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...

Juan Aquino – Senior of the Month November 2025

Philadelphia City School District News 12/2 2:45A Amina

Some students leave a mark; Juan Aquino blazes a trail. Named Senior of the Month, Juan is more than a high achiever; he inspires peers through perseverance and curiosity. Juan’s academic journey...

Andre Carter – Senior of the Month November 2025

Philadelphia City School District News 12/2 2:45A Amina

Andre Carter doesn’t just walk the halls of Parkway Northwest High School for Peace and Social Justice. He sets the tone. Ranked number one in his class with a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA, Andre has...

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...