Back to School Resources

Colorful back-to-school banner featuring the "Ring the Bell PHL" campaign logo, the message "Welcome Back," a city skyline illustration, and a callout that says "School Starts Monday, August 25th."

Back-to-School

School Starts Monday, August 25th!

We are thrilled to Ring the Bell on Monday, August 25th, as we welcome all PreK-12 students back for the first day of school!

Information, updates, and resources will continue to be added to this page as we approach the first day of school. Please visit this page often to see what’s new!

QUICKLINKS

Attendance | Calendar | Chromebooks | Enrollment
Code of Conduct | Immunizations | Parent Portal | Transportation

Bus Tour Schedule

Bus Tour Schedule

*Immunizations & Physicals Available at Select Locations. Pre-registration is highly recommended.
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All Bus Tour stops are from 10 AM to 2 PM

Illustration of a yellow and blue school bus promoting the School District of Philadelphia's "Ring the Bell PHL" campaign. Text on the bus reads "Welcome Back" and "School Starts Monday, August 25th." A colorful city skyline and the website link philasd.org/ringthebell are also shown.Join the Celebration!

Together, let’s prepare for a great new school year.

  • Free backpacks
  • Back-to-school tips & info
  • Free immunizations & school physicals (at select sites)*
  • Snacks and frozen treats
  • Educational activities
  • Get Enrollment support
  • Sign up for a Parent Portal account
  • Fun games, raffles and prizes

Powered ByLogos of the lead sponsors powering the Back to School Bus Tour, including The School District of Philadelphia, Independence Blue Cross, Independence Blue Cross Foundation, AmeriHealth Caritas, and Xfinity.

In Partnership With:Logos of community partners for the Back to School Bus Tour, including Fashion District Philadelphia, Roosevelt Mall, Radio One, Classix 107.9, 100.3 RNB, Focus North America, The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia, ODP Business Solutions, Philadelphia Tropical Treats, Just 4 People Inc., and The Keith Dawson Foundation.