Category: News from SDP
Mobile Testing Sites Closed on Friday 1/7 but OPEN Saturday and Sunday, 1/8-1/9
Due to the winter snow storm that is expected to impact the Philadelphia area, the School District of Philadelphia’s six COVID-19 mobile testing sites for students and staff will be closed on Friday, January 7, 2022. While these sites do not normally operate on the weekend, they will be open for special hours on Saturday…
A Response to Fairmount House Fire Tragedy
The School District of Philadelphia is heartbroken over the tragic news of yesterday’s house fire in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood, which claimed the lives of 12 people, including children associated with our District. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family members, friends and school communities who are grieving this unimaginable loss. We have made counseling…
Jan 5th Update: No Additional District Schools Shifting to Virtual Learning
Dear School District of Philadelphia staff and families, Based on our review of this evening’s staffing data, all schools that are currently providing in-person learning will continue to do so at this time. The next staffing data review will occur tomorrow afternoon, and we will provide the next update by 4 p.m. We encourage anyone…
Jan 5th Update: No Additional District Schools Shifting to Virtual Learning
Dear School District of Philadelphia staff and families, District leaders continue to review real-time staffing data twice a day to identify any school where COVID-related staffing challenges might hinder our ability to support safe and orderly schools. Based on our review of this morning’s staffing data, all schools that are currently providing in-person learning will…
Jan 4th Update: Three Additional District Schools Will Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning
January 4th Update: Three Additional School District of Philadelphia Schools Will Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges Dear School District of Philadelphia families, First, we want to thank you for your flexibility and understanding this week. It is clear that the omicron surge in the Philadelphia area is adding yet another…
77 District Schools Will Temporarily Shift to Virtual Learning Due to COVID-Related Staffing Challenges
***UPDATE 11:30pm – Four ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS ADDED, BASED ON NEW DATA – Julia De Burgos Elementary School, Dr. Ethel Allen School, E.W. Rhodes Elementary School AND Feltonville Arts & Sciences Dear School District of Philadelphia students and families, I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable winter break. As we’ve always said, our goal is…
Happy New Year! We Return to School Tuesday January 4, 2022!
January 1, 2022 Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, With guidance and support from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (see PDPH’s letter here) and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (see latest CHOP statement here), the School District is excited to welcome students back to schools on Tuesday, January 4th. Embracing our students with caring educators…
A Holiday Message to our Families from Superintendent Hite
Read in your Language: SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt December 21, 2021 Dear School District of Philadelphia Parents and Families, I first want to say thank you for all you have done to support healthy schools as we’ve welcomed students back in person this…
A Response to Threats of Violence on Social Media
SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt December 16, 2021 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Since the onset of the pandemic, The School District of Philadelphia and other districts across the country have seen an increase in threats of violence circulating on various social media…
SDP Provides Equity-focused Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers
PHILADELPHIA, PA — This year, the School District of Philadelphia is hosting a series of professional development opportunities aimed at supporting equity in education. The paid professional development opportunities, which began in September, are optional and will take place virtually. Each session will focus on providing teachers with the knowledge and subject matter expertise to…