The School Selection process allows students currently in pre-kindergarten through 11th grade to apply to attend any school for the 2025-2026 school year with available space other than their catchment school. A catchment school is the school that connects to your family’s home address, so you don’t have to apply. Learn more about your child's school options and how families can participate today. The application will close on Wednesday, October 23rd, at 11:59pm

Graduating from high school ready for success in college, career and life is an important milestone for your child. No matter your child’s age, it is never too early to start supporting their path towards graduation. Visit the District's Postsecondary Readiness webpage to learn more about graduation requirements and to ensure your child is on the right path to graduation.

The School District of Philadelphia is developing the academic calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. Our goal is to support student learning and meet the needs of families, students, and staff while meeting state and union requirements. We need your feedback! Please complete the Academic Calendar Feedback Survey, now open here. Your input will guide our work to create equitable calendars that reflect the needs of our community.

Schools are invited to apply for “mini-grants” to implement data-informed initiatives that address an area for improvement in family engagement identified in their school’s Philly School Experience Survey (PSES, or District-Wide Survey) results. School leaders can learn more about the opportunity and apply by visiting this information document.

The School District of Philadelphia wants to hear from students about their school experiences. We use the Student Well-Being Survey (SWBS) to help us understand how our school environment affects them.

The SWBS is a short, 5-minute survey given three times a year to students in grades 3-12. It asks about their use of social and emotional skills, how they feel at school, and their relationships with classmates and teachers. All answers are private and not for evaluating individual needs.

For more information, please visit the Student Well-Being Survey webpage.

Penn Arts and Sciences High School Programs invites ambitious high school students worldwide to explore the Ivy League experience! Whether you're seeking an immersive pre-collegiate adventure, advanced studies in a field you love, or a head start on college admissions with academic credit, we have a program for you.

Application Window: October 1 - December 1, 2024

Learn More & Apply: hs.sas.upenn.edu

For inquiries, contact Tushita Agrawal, Program Manager, at tushitaa@sas.upenn.edu.

As the new school year kicks off in Philadelphia, the Free Library is here to support you.



Visit their website for a variety of resources, including Literacy Enrichment After-School (LEAP) activities, access to databases, after-school clubs, booklists, storytimes, and more! Here’s to a successful and rewarding school year!

Award-winning instructors and professional writers will guide your child through five exciting writing projects, covering narrative, informative, persuasive, and science writing. We’ll also tune into ourselves and our community with weekly social-emotional learning sessions provided by Sudan Green, founder of Spirits Up! Programming takes place Monday through Thursday, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, for grades 3-8

Additionally, our "Mighty Buddies" program on Fridays helps 8th graders build leadership skills and earn service hours while inspiring young readers.

Field Teen Center welcomes back youths ages 12-18 for the 2024-2025 school year! We offer more than just student resources and class visits. Join us for video games, crafts, manga, and more every weekday after school. FTC programs are drop-in: no sign-up required.

Dates & Times:

• Monday-Thursday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Fridays: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Saturdays (starting September 14): 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Educators 4 Educators is offering an introductory workshop series aimed at preparing young individuals for a veterinary apprenticeship or veterinary technician program. This series provides participants with essential knowledge, hands-on skills, and a deeper understanding of animal care and veterinary medicine, laying a strong foundation for future education and careers in the field. Open to students aged 15-18, participants can earn $15/hour while attending. Bus passes and meals are included. To apply for this exciting opportunity, register here.