Category: News from SDP
District selected as 2023 RISE Up Partner of the Year
The NRF Foundation today announced the School District of Philadelphia as its 2023 RISE Up Partner of the Year.
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Sullivan hosts Winter Festival with WNBA Star Kahleah Copper
James J. Sullivan School hosted their first annual Winter Festival for its families. More than 100 parents were in attendance to celebrate with the school community in a fun holiday event.
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Due to inclement weather, Friday, Dec 23, all District buildings & offices will be closed; classes 100% virtual.
School District of Philadelphia to Shift to 100 Percent Virtual Learning Friday Due to Predicted Weather
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Hill-Freedman World Academy Student-Artists Release Sixth Album
Hill-Freedman Records, the record label of Philadelphia public high school Hill-Freedman World Academy of the School District of Philadelphia, announces the release of GROWING UP BLACK, an album of 34 original student songs, co-produced by Philadelphia independent music nonprofit World Cafe Live.
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A Holiday Message from Dr. Watlington
As a reminder, all District schools and administrative offices will be closed December 26 through January 2, 2023. Read about health and safety suggestions and what to expect when students return in January.
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Overbrook Athletic Director Becomes First PSADA President-Elect from Philadelphia
Overbrook High School Athletic Director Bob Miller has been named President-Elect of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Directors Association (PSADA), the first individual from Philadelphia to be elected to this position.
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Superintendent Watlington Announces Updated Organizational Structure for School District
Today, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, Sr., Ed.D., announced a personnel update that will further support efforts to accelerate the District’s efforts…
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District Promotes Literacy with 20 in 20 Reading Initiative
The School District of Philadelphia is promoting literacy and helping students expand literacy skills through a new “20 in 20” Reading Initiative.
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District Launches New Recruitment Campaign, “LOVE your today. Shape their tomorrow.”
The School District of Philadelphia has launched a new “LOVE your Today. Shape their tomorrow.” recruitment campaign to attract educators and non-instructional staff now and for the 2023-2024 school year.
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November Senior of the Month – Jewel Gadson
Jewels are rare and precious. That’s precisely how one could describe 18-year-old Jewel Gadson…
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