Featured in Category PUSD’s new interdistrict transfer policy helping to offset declining enrollment By Chris Treadway | September 13, 2019 The policy changes have helped the district’s bottom line, which is dependent on state funding that is based on a per-student formula.
Schools Piedmont Education Foundation welcomes new parents to PUSD By Samantha Nobles-Block, PEF Giving Campaign | September 10, 2019 The festive gathering was highlighted by a warm welcome from Superintendent Randy Booker and PEF president Eileen Kwei.
Featured in Category Piedmont Education Foundation’s Giving Campaign has record-breaking launch week By Samantha Nobles-Block, PEF Giving Campaign | September 10, 2019 The funds raised through the Giving Campaign go directly to vital educational programs in art, music, drama, sports, science, technology and more.
Around Town Meet Piedmont’s school crossing guards (Part II) By Sarah Belle Lin | September 10, 2019 Pedestrian safety is the top priority for our crosswalk guardians.
Featured in Category Photos: PHS Back-to-School Night served with a side of chili By Photos by Julie Reichle | September 6, 2019 The First Annual Chili Cook-off brought the high school community together for food and fun.
Schools Piedmont’s purple wave | PEF Giving Campaign launches By Samantha Nobles-Block, PEF Giving Campaign | September 3, 2019 This year’s Giving Campaign launched last week. Check out the photos -- purple, purple everywhere!
Homepage Top Story Senior picnic, prom, graduation — Class of 2020 parents learn the ropes By Julie Reichle | Photographer | September 2, 2019 Parents gathered last week to learn about the year to come and how to support student activities in need of volunteers.
Schools School District urges parents to petition state legislators for “Full and Fair Funding” By Exedra Staff | August 30, 2019 School leaders are hoping to have a measure placed on the ballot before legislators leave for fall recess on September 13.
Around Town Harvest Festival seeking scarecrows for annual fundraising auction By Amber Brumfiel | August 30, 2019 A fundraiser for the schools, this year's festival is Sunday, September 22 and the theme is "Villains and Heroes," from children's literature and film.
Featured in Category PHS English teacher makes social justice a focus By Sarah Belle Lin | August 22, 2019 New to PHS after teaching at a Title I school in South Philadelphia, Aaron Barlin uses Socratic method to engage students.