Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents

* New/updated info.

Monday, November 10, 2025 - Regular Bell Schedule

• Lockdown Drill

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - Schools Closed

• VETERANS DAY

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - Regular Bell Schedule

Thursday, November 13, 2025 - 1 Hour Advisory Bell Schedule

• Sophomore Class Elections

Friday November 14, 2025 - 1 Hour Advisory Bell Schedule

• Senior Portraits

Donations & Volunteers Needed for Fall Feast!

We’re asking for your support for our annual gathering on Friday, Nov. 21. There are two ways to help:

*Contribute to our GoFundMe. We’re at about 70% of our goal – thanks to all who’ve contributed!

*Sign up to volunteer to bring food, set up, serve, or clean up on Friday, Nov. 21 here.

Looking forward to a wonderful day!

Search for a new HSA Vice-President

Interested in making a big impact on our school community? Email palumbogriffinshsa@gmail.com for more info.

Academy at Palumbo Familias is our community-building initiative for Spanish-speaking families. Please email HSA Member-at-Large Edwin Mayorga to learn more edwin.mayorga@gmail.com

Stay Connected to the HSA

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Questions, suggestions, or expertise to share? Email palumbogriffinshsa@gmail.com

Upcoming HSA Meetings: Nov. 18, Jan. 21, Feb. 18, April 21, May 20

As we wind down the Fall season, and gear up for the Winter season, please see this document for contact information and Google Classroom codes for Winter sports.

• Spring Dual Enrollment Student/Family Info Session: Students and families interested in spring dual enrollment should join OPSR's info session with our university partners on Thursday, 11/13 at 5:00 (register here). Linked here is the slide deck for this spring's dual enrollment opportunities. A student-facing one-pager is attached.
• Malcolm Bernard HBCU Fair: The Office of Postsecondary Readiness will be hosting the 27th Annual Malcolm Bernard HBCU Fair on Wednesday, 11/19 from 3:30-7:00 at Martin Luther King High School! Students should bring copies of their transcripts, as some schools may be making instant decisions. Student registration is REQUIRED at this link. Flyer is attached.
• Equitable Excellence Scholarship: The Equitable Excellence Scholarship (a $20,000 award) is now open through 12/18! "Equitable is committed to students who show potential: those with the courage to pursue what's possible; who display strength in managing challenges; who share wisdom with others." Students with a minimum 2.5 GPA can learn more about eligibility and apply HERE. Several SDP students received this award last school year.
• Get Schooled, November Resources: Get Schooled is a great age-appropriate resource for all things postsecondary preparation. Check out their November resource page with grade-specific activities HERE.
• City of Philadelphia Apprenticeship Guidebook: Please share this year's comprehensive Apprenticeship Guidebook with students interested in apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships in the City.

If your student is new to Palumbo, and has a 504 Plan please reach out to their counselor to ensure that we have a copy of the plan. This is especially important for students coming from non-school district schools. The 504 plans do not automatically transfer to us from outside of the district.

Counselors:

Last Name A-G - Thomas Shanks - tshanks@philasd.org

Last Name H-P - Chloe Gerbec - cgerbec@philasd.org

Last Name Q-Z - Qiana Pray - qpray@philasd.org

You may use this electronic form to submit an excuse for your child's absence from school within three days of the absence. A doctors note must be provided after three consecutive days of absence. After 9 parental excuses, a doctors note will be required. Be sure to complete each section below to ensure the excuse is accepted. Written notes are also accepted in the main office. All request are subject to administrative approval.