Welcome Back School starts August 26

School Starts Monday, August 26th!

We are thrilled to Ring the Bell on Monday, August 26th, as we welcome all PreK-12 students back for the first day of school!

Information, updates, and resources will continue to be added to this page as we approach the first day of school. Please visit this page often to see what’s new!

Vaccine, Dental & Eye Exam Events

New Summer Grocery EBT Benefit!

Join the Celebration!

Together, let’s prepare for a great new school year.

  • Free backpacks and school supplies
    (while supplies last)
  • Back-to-school tips & information
  • Free immunizations & school physicals
  • Snacks and frozen treats
  • Educational activities
  • New to the District? Register your child on-site
  • Sign up for a Parent Portal account
  • Fun games, raffles and prizes

Bus Tour Schedule

  • Monday, July 29 | 10 AM – 2 PM
    School of the Future
    4021 Parkside Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • Wednesday, July 31 | 10 AM – 2 PM
    FDR Park – Boathouse Lawn
    1500 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
  • Friday, August 2 | 10 AM – 2PM
    Central High School Football Field
    1700 W. Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141
    (use field entrances on Somerville Ave.)
  • Tuesday, August 6 | 10 AM – 2PM
    George Washington High School Football Field
    10175 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116
  • Friday, August 9 | 10 AM – 2PM
    Fashion District Philadelphia
    901 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
  • Wednesday, August 14 | 10 AM – 2PM
    Martin Luther King High School
    6100 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138
  • Saturday, August 17 | 10 AM – 2PM
    Roosevelt Mall
    2329 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19152