Category: News from SDP
Wawa Donates 3,000 Appreciation Kits to District Essential Employees
Wawa Donates 3,000 Appreciation Kits to the Fund for Philadelphia School District to Distribute to Essential Employees on the One Year Anniversary of the Pandemic as a Thank You for Ongoing Service Wawa and The Fund for Philadelphia School District are reflecting on the one year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic by recognizing over 3,000…
GAMP to Bring Theatrical Performance Online
While the pandemic has prevented traditional in-person learning at the School District of Philadelphia, theatre and performing arts has continued to thrive for many students, including those at Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP), where this year’s musical will be done online. “Click for Cabaret,” will provide students in grades 5-12 grade the opportunity to perform…
District Hybrid Learning Plan Update March 8
Read message in your language: SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt March 8, 2021 Dear School District Families, I am pleased to share that the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) has now completed its readiness reviews for 45 more schools, all of which will reopen for in-person learning starting Monday, March 15, for…
West Philadelphia Students Tune in to the Music Industry for Career Pathway
The Mann partners to connect high school students to the music industry workforce to help close the opportunity gap in West Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA – Twenty-five high-school students in West Philadelphia are exploring the inner workings of the music industry and its potential for a fulfilling career path as the first cohort of the Mann Center…
District Hybrid Learning Plan Update March 1
Read message in your language (more coming soon): SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt March 1, 2021 Dear Parents and Families, I am pleased to share that the City-led third-party mediation process between the School District and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) has successfully concluded. We have agreed on a plan to…
District Hybrid Learning Plan Update Feb 25
Read message in your language (coming soon): SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Русский | Español | Việt February 25, 2021 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, I am happy to share that the city-led third-party mediation process between the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers on the phased reopening of our city’s public schools is nearing conclusion….
Academy At Palumbo Students Win International Virtual Robotics World Championship
Academy at Palumbo High School robotics students won first place in the CoderZ Pro League World Championship, an international robotics competition designed to engage students with challenges and opportunities to work collaboratively in teams. The virtual competition took place Thursday, Jan. 28 and featured teams from 29 states and 20 countries. The RoboGriffins, the student robotics...
Top Finalists Advance in District’s First-Ever Oratorical Contest
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Six finalists are moving on to the final round of the School District of Philadelphia’s first Student Oratorical Contest, an event showcasing the talents of high school students. The event, which will be hosted by Philadelphia-born rapper Chill Moody, will broadcast on Facebook Live on Friday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. Nearly...
District Hybrid Learning Plan Update
Read message in your language: SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Русский | Español | Việt February 22, 2021 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, I want to update you on why I continue to believe we are ready to start reopening our schools for in-person learning, starting on March 1 with PreK-2 students whose families selected hybrid learning. As I’ve shared…
District Hybrid Learning Plan Delayed One Week
Read message in your language: SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear Families, I know that many of you are excited about your student’s return to school in person next week. However, I am writing to share the disappointing news that, due to ongoing third-party mediation requested by the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, the start of our…