Welcome Back School starts August 26

Back-to-School

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

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New Summer Grocery EBT Benefit!

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QUICKLINKS

Bus Tour Events

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

School Vaccine & Physical Events

School Vaccine & Physical Events

Remember to bring vaccination records and insurance card to the appointment. All students are welcome, regardless of insurance status. 

Philadelphia City Health Centers

Walk-in for Vaccinations
July 11 – August 25 | 8am – 4pm

Dr. Ala Stanford Center

2001 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132

Vaccines

  • July 22-26 | 9-5pm
  • August 5-9 | 9-5pm
  • August 19-23 | 9-5pm

Register at bit.ly/sdpstanford

PIAA Sports Physicals
July 22-26| 9-5pm
Register at Here

Maria de los Santos Health Center

401 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133
Register at bit.ly/sdpsantos

  • August 13 | 8-4 PM
  • August 20 | 9-5 PM
  • August 22 | 9-5 PM
  • September 5 | 7:30-3 PM

FPCN @ SDP Central Office

440 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19130
Call 267-338-2953 to make an appointment
Walk-ins Welcome

  • July 22-26 | 9-3pm
  • July 30 | 9-3pm
  • August 1 | 9-3pm

FPCN @ Back-to-School Bus Tour Stops

Visit a stop near you for Free Immunizations & School Physicals.

Call 267-338-2953 to make an appointment
Walk-ins Welcome

Click Here for more information on vaccine requirements or how to pursue an exemption.
Immunizations are also available at Philadelphia city health centers.