Category: News from SDP
District Celebrates 2nd Annual Kickoff of U.S. Navy’s PA Talent Pipeline Project
The District joins regional employers and educators for the second-year kickoff of the Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project.
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Health and Safety Updates for SY 2022-23
The District shares an update on health and safety protocols for the upcoming school year.
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Office Depot Teams Up with District to Distribute more than 1000 Backpacks Filled with School Supplies to Louis H. Farrell School Students
During the back-to-school celebration, Office Depot distributed more than 1000 backpacks to Louis H. Farrell School students filled with school supplies like notebooks, composition books, crayons, pencils, highlighters and more.
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A Message about School Safety from Superintendent Watlington
Important information about a shooting overnight, outside of Willard School.
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First-Day Reflections from Superintendent Watlington
Yesterday, our school leaders and teachers, together with many other staff members, rang the bell on a new school year
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118** District Schools to Dismiss Early on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 30 & 31 Due to Heat
118 District Schools to Dismiss 3-Hours Early on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 30 & 31.
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Changes Announced for Universal Bluford and Universal Daroff Charter Schools for 2022-2023 School Year
Daroff Charter School to immediately and permanently close, Bluford Charter School postpones start date for students
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Philadelphia Military Academy Earns Gold Star, Highest Distinction
This fall, Philadelphia Military Academy (PMA) cadets will be returning to school with a shiny gold star insignia on their uniforms – a symbol of success at the highest level.
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George Washington High School’s Competitive Cheer Makes History
George Washington High School’s (GWHS) Competitive Cheer team is making history
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