

Code for Philly Builds App for Philly Students to help with College Applications
Code for Philly is a local civic tech organization of volunteer developers, designers, and civic stakeholders who use technology as a...


The Importance of Getting Involved: The Dual Capacity-Building Framework
Studies conducted since the 1980s show that when families are engaged in their child's education, the child performs better academically....


A Back-to-School Message from Superintendent Hite
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 440 NORTH BROAD STREET, SUITE 301 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19130...


Attendance for Reading Success
Dear Parents and Other Loving Guardians of Our Youngest Readers: Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year. We want to partner with you to...


A Letter from the Superintendent
Dr. William Hite, the Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, offers a summer send-off for families. To view the letter in...

FACE AWARDS 2017!
The FACE Office hosted its first-ever FACE Awards during the End-of-Year Celebration. The Central Office's Auditorium was packed as...

From the Parent's Desk: Michelle Smith
Michelle Smith, a very active parent at Lankenau High School, shares her thoughts on why family engagement is so important - especially...


UPDATED: Kindergarten Registration, Extended to June 20th!
Do you know a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2017? If so, please save the date for the Kindergarten Registration...


End of Year Celebration - Photo Booth!
Click on the photos below to view pictures taken from our Photo Booth at the End-of-Year Family Celebration! #FACEStaff #Community...


Teaching English as a Second Language: What One Teacher Wants You to Know
Delilah Baines-Washington has been at Francis Scott Key School for eight years now, during which time she has taught English to Speakers...