Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents

* New/updated info.

Monday, September 8, 2025 - Regular Bell Schedule

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - Regular Bell Schedule

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - Regular Bell Schedule

Thursday, September 11, 2025 -1 Hour Advisory Schedule

• Club Fair
• Back to School Night - 6-8 PM

Friday, September 12, 2025 - 12:04 Dismissal Schedule

• Professional Development

The Class of 2026 is raising money for their Senior Prom! Each senior has their own link where they can earn money towards the cost of their tickets, but if you want to contribute to the class as a whole, you can use this QR code to purchase DoubleGood popcorn, or make a donation (It's listed under Ms. Pray's name). Last year's class profited over $9000, and '26 wants to top that! The store is only open until Tuesday. IF YOU HAVE A SENIOR, PLEASE USE THEIR LINK SO THEY GET INDIVIDUAL CREDIT.

If you are unable to support financially but would still like to help, please share the link on all of your social media platforms 😀.

Class of 2026 parents & guardians - Come out and join our counseling team as they provide a comprehensive workshop that will assist you in navigating the college admissions process. We recommend in-person attendance, but there is a link available to join virtually. https://tinyurl.com/collegeinfo2026

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

Save the Date–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 doing instant decisions. Student registration is REQUIRED at this link.

Welcome back Students, teachers and staff! We hope that everyone had a great summer. Academy at Palumbo Home and School Association in collaboration with Principal Thompson wanted to help ring in the 20th Anniversary with a total remodel of the 1st floor Hallways, main office, bathrooms and Main Entrances. We wanted to show everyone that steps into the Academy at Palumbo building what Griffin Pride is all about!! We want to say Thank you to all the volunteers that helped get everything done before the start of school.

To the families at Palumbo, we will have our 1st Home and School meeting of the year before Back to School night on 09/11/25 @ 5pm. We would like any families interested to attend and learn more about the HSA and how we can work together to make Palumbo a great place for our children. You can join the HSA and attend meetings, volunteer time to help with school or HSA events and you can donate to the Griffin Fund by using the QR Codes below. To learn more please click here.

Starting on the last week of school 2025, The hallways were cleared and a base coat of paint. Over the course of the summer with the collaboration with Principal Thompson, HSA board and volunteers of the Palumbo families got to work and created a total facelift to the 1st floor hallways, bathrooms, main office and main entrances. The 1st floor has a totally NEW look and we are happy to help add to the celebration of Academy at Palumbo's 20th year anniversary!!

FUNDING FOR THE 1st FLOOR REMODEL: Much of the furniture, paint, lights, supplies and other items were purchased upfront so the space would be ready for the start of school. We are still fundraising to cover the cost of those purchases.

Our school has partnered with Financial Scholars to offer personal finance education to our students and families!

Are you looking to take charge of your finances?

Could you benefit from financial education?

Want to learn more about Budgeting, Borrowing / Credit, Insurance, Real Estate & Building Equity, Paying for College, and Investing?*

Join us for a FREE, six-week virtual financial empowerment workshop for school staff, parents, and caregivers!

The virtual workshops will be held on Monday evenings from October 20th – November 24th from 6:30PM – 7:30PM on Zoom.

The first 20 people who register will receive a $250 contribution to their child’s 529 or other qualifying education savings account once they have attended all six sessions! (Only one contribution will be made for each qualifying registrant caregiver/parent)

CLICK HERE TO RSVP TODAY!

Every year (now in its 18th year) Operation Homefront hosts the Military Child of the Year® Awards. The awards are open to military children between the ages of 13-18. There are 7 recipients 1 child from each branch of the services and each recipient receives $10,000 CASH, a laptop, other donated goodies, and a 3-day trip to Washington, DC with us and their families.

Children are entered by nominations. Anyone that knows a military child can nominate any military child. So, you may nominate your students, friend’s children, children can nominate their siblings and best friends and so on. The awards are open to Active Duty, Reserves AND Veteran children. Nominations will be opening on September 3rd

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.