The School District of Philadelphia’s Operations Division of Transportation Services and Office of Strategic Partnerships celebrated “Love the Bus Month” in February. This national initiative shows gratitude towards the dedicated professionals who safely transport students to and from school. Bus chauffeurs and bus attendants volunteered with three schools throughout the month, conducting storytime, hosting safety…
The Operations Division of Transportation Services was awarded the Clean School Bus (CSB) grant program funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The funding amount is nearly $8 million for the District to use by April 2026. This funding will enable Transportation Services to continue to transition their buses from diesel to electric….
Jarred has worked in the food industry since age 14, and his interest in food led him to attend Jules E. Mastbaum. After graduation, he attended the Culinary Institute of America. Since graduation, Jarred has worked in various settings, including restaurants, campus dining, catering, and the retail food market. Jarred’s journey came full circle when…
As a member District of the Urban School Food Alliance, the Operations Division of Food Services attends two in-person meetings annually hosted at one of the nineteen districts participating in the alliance. The Urban School Food Alliance was created by school food service professionals in 2012 to address the unique needs of the nation’s largest…
Our Students have tasted and voted, and some of their favorite food items from the March 2023 Food Show have been added to their school menus! This year, The Division of Food Services has added several student favorites from the food show to the menu. We will continue to have annual Student Food Shows to…