Category: News from SDP

Inclement Weather Update

Dear colleagues, We are encouraging staff and parents to travel safely this evening, as the National Weather Service forecasts up to 1 to 3 inches of rain with high winds and flooding in low-lying or flood-prone areas. We will continue to monitor the storm in close coordination with the City’s Emergency Management team and will…

November Teacher of the Month – Nikki Maurer

Congratulations to Nikki Maurer, our Teacher of the Month! Nikki's dedication to her students is truly inspiring. Always the advocate, Nikki ensures our teaching practices are the best they can be for our students, constantly questioning, adjusting, and improving. She's the voice reminding us to consider our students' perspectives and emotional well-being, always striving for...

December Teacher of the Month – Carrie Bannon

Hats off to our Teacher of the Month, Carrie Bannon! Principal Garcia of the Alexander K. McClure School can't sing her praises high enough, and rightly so. He says, "Carrie is quite the superhero when it comes to creating a nurturing and productive learning environment. She's the ultimate team player, always putting the needs of...

District Alumn First City Hire Through Majority Leader Gilmore Richardson’s 5-point Preference

When Tyrek Johnson was in seventh grade, he quickly became fascinated by the design of engines and car body shells after watching Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. The budding auto enthusiast went on to study cars and provide repair work on the side while enrolled in Jules E. Mastbaum Area Vocational Technical High School….

District Celebrates the Newly Constructed Thomas M. Peirce School

Yesterday, the School District of Philadelphia celebrated the newly constructed Thomas M. Peirce School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This $43.9M project provides students with a state-of-the-art facility and is the first public elementary school built in North Philadelphia in over seven decades. “We believe that all children deserve a state-of-the-art learning environment,” said Superintendent Tony…

A Holiday Message from Superintendent Watlington

Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, As the end of 2023 approaches, I think it is fitting to close the year by reflecting on the accomplishments and progress we’ve made as a community. From reducing the student dropout rate, increasing the number of students passing state tests while decreasing the number of students scoring…

SEPTA Patrol Officers Vote to Strike

Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) patrol officers, the Fraternal Order of Transit Police Lodge 109, voted to go on strike this evening. As a result, the SEPTA police officers who patrol SEPTA’s subways, trolleys and buses, will begin their strike immediately. We recognize the absence of a…

District Celebrates 13th Annual Computer Science Education Week

The School District of Philadelphia is celebrating its 13th annual Computer Science Education Week, a weeklong celebration that highlights the District’s commitment to digital literacy and coding. “During my Listening & Learning tour, I heard from students that they wanted access to a wider variety of courses and electives more aligned with their interests that…