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April 18, 2024
Graduation is around the Corner!
April 17, 2024
The PSSA Testing Window for the 23-24 SY Opens Next Week
April 16, 2024
Important Announcement Regarding Leveling
Seven Extraordinary Principals Honored for Leadership and Service to School Communities
April 9, 2024
March Senior of the Month -Jayliah Johnson
March Senior of the Month -Adia Davis
April 5, 2024
Inaugural Accelerate Philly Awards Celebrates Academic Excellence and Improvement
How to Safely Watch the Solar Eclipse
April 1, 2024
Registration for Summer Programs is Open Now
March 27, 2024
GAMP junior wins first place at Lancaster Women’s Symphony Association Competition
Social Work Spotlights – Social Work Month
March 26, 2024
District to Pilot In-School Support System for Students Who Experience Trauma Outside of School
March 25, 2024
District School Nurse Named Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year
March 22, 2024
A Spring Health Update
March 18, 2024
Post-Lottery Review Process for School Year 2024-25
March 14, 2024
Preparing Students for Life After Graduation
March 8, 2024
PFT Contract Extension
March 5, 2024
February Senior of the Month – Sukurat Adetayo
February Senior of the Month – Jazzani Gerena
February 28, 2024
Superintendent Offers Statement on One-Year Tentative Agreement with PFT
February 27, 2024
It’s Never Too Early to Prepare for Graduation!
February 26, 2024
Black History Month Employee Spotlights
February 12, 2024
Inclement Weather Update for February 13
February 9, 2024
Four High Schools Recognized For Improving Female Representation in Computer Science
February 6, 2024
January Senior of the Month – Mason Krajewski
January Senior of the Month – Yassmine Motya
February 5, 2024
Dr. Watlington Shares Exciting Progress in Post-Pandemic Academic Recovery
National School Counseling Week
January 30, 2024
District Leadership Delivers Inaugural State of Public Education Address
January 24, 2024
District Receives $7.9M Grant to Double Electric Bus Fleet
District Opens Kindergarten Registration for 2024-2025 School Year
January 23, 2024
Superintendent Watlington Announces Reorganization of the Division of Academics Services
January 22, 2024
Budget Priority Survey Launch
Fanny Coppin Students Perform Vocals for New PBS KIDS Series Theme Song
January 18, 2024
Inclement Weather Update for January 18
January 16, 2024
Inclement Weather Update for January 17
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year is Now Open!
January 15, 2024
Inclement Weather Update
January 12, 2024
MLK Day of Service Message from Dr. Watlington
January 10, 2024
January 9, 2024
December Senior of the Month – Robert King
December Senior of the Month – Liaralis Santiago
January 4, 2024
District Alumn First City Hire Through Majority Leader Gilmore Richardson’s 5-point Preference
December 21, 2023
District Celebrates the Newly Constructed Thomas M. Peirce School
December 20, 2023
A Holiday Message from Superintendent Watlington
December 13, 2023
SEPTA Patrol Officers Vote to Strike
December 7, 2023
District Celebrates 13th Annual Computer Science Education Week
December 6, 2023
Announcing a Swing Space
December 5, 2023
November Senior of the Month – Linda Basheir
November Senior of the Month – Aichata Diarra
November 30, 2023
Spectator Guidelines for School District of Philadelphia Athletic Events – Winter Season
November 21, 2023
A Thanksgiving Message from Dr. Watlington
District Students Participate Music Career Summit
November 17, 2023
National Apprenticeship Week Feature: QTEL Apprenticeship Program
November 16, 2023
Fall 2023 Report Card Conferences on November 27
November 14, 2023
National Apprenticeship Week Feature: I.T. Apprenticeship Program
November 13, 2023
District Earns Accreditation System-Wide and for 14 Additional High Schools
November 10, 2023
District Teachers Complete Seminars for Yale National Initiative
Promising Improvements in 2022-23 PSSA and Keystone Exam Results
November 8, 2023
October Senior of the Month – Jada Collins
October Senior of the Month – Yesenia Perez
November 7, 2023
Hill-Freedman World Academy Celebrates HBO Debut of STAND UP & SHOUT: Songs from a Philly High School
November 6, 2023
An Election Message from the Superintendent
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
October 24, 2023
Fall Mental Health and Wellbeing update – October 2023
October 20, 2023
School Selection for the 2024-2025 School Year Closes Next Week
October 13, 2023
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight
District and Educator Receive State Recognition for Visual Arts
October 12, 2023
Supporting Our Community and Each Other in Scary and Difficult Times
October 11, 2023
Updated Spectator Guidelines for School District of Philadelphia Athletic Stadiums
District Students Participate in DesignPhiladelphia
October 10, 2023
Fall Health Update
October 9, 2023
Leveling Update
October 7, 2023
October 4, 2023
Two District Teachers Receive State Honors
October 3, 2023
District Kicks Off Digital Inclusion Week
October 2, 2023
This Week is Digital Inclusion Week!
New District and Temple University Hospital Partnership Connects Students to Pathways in Healthcare
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
September 18, 2023
School District of Philadelphia Mourns Beloved Education Advocate Constance E. Clayton, Ed.D
September 15, 2023
Join us in celebrating Latine/ Hispanic Heritage Month
September 14, 2023
The School Selection Process for the 2024-25 School Year Opens Tomorrow
September 6, 2023
Extreme Heat Update
September 5, 2023
A Welcome Back Message from Superintendent Watlington
September 1, 2023
An Update Regarding Next Week’s Extreme Heat
August 31, 2023
Important Updates Regarding School Selection for the 2024-25 School Year
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
August 29, 2023
School Organizational Changes and Health & Safety Updates for the 23-24 School Year
August 21, 2023
District Partners with Organizations to Provide Students with Access to State Required Student Immunizations
August 14, 2023
Join Us For a Free Screening of The Right to Read
August 3, 2023
2023-2024 School Selection Announcement
August 2, 2023
School District and City of Philadelphia Reach Agreement Regarding School Openings and Management of Environmental Conditions
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
Superintendent Watlington Announces Appointment of New Deputy Superintendent of Academic Services
June 30, 2023
A Summer Health & Wellness Update
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!
June 16, 2023
District Hosts 2023 End of Year School Leader Celebration
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
School District of Philadelphia Celebrates the Class of 2023
June 13, 2023
A Graduation Message from Superintendent Watlington
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
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
June 7, 2023
Kooth Summer Wellness Campaign
June 6, 2023
May Senior of the Month – Anika Afrin
School District of Philadelphia Commits $70M to Select and Adopt New Core Instructional Resources
May Senior of the Month -Tysir Jones
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
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
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!
May 9, 2023
April Senior of the Month – Basir Samit
April Senior of the Month – Iya Nealy
May 8, 2023
Interim Reports: Prepare for a Successful End of the Year!
District Kicks off Kindergarten Open House Week
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
April 13, 2023
Central’s Robotics Team Qualifies for World Robotics Championship
April 12, 2023
District Honors Individuals During 13th Annual Autism Expo
April 11, 2023
March Teacher of the Month – Joseph DeSantis
March Senior of the Month-Stephen Lawson
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!
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
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 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
March 7, 2023
February Senior of the Month – Dave Barnes
February Teacher of the Month
Senior of the Month- Laila Johnson
March 3, 2023
Official Launch of SchoolCash Online
March 1, 2023
William D. Kelley School Celebrates New Dental Clinic
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
February 21, 2023
District Announces the official launch of Kooth
February 10, 2023
George W. Childs School Celebrates Rooftop Playspace with Ribbon Cutting
2023 Health & Wellness Update
February 7, 2023
January Senior of the Month – Keyanna Nurse
January Senior of the Month – Brady Santoro
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’
Prepare Your Child for Graduation
January 19, 2023
District Launches Thrive at Five 2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration
Superintendent Watlington provides District’s Strategic Plan Update
January 13, 2023
January 11, 2023
SDP Teacher Named 2023 Teacher of the Year Finalist
January 10, 2023
December Senior of the Month – Trinity Palmore
December Senior of the Month – Patricia Frimpong
December Teacher of the Month
January 9, 2023
Parkway West Students Gain Pathway to Early Childhood Education Through New Partnership with KenCrest
January 6, 2023
Philadelphia Military Academy Student Receives Medal of Heroism
January 3, 2023
District selected as 2023 RISE Up Partner of the Year
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.
December 21, 2022
Hill-Freedman World Academy Student-Artists Release Sixth Album
December 20, 2022
A Holiday Message from Dr. Watlington
Overbrook Athletic Director Becomes First PSADA President-Elect from Philadelphia
December 19, 2022
Superintendent Watlington Announces Updated Organizational Structure for School District
December 14, 2022
District Promotes Literacy with 20 in 20 Reading Initiative
December 6, 2022
District Launches New Recruitment Campaign, “LOVE your today. Shape their tomorrow.”
November Senior of the Month – Jewel Gadson
November Senior of the Month – Charity Robbins
November Teacher of the Month
December 5, 2022
District Kicks off 12th Annual Computer Science Education Week
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
November 9, 2022
Student of the Month Janelle Needham
Will Smith Surprises Overbrook High School Students
Teacher of the Month Nicole McGowan
Student of the Month Jerusha Nelson
November 7, 2022
Juniata Park Academy Teacher Receives Educator Award
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
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
October 26, 2022
District Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration for Urban Technology Project
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
October 7, 2022
Book Trust Receives $150,000 from JPMorgan Chase and Kevin Hart to Increase Literacy Access for District Students
October 4, 2022
Dr. Watlington 100 Day Update
September 27, 2022
A Message from Superintendent Watlington Regarding the Shooting Outside of Roxborough High School
September 21, 2022
Rush Among 297 Schools in the Nation to Earn 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools Designation
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
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
August 31, 2022
A Message about School Safety from Superintendent Watlington
August 30, 2022
First-Day Reflections from Superintendent Watlington
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
Philadelphia Military Academy Earns Gold Star, Highest Distinction
A Welcome Back Message from Dr. Watlington
August 25, 2022
George Washington High School’s Competitive Cheer Makes History
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
A Progress Update After a Productive First Month
July 19, 2022
2nd Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour
July 12, 2022
Superintendent Watlington Announces the Official Launch of his Transition Team
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
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 22, 2022
District’s Chief of Schools Named Recipient of “Powerful Latina” Awards
June 16, 2022
Welcome Dr. Watlington!
June 7, 2022
May Student of the Month: Jaylin Bowens
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
District Announces Early Dismissal due to Extreme Heat
May 27, 2022
SLA Beeber Senior Wins 2nd Annual Oratorical Contest
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
School District to Postpone Moving All High Schools to Later Start Times
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 16, 2022
Important Severe Weather Information
May 13, 2022
District Announces New Mask-to-Stay Health & Safety Protocol
May 4, 2022
April Student of the Month: Myon Butler
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 26, 2022
School District of Philadelphia Launches Facilities Planning Interactive Website
April 22, 2022
Optional Masking to Resume in District Schools and Offices on Monday April 25th
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
April 13, 2022
District’s Music Education Program Earns National Recognition for Fourth Consecutive Year
April 8, 2022
Important Spring Recess & Health & Safety Updates
School District and City Open Registration for 2022 Summer Learning Programs
April 7, 2022
District Announces 2022 Summer Programs
April 5, 2022
District and AG Shapiro Launch Third Annual Career Week
Generation Citizen Brings Project-Based Civics Programs to the District
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
District Sees Improvement in Diversifying School Selection Pool
March 17, 2022
2022-2023 Bell Schedule Updates
March 12, 2022
March 11, 2022
The #PHLSuperSearch Finalists Have Been Announced!
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
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 24, 2022
High School students gain head-start for careers in warehouse and distribution
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
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
January Student of the Month: Malcolm Miller
January Student of the Month: Anyelo Taveras-Marte
January 30, 2022
January 28, 2022
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
Afternoon 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
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
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
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
Hill-Freedman World Academy Student-Artists to Release Fifth Album
Afternoon Update: No Additional Schools Will Shift to Virtual Learning At This Time; Notifications About Next Week
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
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
December Student of the Month: Bendu Borbor
January 10, 2022
Four Additional District Schools Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning This Week
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
A Response to Fairmount House Fire Tragedy
School District Virtual on Friday, Jan 7; Planning Updates for Next Week
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
December 6, 2021
November Student of the Month: Cherilynn Chow
School District of Philadelphia Kicks off 11th Annual Computer Science Education Week
November Student of the Month: Nathaniel Gordon
December 1, 2021
Francis Hopkinson School Receives Philadelphia Eagles Hometown Grant
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
October 28, 2021
James R. Lowell School Receives $5,000 from New Burlington Store
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
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
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 14, 2021
An Update for Families Concerning Trash Removal and Student Transportation
September 2, 2021
Storm-related Updates for District Schools
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
August 19, 2021
School District of Philadelphia Teacher Awarded Outstanding Secondary Art Educator
Back-to-School Town Halls
August 12, 2021
The District Welcomes 600 New Teachers and Counselors
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
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
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
School District Students Help Create New Mindfulness App
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 10, 2021
District to Make Some Adjustments to Graduation Schedule for Class of 2021
June 9, 2021
Edison High School Receives $5,000 Donation from StuDocu
May 27, 2021
May Student of the Month: Caleb Autry
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
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
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
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
District Phase II Learning Model Selection Process Update April 5
March 30, 2021
March Student of the Month: Noor Rana
March 29, 2021
Lincoln High Film & Video Teacher Publishes First Comic Book Series
March Student of the Month: Ali Shabazz
March 25, 2021
District Spring Break Updates & Closures
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 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 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
District Hybrid Learning Plan Update
February 17, 2021
District Hybrid Learning Plan Delayed One Week
Inclement Weather Update for Feb 18
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 7, 2021
Inclement Weather Update Feb 8
February 5, 2021
Statement from Dr. Hite
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
Important Severe Weather Info
January 30, 2021
January Student of the Month: Kamilah Gordon
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
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
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
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
April 13, 2020
Yuvaraj (Yuva) Gambhir – March Student of the Month
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 2, 2020
Leysha Santiago – FEBRUARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH
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
February 27, 2020
Superintendent William R. Hite, Ed.D. receives 2020 NSFA Superintendent of The Year
February 21, 2020
District Outlines Progress Around Environmental Safety in Schools
February 10, 2020
Myah Blume – January Student of the Month
Sybrie Cofield – January Student of the Month
District Schools Mark Four Consecutive Years of Improvement Citywide on School Progress Report
February 3, 2020
Charles Blain – December Student of the Month
Horace Ryans – December Student of the Month
January 31, 2020
Board of Education Recognizes National Board Certified Teachers
January 22, 2020
Student of the Month – Jennifer Rojas-Sandoval
Student of the Month – Ashley Maldonado
January 17, 2020
School District Statement Re: Environmental Safety at McClure
January 13, 2020
Fall Student of the Month – Liliana Mariquinhos-Fernandes
Fall Student of the Month – Malik Njeri-Mesquito
December 12, 2019
School District Highlights Expansive Computer Science Offerings Across the City
Breaking Ground on New Facility for Powel, SLAMS Schools
November 26, 2019
Teachers of the Month for October and November!
November 6, 2019
Dobbins Unveils “Extreme School Makeover”
October 21, 2019
New Livestock Center at W.B. Saul High School
October 1, 2019
PA State Representative Hohenstein allocates $60,000 to Philadelphia schools
September 26, 2019
Greenberg Elementary, Carver High School Named National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 20, 2019
Find Your Fit Campaign Highlights Educational Options For Students
September 19, 2019
District Welcomes Administrators from China
September 12, 2019
Introducing The Philadelphia Orchestra’s APPLE program
September 10, 2019
New Playground at Ben Franklin Elementary
Meet Our New Student Board Representatives
September 5, 2019
Ringing in the 1st Day of School!
August 26, 2019
Annual Back to School Event!
August 19, 2019
RING THE BELL PHL Kick-Off with the Phillies!
August 14, 2019
$100 Million In Clean Energy Projects, With Spotlight On Northeast High School
August 9, 2019
Parkway Center City Middle College 11th graders halfway toward Associate Degree & H.S. Diploma
July 12, 2019
School District to Expand Pre-Kindergarten Registration Hours
June 25, 2019
Dr. Hite honored with prestigious Lifelong Learning Award by Philadelphia’s WHYY
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
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
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
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
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
List of the 2018 High School Graduations
June 5, 2018
Mayor, Superintendent Break Ground on New, $50 Million Solis-Cohen Elementary School
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
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
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
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 7, 2018
All School District of Philadelphia Schools Will Be Open Thursday, March 8 on a Two Hour Delay
March 2, 2018
School District Principals Recognized by Lindback Foundation for Outstanding Leadership
February 21, 2018
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
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
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
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
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
School Reform Commission Approves Measure to Place Social Workers in Select Public Schools
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
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
Immunization Requirements Have Changed
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
