On June 2, in honor of Election Day, School District of Philadelphia schools will not be in session for students or school-based staff.
In light of the events of the past week, we will also be granting a District-wide day off to all staff. Employees do not need to work from home.
Our main office building at 440 N. Broad St. will be closed again tomorrow, June 2. Employees can learn more HERE.

The School District of Philadelphia will remain closed for the rest of the school year due to COVID-19.
Food benefits (P-EBT) cards will be distributed to qualifying families. Learn more HERE.
Need working papers? Info HERE.
Chromebook Pickup Dates and Times have CHANGED. Updated info HERE.
Need Chromebook help? Tech Hotlines added to Chromebook Loaner Program HERE. Internet info/resources are HERE.
Find more information about the District’s Continuity of Education Plan for students HERE. Digital Learning and Planned Instruction info HERE.
Grab-and-go meal distribution at our 50 District school sites occurs one day per week. Learn more HERE. Sites are listed HERE.
For the latest update from Superintendent Hite, included updates on Chromebooks and supports, Digital Learning resources, how to connect with school-based staff, and calendar updates, visit our Coronavirus Information Hub.
PreK-12 Learning Guides are available HERE and at all District meal sites.
Have questions? Call our Hotlines (extended hours, available in 10 languages), email us at covid19info@philasd.org or visit our Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

The Math and World Language placement testing for April has been cancelled. Please hold on to all “New Student” paperwork until the August Student Orientation.

279: Click here to read the following letter from Superintendent Dr. William Hite to the Senior Class concerning Graduation.

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Application Process for the 2020-21 School Year has ended!

Attention all parents and students who participated in selection, and have applied for a District school (or schools) for fall of 2020:

Notifications will be available as of Friday Jan 10 at 5pm. There are important steps you must take next by Tuesday January 21st or you may lose your spot – please click on the link below to get information to help you.

https://www.philasd.org/studentplacement/services/school-selection/notification-process-faq/

- To review the admission requirements for Central, go here https://centralhs.philasd.org/about-us-2/admission-requirements/

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Application Process for the 2020-21 School Year has ended!

Attention all parents and students who participated in selection, and have applied for a District school (or schools) for fall of 2020:

Notifications will be available as of Friday Jan 10 at 5pm. There are important steps you must take next by Tuesday January 21st or you may lose your spot – please click on the link below to get information to help you.

https://www.philasd.org/studentplacement/services/school-selection/notification-process-faq/