Category: News from SDP
Participate in a Facilities Planning Process Committee!
SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, As the District embarks on Phase 8 of the Facilities Planning Process, we are launching a variety of advisory groups that will offer feedback, opinions, and experiences to inform the Facilities Plan. I would like to invite you to apply to become a member of one of the…
National School Psychology Week 2024
Veronica KnapperJanay JonesDonna WilsonBrian ConnorsVeronica Knapper Name: Veronica Knapper Location: 440 Administration Office What made you want to become a school Psychologist? Answer: I became a school psychologist because as a teacher I was interested in understanding why some students who experienced academic challenges received services and some did not. I began to speak with...
Angelica Yim – Senior of the Month October 2024
The School District of Philadelphia is thrilled to announce Angelica Yim as the Senior of the Month for October 2024. Angelica’s remarkable academic achievements, outstanding leadership, and commitment to her community make her a truly deserving recipient of this honor. Angelica’s journey at Frankford High School has been one of consistent excellence and growth. Maintaining…
Anthony Spady Jr. – Senior of the Month October 2024
Anthony Spady, senior at Strawberry Mansion High School, is a deep thinker. The kind of person who takes stock of each opportunity to grow and learn very much to heart. He believes in putting himself in situations and amongst people who help and teach him, and he can quote various role models and moments where…
Tamika Knight – Teacher of the Month October 2024
We are beyond thrilled to announce that Ms. Tamika Knight has been selected as the School District’s Teacher of the Month for October 2024! Ms. Knight’s tireless dedication to providing her students with the best possible educational experience shines through in everything she does. As a science and social studies teacher at Middle Years Alternative…
Potential SEPTA Strike
Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, or SEPTA, is currently negotiating a new contract with the Transport Workers Union Local 234. The current contract expires on Thursday November 7, 2024, and the union has already voted to authorize a strike if a new contract agreement is not reached by then….
Facilities Planning Listening and Learning Announcement
October 28, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The School District of Philadelphia (SDP) is composed of more than 300 buildings. Some of the District’s oldest buildings are 120 years old. More than 200 were built before 1978, with the average age of a building being seventy-three (73) years old. Additionally, our facilities’ capacity…
Fall 2024 Student Health Update
Read in your language: SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt October 25, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, As the seasons change and we prepare for fall, we want to share resources and information to help support you and your family having a healthy first semester and holiday season. School District of Philadelphia Benefits Navigator The School District of…
Important Update on Listeria Recall
Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, I am writing to provide you with an important update regarding the nationwide USDA-mandated recall of BrucePac food mentioned in our communication last week that may have affected your children because your…
Find Your Fit School Selection Application Window Closes Next Week
Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The Find Your Fit school selection process for the 2025-2026 school year is open for one more week. As such, we want to make all families aware of the resources that are available to help applicants navigate the application process, and share some important reminders as we quickly…