Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 6th, 2023! We cordially invite you to participate in the Operations Toy Drive & Potluck. Let’s spread joy and happiness by donating an unwrapped toy and bringing a dish to share. Our aim is to collect 275 toys to ensure that every student at our adopted school receives…
As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible efforts each member of the Operations Division Team puts forth throughout the year. As we reflect on the months following school opening, it is evident that our success is a direct result of the hard…
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, November 9th, at 9 a.m., as we will be honoring all of the veterans at the Education Center in the atrium! If you have a veteran in your department, please share this link with them so they can upload a photo for the slideshow.
We are excited to announce the Pumpkin Decorating Contest that will take place on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in the Auditorium. The set-up will begin at 11:00 a.m. sharp, and judging will occur at 12:30 p.m. Each team will receive a 6-foot table and three chairs. Remember to bring your department’s tablecloth to make your…
An Operations Division Command and Communications (C2) Center was established last Summer, in 2022, to support the opening of School Year 2022 – 2023. This year, the C2 was up and running again to support school opening in 2023! The C2 Center is designed to enhance situational awareness about operational issues, primarily in the areas…
Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, The District’s Operations team has a full summer of work planned to improve and maintain our facilities in preparation for our return to classrooms in September, and to support the seasonal learners occupying our buildings in the next three months. In Operations, we work under the mindset: “Be brilliant…
The District understands the importance of mental health when dealing with a variety of issues that come up in our day-to-day lives. In addition to Lyra Health, we now offer Kooth. Introduced earlier this month, Kooth is an online mental health and well-being platform created for young people. It is a safe community where high…
The District will implement mandatory masking upon return from winter break, from Jan. 3-13, in an effort to be proactive in helping maintain healthy environments for in-person learning. This is the general COVID-19 protocol that was shared in August. This measure is intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses in school, reduce absenteeism…
Displaying student work and instructional aides is an essential part of creating enriching learning environments. From a safety perspective, it’s important to remember there is a right way and a wrong way for hanging such displays – and for removing old ones. Most of our District’s buildings were built when lead and asbestos were commonly…
Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together, but some of the traditions, including candles and decorations, can create a greater fire risk. Follow a few simple tips to have a happy and fire-safe holiday season. Holiday Decorating Tips: Choose decorations that are flame-resistant or flame-retardant. Keep lit candles away from…