Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents
February 16 - 20, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026 - PRESIDENT'S DAY - SCHOOLS CLOSED
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - LUNAR NEW YEAR - SCHOOLS CLOSED
- RAMADAN BEGINS
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 -1 Hour Advisory Bell Schedule
- 9TH Grade Healthy Relationships Assembly - students report directly to the auditorium
Thursday, February 19, 2026 -1 Hour Advisory Bell Schedule
- Full Council Meeting
Friday, February 20, 2026 -1 Hour Advisory Bell Schedule
- 12th Grade Town Hall - students report directly to the auditorium
(*Interim Report due date postponed until 2/26)
RED ENVELOPE HUNTING - Chinese 3 classes will be hiding red enveloped around the school with questions to be answered and prizes to be claimed!
As a BigFuture Ambassador, Laurencia Lay (2027) and Prit Patel (2028)will spread the word about college and career planning and steps students can take now with bigfuture.org, a free College Board platform offering tools and guidance for exploring careers, researching colleges, and planning for financial aid. The more than 5,800 ambassadors nationwide work within their school communities to raise awareness on these topics, inspire classmates to take key steps toward their futures, and share helpful resources through social media, school events, and peer networks. Becoming a BigFuture Ambassador is a national opportunity to demonstrate leadership and a commitment to helping others succeed as they navigate the transition from high school to the next stage of their lives.
High school students are invited to enroll in the Penn Rising Scholar Success Academy (PennRSSA) Summer Academy.
About PennRSSA
The Penn Rising Scholar Success Academy (PennRSSA) is a free, in-person college preparatory and career exploration program for high school students across Philadelphia. This includes students from the School District of Philadelphia, public charter schools, and Archdiocese of Philadelphia schools. We welcome students from all backgrounds and accept participants regardless of GPA!
This summer, we are offering a rigorous in-person program that provides high-caliber academic, career, and college preparation content. Students will also participate in a small-group Capstone Project. The program will be delivered in small cohorts led by University of Pennsylvania undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
Eligibility, When, and Where:
- Eligibility: Must be City of Philadelphia residents
- Program Duration: 6 weeks (June 22–August 4, 2026).
- Intensive 6 week in-person program
- Rising Juniors and Seniors
- Lunch and Transportation included
This year, our summer program application will be hosted in partnership with Career Connected Learning PHL (C2L-PHL).
Before the formal application opens in April/May, we ask students to fill out this interest form to help us learn more about them! Seats in the program are limited, so submitting this form ensures we can notify eligible students ( must be a Philadelphia resident to apply) as soon as the application opens.
*Completing this interest form does not guarantee acceptance in the program. Student MUST also complete the C2L-PHL application once it opens, and we’ll review their application from there.
Submit this interest form no later than 11:59 PM on March 8, 2026. We look forward to having your students join us this summer!
If you would like to purchase school pictures online, you can view and purchase using the link below! Login with the student's school district email address and use the student's ID number as the access code. Photos will be shipped to your home.
Urquhart Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Applicant must be an African American resident of Philadelphia planning to/or currently attending an undergraduate program at a 4-year college or university in the state of Pennsylvania.
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.
