Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents

* New/updated info.

*Please note that we are on a special schedule for Keystone retakes from January 6 - 13. Students who need to retest and students who are participating in mandatory Keystone Bootcamps have been notified. Students who are not testing and do not have Bootcamp are due to school at 11:00 AM on testing days. Testing and Bootcamp students are due at 8:00 AM.

*Seniors with work release must complete all scheduled classes.

Monday, January 5, 2026 - Regular Bell Schedule

• WELCOME BACK!!!

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - SPECIAL BELL SCHEDULE

• WINTER KEYSTONE RETAKES - BIOLOGY
• 11:00 AM Arrival for non-testing students
• Literature Bootcamp 8:00 - 10:45

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - SPECIAL BELL SCHEDULE

• WINTER KEYSTONE RETAKES - BIOLOGY
• 11:00 AM Arrival for non-testing students
• Literature Bootcamp 8:00 - 10:45
• ASVAB Exam

Thursday, January 8, 2026 - SPECIAL BELL SCHEDULE

• WINTER KEYSTONE RETAKES - LITERATURE
• Algebra Bootcamp - 8:00 - 10:45
• 11:00 AM Arrival for non-testing students

Friday, January 9, 2026 - SPECIAL BELL SCHEDULE

• WINTER KEYSTONE RETAKES - LITERATURE
• 11:00 AM Arrival for non-testing students
• Algebra Bootcamp - 8:00 - 10:45
• Movie Day Sponsored by 10th Grade

Looking Ahead...

Monday, January 12, 2026 - SPECIAL BELL SCHEDULE

• WINTER KEYSTONE RETAKES - ALGEBRA
• 11:00 AM Arrival for non-testing students
• Staff vs Students Dodgeball Game

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - SPECIAL BELL SCHEDULE

• WINTER KEYSTONE RETAKES - ALGEBRA
• 11:00 AM Arrival for non-testing students

• Equitable Excellence Scholarship, deadline extended: The Equitable Excellence Scholarship (a $20,000 award over 4 years) application has been extended to Thursday, 1/15! "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.
• Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarships: APIA Scholars is devoted to the academic, personal, and professional success of scholars, with a focus on those who are most in need, and the 2026-2027 Scholarship application is open now through Thursday, 1/15! Scholarships range from $2,500-$20,000. Students can check eligibility and apply HERE.

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: 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.

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.