Archive for February, 2018
School District to Expand Pre-Kindergarten Registration Hours
Families Encouraged to Complete Applications by February 28 PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia will offer extended hours at its Education Center for families to enroll their children in school-based, full-day, free pre-Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year. “Providing our students a quality early childhood education is key to unlocking their potential later in…
Join Local Students for Black History Month Celebrations
Students from across Philadelphia study Black Culture and Showcase their Talents PHILADELPHIA — This February all across the School District of Philadelphia students are celebrating Black History Month. Part of the aim of the month is to recognize significant contributions black people have made to America and the world throughout history. There are several opportunities…
District Schools, Administrative Offices to close Thursday for the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles Parade
PHILADELPHIA — The following is the official statement from Dr. William R. Hite, Superintendent of The School District of Philadelphia regarding the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles Parade. “The excitement of the Eagles first Super Bowl victory is a once in a lifetime event. For this reason we have decided to give our students, teachers…
SRC to vote February 22 on Seven New Charter Applications
PHILADELPHIA — The School Reform Commission (SRC) will hold a special meeting to consider seven new charter applications on February 22nd at 4 p.m. The meeting will take place at the School District of Philadelphia building, in the auditorium. The SRC will allow time for the public to speak before the vote. Individuals hoping to…