELA Teacher at Olney High School. No one is more deserving of this honor than Mr. DeSantis as he truly embodies what it means to be an advocate for our students. READ MORE

April 11, 2023

March Teacher of the Month – Joseph DeSantis

Congratulations to Stephen Lawson, a senior at School of the Future. A seemingly humble and quiet young man, Stephen Lawson is grateful for his nomination. READ MORE

April 11, 2023

March Senior of the Month-Stephen Lawson

When you meet Adrian you’re struck immediately by his positive energy and a sense of maturity, in that he has a great sense of himself READ MORE

April 11, 2023

March Senior of the Month – Adrian McRae-Woodruff

April 6, 2023

Students Submit a Response for Placement in Eligible Criteria-Based Schools

April 5, 2023

Resource Forum for Parents, Guardians and Students on Obtaining Health Insurance & Renewing Medicaid/CHIP

April 4, 2023

Opportunity to Participate in the Core Instructional Resource Selection Process

April 3, 2023

Arab American Heritage Month

March 28, 2023

School District of Philadelphia Strategic Plan Update

March 27, 2023

The 2023 Philly School Experience Survey is Now Open!

March 27, 2023

Two Seniors Win $40K BigFuture Scholarship for Taking College and Career Planning Steps

March 22, 2023

Report Card Conferences Coming

March 21, 2023

An Update from the Superintendent Regarding the State of District Facilities

March 21, 2023

PSSA 2023

March 17, 2023

SDP Baseball Coach Fighting Cancer Returns to Disney Spring Training

March 16, 2023

News for District Families: Subsidized Internet Program Updates

March 16, 2023

News for District Families: Subsidized Internet Program Updates

March 13, 2023

SDP Partners with Attorney General and Businesses for Fourth Annual Career Week

March 8, 2023

Invitation to Participate in the Core Instructional Resources Process

Dave’s story is one of exceptional resilience. At every turn, he has consistently overcome continual personal challenges with determination and perseverance. READ MORE

March 7, 2023

February Senior of the Month – Dave Barnes

Congratulations to Mr. James Blocker, Welding Instructor at Mastbaum High School as he was named February Teacher of the Month. READ MORE

March 7, 2023

February Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to Laila Johnson, a 17-year-old senior at Central High School as she was named Senior of the Month for February! READ MORE

March 7, 2023

Senior of the Month- Laila Johnson

March 3, 2023

Official Launch of SchoolCash Online

The School District of Philadelphia in partnership with Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry opened the City’s first on-site pediatric dental clinic in William D. Kelley School in North Philadelphia. READ MORE

March 1, 2023

William D. Kelley School Celebrates New Dental Clinic

The interim report window provides a time for families and students to review academic progress before report cards are released at the end of the academic term. READ MORE

February 27, 2023

Interim Reports is a Great Time to Review Progress Towards Graduation

February 24, 2023

The Board of Education Adopts Academic Calendars for 2023-24 and 2024-25

The District is officially launching Kooth – an online mental health and well-being platform designed to provide students with access to personalized, digital mental health and wellbeing resources! READ MORE

February 21, 2023

District Announces the official launch of Kooth

February 10, 2023

George W. Childs School Celebrates Rooftop Playspace with Ribbon Cutting

February 10, 2023

2023 Health & Wellness Update

Keyanna Nurse is a powerhouse. As if instinctually, she sets the bar high as she excels at everything that she sets her heart to. READ MORE

February 7, 2023

January Senior of the Month – Keyanna Nurse

The fun thing that happens when you start talking to Brady is that his genuine enthusiasm for making the most out of every day means you can’t begin to anticipate the stories he’s about to tell you. READ MORE

February 7, 2023

January Senior of the Month – Brady Santoro

Congratulations to January’s Teacher of the Month, Shamia Neal! Shamia is a 9th-grade English Teacher at Sayre High School. READ MORE

February 7, 2023

January Teacher of the Month

February 6, 2023

National School Counselor Week 2023

February 2, 2023

CTE Month

January 25, 2023

SDP Awarded $3.9M from the US Department of Education for ‘Relationships First’

January 25, 2023

Prepare Your Child for Graduation

January 19, 2023

District Launches Thrive at Five 2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration

Strategic Plan development will be driven by several Advisory Groups, a Steering Committee, and a Leadership Team – three distinct bodies that represent the wide variety of perspectives and diverse expertise of our SDP community. READ MORE

January 19, 2023

Superintendent Watlington provides District’s Strategic Plan Update

In 1965, the same year that the landmark Voting Rights Act was passed by Congress, Dr. King said –

January 13, 2023

MLK Day of Service Message from Dr. Watlington

Elizabeth “Liz” Taylor, 10th and 11th grade social studies teacher at Julia R. Masterman Laboratory & Demonstration School is a 2023 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Finalist. READ MORE

January 11, 2023

SDP Teacher Named 2023 Teacher of the Year Finalist

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. READ MORE

January 10, 2023

December Senior of the Month – Trinity Palmore

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. READ MORE

January 10, 2023

December Senior of the Month – Patricia Frimpong

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). READ MORE

January 10, 2023

December Teacher of the Month

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. READ MORE

January 9, 2023

Parkway West Students Gain Pathway to Early Childhood Education Through New Partnership with KenCrest

Philadelphia Military Academy's Kaheem Bailey-Taylor was presented the Medal of Heroism. This award is presented to cadets who perform acts of heroism. READ MORE

January 6, 2023

Philadelphia Military Academy Student Receives Medal of Heroism

The NRF Foundation today announced the School District of Philadelphia as its 2023 RISE Up Partner of the Year. READ MORE

January 3, 2023

District selected as 2023 RISE Up Partner of the Year

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. READ MORE

December 23, 2022

Sullivan hosts Winter Festival with WNBA Star Kahleah Copper

December 21, 2022

Hill-Freedman World Academy Student-Artists Release Sixth Album

December 20, 2022

A Holiday Message from Dr. Watlington

December 20, 2022

Overbrook Athletic Director Becomes First PSADA President-Elect from Philadelphia

December 19, 2022

Superintendent Watlington Announces Updated Organizational Structure for School District

The School District of Philadelphia is promoting literacy and helping students expand literacy skills through a new “20 in 20” Reading Initiative. READ MORE

December 14, 2022

District Promotes Literacy with 20 in 20 Reading Initiative

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December 6, 2022

District Launches New Recruitment Campaign, “LOVE your today. Shape their tomorrow.”

Jewels are rare and precious. That's precisely how one could describe 18-year-old Jewel Gadson... READ MORE

December 6, 2022

November Senior of the Month – Jewel Gadson

When you meet Charity, you’re struck immediately by her bubbly personality and enthusiasm. READ MORE

December 6, 2022

November Senior of the Month – Charity Robbins

Congratulations to Mr. Stephen Quaranta for being named December’s Teacher of the Month! Quaranta is an ELA teacher at William W. Bodine High School that has and continues to make an impression on young lives. READ MORE

December 6, 2022

November Teacher of the Month

The School District of Philadelphia is celebrating its 12th annual Computer Science Education Week, a weeklong celebration that highlights the District’s commitment to digital literacy and coding. READ MORE

December 5, 2022

District Kicks off 12th Annual Computer Science Education Week

Andrew Hamilton School students were having a blast on Wednesday, programming their robots to maneuver through an obstacle course to earn points for their team. READ MORE

December 1, 2022

Andrew Hamilton School Hosts FIRST LEGO League Competition

November 23, 2022

District Schools to Benefit from 1Philadelphia 2022 Grants

November 22, 2022

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

November 21, 2022

Three District Schools Selected for ‘Beat the Odds’ Planning Grants

November 18, 2022

An Update on the Facilities Planning Process

If there was one word to describe Janelle Needham, it’s excellent. READ MORE

November 9, 2022

Student of the Month Janelle Needham

November 9, 2022

Will Smith Surprises Overbrook High School Students

Congratulations to our first Teacher of the Month for the 2022-2023 school year, Nicole McGowan of Roxborough High School. READ MORE

November 9, 2022

Teacher of the Month Nicole McGowan

At the School District we are privileged with the responsibility of helping thousands of students reach their goals. READ MORE

November 9, 2022

Student of the Month Jerusha Nelson

November 7, 2022

Juniata Park Academy Teacher Receives Educator Award

Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, Ed.D., Chief Safety Officer Kevin Bethel and Executive Director of Athletics Jimmy Lynch participated in Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA)’s annual Unified Fall Festival Torch Run, a 26-mile non-competitive run consisting of 19 legs from XFINITY Live! Philadelphia to Villanova University. READ MORE

November 5, 2022

District Leadership Run with Special Olympics

November 2, 2022

A Message Regarding Election Day 2022

November 1, 2022

General George A. McCall Teacher Named 2022 Pennsylvania Art Education Association Outstanding Elementary Art Educator

Today, the School District of Philadelphia announced its commitment to invest an additional $1.7M to support District paraprofessionals to become teachers. The District shared an overview of this program to PDE’s Committee on Education Talent Recruitment, which was established through a bill sponsored by State Sen. Vincent Hughes. READ MORE

October 31, 2022

District Announces Additional Funding to Expand Unique Paraprofessional Pathway Program

October 28, 2022

District Receives $5M Grant to Expand Healthy Drinking Water

The School District of Philadelphia will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Urban Technology Project, a nationally recognized apprenticeship program run by the Office of Information Technology. READ MORE

October 26, 2022

District Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration for Urban Technology Project

The Samuel Gompers School hosted a surprise celebration for Carman Harris, who officially retired after being with the school as a crossing guard since 1984. The school celebrated her with an afternoon assembly, followed by a celebratory final crossing and a gathering after school with current and former Gompers staff, community members, families and students. READ MORE

October 25, 2022

Samuel Gompers Hosts Surprise Retirement Celebration for Crossing Guard

October 24, 2022

2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress Results Show Signs of Promise and Areas for Improvement for The School District of Philadelphia

October 21, 2022

Dr. Watlington Shares Final Transition Team Report

October 19, 2022

PA’s Statewide High School Graduation Requirements Are Planned To Go Into Effect This School Year.

October 18, 2022

District Receives $1M Grant to Reduce Youth Violence

Acclaimed actor, comedian and children’s book author Kevin Hart, who grew up in Philadelphia, joined Book Trust and JPMorgan Chase at Robert Morris School where he announced a matching donation of $75,000. READ MORE

October 7, 2022

Book Trust Receives $150,000 from JPMorgan Chase and Kevin Hart to Increase Literacy Access for District Students

On my first day at the District, I committed to a three-phase transition into the District. For Phase 1 and my first 100 days, which is now complete, I committed to listening from people across Philadelphia to learn what the District does well, what needs improvement, and how we can work collaboratively to achieve the School District of Philadelphia’s Goals and Guardrails and make the District one of the fastest improving large, urban school districts in the country. READ MORE

October 4, 2022

Dr. Watlington 100 Day Update

September 27, 2022

A Message from Superintendent Watlington Regarding the Shooting Outside of Roxborough High School

U.S. Department of Education recognizes Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush High School with prestigious award. READ MORE

September 21, 2022

Rush Among 297 Schools in the Nation to Earn 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools Designation

September 21, 2022

PDE Highlights Unique Opportunity At District’s Middle College

September 15, 2022

Announcing Our 21st Century Schools Model and the Opening of School Selection

September 14, 2022

District Celebrates 2nd Annual Kickoff of U.S. Navy’s PA Talent Pipeline Project

September 8, 2022

Health and Safety Updates for SY 2022-23

During the back-to-school celebration, Office Depot distributed more than 1000 backpacks to Louis H. Farrell School students filled with school supplies like notebooks, composition books, crayons, pencils, highlighters and more. READ MORE

September 5, 2022

Office Depot Teams Up with District to Distribute more than 1000 Backpacks Filled with School Supplies to Louis H. Farrell School Students

Important information about a shooting overnight, outside of Willard School. READ MORE

August 31, 2022

A Message about School Safety from Superintendent Watlington

Yesterday, our school leaders and teachers, together with many other staff members, rang the bell on a new school year READ MORE

August 30, 2022

First-Day Reflections from Superintendent Watlington

District HQ

August 29, 2022

118** District Schools to Dismiss Early on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 30 & 31 Due to Heat

August 26, 2022

Changes Announced for Universal Bluford and Universal Daroff Charter Schools for 2022-2023 School Year

August 26, 2022

Philadelphia Military Academy Earns Gold Star, Highest Distinction

August 26, 2022

A Welcome Back Message from Dr. Watlington

George Washington High School’s (GWHS) Competitive Cheer team is making history READ MORE

August 25, 2022

George Washington High School’s Competitive Cheer Makes History

August 25, 2022

Dr. Watlington’s First 100 Days: 60-Day Checkpoint

August 22, 2022

An important message from the School District regarding 32BJ SEIU District 1201

August 19, 2022

Ten Day Countdown to Back To School!

August 16, 2022

District Announces School Selection Information 2022-2023

August 12, 2022

Health & Safety Updates for School Year 2022-2023

August 10, 2022

District Welcomes More Than 700 New Teachers and Counselors

August 9, 2022

School District of Philadelphia Partners with Health Organizations to Provide Students with Access to State Required Student Immunizations

July 22, 2022

District to Host Hiring Events Now Through August

July 22, 2022

A Progress Update After a Productive First Month

2nd Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour

July 19, 2022

2nd Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour

Superintendent Watlington Announces the Official Launch of his Transition Team

July 12, 2022

Superintendent Watlington Announces the Official Launch of his Transition Team

Philadelphia High School for Girls graduate awarded first-ever Sister Rosetta Tharpe Scholarship

July 5, 2022

Philadelphia High School for Girls graduate awarded first-ever Sister Rosetta Tharpe Scholarship

July 1, 2022

School District of Philadelphia Shares Update on Superintendent’s Approach to Improving Outcomes for All Students

June 28, 2022

An Update on First 100-Days from Dr. Watlington

June 24, 2022

Thank You for the Warm Welcome and an Engaging Week One

June 24, 2022

Improving Student Outcomes and Achieving the Board’s Goals and Guardrails: A Message from Superintendent Watlington

District Graduates Receive More Than $153M in Scholarships

June 24, 2022

District Graduates Receive More Than $153M in Scholarships

District’s Chief of Schools Named Recipient of “Powerful Latina” Awards

June 22, 2022

District’s Chief of Schools Named Recipient of “Powerful Latina” Awards

June 16, 2022

Welcome Dr. Watlington!

May Student of the Month: Jaylin Bowens

June 7, 2022

May Student of the Month: Jaylin Bowens

Lisa Cunningham

June 7, 2022

May Student of the Month: Lisa Cunningham

June 3, 2022

Extreme Heat Protocols

June 2, 2022

District Re-Opens Registration for Select Summer Programming Sites

May 31, 2022

All Schools to Resume Normal School Operations on Wednesday, June 1st

District Celebrates First Graduates of Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project

May 31, 2022

District Celebrates First Graduates of Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project

May 31, 2022

District Announces Early Dismissal due to Extreme Heat

SLA Beeber Senior Wins 2nd Annual Oratorical Contest

May 27, 2022

SLA Beeber Senior Wins 2nd Annual Oratorical Contest

May 27, 2022

School Board Approves District’s FY2022-2023 Budget; City and State Budget Adoption Likely in June

May 25, 2022

School District of Philadelphia, Lindback Foundation Honor Extraordinary Teachers for Service to School Communities

May 25, 2022

School District to Postpone Moving All High Schools to Later Start Times

District Honors Class of 2022 During Annual “Our Class, Our Future” Senior Celebration

May 24, 2022

District Honors Class of 2022 During Annual “Our Class, Our Future” Senior Celebration

May 20, 2022

District Will Resume Universal Masking in Schools and Offices Starting Monday, May 23rd

District Students Participate in CHAMP Career Day

May 20, 2022

District Students Participate in CHAMP Career Day

May 16, 2022

Important Severe Weather Information

May 13, 2022

District Announces New Mask-to-Stay Health & Safety Protocol

April Student of the Month: Myon Butler

May 4, 2022

April Student of the Month: Myon Butler

April Student of the Month: Jade Njie

May 4, 2022

April Student of the Month: Jade Njie

May 2, 2022

Better Speech & Hearing Month Practitioner Spotlight

April 28, 2022

District Schools and Offices will be Closed on Tuesday, May 3rd for Eid al-Fitr

April 22, 2022

Optional Masking to Resume in District Schools and Offices on Monday April 25th

Jynita Woods Photo

April 20, 2022

March Student of the Month: Jynita Woods

April 19, 2022

District, Lindback Foundation Honor Extraordinary Principals for Leadership and Service to School Communities

District’s Music Education Program Earns National Recognition for Fourth Consecutive Year

April 13, 2022

District’s Music Education Program Earns National Recognition for Fourth Consecutive Year

students working on workbooks

April 8, 2022

Important Spring Recess & Health & Safety Updates

April 8, 2022

School District and City Open Registration for 2022 Summer Learning Programs

District Announces 2022 Summer Programs

April 7, 2022

District Announces 2022 Summer Programs

April 5, 2022

District and AG Shapiro Launch Third Annual Career Week

April 5, 2022

Generation Citizen Brings Project-Based Civics Programs to the District

March Student of the Month: Samirah Stephens

April 5, 2022

March Student of the Month: Samirah Stephens

April 1, 2022

District Announces New Superintendent

March 31, 2022

District Looking For Teachers Who Want To Change Tomorrow

March 29, 2022

The 2022 District-Wide Survey is Open Now!

March 25, 2022

School Year 2022-2023 Academic Calendar & Upcoming Engagement Opportunities

March 23, 2022

District to Expand Dual Language Program to William Cramp School

March 22, 2022

District Launches Facilities Planning Process & First Phase of Community Engagement

March 18, 2022

Food Distribution Sites Update

March 18, 2022

District Sees Improvement in Diversifying School Selection Pool

March 17, 2022

2022-2023 Bell Schedule Updates

March 12, 2022

Social Work Spotlights – Social Work Month

March 11, 2022

The #PHLSuperSearch Finalists Have Been Announced!

March 11, 2022

William Rowen School Opens New STEAM Lab focused on Quantum Information Science

March 10, 2022

Barry Elementary School, Philadelphia Eagles and American Dairy Association North East Celebrate National School Breakfast Week

March 8, 2022

The School District’s Mask Mandate Will End on Wednesday March 9th

March 4, 2022

Coming Together to Support our Students and Each Other In These Ever-Challenging Times

March 4, 2022

District joins The Fund and Wawa to Celebrate One-Year Partnership on National Employee Appreciation Day

March 3, 2022

February Student of the Month: Milan Dukes

March 2, 2022

PDHP Announces Possible Changes to Mask Mandate

March 1, 2022

February Student of the Month: Vy Nguyen

February 28, 2022

Beyond barbering skills, students learn financial literacy, using their voice and running a business

February 25, 2022

Frankford offers Hospitality, Travel & Tourism to students

District Board of Education Approves Contracts to Support Facilities Planning

February 25, 2022

District Board of Education Approves Contracts to Support Facilities Planning

February 24, 2022

High School students gain head-start for careers in warehouse and distribution

February 24, 2022

District Kicks Off “Thrive At Five” Kindergarten Registration Campaign

February 23, 2022

Academic Calendar Overview & Focus Group

February 22, 2022

School District of Philadelphia Staff Receive National Recognition for Exemplary Work in Education

February 17, 2022

FCM Hospitality and Eight Philadelphia Restaurants Support District’s Culinary Arts Program

February 16, 2022

School District Response to Water Quality Allegations

February 15, 2022

Construction Begins on new Community Schoolyard at Add B. Anderson School

February 11, 2022

District Partners with Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania for New Pathway to Leadership Program

February 10, 2022

SDP & FringeArts announce CHAMP, a new mentorship program presented by PECO

February 9, 2022

District to Release 2020-2021 School Progress Report on Education and Equity (SPREE)

February 8, 2022

West Philadelphia High School Students Gain Experience in Architecture and Design

February 4, 2022

District Receives Book Donation from Temple University’s Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection

February 4, 2022

Randolph Technical High School Students Get Hands-on Experience in Electronics

February 3, 2022

School District of Philadelphia Kicks off Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month

February 2, 2022

An Important Health Guidance Update

February 2, 2022

January Student of the Month: Malcolm Miller

January Student of the Month: Anyelo Taveras-Marte

February 2, 2022

January Student of the Month: Anyelo Taveras-Marte

January 30, 2022

Important Severe Weather Information

January 28, 2022

Important Severe Weather Information

January 20, 2022

An Important Update About In-Person Learning and Communications Going Forward

January 19, 2022

Evening Update: No Additional Schools Will Shift to Virtual Learning At This Time

January 19, 2022

Afternoon Update: No Additional Schools Will Shift to Virtual Learning At This Time

January 18, 2022

Evening Update: No Additional Schools Will Shift to Virtual Learning At This Time

January 18, 2022

$29.5M “GEAR UP” Grant Awarded to School District of Philadelphia

January 18, 2022

Afternoon Update: No Additional Schools Will Shift to Virtual Learning At This Time

January 18, 2022

District Partners with Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium for Vaccination Clinics

January 17, 2022

Evening Update: One Additional School Will Shift to Virtual Learning At This Time

January 17, 2022

Update: Six Additional School District of Philadelphia Schools Will Provide Virtual Learning for Students This Week Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges

January 14, 2022

Evening Update: No Additional Schools Will Shift to Virtual Learning At This Time

January 14, 2022

8 School District of Philadelphia Schools Will Provide Virtual Learning for Students Next Week (Jan. 18-21) Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges

January 13, 2022

Evening Update: No Additional Schools Will Shift to Virtual Learning At This Time; Planning for Next Week

January 13, 2022

Hill-Freedman World Academy Student-Artists to Release Fifth Album

January 13, 2022

Afternoon Update: No Additional Schools Will Shift to Virtual Learning At This Time; Notifications About Next Week

January 13, 2022

December Student of the Month: Kadiatou Sacko

January 12, 2022

Two Additional Schools Shifting to Virtual Learning

January 11, 2022

One Additional School Shifting to Virtual Learning

January 11, 2022

An Update on School Operations At This Time and A Health and Wellness Reminder

January 11, 2022

Mayor Kenney and Councilman At-Large David Oh Visit Clara Barton

January 11, 2022

December Student of the Month: Bendu Borbor

January 10, 2022

Four Additional District Schools Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning This Week

January 10, 2022

Three Additional District Schools Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning This Week

January 9, 2022

88 District Schools Shift to Virtual this Week Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges

January 7, 2022

An Initial Update About School Operations for Next Week

January 6, 2022

Mobile Testing Sites Closed on Friday 1/7 but OPEN Saturday and Sunday, 1/8-1/9

January 6, 2022

A Response to Fairmount House Fire Tragedy

January 5, 2022

Jan 5th Update: No Additional District Schools Shifting to Virtual Learning

January 5, 2022

Jan 5th Update: No Additional District Schools Shifting to Virtual Learning

January 4, 2022

Jan 4th Update: Three Additional District Schools Will Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning

January 3, 2022

77 District Schools Will Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges

January 1, 2022

Happy New Year! We Return to School Tuesday January 4, 2022!

December 21, 2021

A Holiday Message to our Families from Superintendent Hite

December 16, 2021

A Response to Threats of Violence on Social Media

December 10, 2021

SDP Provides Equity-focused Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers

December 9, 2021

The District To Offer A Non-Binary Gender Option for Students in Infinite Campus

November Student of the Month: Cherilynn Chow

December 6, 2021

November Student of the Month: Cherilynn Chow

School District of Philadelphia Kicks off 11th Annual Computer Science Education Week

December 6, 2021

School District of Philadelphia Kicks off 11th Annual Computer Science Education Week

November Student of the Month: Nathaniel Gordon

December 6, 2021

November Student of the Month: Nathaniel Gordon

Hopkinson Eagles Gift

December 1, 2021

Francis Hopkinson School Receives Philadelphia Eagles Hometown Grant

Francis Scott Key classroom

November 23, 2021

Francis Scott Key School and Book Trust Partner for Students Home Libraries

November 22, 2021

SDP Earns Accreditation System-Wide and for 15 Additional High Schools

November 4, 2021

School District Recognized as Pioneer in Stormwater Management

November 3, 2021

District Receives Inaugural Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion Award

November 2, 2021

October Student of the Month: Abdoulaye Kamagate

November 1, 2021

October Student of the Month: Dahlia Tarver

October 29, 2021

New SEPTA Contract Agreement Reached – School District Operations To Continue on Current Schedule

James R. Lowell School Receives $5,000 from New Burlington Store

October 28, 2021

James R. Lowell School Receives $5,000 from New Burlington Store

October 28, 2021

District Schools & Offices Will Continue In-Person IF SEPTA Strikes

October 25, 2021

Important Update About the Potential SEPTA Strike

October 22, 2021

Philadelphia Energy Authority and Frankford High School Unveil Solar Training Lab

October 20, 2021

District Announces More than 80 Percent of Employees are Fully Vaccinated

October 19, 2021

Information About the Potential SEPTA Strike

October 7, 2021

Board of Education Authorizes General Capital Bonds and Green Bonds

October 7, 2021

Willard Elementary School Principal Receives Powerful Latina Award

October 6, 2021

District Announces Launch of 2022-2023 School Selection

September 30, 2021

Important Driver Shortage and Health & Safety Updates

September 28, 2021

Board of Education Shares Superintendent Search Process

September 27, 2021

Superintendent Hite Announces 2021-22 will be his Last School Year in Role

September 27, 2021

District Joins City of Philadelphia to Celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a Collective Effort to Register Gen-Z and Millennial Residents

September 23, 2021

Updated School District Calendar

September 20, 2021

COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocol Updates

September 17, 2021

School District of Philadelphia and Bimbo Bakeries USA Create New Partnership

Two School District of Philadelphia Schools Awarded 2021 National Blue Ribbon Designation

September 17, 2021

Two School District of Philadelphia Schools Awarded 2021 National Blue Ribbon Designation

September 14, 2021

An Update for Families Concerning Trash Removal and Student Transportation

September 2, 2021

District implementing a two-hour delay Thursday, Sept. 2

August 31, 2021

District Officially Rings the Bell to Open 2021-2022 School Year

August 25, 2021

School Board Announces Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines for School District Staff

School District of Philadelphia Teacher Awarded Outstanding Secondary Art Educator

August 19, 2021

School District of Philadelphia Teacher Awarded Outstanding Secondary Art Educator

August 19, 2021

Back-to-School Town Halls

August 12, 2021

The District Welcomes 600 New Teachers and Counselors

School District Announces Plans for First Ever Back-to-School Bus Tour

August 5, 2021

School District Announces Plans for First Ever Back-to-School Bus Tour

July 30, 2021

 Important Back-to-School Updates: Masking, Testing, Virtual Option and More

JG Sky High members

July 29, 2021

JG SkyHigh launches Live Music with MIC’d Up, Benefiting Student Musicians

July 20, 2021

Philadelphia Youth Reunite for In-person Summer Orchestra Academy

July 14, 2021

15 District High Schools of Philadelphia Recommended for System-Wide Accreditation

July 14, 2021

Summer Work to Support Healthy & Safe In-Person Learning

July 8, 2021

School District and SEPTA Announce Transition from Student Transpasses to Fare Card

July 6, 2021

School District of Philadelphia Educators Considered for the 2022 Music Educator Award

July 6, 2021

School District Students Help Create New Mindfulness App

July 6, 2021

Turn & Talk Issue 2: Summer Programming

June 25, 2021

District Speech Language Pathologist Wins State Achievement Award

June 19, 2021

LIVE! 2021 All Philadelphia High School Virtual Music Festival

June 15, 2021

School District of Philadelphia to Acquire Five Electric School Buses, First of its Kind in the State

June 9, 2021

Edison High School Receives $5,000 Donation from StuDocu

May 27, 2021

May Student of the Month: Caleb Autry

May 27, 2021

May Student of the Month: Malajah Moore-Lane

May 24, 2021

Make Your Voice Heard!

May 19, 2021

District Honors Class of 2021 in Virtual Celebration

May 19, 2021

District Announces In-Person Learning for 2021-2022 School Year

May 12, 2021

Central High School Seniors Win Statewide High School Stock Market Competition

May 7, 2021

65th Annual Young Artists Exhibition Opens Virtually Today

May 6, 2021

District Students Place in 42nd Annual George Washington Carver Science Fair

May 3, 2021

April Student of the Month: Lelah Benn

April 30, 2021

Turn & Talk Issue 1: The Digital Divide

School District of Philadelphia Senior Selected for National Award by National Honor Society

April 29, 2021

School District of Philadelphia Senior Selected for National Award by National Honor Society

April 28, 2021

District Students to Participate in Virtual All-City Jazz Festival

April 20, 2021

District Response to Chauvin Verdict

April 19, 2021

District’s Music Education Program Earns National Recognition for Third Consecutive Year

April 15, 2021

District Expands Mentoring Program Between School Safety Officers and Students

April 13, 2021

Four District Teachers Selected for Naval Education Workplace Training Program

April 12, 2021

District Hybrid Learning Plan Update April 12

April 9, 2021

District Nurse Named Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year

April 8, 2021

The School District of Philadelphia Launches New COVID-19 Dashboard

April 8, 2021

School District and City Announce 2021 Summer Learning Programs for Students

April 6, 2021

SDP Connect – Issue 1

April 5, 2021

District Hybrid Learning Plan Update April 5

April 5, 2021

District Phase II Learning Model Selection Process Update April 5

March Student of the Month: Noor Rana

March 30, 2021

March Student of the Month: Noor Rana

Lincoln High Film & Video Teacher Publishes First Comic Book Series

March 29, 2021

Lincoln High Film & Video Teacher Publishes First Comic Book Series

March Student of the Month: Ali Shabazz

March 29, 2021

March Student of the Month: Ali Shabazz

District Spring Break Updates & Closures

March 25, 2021

District Spring Break Updates & Closures

March 25, 2021

District Hybrid Learning Plan Update March 25

March 23, 2021

School District of Philadelphia Students Recognized in State Art Exhibition

March 22, 2021

District Hybrid Learning Plan Update March 22

March 15, 2021

District Hybrid Learning Plan Update March 15

March 12, 2021

District Hybrid Learning Plan Update March 12

Wawa Donates 3,000 Appreciation Kits to District Essential Employees

March 12, 2021

Wawa Donates 3,000 Appreciation Kits to District Essential Employees

March 10, 2021

GAMP to Bring Theatrical Performance Online 

March 8, 2021

District Hybrid Learning Plan Update March 8

March 5, 2021

West Philadelphia Students Tune in to the Music Industry for Career Pathway

March 1, 2021

District Hybrid Learning Plan Update March 1

February 26, 2021

February Student of the Month: Goddess Wiggins

February 26, 2021

February Student of the Month: Youma Diabira

February 25, 2021

District Hybrid Learning Plan Update Feb 25

February 23, 2021

Academy At Palumbo Students Win International Virtual Robotics World Championship

February 22, 2021

Top Finalists Advance in District’s First-Ever Oratorical Contest

February 22, 2021

District Hybrid Learning Plan Update

February 17, 2021

District Hybrid Learning Plan Delayed One Week

February 16, 2021

Find Your Future: 3-Day Virtual Career Conference

February 10, 2021

GSK announces investment to increase equity in STEM education and careers

February 9, 2021

Cayuga Elementary School’s Music Director named to Yamaha Music’s Inaugural 40 Under 40 List

February 8, 2021

A Message from the Superintendent

February 5, 2021

Statement from Dr. Hite

February 5, 2021

Family Updates Feb 5

February 3, 2021

Family Updates

February 2, 2021

More Facts about Ventilation

February 1, 2021

Counselor Spotlights – School Counseling Week

January 31, 2021

The Facts about Ventilation

January 30, 2021

January Student of the Month: Kamilah Gordon

January 30, 2021

January Student of the Month: Joseph McCaffrey

January 28, 2021

South Philadelphia High Students participate in new MTV Workshop

January 27, 2021

District to begin phased return to in-person learning

January 21, 2021

2021-2022 Kindergarten Registration is Now Open

January 20, 2021

Resources to Support Instruction About Presidential Inauguration

January 13, 2021

District to Open Specialized Services Regional Centers for Students with Special Needs

January 11, 2021

District Adds 39 School Sites for Grab-and-Go Meal Distribution

January 7, 2021

U.S. Capitol Events & Resources to Help Process Trauma

January 6, 2021

U.S. Capitol Events: A Message from Superintendent Hite

January 6, 2021

District launching an Environmental Advisory Council (EAC)

November 17, 2020

Penn pledges $100 million to the School District of Philadelphia

November 12, 2020

Hill-Freedman World Academy Releases Original Album

November 10, 2020

District schools will remain fully virtual at this time

October 30, 2020

Election Day 2020: A message from Superintendent Hite

October 29, 2020

District Hosts Second Annual RISE Youth Summit 

October 20, 2020

Baldi Middle School Receives National Recognition

District Leader Named National Principal of the Year

October 14, 2020

District Leader Named National Principal of the Year

September 25, 2020

Rhawnhurst Elementary School Earns 2020 National Blue Ribbon

September 4, 2020

Philadelphia Students Author Book Honoring Hip Hop Icon Lady B

Paul Robeson High School Principal Named Top Principal

July 8, 2020

Paul Robeson High School Principal Named Top Principal

June 25, 2020

5 Masterman students secure historical marker commemorating 1967 school walkout

June 10, 2020

Senior Stories: Terrell Bullock-Wallington

June 8, 2020

Senior Stories: Quaasha Artis

June 5, 2020

Senior Stories: Zanett Davila

June 3, 2020

Senior Stories: Javier Adorno

June 2, 2020

Senior Stories: Sara Shuaipi

May 29, 2020

Senior Stories: Tracy Chen

May 27, 2020

Senior Stories: Izaz Mahmud

May 25, 2020

Senior Stories: Naderia Johns

May 22, 2020

Senior Stories: Faheemah Russell

May 20, 2020

Senior Stories: Dylanger Thomas

May 18, 2020

Senior Stories: Tahmina Akhter

Yuvaraj (Yuva) Gambhir - March Student of the Month

April 13, 2020

Yuvaraj (Yuva) Gambhir – March Student of the Month

Christopher Facenda-Torres - March Student of the Month

April 13, 2020

Christopher Facenda-Torres – March Student of the Month

March 5, 2020

Student Musicians From Throughout Philadelphia Perform in All City High School Musical Festival

Mary Franz - February 2020 Teacher of the Month

March 5, 2020

Mary Franz – February 2020 Teacher of the Month

Leysha Santiago - FEBRUARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH

March 2, 2020

Leysha Santiago – FEBRUARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Treasure Jackson - February Student of the Month

March 2, 2020

Treasure Jackson – February Student of the Month

The District Partners with Wells Fargo and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey for Literacy Program 

March 2, 2020

The District Partners with Wells Fargo and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey for Literacy Program 

February 27, 2020

Superintendent William R. Hite, Ed.D. receives 2020 NSFA Superintendent of The Year

District Outlines Progress Around Environmental Safety in Schools

February 21, 2020

District Outlines Progress Around Environmental Safety in Schools

Myah Blume - January Student of the Month

February 10, 2020

Myah Blume – January Student of the Month

Sybrie Cofield - January Student of the Month

February 10, 2020

Sybrie Cofield – January Student of the Month

District Schools Mark Four Consecutive Years of Improvement Citywide on School Progress Report

February 10, 2020

District Schools Mark Four Consecutive Years of Improvement Citywide on School Progress Report

Charles Blain - December Student of the Month

February 3, 2020

Charles Blain – December Student of the Month

Horace Ryans - December Student of the Month

February 3, 2020

Horace Ryans – December Student of the Month

January 31, 2020

Board of Education Recognizes National Board Certified Teachers

Jennifer Rojas-Sandoval

January 22, 2020

Student of the Month – Jennifer Rojas-Sandoval

Ashley Maldonado

January 22, 2020

Student of the Month – Ashley Maldonado

January 17, 2020

School District Statement Re: Environmental Safety at McClure

Fall Student of the Month - Liliana Mariquinhos-Fernandes

January 13, 2020

Fall Student of the Month – Liliana Mariquinhos-Fernandes

Malik Njeri-Mesquito

January 13, 2020

Fall Student of the Month – Malik Njeri-Mesquito

School District Highlights Expansive Computer Science Offerings Across the City 

December 12, 2019

School District Highlights Expansive Computer Science Offerings Across the City 

Breaking Ground on New Facility for Powel, SLAMS Schools

December 12, 2019

Breaking Ground on New Facility for Powel, SLAMS Schools

Teachers of the Month for October and November!

November 26, 2019

Teachers of the Month for October and November!

Dobbins Unveils “Extreme School Makeover”

November 6, 2019

Dobbins Unveils “Extreme School Makeover”

New Livestock Center

October 21, 2019

New Livestock Center at W.B. Saul High School 

PA State Representative Hohenstein allocates $60,000 to Philadelphia schools

October 1, 2019

PA State Representative Hohenstein allocates $60,000 to Philadelphia schools

Greenberg Elementary, Carver High School Named National Blue Ribbon Schools

September 26, 2019

Greenberg Elementary, Carver High School Named National Blue Ribbon Schools

Find your Fit Press

September 20, 2019

Find Your Fit Campaign Highlights Educational Options For Students

District Welcomes Administrators from China

September 19, 2019

District Welcomes Administrators from China

September 12, 2019

Introducing The Philadelphia Orchestra’s APPLE program

New Playground Ben Franklin School

September 10, 2019

New Playground at Ben Franklin Elementary

Student Board Representatives

September 10, 2019

Meet Our New Student Board Representatives

Ringing in the 1st Day of School!

September 5, 2019

Ringing in the 1st Day of School!

Girl waving Back to School

August 26, 2019

Annual Back to School Event!

Ring the Bell PHL 2019

August 19, 2019

RING THE BELL PHL Kick-Off with the Phillies!

Dr. Hite Speaking

August 14, 2019

$100 Million In Clean Energy Projects, With Spotlight On Northeast High School

Parkway students

August 9, 2019

Parkway Center City Middle College 11th graders halfway toward Associate Degree & H.S. Diploma

School District to Expand Pre-Kindergarten Registration Hours

July 12, 2019

School District to Expand Pre-Kindergarten Registration Hours

Dr. Hite holding his award at WHYY

June 25, 2019

Dr. Hite honored with prestigious Lifelong Learning Award by Philadelphia’s WHYY

“Good Morning America” Broadcasts Pop-Up Show, Honors Community School Coordinator

June 13, 2019

“Good Morning America” Broadcasts Pop-Up Show, Honors Community School Coordinator

June 3, 2019

All K-3 students in School District to Receive Free Books Every Month

May 28, 2019

District Announces Comprehensive School Planning Review to Better Plan for, Design Neighborhood Schools Citywide

May 24, 2019

School District Teachers Honored by Lindback Foundation for Excellence in Education

May 22, 2019

District Celebrates Graduating Seniors with “Our Class Our Future” Campaign

May 21, 2019

District, City Officials Celebrate the Grand Opening of The Clinic at Gideon

May 8, 2019

The School District of Philadelphia Calls on Families to Share their Opinions and Effect Change

May 1, 2019

School District Hosts 2019 College Signing Day Featuring Dawn Staley as Keynote Speaker

April 25, 2019

District Principals Recognized by Lindback Foundation for Outstanding Leadership

March 29, 2019

Board of Education Approves District’s Lump Sum Budget for Fiscal Year 2020

March 26, 2019

District Releases Action Plan Update Showing Significant Progress Toward Anchor Goals

March 7, 2019

District Celebrates Women’s “Herstory” Month

February 15, 2019

School District Wins $577,000 in PAsmart Grants

February 8, 2019

School District Black History Month Art Exhibit

January 30, 2019

District Schools Mark Three Consecutive Years of Improvement Citywide on School Progress Report

January 22, 2019

District Kicks Off “Thrive At Five” Effort To Promote Kindergarten Registration

January 15, 2019

Mayor Kenney, Superintendent and Elected Officials Celebrate Grand Opening of New Library at Bache-Martin Elementary School

January 4, 2019

School District Opens Pre-Kindergarten Registration

December 18, 2018

Moody’s Upgrades School District’s Bond Rating to First Investment Grade in Decades, Baa3

December 14, 2018

Lindback Award Applications Now Open to Teachers, Principals Throughout the School District

December 13, 2018

Pennsylvania Department of Education’s New School Improvement Designations Strengthen Work Underway in Philadelphia’s Public Schools

December 12, 2018

Philadelphia Public Schools Now Accepting Teacher Applications for the 2019-2020 School Year

December 10, 2018

District Superintendent, City Council President Cut Ribbon on New Playground at Duckrey Elementary School

December 10, 2018

District Releases Seventh Building Improvement Update

December 7, 2018

District Highlights Building Work at Board Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting

December 5, 2018

School District Celebrates Computer Science Education Week

November 30, 2018

District Choir Students Perform as Part of Giving Tuesday

November 16, 2018

Statement on Educational Opportunities for Families Report

November 8, 2018

Philadelphia’s 2019-22 District Plan is Now Open for Feedback

November 1, 2018

PSSA and Keystone Results show District Students Continue to make Academic Progress

October 26, 2018

School District Asks for Input on School Calendar

October 12, 2018

School District Applies for $6 Million in State Grants for School Safety Upgrades

October 10, 2018

Rendell Center Hosts Gubernatorial Forum: Fourth and Fifth Grade Students Question the Candidates

October 1, 2018

#TwoBlue: Greenfield, Meredith Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Schools

September 26, 2018

Philadelphia Robotics Coalition publicly launches, seeks funding to expand impact

September 21, 2018

School District launches #FindYourFit Campaign

September 18, 2018

Board of Education Announces Two New Student Board Representatives

September 17, 2018

New Charter School Application Cycle Opens September 17

September 11, 2018

Academy at Palumbo School Dismisses Early Due to Flooding

September 5, 2018

District Releases Sixth Building Improvement Update

September 5, 2018

Early Dismissal Thursday, Sept. 6

September 4, 2018

All School District of Philadelphia Schools Will Dismiss At Noon Wednesday

August 31, 2018

Philly Native and Rapper, Meek Mill, donates 6,000 PUMA Backpacks to District Students

August 30, 2018

School District Begins Specific Efforts to Accelerate Improvement at Three Schools

August 29, 2018

All School District of Philadelphia Schools Will Dismiss Early Thursday Due To Continuous Excessive Heat

August 27, 2018

All School District of Philadelphia Schools to Dismiss Students Early on Tuesday & Wednesday due to Excessive Heat

August 27, 2018

Mayor, Superintendent, Elected Officials, Students and Families #RingTheBellPHL for Start of School

August 24, 2018

After Extensive Building Improvements, District Schools Ready to Welcome Students Monday, August 27

August 23, 2018

District releases fifth bi-weekly summer building improvement update

August 15, 2018

Mayor, Superintendent, and Philadelphia Phillies Encourage City to #RingTheBellPHL for Start of School

August 9, 2018

District Releases Fourth Bi-weekly Summer Building Improvement Update

July 31, 2018

School District Honors Graduates of AP Capstone Program from Northeast High School

July 30, 2018

Special Registration and Assessment for Students Who Speak a Language Other Than English

July 26, 2018

District releases third bi-weekly summer building improvement update

July 18, 2018

School District Celebrates Groundbreaking of New, State-of-the-Art Livestock Center at W.B. Saul High School Facility to enhance academic opportunities for 200 students

July 16, 2018

Board of Education Announce Committee Appointments

July 12, 2018

District Releases Second Bi-weekly Summer Building Improvement Update

July 9, 2018

New Board of Education Hosts First Public Meeting

July 5, 2018

Governor Wolf, Philadelphia Officials Announce $15.6 Million to Improve Conditions at Public Schools

July 1, 2018

Application now open for Board of Education non-voting student representative

June 29, 2018

Summer Building Improvement Update Released

June 28, 2018

School Reform Commission Releases Performance Evaluation of Superintendent Hite

June 25, 2018

Board of Education for the School District to meet on July 9th

June 22, 2018

Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer Issue Statements on Budget Approved by City Council

June 21, 2018

Superintendent, SRC Chair Estelle Richman, Commissioner Bill Green Issue Statements on Final SRC Meeting

June 21, 2018

School District announces Plan for Summer Work, new Cleaning Standards to Ensure Safe, Welcoming Schools

June 18, 2018

Black Male Educators at Bethune School nationally featured on NBC News

June 13, 2018

School District Distributes Summer Book Packs to 37,000 Elementary School Students City-Wide

June 7, 2018

School District Instagram Graduation Takeover

Family graduation photo

June 7, 2018

List of the 2018 High School Graduations

Mayor, Superintendent Break Ground on New, $50 Million Solis-Cohen Elementary School

June 5, 2018

Mayor, Superintendent Break Ground on New, $50 Million Solis-Cohen Elementary School

June 5, 2018

Mayor, Superintendent Highlight Funding Needs for Capital Projects in Public Schools

June 1, 2018

District Honors Families’ Contributions to Schools at End-of-Year Family Celebration

May 22, 2018

School District Announces Opportunity to Accelerate and Expand Critical Building Investments

May 14, 2018

School District to Expand Pre-Kindergarten Registration Hours

May 9, 2018

Read Testimony from Dr. William Hite, Superintendent, and Student for City Council Budget Hearing

May 7, 2018

School District marks Kindergarten Open House Week

May 7, 2018

School District of Philadelphia Hosts 2018 College Signing Day with Former First Lady Michelle Obama

April 26, 2018

Mayor Kenney, Dr. Hite Announce the Expansion of the School District of Philadelphia’s Maintenance Apprenticeship Program

April 24, 2018

School District Invests $3 Million in New, State-of-the-Art Athletic Complex at Bartram High School

April 23, 2018

School District’s GreenFutures Sustainability Program Earns Statewide Recognition

April 18, 2018

School District Posts School Budget Books and the Consolidated Budget Book Online for the Public

April 10, 2018

School District Announces Details of 2018 College Signing Day featuring Former First Lady Michelle Obama as Keynote Speaker

April 3, 2018

School District Announces Expansion of Early Literacy Pilot Program

March 29, 2018

Chair Joyce Wilkerson and Dr. Chris McGinley Announce Their Resignations as SRC plans for Transition

March 28, 2018

School District Teachers Honored by Lindback Foundation for Excellence in Education

March 22, 2018

School Reform Commission Approves Lump Sum Budget for Fiscal Year 2019

March 12, 2018

School District’s New Parent & Family Portal Launches to Improve Communication Between Schools, Families

March 8, 2018

Letter to Families on March 14 Nationwide Walkout

March 2, 2018

School District Principals Recognized by Lindback Foundation for Outstanding Leadership

February 21, 2018

School District to Expand Pre-Kindergarten Registration Hours

February 12, 2018

Join Local Students for Black History Month Celebrations

February 5, 2018

District Schools, Administrative Offices to close Thursday for the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles Parade

February 5, 2018

SRC to vote February 22 on Seven New Charter Applications

January 29, 2018

Top Philadelphia Schools Honored for Performance on 2016-17 School Progress Report

January 22, 2018

Philadelphia Public Schools Now Accepting Applications for All Teaching and Counseling Positions for the 2018-2019 School Year

January 16, 2018

School District Opens Registration Process for Kindergarten Students

January 10, 2018

School District, La Salle University Partner on Community Scholars Program

January 9, 2018

School District Marks Expanded Breakfast Programs, Part of the District’s Overall Effort to Improve Attendance

January 3, 2018

School District, Read by 4th and iHeartMedia Join Forces for #AttendanceHero Contest

December 21, 2017

Commodore John Barry Elementary School Students Surprised with Backpacks, School Supplies for the Holidays

December 18, 2017

Lindback Award Applications Now Open to Teachers, Principals Throughout the School District

December 5, 2017

School District Marks Computer Science Education Week

November 28, 2017

School District Expands on #GivingTuesday Movement with Giving Week Celebration

November 16, 2017

School Reform Commission Votes to Dissolve

November 16, 2017

Statements from SRC Commissioners and Superintendent Hite on Vote to Dissolve the School Reform Commission

November 9, 2017

District Graduation Rates Increase Again

November 8, 2017

K-12 School Selection for 2018-2019 Draws to a Close

November 2, 2017

Superintendent Hite, SRC Chair Joyce Wilkerson Issue Statements on Mayor Kenney’s Speech on Return to Local Control

November 1, 2017

The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia Unveils Innovative Tool to Make it Easier to Support Public Schools

October 24, 2017

School District Highlights Expanded English Learner Positions and Immigration Services

October 17, 2017

School District to Redesign Arts Education with a Focus on Driving Student Success

October 12, 2017

Nearly 40,000 School District High School Students Are Taking the PSAT/SAT for Free

October 9, 2017

School District Celebrates Family Engagement Month

October 3, 2017

#HardWorkPaysOff: Superintendent Hite Joins Philadelphia Students, Teachers, and Staff to Celebrate School District Progress and Hard Work Paying Off

September 28, 2017

McCall​ ​School​ ​Named​ ​National​ ​Blue​ ​Ribbon​ ​School

September 27, 2017

Philadelphia’s Students Make Academic Gains

September 19, 2017

School District and Housing Authority Celebrate Grand Opening of Vaux Big Picture High School

September 19, 2017

District Continues Work to Improve Schools Most In Need

September 12, 2017

#AttendanceHero Campaign: School District and Mayor Kenney Join Together to Launch #AttendanceHero Campaign

September 8, 2017

Moody’s Upgrades Credit Rating for the School District of Philadelphia For the First Time Since 2010

September 6, 2017

First Day of School Highlights

September 6, 2017

School Reform Commission Approves Measure to Place Social Workers in Select Public Schools

September 6, 2017

School District Celebrates Launch of Exemplary Teaching Video Library

August 25, 2017

Modernized Pre-K to 2nd Grade Classrooms in Eight Schools will focus on literacy

August 25, 2017

School District of Philadelphia Modernizes Website to be More Inclusive, Accessible and User-Focused

August 17, 2017

Back to School Event was a Success for Students and Families

August 3, 2017

Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration

August 3, 2017

Immunization Requirements Have Changed

August 3, 2017

Registration for New English Language Learners

July 11, 2017

Summer Program Allows Students to Earn College Credit before 9th Grade

April 9, 2017

School Districts Wins U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Award

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