Category: News from SDP
School Selection Process for 2025-26 Opens this Friday
Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt September 11, 2024 I am excited to announce that the School District of Philadelphia’s Find Your Fit school selection process for the 2025-2026 school year opens this Friday September 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm. The Find Your Fit…
A Welcome Back Message from Superintendent Watlington
SHQIP | عربي | 语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, As we ring the bell on the 2024-2025 school year, I am excited to say welcome back to all of our students and families. I also want to express my gratitude to our fantastic School District of Philadelphia employees – school leaders, teachers, central office and support staff …
Updates to the School Selection Process
SHQIP | عربي | 语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The School District of Philadelphia’s Find Your Fit school selection process allows students currently in pre-kindergarten through 11th grade to apply to attend any District school, with available space, outside of their neighborhood or catchment area for the following school year. The Find Your Fit school selection process…
School District Announces New Learning Network Structure
Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, Today, I’m excited to announce that after extensive collaboration with principals, assistant superintendents, union representatives, and external stakeholders, the School District of Philadelphia will reorganize its Learning Network structure for the 2024-2025 school year. As we work towards becoming the fastest improving, large urban school district, updating the Learning…
Announcing the 2024 Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour
Shqip | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt July 8, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The School District of Philadelphia is excited to announce the 4th Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour! We cannot wait to hit the streets and help families prepare for the first day of…
District Launches High School Student Forum
Dear School District of Philadelphia Students, At school board meetings consistently since March, several speakers shared that we have students who feel unsupported, devalued, and unsafe in some of our schools. The speakers initially referenced Palestinian students, and we have also heard similar sentiments referencing other student groups, including but not limited to Jewish, Muslim,…
School-Based Hiring Events for 2024-2025 School Year
The School District of Philadelphia will host a series of hiring events for approximately 1,000 open school-based support positions across the District. These in-person events at select schools throughout the city will provide job seekers with the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Office of Talent and hiring managers to learn details about various…
A Graduation Message from Dr. Watlington
SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Parents, Families and the Class of 2024, In reflecting on the Class of 2024, I am struck by a fascinating reality. This class started their high school careers in the middle of a world-changing pandemic. Their freshman year was completely virtual, as was some of their sophomore year. Our…
May Teacher of the Month – Margaret Myers
We are beyond thrilled to name Maggie Myers as the School District of Philadelphia's Teacher of the Month for May 2024! Ms. Myers, a shining star at Olney High School, embodies everything we strive for in our school district. Her U.S. History students don't just learn - they experience a transformative journey where every voice...
Dr. Watlington’s End of Year Message 2024
SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia families, The last day of school is days away and summer is almost here. As we wrap up this school year, I encourage students and families to finish strong! Students should attend school every…