Category: News from SDP
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…
Inclement Weather Update for Feb 18
In anticipation of the winter snow storm expected to impact the Philadelphia region Thursday, Feb. 18 the School District of Philadelphia will close all buildings tomorrow, including all Family Technology Support Centers, Specialized Services Regional Centers, District headquarters at 440 North Broad Street and all school buildings. These closures will allow for the safe clearing…
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…
Find Your Future: 3-Day Virtual Career Conference
Calling all students grades 7-12! Join The School District of Philadelphia for Find Your Future: 3-Day Virtual Career Conference! Each week we will address topics on the power skills needed to be career ready! Meet professionals, learn about careers, finances and much more! All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a chance to...
GSK announces investment to increase equity in STEM education and careers
GSK announces over $1M for local nonprofits to increase equity in STEM education and careers; Grants include funding for online science during pandemic Investments will support in-school, out-of-school and career training programs PHILADELPHIA _ Global healthcare company GSK today announced the selection of five grantees as part of its 10-year commitment to increase the number...
Cayuga Elementary School’s Music Director named to Yamaha Music’s Inaugural 40 Under 40 List
Celina Velez Music Director - Cayuga Elementary School Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Celina Velez has devoted her career to working with Philadelphia’s Latino community. “I always want my students to feel passionately and positive about their music-making experiences,” she said. As the music director at Cayuga Elementary School, she uses singing, movement and rhythm exercises to open the...
A Message from the Superintendent
Read message in your language: SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Русский | Español | Việt After nearly a year of 100% digital learning due to COVID-19, our School District will soon begin slowly and safely phasing in groups of staff and students for in-person learning. Students who choose to transition to a mix of in-person and digital learning (hybrid learning) will attend…
Inclement Weather Update Feb 8
For Monday, Feb. 8, virtual learning for students will occur as previously scheduled by your child’s school. Students are expected to log in for any scheduled teacher-led instruction. The District’s Facilities team is working throughout the day to safely clear snow from all roadways, walkways and stairs on District properties. This means all District buildings…
Statement from Dr. Hite
It is deeply disappointing that PFT has directed its members to disregard the District’s plan to return staff to buildings in preparation for the return of PreK-2 students on February 22nd. This is in violation of our collective bargaining agreement and the Memorandum of Agreement that the PFT reached regarding the reopening of schools just…
Family Updates Feb 5
Read message in your language : SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Русский | Español | Việt On Monday, we welcome our PreK-2 teachers and school-based staff back to schools so they can engage in professional development to further strengthen their instructional skills and help prepare their classrooms so we can slowly and carefully begin phasing in our PreK-2 students to in-person…