Takia McClendon – Teacher of the Month October 2025

Philadelphia City School District News 11/5 2:45A Amina

The School District of Philadelphia proudly celebrates Ms. Takia McClendon, our October 2025 Teacher of the Month, for her unwavering dedication, mentorship, and excellence in teaching at Mary McLeod...

Kateryna Sobolevska – Senior of the Month October 2025

Philadelphia City School District News 11/5 2:30A Amina

When Kateryna Sobolevska walks the halls of George Washington High School , she carries a story of courage, perseverance, and quiet strength. Fleeing Ukraine at the start of the war, she arrived in...

Mario Rodriguez – Senior of the Month October 2025

Philadelphia City School District News 11/5 2:30A Amina

At Edison High School , students are always ready to take on new challenges. This month, Mario Rodriguez stands out as our Senior of the Month. He lives by his personal motto: Be Prepared, Be...

National School Psychology Week 2025

Philadelphia City School District News 11/3 6:00A Jaden

Jeffrey Shostack Victoria Hennessy Ninoska Wong-Shing Angel Royal James Klotz Name: Dr. Jeffrey Shostack Location: Thurgood Marshall School What inspired you to become a School Psychologist? Answer: I...

SDP & Greater Philadelphia YMCA Expand Partnership Opportunities to Support Students

Philadelphia City School District News 10/21 4:19A Christina

The School District of Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia YMCA (GPY) will expand programs for the 2025-2026 school year thanks to a collaboration with the District’s Office of Strategic Partnerships and the Office of Student Engagement and...

School Selection Closes Next Week

Philadelphia City School District News 10/16 5:00A Laurie

Dear Applicant, The School District of Philadelphia’s Find Your Fit school selection application for the 2026-2027 school year is open for one more week. As such, we want to make all families aware of the resources that are available to help...

Announcing the Launch of Parent & Family University

Philadelphia City School District News 9/26 3:00A Laurie

SHQIP  |  ا لعربية  |  汉语  |  Español  |  Français  |  Kreyòl Ayisyen  |  ខ្មែរ  |  Português  |  Pусский  |  O’zbek tili  |  українська мова  |  Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia School Community, I am proud to announce the official...

Important Reminders: 2026-2027 School Selection Process

Philadelphia City School District News 9/25 7:00A Laurie

SHQIP  |   العربية  |  汉语  |  Español  |  Français  |  Kreyòl Ayisyen  |  ខ្មែរ  |  Português  |  Pусский  |  O’zbek tili  |  українська мова  |  Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The School District of Philadelphia’s Find Your...

Welcome Back! School Year 2025-26 Message from Dr. Watlington

Philadelphia City School District News 8/25 5:10A Laurie

August 25, 2025 Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! I am thrilled to begin another year together, as we continue to accelerate Philly. It seems like...