Black History Month Employee Spotlights

Philadelphia City School District News 2/17 2:00A Marissa

This Black History Month, the School District of Philadelphia proudly celebrates the living legacy of the educators, mentors, and staff whose daily work uplifts Black culture, honors community, and inspires excellence in every classroom and...

Important Guidance to Ensure Safe and Welcoming Schools

Philadelphia City School District News 2/13 7:00A Laurie

SHQIP  |  ا لعربية  |  汉语  |  Español  |  Français  |  Kreyòl Ayisyen  |  ខ្មែរ  |  Português  |  Pусский  |  O’zbek tili  |  українська мова  |  Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, In recent months, schools and districts across...

Amy Van – Senior of the Month January 2026

Philadelphia City School District News 2/3 6:45A Amina

For Amy Van, this moment feels full circle. Earlier this year, while serving as Vice President of  Citywide Student Government, she noticed that a previous Senior of the Month honoree had also been a...

Aster Chau– Senior of the Month January 2026

Philadelphia City School District News 2/3 6:45A Amina

Aster Chau shines brightly within the Academy of Palumbo community, embodying the values of academic excellence and community involvement. Growing up in a family that cherishes education, Aster was...

National School Counseling Week – 2026

Philadelphia City School District News 2/2 12:00A Jaden

This week February 2-6 we will honor our talented school counselors. We hope you will enjoy reading these profiles as much as we enjoyed creating them. Remember, there are hundreds of other counselors...

District Announces Inclement Weather Closure

Philadelphia City School District News 1/23 5:30A Laurie

Dear School District of Philadelphia community, Forecasters are predicting that Philadelphia will receive significant snowfall this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch which is in effect from 7 p.m. Saturday to 1...

Announcing the Proposed Facilities Master Plan

Philadelphia City School District News 1/22 4:15A Laurie

SHQIP  |   العربي ة |  汉语  |  Español  |  Français  |  Kreyòl Ayisyen  |  ខ្មែរ  |  Português  |  Pусский  |  O’zbek tili  |  українська мова  |  Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia community, Today we are releasing the proposed Facilities...

Timothy “Chef Tim” Lopez – Teacher of the Month December 2025

Philadelphia City School District News 1/20 3:00A Amina

Timothy “Chef Tim” Lopez brings excellence, discipline, and heart to everything he does, and the impact of his work is felt far beyond the walls of the kitchen. After spending 13 years cooking for the...

A Dr. Martin Luther King Day Message from Superintendent Watlington

Philadelphia City School District News 1/15 7:15P Laurie

Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminded us that, “Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable… Every step toward the goal of justice requires...

55 District High Schools Earn Middle States Accreditation

Philadelphia City School District News 1/15 7:05A Jaden

55 School District of Philadelphia High Schools Earn Middle States Accreditation PHILADELPHIA, PA — The School District of Philadelphia has reached a significant milestone in academic excellence, with all 55 district high schools now fully...

The School District of Philadelphia Statement Against Harassment

Philadelphia City School District News 1/8 7:00A Jaden

The School District of Philadelphia Statement Against Harassment The School District of Philadelphia does not tolerate any form of harassment, this includes, but is not limited to, harassment based on a known or perceived protected classification...

Balsam Motan – Senior of the Month December 2025

Philadelphia City School District News 1/7 2:00A Amina

Balsam Motan of William W. Bodine High School for Internal Affairs , represents the very best of what it means to be a senior in the School District of Philadelphia. Her story is one of purpose,...

A Holiday Message from Dr. Watlington

Philadelphia City School District News 12/23 5:00A Laurie

Read in your language: SHQIP |   العربية | 汉语 | Español | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | O’zbek tili | українська мова | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, As we say goodbye to 2025, and head out on...

A Facilities Planning Process Update

Philadelphia City School District News 12/23 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 Community, The School District is completing Phase 8 of the Facilities Planning...

Cynthia Carr – Teacher of the Month November 2025

Philadelphia City School District News 12/2 2:50A Amina

The School District of Philadelphia is thrilled to honor Mrs. Cynthia Carr of Swenson Arts & Technology High School as our November 2025 Teacher of the Month. For more than 30 years, Mrs. Carr has...