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Janel Moore-Almond – Teacher of the Month April 2025

Philadelphia City School District News 5/6 7:15A Amina

The School District of Philadelphia is proud to recognize Mrs. Janel Moore-Almond as our Teacher of the Month for April 2025—a title that only begins to reflect the extraordinary heart, vision, and...

Richard Guzman-Pichardo – Senior of the Month April 2025

Philadelphia City School District News 5/6 7:00A Amina

This month, we are incredibly proud to shine a spotlight on a student whose story exemplifies perseverance, resilience, and excellence—Richard, April 2025 Senior of the Month at Franklin Learning...

Shaqueah Henry – Senior of the Month April 2025

Philadelphia City School District News 5/6 7:00A Amina

Shaqueah Henry is more than just a name at Overbrook High School ; she s a force of nature. Coming from a charter school where opportunities seemed more easily available to her, Overbrook was...

SDP Connect: Teacher Appreciation Edition

Philadelphia City School District News 5/6 7:00A Jaden

A WEEK OF CELEBRATION! Watch the video below from Superintendent Watlington as he celebrates the incredible contributions of our teachers and nurses. In This Issue What s Happening? Senior & Teacher...

School Nurse Spotlights – National School Nurse Day

Philadelphia City School District News 5/6 3:00A Adam

On May 7, 2025 we will honor our talented school nurses. We hope you will enjoy reading these profiles as much as we enjoyed creating them. Remember, there are many school nurses across the District...

SDP Launches Stop Arm Pilot on 20 School Buses

Philadelphia City School District News 4/15 3:47A Christina

The School District of Philadelphia is launching a pilot program designed to deter dangerous driving and support student safety by mounting cameras to the stop arms of school buses to record any motorists who illegally pass the bus. According to...

The PSSA Testing Window for the 24-25 SY Opens Next Week

Philadelphia City School District News 4/14 6:00A Laurie

2025 Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals

Philadelphia City School District News 4/9 7:04A Christina

Each year, the School District of Philadelphia and the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation honors seven distinguished District principals with an award ceremony and a stipend to benefit their school community. The Lindback Award for...

The 2024-25 Philly School Experience Survey is now open through June 13

Philadelphia City School District News 3/26 4:15A Amina

Launching Two New Parent and Family Engagement Initiatives

Philadelphia City School District News 2/25 6:15A Laurie

Announcing the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Priorities Survey

Philadelphia City School District News 2/18 4:00A Laurie

Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles’ City-Wide Celebration

Philadelphia City School District News 2/11 6:00A Laurie

Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, On February 9, 2025, our Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX! Therefore, all SDP schools and offices will be closed on Friday, February 14, 2025 in observance of the Super Bowl Champion...