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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Check here for the latest news on CHS

CHS News Archive

05/01/2020: Spring 2020 Mosaic

04/01/2020: The 2020 Centraliar is out!

1/20/2020: Central Got Talent 2k20: Zak Attacks

12/19/2019: 279: An Honor

11/13/2019: 279 Superpan: A Snapshot of History

10/28/2019: CIEE Study Abroad Program: Such an Amazing Opportunity

10/17/2019: Groundbreaking Ceremony: Leading the Way for Innovation and Creativity

2/1/2019: Central Ranked Number One in Philadelphia

12/21/2018: The 75th Annual Widener Show

10/28/2018: Nineteenth Hall of Fame Alumni Induction

10/12/2018: Central High School Hosts First College Fair of the Year

2/22/2018: Eagles Center Jason Kelce Plays Sax With CHS High School Jazz Band

1/29/2018:CHS #1 High School in Philadelphia

11/29/2017: CHS Unveils Plans for new Performing Arts Center!

11/17/2017: Welcome to the new Central High Website!