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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

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November 21, 2024

Student Enrollment and 4-Year Graduation Rate Increases

SEPTA Strike Averted, District to Operate as Normal

November 21, 2024

SEPTA Strike Averted, District to Operate as Normal

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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

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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

Potential SEPTA Strike

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

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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

Academic Calendar Survey

September 26, 2024

2025-26, 2026-27 Academic Calendar Feedback Survey

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September 24, 2024

Voter Education Virtual 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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Updates to the School Selection Process

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School District Announces New Learning Network Structure

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

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

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District Launches High School Student Forum

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School-Based Hiring Events for 2024-2025 School Year

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A Graduation Message from Dr. Watlington

May Teacher of the Month - Margaret Myers

May Teacher of the Month – Margaret Myers

Dr. Watlington's End of Year Message 2024

Dr. Watlington’s End of Year Message 2024

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May Senior of the Month – Aleycha Peralta

May Senior of the Month - Nia Devard

May Senior of the Month – Nia Devard

Computer Science Teacher from Northeast High School Wins Sustained Impact Award

Computer Science Teacher from Northeast High School Wins Sustained Impact Award

Leadership Updates Summer 2024

Leadership Updates Summer 2024

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

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

District Launches New Math Program for Advanced Learners

District Launches New Math Program for Advanced Learners

The Keystone Exams Start on May 13th

The Keystone Exams Start on May 13th

April Teacher of the Month - Keya Brame

April Teacher of the Month – Keya Brame

April Senior of the Month - Octavia Lauderdale

April Senior of the Month – Octavia Lauderdale

April Senior of the Month - Damar Wilson

April Senior of the Month – Damar Wilson

School Nurse Spotlights - National School Nurses' Week

School Nurse Spotlights – National School Nurses’ Week

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

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

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

Graduation is around the Corner!

Graduation is around the Corner!

PSSA Testing

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

Important Announcement Regarding Leveling

Important Announcement Regarding Leveling

Seven Extraordinary Principals Honored for Leadership and Service to School Communities

Seven Extraordinary Principals Honored for Leadership and Service to School Communities

March Teacher of the Month -Carly Barrist

March Teacher of the Month -Carly Barrist

March Senior of the Month -Jayliah Johnson

March Senior of the Month -Jayliah Johnson

March Senior of the Month -Adia Davis

March Senior of the Month -Adia Davis

Inaugural Accelerate Philly Awards Celebrates Academic Excellence and Improvement

Inaugural Accelerate Philly Awards Celebrates Academic Excellence and Improvement

How to Safely Watch the Solar Eclipse

How to Safely Watch the Solar Eclipse

Registration for Summer Programs is Open Now

Registration for Summer Programs is Open Now

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

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

Social Work Spotlights - Social Work Month

Social Work Spotlights – Social Work Month

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

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

District School Nurse Named Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year

A Spring Health Update

A Spring Health Update

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Post-Lottery Review Process for School Year 2024-25

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Preparing Students for Life After Graduation

February Teacher of the Month - John Taylor-Baranik

February Teacher of the Month – John Taylor-Baranik

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PFT Contract Extension

February Senior of the Month – Sukurat Adetayo

February Senior of the Month – Sukurat Adetayo

February Senior of the Month - Jazzani Gerena

February Senior of the Month – Jazzani Gerena

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February 28, 2024

Superintendent Offers Statement on One-Year Tentative Agreement with PFT

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February 27, 2024

It’s Never Too Early to Prepare for Graduation!

Black History Month Employee Spotlights

February 26, 2024

Black History Month Employee Spotlights

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February 12, 2024

Inclement Weather Update for February 13

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

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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

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January 18, 2024

Inclement Weather Update for January 18

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January 16, 2024

Inclement Weather Update for January 17

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

January 16, 2024

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

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January 15, 2024

Inclement Weather Update

MLK Day of Service Message from Dr. Watlington

January 12, 2024

MLK Day of Service Message from Dr. Watlington

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January 10, 2024

Inclement Weather Update

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January 9, 2024

December Senior of the Month – Robert King

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January 9, 2024

Inclement Weather Update

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

SEPTA Patrol Officers Vote to Strike

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

SEPTA Avoids Strike - District to Operate as Normal

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.

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October 13, 2023

District and Educator Receive State Recognition for Visual Arts

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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September 21, 2023

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

Registration for Centralized Tutoring Opens Today

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

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September 6, 2023

Extreme Heat Update

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.

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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

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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.

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August 31, 2023

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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District Teachers Prepare to Support English Learners

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

Superintendent Watlington Announces Appointment of New Deputy Superintendent of Academic Services

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.

School District of Philadelphia Hosts Hiring Events Now Through August

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

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.

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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.

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

Superintendent Celebrates Flag Day

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School District of Philadelphia Celebrates the Class of 2023

A Graduation Message from Superintendent Watlington

District Celebrates Juneteenth with Allen M. Stearne Students and Community

District Celebrates Juneteenth with Allen M. Stearne Students and Community

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

Since Air Quality Has Not Significantly Improved, Schools will Shift to Remote Learning Tomorrow

UPDATE Philadelphia Air Quality Upgraded to Code Maroon

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

Kooth Summer Wellness Campaign

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

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May Senior of the Month – Anika Afrin

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.

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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!

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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.

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

Excessive Heat Protocol

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District Presents Accelerate Philly, the new five year strategic plan

Spring Health Update

School District of Philadelphia, Lindback Foundation Honor 60 Extraordinary Teachers

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Superintendent Watlington Announces New Appointments

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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.

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District Appoints New Interim Executive Director for Environmental Management Role

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.

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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.

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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.

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April Senior of the Month – Iya Nealy

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

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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.

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District Celebrates Graduates of Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project

Kensington High School Students Advance to Nationals

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

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Central’s Robotics Team Places at 2023 World Robotics Championship

The School District of Philadelphia and the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation of Philadelphia presented seven District principals with the 2023 Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals at an award ceremony Tuesday night at the Philadelphia Film Society.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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March Senior of the Month – Adrian McRae-Woodruff

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

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

Opportunity to Participate in the Core Instructional Resource Selection Process

Arab American Heritage Month

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School District of Philadelphia Strategic Plan Update

The 2023 Philly School Experience Survey is Now Open!

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

Report Card Conferences Coming

An Update from the Superintendent Regarding the State of District Facilities

SDP Baseball Coach Fighting Cancer Returns to Disney Spring Training

News for District Families: Subsidized Internet Program Updates

News for District Families: Subsidized Internet Program Updates

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

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.

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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.

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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!

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Senior of the Month- Laila Johnson

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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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February 7, 2023

January Teacher of the Month

February 6, 2023

National School Counselor Week 2023

February 2, 2023

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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December 23, 2022

Sullivan hosts Winter Festival with WNBA Star Kahleah Copper

December 22, 2022

Due to inclement weather, Friday, Dec 23, all District buildings & offices will be closed; classes 100% virtual.

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December 21, 2022

Hill-Freedman World Academy Student-Artists Release Sixth Album

December 20, 2022

A Holiday Message from Dr. Watlington

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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.

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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...

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December 6, 2022

November Senior of the Month – Jewel Gadson

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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December 1, 2022

Andrew Hamilton School Hosts FIRST LEGO League Competition

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November 23, 2022

District Schools to Benefit from 1Philadelphia 2022 Grants

November 22, 2022

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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November 9, 2022

Student of the Month Jerusha Nelson

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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.

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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.

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October 31, 2022

District Announces Additional Funding to Expand Unique Paraprofessional Pathway Program

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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September 21, 2022

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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August 30, 2022

First-Day Reflections from Superintendent Watlington

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August 29, 2022

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

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August 26, 2022

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

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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

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August 25, 2022

George Washington High School’s Competitive Cheer Makes History

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August 25, 2022

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

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August 22, 2022

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

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August 19, 2022

Ten Day Countdown to Back To School!

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August 16, 2022

District Announces School Selection Information 2022-2023

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August 12, 2022

Health & Safety Updates for School Year 2022-2023

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August 10, 2022

District Welcomes More Than 700 New Teachers and Counselors

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

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District to Host Hiring Events Now Through August

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A Progress Update After a Productive First Month

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

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

Superintendent Watlington Announces the Official Launch of his Transition Team

Superintendent Watlington Announces the Official Launch of his Transition Team

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

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

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

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An Update on First 100-Days from Dr. Watlington

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Thank You for the Warm Welcome and an Engaging Week One

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

District Graduates Receive More Than $153M in Scholarships

District Graduates Receive More Than $153M in Scholarships

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

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

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Welcome Dr. Watlington!

May Student of the Month: Jaylin Bowens

May Student of the Month: Jaylin Bowens

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May Student of the Month: Lisa Cunningham

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Extreme Heat Protocols

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District Re-Opens Registration for Select Summer Programming Sites

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

District Celebrates First Graduates of Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project

District Celebrates First Graduates of Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project

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District Announces Early Dismissal due to Extreme Heat

SLA Beeber Senior Wins 2nd Annual Oratorical Contest

SLA Beeber Senior Wins 2nd Annual Oratorical Contest

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

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

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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

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

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

District Students Participate in CHAMP Career Day

District Students Participate in CHAMP Career Day

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Important Severe Weather Information

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

April Student of the Month: Myon Butler

April Student of the Month: Myon Butler

April Student of the Month: Jade Njie

April Student of the Month: Jade Njie

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Better Speech & Hearing Month Practitioner Spotlight

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

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

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March Student of the Month: Jynita Woods

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

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

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

Important Spring Recess & Health & Safety Updates

Important Spring Recess & Health & Safety Updates

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School District and City Open Registration for 2022 Summer Learning Programs

District Announces 2022 Summer Programs

District Announces 2022 Summer Programs

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District and AG Shapiro Launch Third Annual Career Week

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Generation Citizen Brings Project-Based Civics Programs to the District

March Student of the Month: Samirah Stephens

March Student of the Month: Samirah Stephens

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District Announces New Superintendent

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District Looking For Teachers Who Want To Change Tomorrow

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The 2022 District-Wide Survey is Open Now!

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School Year 2022-2023 Academic Calendar & Upcoming Engagement Opportunities

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District to Expand Dual Language Program to William Cramp School

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District Launches Facilities Planning Process & First Phase of Community Engagement

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Food Distribution Sites Update

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District Sees Improvement in Diversifying School Selection Pool

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2022-2023 Bell Schedule Updates

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Social Work Spotlights – Social Work Month

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The #PHLSuperSearch Finalists Have Been Announced!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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February Student of the Month: Milan Dukes

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PDHP Announces Possible Changes to Mask Mandate

February Student of the Month: Vy Nguyen

February Student of the Month: Vy Nguyen

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February 28, 2022

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

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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

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February 24, 2022

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

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February 24, 2022

District Kicks Off “Thrive At Five” Kindergarten Registration Campaign

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February 23, 2022

Academic Calendar Overview & Focus Group

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February 22, 2022

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

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February 17, 2022

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

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February 16, 2022

School District Response to Water Quality Allegations

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

February 15, 2022

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

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February 11, 2022

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

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February 10, 2022

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

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

February 9, 2022

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

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February 8, 2022

West Philadelphia High School Students Gain Experience in Architecture and Design

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February 4, 2022

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

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February 4, 2022

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

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February 3, 2022

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

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February 2, 2022

An Important Health Guidance Update

January Student of the Month: Malcolm Miller

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

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January 30, 2022

Important Severe Weather Information

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January 28, 2022

Important Severe Weather Information

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January 20, 2022

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

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January 19, 2022

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

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January 19, 2022

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

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January 18, 2022

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

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January 18, 2022

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

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January 18, 2022

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

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January 18, 2022

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

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January 17, 2022

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

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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

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January 14, 2022

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

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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

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January 13, 2022

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

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

January 13, 2022

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

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January 13, 2022

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

Kadiatou Sacko Student of the Month

January 13, 2022

December Student of the Month: Kadiatou Sacko

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January 12, 2022

Two Additional Schools Shifting to Virtual Learning

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January 11, 2022

One Additional School Shifting to Virtual Learning

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January 11, 2022

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

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

January 11, 2022

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

December Student of the Month: Bendu Borbor

January 11, 2022

December Student of the Month: Bendu Borbor

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January 10, 2022

Four Additional District Schools Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning This Week

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January 10, 2022

Three Additional District Schools Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning This Week

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January 9, 2022

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

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January 7, 2022

An Initial Update About School Operations for Next Week

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January 6, 2022

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

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January 6, 2022

A Response to Fairmount House Fire Tragedy

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January 6, 2022

School District Virtual on Friday, Jan 7; Planning Updates for Next Week

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January 5, 2022

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

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January 5, 2022

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

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January 4, 2022

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

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January 3, 2022

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

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January 1, 2022

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

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December 21, 2021

A Holiday Message to our Families from Superintendent Hite

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December 16, 2021

A Response to Threats of Violence on Social Media

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December 10, 2021

SDP Provides Equity-focused Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers

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December 9, 2021

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

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

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December 1, 2021

Francis Hopkinson School Receives Philadelphia Eagles Hometown Grant

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November 23, 2021

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

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November 22, 2021

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

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November 4, 2021

School District Recognized as Pioneer in Stormwater Management

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November 3, 2021

District Receives Inaugural Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion Award

October Student of the Month: Abdoulaye Kamagate

November 2, 2021

October Student of the Month: Abdoulaye Kamagate

October Student of the Month: Dahlia Tarver

November 1, 2021

October Student of the Month: Dahlia Tarver

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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

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October 28, 2021

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

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October 25, 2021

Important Update About the Potential SEPTA Strike

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October 22, 2021

Philadelphia Energy Authority and Frankford High School Unveil Solar Training Lab

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October 20, 2021

District Announces More than 80 Percent of Employees are Fully Vaccinated

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October 19, 2021

Information About the Potential SEPTA Strike

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October 7, 2021

Board of Education Authorizes General Capital Bonds and Green Bonds

Willard Elementary School Principal Receives Powerful Latina Award

October 7, 2021

Willard Elementary School Principal Receives Powerful Latina Award

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October 6, 2021

District Announces Launch of 2022-2023 School Selection

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September 30, 2021

Important Driver Shortage and Health & Safety Updates

September 28, 2021

Board of Education Shares Superintendent Search Process

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September 27, 2021

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

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

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

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September 23, 2021

Updated School District Calendar

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September 20, 2021

COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocol Updates

School District of Philadelphia and Bimbo Bakeries USA Create New Partnership

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

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September 14, 2021

An Update for Families Concerning Trash Removal and Student Transportation

September 2, 2021

Storm-related Updates for District Schools

September 2, 2021

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

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August 31, 2021

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

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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

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August 19, 2021

Back-to-School Town Halls

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August 12, 2021

The District Welcomes 600 New Teachers and Counselors

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

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

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

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

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Philadelphia Youth Reunite for In-person Summer Orchestra Academy

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

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Summer Work to Support Healthy & Safe In-Person Learning

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

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

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

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

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School District Students Help Create New Mindfulness App

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Turn & Talk Issue 2: Summer Programming

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District Speech Language Pathologist Wins State Achievement Award

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LIVE! 2021 All Philadelphia High School Virtual Music Festival

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

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District to Make Some Adjustments to Graduation Schedule for Class of 2021

Edison High School Receives $5,000 Donation from StuDocu

Edison High School Receives $5,000 Donation from StuDocu

May Student of the Month: Caleb Autry

May Student of the Month: Caleb Autry

May Student of the Month: Malajah Moore-Lane

May Student of the Month: Malajah Moore-Lane

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Make Your Voice Heard!

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District Honors Class of 2021 in Virtual Celebration

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

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Central High School Seniors Win Statewide High School Stock Market Competition

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65th Annual Young Artists Exhibition Opens Virtually Today

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

April Student of the Month: Lelah Benn

April Student of the Month: Lelah Benn

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Turn & Talk Issue 1: The Digital Divide

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

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

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District Students to Participate in Virtual All-City Jazz Festival

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District Response to Chauvin Verdict

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

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

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District Expands Mentoring Program Between School Safety Officers and Students

Four District Teachers Selected for Naval Education Workplace Training Program

Four District Teachers Selected for Naval Education Workplace Training Program

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District Hybrid Learning Plan Update April 12