Category: News from SDP

Leadership Updates Summer 2024

Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, Today, I am writing to share a few exciting leadership updates. I am pleased to share the following leadership announcements: Interim Chief of Student Support Services Dr. Jayme Banks, the Deputy Chief of Prevention, Intervention and Trauma, will transition to become the Interim Chief of Student Support Services. In…

Students from 5 Schools Win at Pennsylvania’s Annual Media and Design Competition

On March 22, 2024, 181 students from 27 schools participated in the Regional Philadelphia Media and Design Competition hosted at the Constance E. Clayton Education Center. The first-place winners in Middle and High School moved on to represent the School District of Philadelphia at the state-level competition. 16 Middle and 14 High School students from…

District Launches New Math Program for Advanced Learners

The School District of Philadelphia is launching a new innovative math program designed for talented and gifted students in first through seventh grade. Beginning with a series of pilot sessions in April at Feltonville School for Arts and Sciences (FSAS) and continuing with a two-week intensive summer camp in July 2024, Quantum Math Camps (QMC)…

The Keystone Exams Start on May 13th

April Teacher of the Month – Keya Brame

We are thrilled to congratulate Keya Brame as the April Teacher of the Month for the School District of Philadelphia! Ms. Brame's commitment to student-centered learning and leadership has created a transformative environment in her classroom. Her innovative approach, which includes having students facilitate lessons and share their expertise with peers, has inspired both her...

School Nurse Spotlights – National School Nurses’ Week

This week, we will honor our dedicated and compassionate school nurses. We hope you will enjoy reading these profiles as much as we enjoyed creating them. Remember, there are hundreds of other school nurses who weren't highlighted here, so make sure to celebrate the ones that you know on social media using #SDPThankASchoolNurse! Christine Stevens-GoldhahnDorathea...

The Philly School Experience Survey for Parents & Guardians is open now!

SDP Honors Individuals Making Positive Impact on Students with Autism at 14th Annual Autism Expo

In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, the School District of Philadelphia hosted its 14th Annual Autism Expo. More than 35 vendors attended to provide insightful information about services and programs available to students with special needs and their families. Sponsored by the Office of Special Education and Diverse Learners, the Autism Expo is a citywide...

Graduation is around the Corner!

SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt April 18, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Graduation is right around the corner! And while we know our seniors are hard at work wrapping up their high school studies and preparing for their milestone celebration, we also want to take an opportunity to remind younger high school students and their families that…

The PSSA Testing Window for the 23-24 SY Opens Next Week

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