Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.0, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Academy At Palumbo The School District of Philadelphia ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://palumbo.philasd.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Welcome To Academy at Palumbo](https://palumbo.philasd.org/blog/) - [Academy at Palumbo New & Transfer Student Orientation 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/07/15/academy-at-palumbo-new-transfer-student-orientation-2026/) - Welcome to the Griffin family! We are incredibly excited to welcome all of our new and transferring students to the Academy at Palumbo High School for the upcoming school year. To help you transition smoothly, get acclimated to our campus, and start building that signature Griffin Pride (Nothing Less Than Success!), we are hosting our - [Palumbo Art Takes the Stage: New Exhibition Near CAPA!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/07/15/palumbo-art-takes-the-stage-new-exhibition-near-capa/) - We have some incredibly exciting news to share! If you’ve walked down Broad Street recently, you might have noticed some stunning new additions to the neighborhood. A brand-new art exhibition featuring original works by our very own Palumbo students (and me!) is officially open to the public in a beautiful gallery space nearby. The exhibition - [Summit for Sustainable Schools](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/06/08/summit-for-sustainable-schools/) - Big congratulations to our incredible students who shined at this year's Summit for Sustainable Schools high school expo! Marya, Franka, and Logan presented on fast fashion; Camila, Cia, and Emma shared research on plastics; and Gabriela, Eric, and Vincent received special recognition from the Office of Sustainability for their year-long work on the student steering - [Griffin Gazette June Edition](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/06/08/griffin-gazette-june-edition/) - Download the June Edition PDF here! Griffin Gazette June 2026 - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents June 1 - 12, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/06/01/palumbo-updates-students-parents-june-1-12-2026-2/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents June 1 - 12, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/06/01/palumbo-updates-students-parents-june-1-12-2026/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents May 25 -29, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/05/25/palumbo-updates-students-parents-may-25-29-2026/) - [Palumbo Girls’ Flag Football](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/05/20/palumbo-girls-flag-football/) - The Academy at Palumbo Girls’ Flag Football team finished a historic season as Public League and District XII Champions, becoming the first Philly Public League team ever to advance to the League Championship. While the season ended with a hard-fought battle against Gwynedd Mercy Academy, we couldn't be prouder of our seniors—Bea, Reece, Tasci, Raniyah, - [Girls Lacrosse Public League Champions](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/05/20/girls-lacrosse-public-league-champions/) - Huge congratulations to the Palumbo/SLA Girls Lacrosse team on becoming Public League Champions after a thrilling 12–11 victory in double overtime! We are incredibly proud of the hard work the entire team put in all season, with a special shoutout to Carson and Aster for stepping up to score crucial goals during the championship battle. - [Poetry Team - Championship Winners](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/05/20/poetry-team-championship-winners/) - Congratulations to our incredible poetry team on capping off an undefeated season by winning their 8th citywide championship! We also celebrated our talented seniors during a special night of performances, made possible by the dedicated support of our staff and coaches. We are so proud of the team’s hard work and can’t wait to share - [Philadelphia Independence Awards](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/05/20/philadelphia-independence-awards/) - Huge congratulations to the Academy at Palumbo’s Musical Team for their incredible showing at the Philadelphia Independence Awards! Our Stage Management and Backstage Crew—Franka, Finley, Mearn, Jimena, and Vianna—were recognized as one of the Top 5 crews in the region, while Angel O. was honored with the prestigious Rising Star award. Competing against 40 schools - [Griffin Gazette May 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/05/17/griffin-gazette-may-2026/) - Read the full School Paper here: Griffin Gazette - May 2026 - [Weekly Updates MAY 18 - 22, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/05/17/weekly-updates-may-18-22-2026/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents May 11 - 15, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/05/10/palumbo-updates-students-parents-may-11-15-2026/) - [A Sea-Sational Success: Palumbo’s The Little Mermaid Dazzles!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/05/07/a-sea-sational-success-palumbos-the-little-mermaid-dazzles/) - Our talented Palumbo students truly found their voices this past week! From the vibrant depths of the ocean to the shores of Prince Eric’s kingdom, the cast and crew of The Little Mermaid delivered a performance that was nothing short of magical. The dedication, harmony, and sheer creativity on display reminded us all why the - [History in the Making at the Penn Relays!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/05/06/history-in-the-making-at-the-penn-relays/) - Team Palumbo took on the world-famous Penn Relays this past weekend, and our Griffins proved they belong on the big stage! It was a weekend filled with "firsts," grit, and record-breaking performances. A Historic Run for the Girls 4x1 For the first time in Palumbo history—and in a rare achievement for our league—our Girls 4x1 - [Medals and Milestones: Science Olympiad State Tournament Results!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/05/06/medals-and-milestones-science-olympiad-state-tournament-results/) - Our Science Olympiad team just returned from the State Tournament at Penn State Altoona, and they have some incredible news to share! The team secured 23rd place overall, holding steady with our ranking from last year—but that doesn’t tell the whole story. The real headline? We tripled our medal count from last year! Despite some - [Team Palumbo Crushes the Broad Street Run!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/05/06/team-palumbo-crushes-the-broad-street-run/) - What a day for the Palumbo community! On May 3, 55 runners representing Team Palumbo took to the streets for the annual Broad Street Run. It was a picture-perfect morning for racing, and our runners made the 10-mile trek look like a walk in the park. One of the most inspiring parts of the event - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents May 4 - 8, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/05/04/palumbo-updates-students-parents-may-4-8-2026/) - [Calling all  Griffin Alumni!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/04/29/11122/) - Calling all Griffin Alumni! Join us on the Palumbo Roof for an Alumni Social! Where: Palumbo Rooftop When: Wednesday 5/20 at 5PM What: Casual get-together with light refreshments Whether or not you plan on attending, please complete this Google Form so we know how to get in touch about future alumni events. Link: Google Form - [History Made: Palumbo Track Dominates at Penn Relays!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/04/29/history-made-palumbo-track-dominates-at-penn-relays/) - It was a historic day for the Academy at Palumbo as our student-athletes took on the prestigious Penn Relays, setting records and defying the odds. Historic 4x100m Final Berth For the first time in school history, our girls' 4x100m team has advanced to a final! Out of 500 competing teams, Palumbo emerged as one of - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents April 27 - May 1, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/04/27/palumbo-updates-students-parents-april-27-may-1-2026/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents April 20 - 24, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/04/20/palumbo-updates-students-parents-april-20-24-2026/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents April 13 - 17, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/04/14/palumbo-updates-students-parents-april-13-17-2026/) - [Report Card Conferences April 9, 2026 and April 10, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/04/05/report-card-conferences-april-9-2026-and-april-10-2026/) - Upcoming Report Card Conferences at Academy at Palumbo It is that time of year again! Academy at Palumbo High School is hosting report card conferences to help students, parents, and teachers connect on academic progress. Whether you prefer to meet in the building or from the comfort of your home, we have options available for - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents March 23 - April 10, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/03/22/palumbo-updates-students-parents-march-23-april-10-2026/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents March 16 - 20, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/03/16/palumbo-updates-students-parents-march-16-20-2026/) - [College Info Night - Class of 2027](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/03/13/college-info-night-3/) - The Academy at Palumbo invites Junior Class parents and guardians to a College Info Night on Thursday, March 19th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Attendees can join the session in person at 1100 Catharine St. or virtually via Zoom to learn about the college application process and discover various alternate pathways. For more information, - [The Little Mermaid](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/03/13/the-little-mermaid/) - Dive under the sea with the Academy at Palumbo High School as they present Disney’s The Little Mermaid on March 26th and 27th. Experience this classic musical journey featuring the beloved songs of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, brought to life by a talented student cast and crew. Tickets are just $10 for general admission - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents March 9 - 13, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/03/09/palumbo-updates-students-parents-march-9-13-2026/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents March 2 - 6, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/03/02/palumbo-updates-students-parents-march-2-6-2026/) - [Griffin Gazette Feb 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/02/27/griffin-gazette-feb-2026/) - Read the most recent Griffin Gazette here! Griffin Gazette February 2026 - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents February 23 - 27, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/02/22/palumbo-updates-students-parents-february-23-27-2026/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents February 16 - 20, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/02/16/palumbo-updates-students-parents-february-16-20-2026/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents February 9-13, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/02/08/palumbo-updates-students-parents-february-9-13-2026/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents February 2 - 6, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/02/02/palumbo-updates-students-parents-february-2-6-2026/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents January 26 - 30 , 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/01/26/palumbo-updates-students-parents-january-26-30-2026/) - [Upcoming HSA Meetings:  Feb. 18, April 21, May 20 ](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/01/20/upcoming-hsa-meetings-feb-18-april-21-may-20/) - Attend Our Next General Meeting (Virtual) Wednesday, January 21, 7–8 p.m. Join us at our next meeting to hear updates from Principal Thompson and the HSA. All are welcome! Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81155319190?pwd=Mauy4qNb5KvZx5D8v2MbPazfPQuOOQ.1 Meeting ID: 811 5531 9190 Passcode: 303827 Search for a new HSA Vice-President Interested in making a big impact on our school - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents January 19 - 23 , 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/01/19/palumbo-updates-students-parents-january-19-23-2026/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents January12 - 16, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/01/11/palumbo-updates-students-parents-january12-16-2026/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents January 5 - 9, 2026](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2026/01/05/palumbo-updates-students-parents-january-5-9-2026/) - [Griffin Gazette -- December](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/12/22/griffin-gazette-december/) - The Griffin Gazette is The Academy at Palumbo’s student-run newspaper, dedicated to keeping our community informed about news and events in our school and across Philadelphia. We aim to amplify student voices and spark meaningful conversations. Read it here! Griffin Gazette December 2025 - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents December 15, 2025 - January 2, 202](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/12/15/palumbo-updates-students-parents-december-15-2025-january-2-202/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents December 8 -12, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/12/08/palumbo-updates-students-parents-december-8-12-2025/) - [2026 Keystone Testing](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/12/08/10157/) - The Keystone Exams (Algebra I, Literature, and Biology) are key, end-of-course tests required by Pennsylvania to measure student proficiency and fulfill high school graduation requirements. Students typically take the exam in the Spring (May) upon completing the related course, and retake opportunities are available in Winter (January) and Spring. While the tests are not timed, - [Palumbo Runs The Philadelphia Marathon](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/11/30/palumbo-runs-the-philadelphia-marathon/) - Huge congratulations to our Students Run Philly Style team for conquering Marathon Weekend, with students successfully completing the 8K, 13.1-mile, and full 26.2-mile races! This incredible milestone marks the culmination of a dedicated 10-month journey where students trained Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, logging anywhere from 2 to 20 miles per practice. Please enjoy the photos - [Griffin Gazette – November 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/11/30/griffin-gazette-november-2025/) - ABOUT THE GAZETTE The Griffin Gazette is The Academy at Palumbo’s student-run newspaper, dedicated to keeping our community informed about news and events in our school and across Philadelphia. We aim to amplify student voices and spark meaningful conversations. Check out the new edition here! Griffin Gazette – November 2025 - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents November 24 - December 5, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/11/24/palumbo-updates-students-parents-november-24-december-5-2025/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents November 17 - 21, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/11/17/palumbo-updates-students-parents-november-17-21-2025/) - [Girls Volleyball All-Public Honors](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/11/11/girls-volleyball-all-public-honors/) - Congratulations to our Girls Volleyball players recognized by the Public League coaches this season! First Team All-Public: Eva, Anna, and Dori Second Team All-Public: Lily Abbott Honorable Mention: Rania Raksawardana Great job to all our athletes for their effort and teamwork throughout the season! - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents November 10 - 14, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/11/10/palumbo-updates-students-parents-november-10-14-2025/) - [From Our Classroom to the Community: A Spotlight on Student Advocacy](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/09/09/from-our-classroom-to-the-community-a-spotlight-on-student-advocacy/) - We're incredibly proud to highlight some recent work from students in Mr. Charlie McGeehan's class, who have been busy making their voices heard on important issues in our community. This summer, Aster, Frank, and Mr. McGeehan had the chance to collaborate on a blog post for Generation Citizen. We wrote about the amazing work our - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents November 3 - 7, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/11/03/9760/) - [A High Note for Palumbo: Four Students Selected for All City Choir!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/11/05/a-high-note-for-palumbo-four-students-selected-for-all-city-choir/) - We are thrilled to share some outstanding news from our music department! After a round of especially competitive auditions, four talented Palumbo students have earned coveted spots in this year's All City Choir. This is a significant achievement that reflects countless hours of practice and dedication. Please join us in congratulating these amazing vocalists: Ziri - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents October 27 - 31, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/10/27/palumbo-updates-students-parents-october-27-31-2025/) - [The Griffin Gazette](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/10/22/the-griffin-gazette/) - ABOUT THE GAZETTE The Griffin Gazette is The Academy at Palumbo’s student-run newspaper, dedicated to keeping our community informed about news and events in our school and across Philadelphia. We aim to amplify student voices and spark meaningful conversations. Check out the new edition here! Griffin Gazette - October 2025 - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents October 20 - 24, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/10/20/palumbo-updates-students-parents-october-20-24-2025/) - [Palumbo sophomore hits volleyball milestone](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/10/15/palumbo-sophomore-hits-volleyball-milestone/) - When Anna Bracali first stepped onto the floor with the Academy at Palumbo volleyball team last summer, there was an instant connection. She was a wide-eyed freshman from West Philly who was joining a talented group of players with a winning tradition at the South Philly high school. Pretty quickly, the magic started happening. Finish - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents October 13 - 17, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/10/13/palumbo-updates-students-parents-october-13-17-2025/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents October 6 - 11, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/10/06/palumbo-updates-students-parents-october-6-11-2025/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents September 29 - October 3, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/09/29/palumbo-updates-students-parents-september-29-october-3-2025/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents September 22 - 26, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/09/22/palumbo-updates-students-parents-september-22-26-2025/) - [Senior Eva Truong Hits 1,000 Career Assists!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/09/26/1000-career-assists/) - Congratulations to senior setter and co-captain Eva Truong, who made school history yesterday! In our match against GW, Eva surpassed the 1,000 career assists milestone, becoming the first female player at our school to achieve this incredible accomplishment. This is a monumental achievement that reflects her dedication and talent. Please join us in celebrating Eva's - [2024 New Student Orientation](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/03/31/7563/) - Welcome to the Academy at Palumbo! We are excited to meet the Class of 2028 and all new transfer students. We would like to invite all new students and one adult to our New Student Welcome Night on Wednesday May 1, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in our school's auditorium located at 1100 Catharine - [2025 Open House 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/09/05/open-house-3/) - [Youth Poet Laureate: Rashawn Dorsey](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/09/16/9284/) - We are beyond thrilled to announce that this year's Youth Poet Laureate is our very own senior, Rashawn Dorsey. Rashawn is a back to back Slam League Champion and all star. He has performed at numerous Palumbo events and events around the city. We know that he will represent us proudly. This year all three - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents September 15 - 19, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/09/15/palumbo-updates-students-parents-september-15-19-2025/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents September 8 - 12, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/09/09/palumbo-updates-students-parents-september-8-12-2025/) - [College Info Night](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/09/05/college-info-night-2/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents August 25 - 29, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/08/24/weekly-updates-students-parents-august-25-29-2025/) - [Academy at Palumbo Supply List](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/08/04/academy-at-palumbo-supply-list/) - Getting ready for school? I know we are all going to have a fantastic school year!! Please find an up to date School Supply List here: Supply List - [Palumbo 2025 Livestream](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/06/13/palumbo-2025-livestream/) - June 12, 2025 3pm Palumbo Graduation - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents June 9 - 13, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/06/09/palumbo-updates-students-parents-june-9-13-2025/) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents June 2 - 6, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/06/02/palumbo-updates-students-parents-june-2-6-2025/) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents May 19 - 23, 2035](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/05/19/palumbo-updates-students-parents-may-19-23-2035/) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents May 26 - 30, 2035](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/05/26/palumbo-updates-students-parents-may-26-30-2035/) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents May 12 - 16, 2035](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/05/12/palumbo-updates-students-parents-may-12-16-2035/) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents May 5 - 9, 2035](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/05/05/palumbo-updates-students-parents-may-5-9-2035/) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents April 28 - May 2, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/04/28/palumbo-updates-students-parents-april-28-may-2-2025/) - [Welcome to the Academy at Palumbo!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/04/20/welcome-to-the-academy-at-palumbo/) - Welcome to High School! Greetings, Welcome to the Academy at Palumbo! We are excited to meet the Class of 2029 and all new transfer students. We would like to invite all new students and one adult to our New Student Welcome Night on Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in our school's - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents April 7 - 25, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/04/07/palumbo-updates-students-parents-april-7-25-2025/) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents March 31 - April 4, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/03/31/palumbo-updates-students-parents-march-31-april-4-2025/) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents March 24 - 28, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/03/24/palumbo-updates-students-parents-march-24-28-2025/) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents March 17-21, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/03/17/palumbo-updates-students-parents-march-17-21-2025/) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents March 10-13, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/03/10/palumbo-updates-students-parents-march-10-13-2025/) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents March 3-7, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/03/03/palumbo-updates-students-parents-march-3-7-2025/) - [Griffin Gazette Issue 13](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/02/27/griffin-gazette-issue-13/) - Read Here - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents February 24-28, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/02/24/palumbo-updates-students-parents-february-24-28-2025/) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents February 17-21, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/02/17/palumbo-updates-students-parents-february-17-21-2025/) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents February 10-14, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/02/10/palumbo-updates-students-parents-february-10-14-2025/) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents February 3-7, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/02/03/palumbo-updates-students-parents-february-3-7-2025/) - [ASAP "Checkmate violence"](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/01/30/asap-checkmate-violence/) - Brandon was interviewed and featured during the ASAP "Checkmate violence" chess tournament this weekend! https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/asap-checkmate-violence-chess-marathon-peco-philadelphia/ Exerpt: At Saint Joseph's University, hundreds of kids gathered on Saturday for the 17th annual PECO-ASAP Checkmate Violence Chess Marathon. It's where Brandon Tran, 16, is learning skills to, not only win at the game of chess but also the - [Report Card Conferences](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/01/30/report-card-conferences-4/) - Report Card Conferences Academy at Palumbo High School When? In -person - January 30th 1:00 - 3:00 PM Virtual - January 31st 1:00 - 3:00 PM - register below Where? 1100 Catharine St. Phila., PA 19147 Questions? 215- 400-8130 To Register for Virtual Conferences: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10COF4AACA923A0FAC52-54606042-100 (no registration needed for in-person conferences) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents January 20 -24, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/01/20/palumbo-updates-students-parents-january-20-24-2025/) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents January 27-31, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/01/27/8681/) - [Palumbo STEM Fair](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/01/16/palumbo-stem-fair/) - Palumbo STEM Fair a Success! On January 10th, Palumbo School hosted a vibrant STEM Fair showcasing the talents and interests of our students. The event featured exciting displays from our robotics, coding, and Science Olympiad clubs, providing a platform for students to share their projects and engage with their peers. A highlight of the fair - [1000 point milestone](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/01/16/8606/) - Aisha M. Scores 36 Points and Reaches 1000 Career Points Milestone! Aisha M. had an incredible game today, scoring 36 points! The highlight of the game came in the second quarter when she reached the 1000-point milestone! It was a special moment for Aisha and the entire team. We want to extend a huge thank - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents January 13 -17, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/01/13/palumbo-updates-students-parents-january-13-17-2025/) - [WELCOME 2025!!! January 5th, 2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/01/06/welcome-2025-january-5th-2025/) - [Keystone Information](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2025/01/05/keystone-information/) - Links Parent Guide Information for Parents or Guardians Electronic Devices Parent Letter Keystone/PSSA Test Features and Accommodations, 2023-2024 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR TEST TAKERS The School District of Philadelphia Academy at Palumbo High School 1100 Catharine Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 T- 215-400-8130 ∙ F-215-400-8131 Ms. Kiana L. Thompson, Principal Griffin Pride: Nothing Less than - [Palumbo Runs Philly Style](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/12/10/palumbo-runs-philly-style-2/) - Palumbo Runners Conquer the Streets of Philly! A Record-Breaking Year for Academy at Palumbo This year, Academy at Palumbo made a massive impact on the Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon, and 8K! With over 40 students participating, we shattered our previous records and showcased the incredible athleticism and determination of our runners. A Partnership with Students - [Griffin Gazette #11](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/12/10/griffin-gazette-11/) - Please read our latest edition here: Gazette #11 - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents November 25 - December 6, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/11/25/palumbo-updates-students-parents-november-25-december-6-2024/) - [Palumbo Updates Students/Parents December 9 - 13, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/12/09/palumbo-updates-students-parents-december-9-13-2024/) - [Palumbo Concert Choir Shines at Temple University Performance](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/11/10/palumbo-concert-choir-shines-at-temple-university-performance/) - The Palumbo Concert Choir had the exciting opportunity to perform at Temple University. Despite being one of the smallest choirs at the event, our students sang with heart and skill, standing out among many other talented groups. Their dedication and practice truly showed in their performance, making our school proud. You can watch their performance - [Academy at Palumbo, Public League volleyball champs](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/10/31/academy-at-palumbo-public-league-volleyball-champs/) - “We talk all the time about trusting your training,” Griffins coach EJ Goldstein said. “In my opinion, there’s no other team in the city that puts in the work that they do. I just have to constantly remind them that they are doing all the of this because they love the sport and they have - [Griffin Gazette Issue #10](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/10/30/griffin-gazette-issue-10/) - Read Here - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents November 11 - 15, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/11/10/palumbo-updates-students-parents-november-11-15-2024/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents November 4 - 8, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/11/04/palumbo-updates-students-parents-november-4-8-2024/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents October 28 - November 1, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/10/28/palumbo-updates-students-parents-october-28-november-1-2024/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents October 21-25, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/10/21/palumbo-updates-students-parents-october-21-25-2024/) - [Volleyball Public League Championship](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/10/30/8357/) - Our girls' volleyball team is set to face Central High School in the Public League Championship October 20 at 3 PM! It's been an incredible season, especially considering we graduated 8 seniors last year. Our young team, including freshmen Lilly and Anna, and sophomore Casey, have stepped up and shown incredible dedication. Can't make it - [College Info Night Fall 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/10/17/college-info-night-fall-2024/) - Topic: College Info Night Fall 2024 Time: Oct 17, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://philasd-org.zoom.us/j/88580356355?pwd=Ds1Rbmy5IiWUL0LIjh9LuFWyMoXSDl.1 Meeting ID: 885 8035 6355 Passcode: 1234 One tap mobile +12678310333,,88580356355# US (Philadelphia) Dial by your location +1 267 831 0333 US (Philadelphia) Meeting ID: 885 8035 6355 Find your local number: https://philasd-org.zoom.us/u/kc8c8edicY - [SEAL OF BILITERACY FOR 2024-2025](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/10/13/seal-of-biliteracy-for-2024-2025/) - The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes 11th and 12th grade students who have attained proficiency in two or more languages. Students earn the seal by demonstrating proficiency in English and at least one other language on approved tests. October 3 - December 16th Student Application December Teachers set up test registration January - April Testing for - [Weekly Updates October 7 - 11, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/10/07/weekly-updates-october-7-11-2024/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents October 14-18, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/10/13/palumbo-updates-students-parents-october-14-18-2024/) - [Academy at Palumbo vs Masterman Game Highlights - Oct. 8, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/10/09/academy-at-palumbo-vs-masterman-game-highlights-oct-8-2024/) - The Palumbo girls volleyball team faced off against their rivals, Masterman, in a highly anticipated match. Both teams were known for their competitive spirit and exceptional skills, making it a clash of titans. The game started off with a tense first set. Both teams fought hard, trading points back and forth. Check out the Palumbo - [Academy at Palumbo vs George Washington Game Highlights - Sept. 24, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/10/03/academy-at-palumbo-vs-george-washington-game-highlights-sept-24-2024/) - Check out some highlights from our match vs George Washington HIgh School September 24. The girls are 8-0 and tied for first place with Masterman. We will play Masterman and Central in the next couple of weeks, which will determine playoff seeding. - [NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Walk](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/10/03/nami-national-alliance-for-mental-illness-walk/) - We are excited to announce that The STEP Team is recruiting participants for this year’s NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Walk! This annual event raises awareness and funds for mental health with the theme: Mental Health for All. The NAMI Walk is a chance to unite with those whose lives have been affected by - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents September 23-27, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/09/23/palumbo-updates-students-parents-september-23-27-2024/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents September 27 - October 4, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/09/30/palumbo-updates-students-parents-september-27-october-4-2024/) - [Philadelphia teacher inspires students to become poll workers, learn about elections](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/09/15/philadelphia-teacher-inspires-students-to-become-poll-workers-learn-about-elections/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents September 16 - 20, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/09/15/palumbo-updates-students-parents-september-16-20-2024/) - [Palumbo Updates - Students/Parents September 9 - 13, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/09/09/palumbo-updates-students-parents-september-9-13-2024/) - [Academy at Palumbo High School vs Vaux Big Picture High School Mens Varsity Football](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/09/02/academy-at-palumbo-high-school-vs-vaux-big-picture-high-school-mens-varsity-football/) - Check out the Palumbo/Vaux game here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/pa/philadelphia/organization/53483/academy-at-palumbo-h/watch?ib=1170675 - [Griffins Football schedule](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/09/02/griffins-football-schedule/) - The 2024 Academy at Palumbo Griffins Football schedule is set! The season kicks off on August 17th with a scrimmage against Thomas Edison at 11 AM, followed by a mix of home and away games through October. Key matchups include games against Samuel Fels, School of the Future, and South Philadelphia. The team will wrap - [Weekly Updates August 26 - 30, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/08/26/weekly-updates-august-26-30-2024/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents September 2 - 6, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/09/02/weekly-updates-students-parents-september-2-6-2024/) - [New Student Updates](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/06/27/new-student-updates/) -  - [Weekly Updates June 10 - 14, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/06/10/weekly-updates-june-10-14-2024/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents May 20 - 24, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/05/20/weekly-updates-students-parents-may-20-24-2024/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents May 26 - 30, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/05/26/weekly-updates-students-parents-may-26-30-2024/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents June 3 - 7, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/06/03/weekly-updates-students-parents-june-3-7-2024/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents May 13 - 17, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/05/13/weekly-updates-students-parents-may-13-17-2024/) - [Heart Screening](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/04/29/heart-screening/) - The Youth Heart Watch Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is offering a heart-screening program for children and adolescents ages 5-22 years. This program will screen for the presence of heart abnormalities at no cost to participants. Why participate? Healthy children may be at risk for developing an abnormal heart rhythm that could lead - [Keystone Resources](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/04/29/keystone-resources/) - Explore our latest updates and guidelines for the 2023-2024 school year at the Academy at Palumbo High School. This collection of documents provides crucial information on Keystone exams scheduling, strict electronic devices policies, detailed parent guides, and essential student conduct codes. Understanding these guidelines will help ensure a smooth and successful testing experience for all - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents April 22-26, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/04/22/weekly-updates-students-parents-april-22-26-2024/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents April 29 - May 3, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/04/28/weekly-updates-students-parents-april-29-may-3-2024/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents April15 - 19, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/04/14/7626/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents April 8-12, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/04/08/weekly-updates-students-parents-april-8-12-2024/) - [Philly BOLT](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/04/11/philly-bolt/) - Some powerful work that our students have been doing with Philly BOLT beyond school, as well as a classroom collaboration with that organization. - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents March 11-15, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/03/11/weekly-updates-students-parents-march-11-15-2024/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents March 18 - April 5, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/03/18/weekly-updates-students-parents-march-18-april-5-2024/) - [Academy at Palumbo Runs The 26.2 mile Philadelphia Marathon](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/12/07/academy-at-palumbo-runs-the-26-2-mile-philadelphia-marathon/) - Academy at Palumbo had a large showing at the 2022 Philadelphia Marathon meeting! Philly Marathon Runners Abir Alikerar Andreas Carleton Angelia Koesmadjie Anson Yang Calvin Luong Chen Zhou Chris Zheng Dominic Triglia Erica Panei Erik Wiessmann Jeffery Chen Jonathan Tu Kadiatou Balde Kailon Moore Kelly Favreau Kevin Chen Kristy Lei Madeline Winarto Michelle Qiu - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents March 4 - 8, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/03/04/weekly-updates-students-parents-march-4-8-2024/) - [College Info. Night March 5](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/03/04/college-info-night-march-5/) - Please join our counseling department on Tuesday, March 5 as they present our annual College Info. Night. This event is geared mainly towards families of 11th grade students, however all families are welcomed if you want to get a comprehensive overview of the college admissions process, financial aid and scholarships. This will greatly benefit you - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents February 26 - March 1, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/02/26/weekly-updates-students-parents-february-26-march-1-2024/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents February 19-23, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/02/19/weekly-updates-students-parents-february-19-23-2024/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents February 12-16, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/02/13/weekly-updates-students-parents-february-12-16-2024/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents February 5 - 9, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/02/05/weekly-updates-students-parents-february-5-9-2024/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents January 29, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/01/29/weekly-updates-students-parents-january-29-2024/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents January 22, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/01/21/weekly-updates-students-parents-january-22-2024/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents January 15, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/01/14/weekly-updates-students-parents-january-15-2024/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents January 8, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2024/01/07/weekly-updates-students-parents-january-8-2024/) - [Palumbo's Winter Doors](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/12/21/palumbos-winter-doors/) - Click Here For The Voting Form Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8 Option 9 Option 10 Option 11 Option 12 Option 13 Option 14 Option 15 Option 16 Option 17 Option 18 Option 19 Option 20 Option 21 Option 22 Option 23 Option 24 Option - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents December 18, 2023 - January 5, 2024](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/12/18/weekly-updates-students-parents-december-18-2023-january-5-2024/) - [Winter Keystone Information](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/12/11/winter-keystone-information/) - As we welcome students back from Winter Break, it's important to prepare for the upcoming Keystone Exams. The School District of Philadelphia Academy at Palumbo High School will be administering re-takes for the Algebra, Biology, and Literature Keystone Exams. These exams are a critical part of our students' educational journey and are scheduled for early - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents December 11, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/12/11/weekly-updates-students-parents-december-11-2023/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents December 4, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/12/05/weekly-updates-students-parents-december-4-2023/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents November 20 - December 1, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/11/19/weekly-updates-students-parents-november-20-december-1-2023/) - [Palumbo College Info Night 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/11/18/palumbo-college-info-night-2023/) - [Report Card Conferences, College Info Night, Fall Feat Volunteers](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/11/15/report-card-conferences-college-info-night-fall-feat-volunteers/) - Download PDF REPORT CARD CONFERENCES 11/27/23 - SCHOOL CLOSED FOR STUDENTS 8:00-11:00 AM (VIRTUAL) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 12:30 - 3:00 PM (IN PERSON) - NO REGISTRATION NEEDED COLLEGE INFO. NIGHT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 - 6:00-8:00 PM This event is open to all, but is geared toward 11th & 12th grade families. Our counselors - [Griffin Gazette #5](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/11/12/griffin-gazette-5/) - Check out issue #5 of the Griffin Gazette! - [SCIENCE/HEALTH-RELATED EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/11/12/science-health-related-extracurricular-programs/) - ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SCIENCE AND WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN SCIENCE/HEALTH-RELATED EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS? See the attached document that has a few offerings. Not all programs are open to 9-12 (some are grade-specific) but there is something for every grade in this list. It will be updated every month so check back or save the link - [Palumbo Volleyball All Public!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/11/12/palumbo-volleyball-all-public/) - Congrats to our terrific Volleyball Players! - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents November 13, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/11/12/weekly-updates-students-parents-november-13-2023/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents November 6, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/11/06/weekly-updates-students-parents-november-6-2023/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents October 30, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/10/30/weekly-updates-students-parents-october-30-2023/) - [Cross Country Public League Championships](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/10/27/cross-country-public-league-championships/) - Our cross country team at The Academy at Palumbo recently demonstrated exceptional performance at the Public League Championships. The girls' team achieved an impressive 2nd place finish, while the boys secured a commendable 6th place. Notably, five of our dedicated athletes earned the prestigious title of "ALL PUBLIC" in recognition of their outstanding achievements. This - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents October 23, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/10/23/weekly-updates-students-parents-october-23-2023/) - [Early Dismissal](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/10/16/early-dismissal/) - Dear Academy at Palumbo Families, This letter is to inform you that today, Palumbo students will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. due to a broken sprinkler head that leaked water and compromised the building’s fire suppression system. The School District of Philadelphia’s Operations Department and the Philadelphia Fire Department, were onsite to assist and determined that - [Palumbo's Trip To The Zoo](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/10/16/palumbos-trip-to-the-zoo/) - The students from The Academy at Palumbo had an exciting field trip to the zoo. They had a memorable time exploring the animal exhibits and learning about wildlife conservation. It was a fantastic educational experience for all involved. - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents October 16, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/10/16/6588/) - [Golf PPL Champions](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/10/11/golf-ppl-champions/) - Congratulations to Jeffrey S (9th) and Eve R for their exceptional contributions that led to the successful defense of the PPL Championship title in golf! Their dedication, skill, and teamwork were instrumental in securing this prestigious victory once again. We are absolutely thrilled to see these young athletes excel and make our school proud. - [FERPA Notification](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/10/11/ferpa-notification/) - Attention families: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that a school with certain exceptions obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, a school may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised the school - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents October 9, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/10/09/weekly-updates-students-parents-october-9-2023/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents October 2, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/10/01/weekly-updates-students-parents-october-2-2023/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents September 25, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/09/24/weekly-updates-students-parents-september-25-2023/) - [Back To School Night Slide Presentation](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/09/24/back-to-school-night-slide-presentation/) - [Palumbo Volleyball wins 3-2](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/09/19/palumbo-volleyball-wins-3-2/) - Check out the highlight video from yesterday's match. The last highlight was the game winner put away by Senior Joy. Our fans did not disappoint yesterday and packed the rec center. Thank you Billips and Donnelly for showing support. Unfortunately, the varsity match took 5 sets and jv was only able to get in 1 set due - [Tech Support](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/09/08/tech-support/) - Note: You must sign in to your School District Google Account to view this form. Tech Support Link - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents September 18, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/09/17/weekly-updates-students-parents-september-18-2023/) - [Weekly Updates - Students/Parents September 11, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/09/10/weekly-updates-students-parents-september-11-2023/) - [ALGEBRA 2 PLACEMENT EXAM](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/08/17/algebra-2-placement-exam/) - ALGEBRA 2 PLACEMENT EXAM Incoming 9th grade students who scored proficient or advanced on the Algebra 1 Keystone Exam in 8th grade will be rostered to Algebra 2. If you are an incoming 9th grade student who took a full year of Algebra in a non-district school, and you did not take the Keystone Exam, you will have the - [HSA Special Invitation to Incoming Palumbo Families](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/08/17/hsa-special-invitation-to-incoming-palumbo-families/) - Special Invitation to Incoming Palumbo Families Academy at Palumbo's Home & School Association (PHSA) is hosting an "Open House for Parents/Guardians of New Students" Thursday, August 31 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (while 9th grade students have orientation) Hawthorne Café 738 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia PA 19147 Swing by to meet with PHSA representatives and - [NEW AND TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/08/17/new-and-transfer-student-orientation/) - NEW AND TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION Academy at Palumbo High School THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 1100 Catharine St. Philadelphia, PA 19147 8:30AM - 1:00PM Meet your classmates & teachers, get your rosters, see your classrooms! REGISTER HERE BY 8/25: https://forms.gle/6g7Pf9vqcQJtabDu8 - [Palumbo Summer Reading 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/06/19/palumbo-summer-reading-2023/) - [Weekly Updates June 5 - June 14, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/06/05/weekly-updates-june-5-june-14-2023/) - [Governor's Civic Engagement Award](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/05/26/governorscivicengagementaward/) - For the second year in a row, the Academy at Palumbo won a Governor's Civic Engagement Award for the percentage of eligible voters we registered. While we received a Silver Award in 2022, we were able to earn a Gold Award this year by registering 90% of eligible students to vote. This effort was coordinated - [Weekly Updates-Students/Parents May 22 - May 26, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/05/22/weekly-updates-students-parents-may-22-may-26-2023/) - [Palumbo qualifies for the PIAA State Championship Meet!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/05/22/palumbo-qualifies-for-the-piaa-state-championship-meet/) - Palumbo qualifies for the PIAA State Championship Meet! Adley won the Javelin Aejana won the Discus and actually threw the state standard! She was 2nd in the shot put and will compete in both events next weekend (the real test will be getting up to Shippensburg and back after before and after prom) Penny placed - [Griffin Gazette Edition#4](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/05/15/griffin-gazette-edition4/) - Click on the image to read the full Griffin Gazette - [Weekly Updates-Students/Parents May 15 - May 19, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/05/14/weekly-updates-students-parents-may-15-may-19-2023/) - [Onto the Semi Finals!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/05/12/onto-the-semi-finals/) - Boys volleyball won their 1/4 final match up vs Masterman (highlights from our match) yesterday 3-0. Senior Outside HItter Fionn Dougherty finished the day with 20 service points and 12 kills. Senior Co-Captain and setter Ed Loh, added 23 assists which helps him creep closer to his 1k career in assists. The win yesterday means two things, - [Arcadia Duel Enrollment](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/05/07/arcadia-duel-enrollment/) - Dual Enrollment Fall 2023 Semester: Aug. 28 - Dec. 19, 2023 Eligibility Requirements: 11th and 12th graders with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Course Information: any 100-200 level course with instructor approval and fulfillment of prerequisites Tuition & Books: paid by the School District of Philadelphia Application: Instructions for on-campus classes Instructions for returning DE - [Weekly Updates-Students/Parents May 8 - May 12, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/05/07/weekly-updates-students-parents-may-8-may-12-2023/) - [CAP Summer Jobs and Resources](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/05/07/5941/) - Teens- Teen Jobs including high pay Lifeguard jobs. 1000s of jobs- https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent-handouts/employment-job-training/teen-jobs/ College Prep and Scholarships for High Schoolers- https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent-handouts/education-resources/college-preparationscholarships/ FREE Gym Memberships at Planet Fitness- https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/free-planet-fitness-for-teens-in-the-summer/ Volunteer Opportunities- https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent-handouts/teen-resources/volunteer-and-job-opportunities/ and from above Check out all the Summer Academic Programs from the School District from PreK on!!- https://www.philasd.org/academics/summerprograms/ Camps- there are LOTS. Check them out - [Palumbo students interview former council member Cherelle Parker and Christy Brady](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/05/05/palumbo-students-interview-former-council-member-cherelle-parker/) - Students from the Academy at Palumbo are interviewing former council member Cherelle Parker, who is running for Philadelphia Mayor in the Democratic primary. Don’t forget: Election Day is May 16th! - [Rulan on NBC 10](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/05/05/rulan-on-nbc-10/) - Academy at Palumbo's very own Rulan has made a big splash in the news recently! Just before the highly anticipated Broad Street Run, Rulan appeared on the news with fellow students from Run Philly Style. This incredible organization provides training and support for students to run the 10-mile race, and Rulan was right there with - [Weekly Updates-Students/Parents May 1 - May 5, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/05/01/weekly-updates-students-parents-may-1-may-5-2023/) - [Important Forms for New Families](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/04/25/important-forms-for-new-families/) - Hello and welcome to all students and families! Please let me introduce myself, my name is Christine Stevens and I am the nurse at The Academy of Palumbo. Each school year, the Medical Emergency form and the Covid testing consent must be completed for your student. You can complete the forms electronically, see links below, - [Building Healthy Relationships and Understanding Compassion & Empathy: Free Digital SEL Lessons](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/04/25/building-healthy-relationships-and-understanding-compassion-empathy-free-digital-sel-lessons/) - EVERFI’s Student Mental Health Workshops are taking place April 24-May 5. During this free, virtual workshop students will celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by learning about: Mental health coping strategies Mental health challenges Understanding feelings, emotions and behaviors of their own and others After the workshop, educators can continue to utilize the no-cost online course - [Weekly Updates-Students/Parents April 24 - April 28, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/04/25/weekly-updates-students-parents-april-24-april-28-2023/) - [Palumbo Soars!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/04/19/palumbo-soars/) - Palumbo students recently embarked on a physics field trip to iFly Indoor Skydiving, a facility that uses a vertical wind tunnel to simulate real skydiving. The students were greeted by a team of expert instructors who introduced them to the physics of skydiving, exploring topics like terminal velocity of skydivers and the effects of air - [Weekly Updates-Students/Parents April 17 - April 21, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/04/19/weekly-updates-students-parents-april-17-april-21-2023/) - [Palumbo Runs The Roger S. Clark Rutgers Law APIL 5k Run for Justice](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/04/10/palumbo-runs-the-roger-s-clark-rutgers-law-apil-5k-run-for-justice/) - On April 2nd, Palumbo students participated in the Roger S. Clark Rutgers Law APIL 5k Run for Justice. The students, who are part of the program Students Run Philly Style, showed great determination and commitment as they ran for a cause they believe in. The event was a wonderful opportunity for the students to engage - [Palumbo Students perform Indonesian Dance from the Island of Bali](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/04/10/palumbo-students-perform-indonesian-dance-from-the-island-of-bali/) - The High School Academy at Palumbo recently had the talents of two of its students, Gabby and Afifi, perform Indonesian Dance from the Island of Bali at the Kimmel Center. The performance was a stunning display of traditional Indonesian dance, featuring intricate movements and colorful costumes. Indonesian Dance has a rich history that dates back - [Scrabble Tournament](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/04/02/scrabble-tournament/) - UPDATE: From Washington D.C. where Palumbo students Thanhvan "Evan" Huynh (10) and Sophia Chow (9) have ended their debut scrabble championship tournament. Evan placed 26th and Sophia placed 27th in the nation!!! Each student went 2-6 overall in the tournament, with high hopes to build off this initial experience and come back next year to - [Students Run Philly Style - Palumbo on the Today Show](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/04/02/students-run-philly-style/) - Some of our Palumbo runners were a part of a National Spotlight for Students Run Philly Style on the Today Show. Check the clip out here! https://www.today.com/video/meet-the-young-athletes-gaining-confidence-through-running-167273541776 - [Weekly Updates-Students/Parents March 27 - April 14, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/26/weekly-updates-students-parents-march-27-april-14-2023/) - [PA Media and Design Competition](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/26/pa-media-and-design-competition/) - Friday, March 24, Palumbo entered EVERY category in the local PA Media and Design Competition. 3D Design - Devin Liu and Abby Li took first place Animation - Michelle Lin took first place Digital Movie - Elva Liu took second place Logo and Graphic Design - Victoria Redden and Emily Seng took second place Programming - [New Student Welcome Night](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/21/new-student-welcome-night/) - [Attention Future Palumbo Families](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/14/attention-future-palumbo-families/) - Attention Future Palumbo Families Welcome to Palumbo! Congratulations on your acceptance to The Academy at Palumbo for the 2023-24 School Year! We will be hosting a Welcome Night for all incoming families in late April/ early May. The date and time will be announced soon. Please check our webpage for updates. - [Weekly Updates-Students/Parents March 20 - March 24, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/21/weekly-updates-students-parents-march-20-march-24-2023/) - [Mock Trial](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/20/mock-trial/) - The Mock Trial team prepares and presents both sides of the statewide case during the Philadelphia City Mock Trial Tournament which occurs each February. We meet weekly throughout the Fall, and increase our meeting frequency in January to prepare for the competition. Our preparation is supported by students from University of Pennsylvania Law School and - [AP Art, Art 3 trip to PMA!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/20/ap-art-art-3-trip-to-pma/) - The AP art class had an exciting opportunity to visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a renowned institution that showcases an extensive collection of artwork from around the world. As they walked through the museum's galleries, the students were exposed to a diverse range of artistic styles, mediums, and movements, including ancient artifacts, Renaissance masterpieces, - [Griffin Gazette Edition#3](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/19/griffin-gazette-edition3/) - Click on the image to read the full Griffin Gazette, St. Patty's Day Edition - [You Will Be Found All City 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/16/you-will-be-found-all-city-2023/) - [High School Musical](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/16/high-school-musical/) - Last week, over thirty Griffins brought their talents to the public in Palumbo's production of High School Musical. For many of the student performers, this was their *first time* on stage! With huge spirits, they acted, sang and danced to bring the story to life. Students also built the sets, designed the lighting, and ran - [Palumbo Takes a Trip To The Zoo](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/16/palumbo-takes-a-trip-to-the-zoo/) - Let me tell you about a fun high school trip to the Philadelphia Zoo for the Academy at Palumbo's 9th and 10th grades. The students were excited to explore the zoo's vast collection of animals and learn more about wildlife conservation efforts. As they arrived at the zoo, the students were greeted by the sound - [School Picture Day - March 23, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/14/school-picture-day-march-23-2023/) - [Weekly Updates-Students/Parents March 13 - March 17, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/12/weekly-updates-students-parents-march-13-march-17-2023/) - [Palumbo Talent Show](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/12/palumbo-talent-show/) - Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of music, dance, and other exciting performances, hosted by the Adventure Club! When: 4/14/23 Anyone can participate - whether you're a singer, dancer, magician, comedian, or have any other talent, we want to see what you've got! Students, staff, and Griffin fam are welcome. Prizes will be awarded for the best - [Weekly Updates-Students/Parents March 6 - March 10, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/04/weekly-updates-students-parents-march-6-march-10-2023/) - [SLA/Palumbo Swimming Brings Home the Championship!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/03/sla-palumbo-swimming-brings-home-the-championship/) - Congratulations Alexa, Courtney, Leila, and Sara! Our Palumbo students (who swim for SLA) were a MAJOR part in bring home the Philadelphia Public League Championship today!! - [Come see High School Musical!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/03/02/come-see-high-school-musical/) - On Thursday, March 9th and Friday, March 10th, our students will be performing their hearts out on stage. It is a funny and heart-warming show, and our students are such talented, hard-working humans!! We would LOVE to have you there! It is a family-friendly show, so feel free to bring kiddos, partners, second cousins, your neighbors, - [Science Olympiad](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/27/science-olympiad/) - The Palumbo Science Olympiad team competed at the Philadelphia Invitational over the weekend. In the team's first competition, they performed very well, earning 4th place overall. In the individual events, Meilin Zhang, Emma Kurtz, YaFang Qian, and Danny Zheng took first place in the Flight event. Hong Phan, Shuyi Li, and Andrea Lie won first - [Weekly Updates-Students/Parents February 27 - March 3, 2023 CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/26/weekly-updates-students-parents-february-27-march-3-2023-celebrating-black-history-month/) - [Black History Month Door Decorating Contest Tutorial Video](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/26/black-history-month-door-decorating-contest-tutorial-video/) - [Palumbo Open House](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2017/10/03/palumbo-open-house/) - Academy at Palumbo Tour the Building Meet the Staff and Students THURSDAY AND FRIDAY OCTOBER 12th AND 13th, 2017 Anytime between 9:00 AM—2:00 PM PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT http://palumbo.philasd.org 1100 Catharine Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 400-8130 No RSVP necessary open-house-flyer.17 - [Sign Up for the SAC](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2017/11/21/sign-up-for-the-sac/) - A School Advisory Council (SAC) is a peer elected, collaborative team composed of family members, the school principal, teachers or other school based staff, students (in schools with grades 6-12), and community members, which champions the work for improved student achievement, effective teaching in the classroom, and parent and community engagement in the educational process. - [Report Card Conferences](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2017/10/23/report-card-conferences/) - Please join us for report card conferences. Academy at Palumbo truly values involved parents and guardians and hope you can join us! Monday 11/20/17 - Report Card Conferences 5-7pm Tuesday 11/21/17 - Report Card Conferences 1-3 pm & 5-7pm - [PCCY can assist families who may have lost their health insurance](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/06/09/pccy-can-assist-families-who-may-have-lost-their-health-insurance/) - PCCY can assist families who may have lost their health insurance during the pandemic. PCCY's Child Helpline helps your families get health insurance for FREE and in every language! The Helpline is for parents/caregivers: Who have lost their jobs and health coverage for their children and themselves Are concerned with the costs of testing and - [Palumbo Home and School Association Fundraiser](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/11/28/palumbo-home-and-school-association-fundraiser/) - [Flooding Alert](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/09/11/flooding-alert/) - September 11, 2018, Dear Palumbo Parents and Guardians, Over the weekend, due to the heavy rains, there was flooding on our rooftop which caused damage to our school; specifically, to areas on the 12th St. side of the building. School District staff are working diligently to clean up and repair the affected areas. For everyone’s - [Freshman Orientation](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/03/27/freshman-orientation/) - Loading... - [Walkout Letter To Parents](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/03/11/walkout-letter-to-parents/) - Parents-Guardians Re March 14 Walkout - English Parents-Guardians Re March 14 Walkout_Albanian Parents-Guardians Re March 14 Walkout_Arabic Parents-Guardians Re March 14 Walkout_Chinese Parents-Guardians Re March 14 Walkout_French Parents-Guardians Re March 14 Walkout_Khmer Parents-Guardians Re March 14 Walkout_Russian Parents-Guardians Re March 14 Walkout_Spanish Parents-Guardians Re March 14 Walkout_Vietnamese THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OF THE - [SAT/PSAT School Day Testing Wednesday, October 11, 2017](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2017/10/05/satpsat-school-day-testing-wednesday-october-11-2017/) - SAT/PSAT School Day Testing Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Dear High School Parents and Guardians, The School District of Philadelphia will be administering the SAT as well as the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) to all high school students in grades 9 through 12 on Wednesday, October 11th, 2017, at their high school. This opportunity - [Apply to Palumbo](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2017/10/03/apply-to-palumbo/) - APPLICATION PROCESS FOR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Go to the School District website at www.philasd.org, scroll down to School Selection and follow prompts. Please bring all required records to Academy at Palumbo. All documents must be uploaded to the School District of Philadelphia's School Selection portal. Grades: A’s and B’s on the most recent - [A Trip Into Space](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/03/15/a-trip-into-space/) - Read about Devin Liu and his dreams of space travel. https://www.inputmag.com/culture/contestants-yusaka-maezawa-elon-musk-spacex-dear-moon-trip - [Black History Month Symposium](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/01/26/black-history-month-symposium/) - Get Involved Here Get Involved Here - [Your voice matters! (and could win $25!)](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/02/06/your-voice-matters-and-could-win-25/) - Url: www.philasd.org/dws We invite all parents and staff to take the District-Wide Survey to help guide school improvement efforts! - [Support the HSA Rooftop Festival](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/03/26/support-the-hsa-rooftop-festival/) - Download our support forms The Academy at Palumbo High School Kiana Thompson, Principal 1100 Catharine Street – Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 400-8130 March 19, 2018 Dear Friend of the Academy at Palumbo High School: It is with pleasure that we announce that the Home & School Association of the Academy at Palumbo high school will - [Summer Reading 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/05/02/summer-reading-2019/) - NOTE: You must log into your philasd account to view these resources. Course Title 1 Author 1 Title 2 Author 2 Assignments ENG 1 American Born Chinese Gene Luen Yang The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Sherman Alexie Just read both books! ENG 2 Select 1 of the 5 books (see Assignment link). - [Back To School Night](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/08/15/back-to-school-night/) - Download PDF - [Palumbo Wins the Coded by Kids Ctrl+ Shift coding competition](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/07/02/palumbo-competes-in-coded-by-kids-competition/) - "As part of Philly’s first high-school coding competition, 10 teams of young coders spent weeks working on their web development projects with oversight from mentors. In the end, the grand prize of $1,000 at the Coded by Kids Ctrl+ Shift coding competition — awarded on June 23 at Saxbys HQ — went to a trio of 16-year-old developers from South Philly’s Academy - [Summer Reading](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/06/14/summer-reading/) - Incoming Title 1 Author 1 Title 2 Author 2 Assignment (link) ENG 1 American Born Chinese Gene Luen Yang The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Sherman Alexie Just read both books! ENG 2 Select 1 of the 5 books, and complete dialectical journal. See assignment link. View ENG 3 & AP ENG Lang - [Diversity Day](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/06/06/diversity-day/) - Diversity Day is Thursday, June 7!! Use your school account to log into Google Drive so you can see the program and schedule. Some important reminder: We will be on 1 hour advisory schedule. Opening ceremonies start at 8:15am. Please go right into the auditorium after you scan in. We have guest speakers coming to give us academic - [Health & Wellness Fair](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/05/30/health-wellness-fair/) - 1st Annual Academy at Palumbo Health & Wellness Fair Monday, June 4, 2018 10:00am-2:00pm 1100 Catharine Street, Phila., PA 19147 1st Floor Gymnasium For Students and Families FREE ADMISSION Meet local health care providers with information relevant to teens and adults. - [Summer Programs for Students - Month of April, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/04/20/summer-programs-for-students-month-of-april-2018/) - Summer Programs for Students What are you up to this summer? We hope you feel inspired by this comprehensive newsletter of summer opportunities and programs available to Palumbo high school students. Explore and make this summer count! Month of April, 2018 Programs and Resources Free 7-Week Forensics Program (deadline April 30) "Forensics: Using science to solve crimes At the Forensic Sciences - [Academy at Palumbo in The Philly Tribune](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/02/16/academy-at-palumbo-in-the-philly-tribune/) - Check out the Article written on our wonderful school in the February 13th edition of the Philadelphia Tribune's Learning Key. Learning Key PDF http://www.phillytrib.com/sections/learning_key/ - [Palumbo App](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/01/26/palumbo-app/) - Download the Palumbo App. iOS11 only. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/palumbo/id1335725393?mt=8 - [January Keystones](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/01/07/january-keystones/) - All students are to arrive on time by 8:00 am for the week of 1/8 - 1/12, 2018. There are NO late arrivals for this Keystone Exam administration. - [Happy Holidays From Palumbo](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2017/12/22/happy-holidays-from-palumbo/) - Happy Holidays from Palumbo Staff and their Ugly Sweaters! - [Palumbo Parade of Horrors: Virtual Edition](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/10/19/palumbo-parade-of-horrors-virtual-edition/) - Entry Form The categories are: scariest best group/duo most creative funniest best impression/impersonation. All videos will be due by the end of the day on Tuesday 10/27. - [Online Resources for the 1st week  of school](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/08/31/online-resources-for-the-1st-week-of-school/) - Online Resources for the 1st week of school: Master Roster w/Meet Codes Bell Schedule Excused Absence Note Early Dismissal Request Zoom Link for Tech Troubleshooting on Sept. 2 - [Palumbo continues to rank as one of the states best high schools](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/04/21/palumbo-continues-to-rank-as-one-of-the-states-best-high-schools/) - CONGRATULATIONS to the Academy at Palumbo for being named one of the top high schools in the Country, State and City! https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/pennsylvania/districts/philadelphia-public-schools-101796 - [This Can Be Our Finest Hour-But We Need All Of You](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/03/14/this-can-be-our-finest-hour-but-we-need-all-of-you/) - For the vast majority of people nationwide and worldwide, this virus is not about you. This is one of those times in life, in history, when your actions are about something bigger. They are about someone else. They are about something greater, a greater good that you may not ever witness. A person you will - [Climate Strike](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/12/05/1673/) - download pdf - [Ring The Bell PHL](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/08/29/ring-the-bell-phl/) - [District Mumps Letter and Q&A](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/03/26/district-mumps-letter-and-qa/) - Download the School Districts Mumps Letter and Q&A. District Mumps Letter and Q&A_rev 3-26-2019 - [Catch up with Palumbo!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/01/06/catch-up-with-palumbo/) - [13th Annual Fall Feast](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/11/12/13th-annual-fall-feast/) - Volunteers Needed for the 13th Annual Fall Feast In addition to food donations, the we are looking for parent volunteers to assist the day of the event. Please consider donating your time. Sign-Up to Volunteer Share Forward Share For any questions, please contact Justin McDaniel at jmcdan@sas.upenn.edu - [Rooftop Clarification and Update](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/09/14/rooftop-clarification-and-update/) - Academy at Palumbo Friday, September 14 2018 Dear Palumbo Families, Well, it has been quite a start to the school year with the excessive heat followed by excessive rain. Not to worry, though. Despite the media's interpretation, the roof never collapsed. It is still intact. Over the weekend, 4 drains on the roof were so clogged - [Palumbo App 2.0](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/09/03/palumbo-app-2-0/) - The Palumbo App 2.0 is out! It has the updated bell schedule, announcements, student handbook, school calendar, course catalog and new interface. And the best feature, a 5 minute and 1 minute warning before the bell each class. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/palumbo/id1335725393?mt=8 Please give it a good review if you like it, that helps me release future versions. - [9th Grade Orientation Registration - Class of 2022](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/08/15/9th-grade-orientation-registration-class-of-2022/) - Please Register here and let us know if you will be attending orientation on 8/23/18 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - [Palumbo Online Store is Open](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/01/07/palumbo-online-store-is-open/) - Please visit Palumbo's online store for your Academy at Palumbo Gear! https://www.amazindesigns.com/academy-at-palumbo - [Summer Reading 2020](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/06/09/summer-reading-2020/) - Summer Reading 2020 Senior Summer Reading Junior Summer Reading Sophomore Summer Reading Freshman Summer Reading - [Chromebook Distribution Information](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/04/17/chromebook-distribution-information/) - If you need to pick up a Chromebook, you must do so at The School District building 440 N. Broad St. or Fitzpatrick School Annex 4101 Chalfont Dr. 19154 Mon. - Fri. April 20 - May 1 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - [We are going to be alright. Palumbo Misses You!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/03/28/we-are-going-to-be-alright-palumbo-misses-you/) - [Free Breakfast and Lunch Opportunities](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/03/14/free-breakfast-and-lunch-opportunities/) - Griffins, While school is not in session, the city has provided a list of available school sites where free grab and go breakfast and lunch will be available. Up to two shelf-stable meals for youth are available at these schools Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. – noon. Additionally, the city has opened a number of recreation centers - [Ibrahim Kane | Academy at Palumbo, PA](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/02/24/ibrahim-kane-academy-at-palumbo-pa/) - Visit: https://www.hudl.com/video/5e5058311763531bcce97490 - [A Muslim Teen In Biden's New Campaign Ad Says She Doesn't Support Him, But Was There To Press Him On Climate Change](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/02/06/a-muslim-teen-in-bidens-new-campaign-ad-says-she-doesnt-support-him-but-was-there-to-press-him-on-climate-change/) - (Palumbo Student)Sabirah Mahmud was watching one of Joe Biden's new Democratic presidential campaign ads recently when she got a shock: her own face flashing across the screen as part of a montage of fans. In fact, the 17-year-old doesn't support the former vice president. Mahmud, a supporter of Bernie Sanders, had only attended the Biden event to - [Palumbo Participates at the CS4Philly Kick off event](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/12/10/palumbo-participates-at-the-cs4philly-kick-off-event/) - The CS (Computer Science) Experiencewas held on Monday, December 9 at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts! Palumbo was fortunate to attend this wonderful event. The morning session included the Mayor, Superintendent, leaders from Comcast and Citizen's Bank, and a dynamic keynote speaker. - [14th Annual Fall Feast 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/11/06/14th-annual-fall-feast-2019/) - [Open House](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/09/16/open-house/) - Download PDF - [The 40 Best Public High Schools in Philadelphia and the Suburbs](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/09/08/the-40-best-public-high-schools-in-philadelphia-and-the-suburbs/) - Academy at Palumbo is listed as one of the best schools in the area! https://www.phillymag.com/news/2019/09/07/best-public-schools-philadelphia-suburbs/ - [College Information session](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/05/04/college-information-session/) - [NHS Tutoring Opportunity](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/03/01/nhs-tutoring-opportunity/) - NEED A TUTOR? Request a peer tutor through the National Honor Society! Subjects Available: English Math Science Social Studies Organization/Time Management Note-Taking/Study Skills Monday - Friday During your lunch period or right after school! Sign up here Tutoring Flyer - [Fall Feast 2020](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/11/18/fall-feast-2020/) - Fall Feast Master Schedule Griffins! We are thankful for each of you and are looking forward to enjoying a day full of activities with your teachers and classmates for our Fall Feast! Activities will include games, karaoke, cooking, movies, and more! Fall Feast Master Schedule In order to prepare for this special tradition, please submit - [Parade of Horrors 2020](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/10/30/parade-of-horrors-2020/) - [2020-2021 Incoming Student Paperwork](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/07/09/2020-2021-incoming-student-paperwork/) - There are two PDF's you should download and complete. Once you complete the paperwork, you must print the form as a PDF to save your completed paperwork. Please email the completed PDF to: palumboadmissions@gmail.com Please download 2020 Incoming Paperwork for Student's Parents Please download 2020 Incoming Paperwork for Student's Medical Records - [Academy at Palumbo 2020 Commencement](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/06/09/academy-at-palumbo-2020-commencement/) - https://vimeo.com/427586685 - [Ms. Thompson Presents A Message to Our Students](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/04/19/ms-thompson-presents-a-message-to-our-students/) - [CHROMEBOOK DISTRIBUTION PROCEDURE](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/04/01/chromebook-distribution-procedure/) - CHROMEBOOK DISTRIBUTION PROCEDURE THESE ARE ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE TECHNOLOGY AT HOME. IF YOU CAN ACCESS GOOGLE CLASSROOM, DO NOT COME. STAY HOME, BE SAFE! *FOR ALL WHO COMPLETED THE REQUEST SURVEY: MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020 - GRADE 9 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020 - GRADE 10 - [Work from Home](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/03/17/work-from-home/) - Dear Students, I hope you are all mentally and physically well during this break. Many are wondering about how to complete assignments while you are home. The link below contains assignments posted by your teachers. Please check daily and complete to the best of your ability. All teachers have not posted yet so it's important - [10th 11th and 12th grade RE-orientation](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/08/08/10th-11th-and-12th-grade-re-orientation/) - Dear Griffins, You're invited to join the Palumbo family for a special re-orientation before school starts! We will get the opportunity to re-connect, go over new health and safety procedures, pick up Chromebooks, clean out lockers, take ID pictures, etc. in order to prepare for a smooth school opening. Students entering 10th grade will get - [9th Grade Orientation and the Algebra 1 Placement Exam](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/08/08/9th-grade-orientation-and-the-algebra-1-placement-exam/) - Dear Class of 2025, I hope you are enjoying your summer and mentally preparing for your return to school. The form below contains important information concerning 9th Grade Orientation and the Algebra 1 Placement Exam. Please read carefully. There is no placement exam for Biology, but if you took a full year of biology in - [What is Middle States Accreditation?](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/04/20/what-is-middle-states-accreditation/) - Dear Parents and Guardians: This communication is to inform you that our Middle States Accreditation visit is coming, and to give you information about the visit, its purpose, and the process. What is Middle States Accreditation? Accreditation is the process that schools go through to get certified as a worthwhile learning institution. There are several - [3rd Quarter Report Card Conference Scheduler](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/03/26/3rd-quarter-report-card-conference-scheduler/) - TEACHER/COUNSELOR CLICK A TEACHER'S LINK TO SCHEDULE A REPORT CARD CONFERENCE Aichele, Chris https://calendly.com/caichele/report-card-conference Arrivello, Kristin https://calendly.com/karrivello/report-card-conferences Burwasser, Lee https://calendly.com/mrburwasser/report-card-conferences Campbell Kelly, Joanny UNAVAILABLE Chen, Christy https://calendly.com/cchen-422/report-card-conferences Cooper, Brian https://calendly.com/bcooper-17/report-card-conferences DiGiuseppe, Nicole https://calendly.com/ndigiuseppe/report-card-conferences?month=2021-02 Donnelly, Christine (Counselor) https://calendly.com/cmdonnelly/report-card-conferences Dyke, James https://calendly.com/jwdyke/report-card-conferences Essilfie, Tamara https://calendly.com/tessilfie/report-card-conferences Fisher, Jacqueline https://calendly.com/jfisher-21/report-card-conferences Garvey, Rachel https://calendly.com/rgarvey/report-card-conferences-clone-1 Goldstein, EJ https://calendly.com/ejgoldstein/report-card-conference Heckman, Sarah https://calendly.com/sheckman-1/report-card-conferences - [Second Quarter Report Card Conferences](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/01/29/second-quarter-report-card-conferences/) - Second quarter Report Card Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 4th and Friday, February 5th from 1:00 - 3:00 PM Parents will need to schedule a 10 minute time slot to speak to each teacher you would like to meet with. Click here to schedule your conferences. *You will receive a separate email with - [Parent Portal Access Workshop](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/11/20/parent-portal-access-workshop/) - Dear Parents/Guardians, If you do not already have Parent Portal access, there will be workshop this Friday, November 20th at 4:30 PM. You can access the workshop through this link. Parent Portal Training-11-20-2020-flyer - [2020 VIRTUAL Open House](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/10/04/1886/) - 2021 Open House Flyer Academy at Palumbo Presents: 2020 VIRTUAL Open House Dates October 13th October 20th October 27th There will be three 45 minute sessions each day: 4:00, 4:45, & 5:30 Meet current students, teachers and staff and learn if you have what it takes to be a Griffin! We will begin a new - [School Wide Orientation](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/08/21/school-wide-orientation/) - Orientation flyer - [Summer Updates](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/07/11/summer-updates/) - Download a PDF of this letter The School District of Philadelphia Academy at Palumbo High School 1100 Catharine Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 T- 215-400-8130 ∙ F-215-400-8131 Ms. Kiana L. Thompson, Principal Ms. Charmelia D. Bond, Asst. Principal Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! July 10, 2020 Dear Palumbo Family, It seems like such a long - [Title I School Level Plans](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/06/14/title-i-school-level-plans/) - You may download and comment on The Academy at Palumbo School Vision and Plans. Direct Link to Academy at Palumbo HS's Plans. Feedback Form (please submit feed back no later than June 30, 2020). Link to SDP Resources. - [William McBride, Academy at Palumbo PA player of the week!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/03/25/william-mcbride-academy-at-palumbo-pa-player-of-the-week/) - https://www.maxpreps.com/m/news/4UFFN5sflESyG2cHTdp_cQ/united-soccer-coaches-maxpreps-state-players-of-the-week--march-15-21.htm?ftag=MPM-04-10aaa1f - [Get Vaccinated at Palumbo on June 3, 2021!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/05/28/2316/) - Covid Vaccination Details 2021_Covid19 Vaccine_Factsheet Dear Parents / Guardians, I am excited to announce that we have partnered with PHMC Health Network to bring COVID-19 vaccines to you, your children and family. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is now available to anyone 12 years and older and is administered in two doses, three weeks apart. This - [Summer Reading 2021](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/06/07/summer-reading-2021/) - Please find your summer reading for 2021 here: Summer Reading - [Academy At Palumbo High School Graduation 2021](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/06/13/academy-at-palumbo-high-school-graduation-2021/) - https://youtu.be/7gQwGPm9N9U - [2021 VIRTUAL Open House Dates](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/10/31/2021-virtual-open-house-dates/) - OPEN HOUSE FLYER PDF THE ACADEMY AT PALUMBO HIGH SCHOOL 2021 VIRTUAL Open House Dates November 4, 2021 November 10, 2021 November 18, 2021 All sessions begin at 6:00 PM Meet current students, teachers and staff and learn if you have what it takes to be a Griffin! Click on the link to join us! - [Report Card Conferences](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/03/29/report-card-conferences-3/) - Thursday, March 31-Conferences will be held virtually from 1:00 - 2:00 PM. Use the link below to schedule a conference: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AACA923A0FAC52-13pmvirtual1 Friday, April 1 - Conferences will be held virtually from 1:00 - 2:00 PM. Use the link below to schedule a conference: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AACA923A0FAC52-12pmvirtual Friday, April 1 - In-person conferences will be held in school - [Spring Flea Market Fundraiser](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/04/04/first-annual-academy-at-palumbo-spring-flea-market-fundraiser/) - Save the Date!!!!! First Annual Academy at Palumbo Spring Flea Market Fundraiser Sponsored by The Academy at Palumbo Home and School Association An Opportunity for Entrepreneurs to Sell Handmade Clothes, Jewelry, Food, Crafts, Cosmetics An Opportunity For Some Spring Cleaning to Sell Home Items, Clothes, Books, Toys, Games, etc. When: Saturday, May 21st, 2022, 10am-3pm - [April Dance Showcase on Thursday April 7th](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/04/06/april-dance-showcase-on-thursday-april-7th/) - Dear Parent, Guardian, and Friends, You are cordially invited to our April Dance Showcase on Thursday April 7th, 2022 from 8-9am in the auditorium at Academy at Palumbo High School 1100 Catherine Street Philadelphia, PA. I believe that dance is important to the education, growth, and development of our youth. To that end I am - [School Selection Process](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/08/17/school-selection-process/) - Download a PDF of this letter here. Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D. Superintendent August 16, 2022 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The 2022-2023 School Selection process opens Friday, September 16, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. The school selection process allows students currently in pre-kindergarten through 11th grade to apply to attend any school with - [College Info Night](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/09/30/college-info-night/) - [School Supply List](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/08/24/school-supply-list/) - Academy at Palumbo Supply List 9th grade 10th grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Physical Education & Fitness *Chromebook or comparable device and charger *Chromebook or comparable device *Chromebook or comparable device *Chromebook or comparable device Notebooks (composition preferred for Biology) (Woods English-notebook can be separate or part of a 5 subject) Folders/Binder (designated space for - [Palumbo Takes A Trip To The Theatre](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/20/palumbo-takes-a-trip-to-the-theatre/) - Our students got to meet John Brown and Fredrick Douglas’s great great grandsons! - [Weekly Updates-Students/Parents February 20 - February 24, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/20/weekly-updates-students-parents-february-20-february-24-2023/) - [Palumbo News 2022-2023 Episode 2](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/20/palumbo-news-2022-2023-episode-2/) - [Lunar Door Decorations](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/16/lunar-door-decorations/) - Academy at Palumbo decorated many of it's classroom doors to celebrate the Lunar New Year on January 22. This was in addition to a weeks worth of New Year Trivia and celebration. Please check out these beautiful Doors! - [Valentine's Day flower sale](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/15/4992/) - The recent Valentine's Day flower sale at Academy at Palumbo was a resounding success, with students, teachers, and community members coming together to purchase beautiful bouquets and support our school's extracurricular programs. The event featured a stunning selection of flowers, including classic roses and carnations, all expertly crafted and delivered to recipients with care. Thanks - [Frederick Douglas Birthday Bake Off](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/14/frederick-douglas-birthday-bake-off/) - Thank you so much to Ms. Schadd for organizing the Frederick Douglas Birthday Bake Off! Our two student bakers were 9th grader Kyle Dailey and 12th grader Helen Wang. Our staff bakers were Ms. Marzuoli, Ms. Wilbur, and Ms. Ko-G. - [Palumbo Scrabble Team](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/15/palumbo-scrabble-team/) - The Academy at Palumbo Scrabble Team had a fantastic showing at the Philadelphia League Scrabble Tournament! 11th Grade student Nerissa Kuan placed 3nd in the city(!) with her individual scores totaled from all four tournaments. She also won 1st place for Most Points for a Single Word Play - 88 points for the word "Planers!" And in the Team - [The Griffin Gazette Edition #2 14 February 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/15/4970/) - Click on the image to read the 14th of February Edition of the Griffin Gazette - [9th and 10th grade students visit Franklin Institute](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/12/9th-and-10th-grade-students-visit-franklin-institute/) - The Franklin Institute is a renowned science museum located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Known for its interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and innovative displays, the museum aims to inspire a love of learning and exploration in people of all ages. On a recent field trip, 9th and 10th graders had the opportunity to visit the Franklin Institute - [Weekly Updates-Students/Parents February 11 - February 17, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/12/weekly-updates-students-parents-february-11-february-17-2023/) - Weekly Updates-Students/Parents February 11 - February 17, 2023 - [The RoboGriffins](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/12/the-robogriffins/) - The RoboGriffins had yet another great showing at this year's Philadelphia Qualifier yesterday. After several rounds of strong play, winning four out of their five qualifying matches, the RoboGriffins moved into the playoffs as part of an SLA-Masterman-Central alliance. After taking their opponents all the way to the last round of a best-of-three final, the - [K-Pop at Palumbo](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/12/k-pop-at-palumbo/) - The high school academy at Palumbo is proud to have a talented K-Pop performance club, who recently showcased their skills in an exciting performance. The club, made up of students with a passion for K-Pop dance, brought their love for the genre to life with dynamic choreography and synchronised routines. The audience was mesmerized by - [Councilmember at Large Kendra Brooks Visits Palumbo](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/12/councilmember-at-large-kendra-brooks-visits-palumbo/) - On February 7, Philadelphia City Councilmember at Large Kendra Brooks visited 3 Social Science classes at Palumbo. She heard from the students about their hopes for the future of Philadelphia, and shared her insights about public service, running for office, and the role of political parties. - [Palumbo at ChickTech](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/01/21/palumbo-at-chicktech/) - http://philadelphia.chicktech.org/ The weekend of January 13-14 approximately 10 Palumbo Girls participated in ChickTech High School! This program is one that attempts to help bridge the gender gap in the tech world. These girls are also enrolled in AP Computer Science Principles or Computer Science at The Academy at Palumbo. - [Parade of Horrors](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2017/11/06/parade-of-horrors/) - Another successful Halloween at The Academy at Palumbo. - [Palumbo Students with a Heart](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/01/03/palumbo-students-with-a-heart/) - Humanity Preservation Foundation foundation works on the prevention and education of Child Abuse, Domestic Violence and Bullying. Last spring the foundation wanted current school aged children to write inspirational cards to other school aged students who are being adopted, joining a new family, and a new school community. This morning the Palumbo Varsity and JV - [Keystone Policy Documents](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/01/02/keystone-policy-documents/) - Please read the Keystone Policies for the January Keystone tests included here Jan 2023 Keystone Letter FAQ_Keystone_2022 Electronic_Devices_PDE PSSA-Keystone_Accommodations_Overview_for_Parents_2022-2023 Code of Conduct for Test Takers Calculator Policy - [Philly teens are sharing their climate change stories](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/10/16/philly-teens-are-sharing-their-climate-change-stories/) - Aster Chau, Academy At Palumbo I wasn’t born in Philly, but when I came here I kind of realized things were a lot different from New York. Like in New York, the pollution was absolutely horrendous. And when I came to Philly, I started school, and the first thing I noticed was how hot it - [Palumbo Goes Skating](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/12/07/palumbo-goes-skating/) - The Griffen Adventure Club Goes Skating! - [Why should teenagers care about computer science?](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/01/03/why-should-teenagers-care-about-computer-science/) - Erik Weissman, computer science teacher at the Academy at Palumbo, a magnet school in South Philly, thinks that the industry should ask these students themselves. Weissman brought in his past and current students for a panel about their experiences studying computer science at CS4Philly’s Computer Science Education Week Forum on Wednesday night. The event was one of - [Junior Franko Kika on CBS; playing bass for Kevin Bacon](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/06/junior-franko-kika-on-cbs-playing-bass-for-kevin-bacon/) - Franko (in addition to waking up early on a Saturday to help out the robotics team) was interviewed on CBS News last Friday. He played bass on a track with Kevin Bacon along with the Rock to the Future after school program. Check out the clip here - [February 2023 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/05/february-2023-calendar/) - PDF February 2023 - [The Philadelphia High School Ethics Bowl](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/05/the-philadelphia-high-school-ethics-bowl/) - "In the Ethics Bowl, a moderator poses questions to teams of students (teams consist of 3-7 team members, but only 3-5 students compete per round). The Ethics Bowl is an educational event that promotes mature civil discourse regarding controversial, oftentimes time relevant real-world issues. Questions may concern ethical problems on wide ranging topics, such as - [Weekly Updates-Students/Parents February 4 - February 10, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/04/weekly-updates-students-parents-january-31-february-3-2023/) - Weekly Updates-Students/Parents February 4 - February 10, 2023  - [Weekly Updates-Students/Parents January 31 - February 3, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/01/31/weekly-updates-students-parents-january-31-february-3-2023-2/) - Weekly Updates-Students/Parents January 31 - February 3, 2023 - [Animation by Ada](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/02/02/animation-by-ada/) - This animation was made frame by frame and hand drawn in the app flip-a-clip which is extremely detailed oriented. Please watch it when you get a moment and congratulate her for her drawing, editing, music selection and storytelling talent!! - [Rock Climbing Club](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/01/28/rock-climbing-club/) - At the Academy at Palumbo, we are excited to offer a unique opportunity for our students to challenge themselves and build a sense of community through our indoor rock climbing club. This club meets on a regular basis, after school, and will provide students with the opportunity to learn about the sport, and improve their - [The 2022 Palumbo's Girls Flag Football Team have been invited to Sunday's NFC Championship Game! ](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/01/28/4323/) - The Eagles sponsor the Girls Flag Football league and it has led to some amazing opportunities and experiences for our team. Well, the unbelievable has happened, once again! The 2022 Palumbo's Girls Flag Football Team members have been invited to Sunday's NFC Championship Game! As if getting to see the game isn't enough, the Girls - [Scholastic Writing & Arts Awards](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/01/28/scholastic-writing-arts-awards/) - Big shout-out this week to two students who submitted for the Scholastic Writing & Arts Awards, both of whom won awards in the Regional Competition! Aster Chau (9th Grade): Alphabetical Battles (poetry): honorable mention The Timeline (poetry): Silver Key Danica Zhou (12th Grade): Plaster Figures (drawing & illustration): honorable mention The Brightest Sphere (drawing & - [Ping Pong Club](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/01/22/ping-pong-club/) - Ping pong is an excellent sport to participate in as after-school club. In addition to providing a fun and engaging way to stay active and improve physical fitness, it also offers a number of other benefits. The fast-paced nature of the game can help to improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time, making it a great - [Back To School Night THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/09/23/back-to-school-night-3/) - Zoom Links of your teachers ACADEMY AT PALUMBO HIGH SCHOOL (VIRTUAL) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 6:00 - 8:00 PM LOGIN BEGINS AT 5:45 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89038451312 Meeting ID: 890 3845 1312 By Phone: +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) Be sure to have your student’s roster available. Student should share individual - [Report Card Conferences Tuesday, November 24th 2020](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/11/15/report-card-conferences-2/) - Report Card Conferences Tuesday, November 24th 1:00-3:00 PM & 5:00-7:00 PM and Wednesday, November 25th 1:00-3:00 PM Click here to schedule. Be sure to save all confirmation emails that will contain Zoom links for the conferences. - [A@P Virtual Spirit Week](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/04/26/ap-virtual-spirit-week/) - A@P Spring Spirit week - [Academy at Palumbo caps off incredible rally](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/02/09/academy-at-palumbo-caps-off-incredible-rally/) - It was a dramatic finish as the Academy at Palumbo defeated Mastery Charter North, 62-60 in the opening round of the Philadelphia Public League playoffs on Thursday. Sophomore Andrew Fagans hit two free-throws with one second remaining to put the Griffins in front for good after an incredible rally. Palumbo trailed by nine points late - [Philadelphia Young Playwrights](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/09/19/1637/) - Palumbo made 6 submissions to the citywide playwriting competition held by with Philadelphia Young Playwrights. There were over 650 submissions, from 40 schools in the region. Palumbo received a 2nd place and two 3rd place recognitions! 2nd Place Hanadi A., Destiny G. Janiya S., and Ashley W., The Other Side 3rd Place Tymirr F. and - [Graffiti at Palumbo](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/09/19/graffiti-at-palumbo/) - Graffiti was found all over the sidewalk! Thank you for a welcoming morning message Ms. Arrivello and crew. - [NHS at Palumbo](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/09/06/nhs-at-palumbo/) - National Honor Society (NHS) is a national organization that recognizes and encourages academic achievement. It promotes four ideals among its members: scholarship, character, service, and leadership. Palumbo students organize a school-wide blood drive twice each year, and run our daily peer-tutoring during Homework Club. Pictured is the Induction Ceremony, where new members are celebrated and - [Palumbo Volleyball picks up another victory](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/09/22/palumbo-volleyball-picks-up-another-victory/) - http://www.hudl.com/v/2BpZSi Volleyball improves to 6-0 with a win over visiting Masterman. - [Varsity Volleyball takes record to 4-0 with win over E&S](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/09/16/varsity-volleyball-takes-record-to-4-0-with-win-over-es/) - http://www.hudl.com/video/2/387502/5d7b4e4f478d550eb0938e29 - [Palumbo Boys' Basketball Annual Team Day of Service](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/01/02/palumbo-boys-basketball-annual-team-day-of-service/) - The Boys Basketball Team did a great job at the annual day of service at Philabundance. 14/15 players, 4/5 managers and all three coaches reported on time at 8:15AM down at the Philabundance warehouse near the pro stadiums. Our project was to break down pallets of food to then organize and box up for senior - [Academy at Palumbo vs Bodine Game Highlights - Sept. 5, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/09/06/academy-at-palumbo-vs-bodine-game-highlights-sept-5-2019/) - Watch Highlight from the Palumbo game giving the Lady Griffins a record of 2-0! https://www.hudl.com/video/2/387502/5d722850b0190010a07dbfee - [Letter to Our Families](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/03/13/letter-to-our-families/) - Download PDF - [Palumbo Haunted High School](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/10/19/palumbo-haunted-high-school/) - [Back To School Night](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/08/29/back-to-school-night-2/) - Back To School Night Thursday, September 26, 2019 6:00PM-8:00PM Download PDF - [The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/03/06/academy-at-palumbo-presents-spelling-bee/) - Our musical will be postponed. We will notify you of new dates once determined. Get your tickets at the door or by Clicking Here Get your tickets at the door or by Clicking Here - [Palumbo Runs The Philly Marathon](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/12/05/palumbo-runs-the-philly-marathon/) - Palumbo had approximately 30 participants in the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend running 13.1 miles and 26.2 miles. Congrats to all! https://www.philadelphiamarathon.com/ - [Chess master Timmy Zheng has Palumbo on top of standings](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/02/06/chess-master-timmy-zheng-has-palumbo-on-top-of-standings/) - Timmy Zheng is a quiet competitor. But don’t let his soft-spoken nature fool you into thinking you’ve got one over on him. In fact, he’s already set his trap.... Read the full article on the south philly review - [Palumbo Debate is going to States](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/02/23/palumbo-debate-is-going-to-states/) - Thirteen Palumbo students have qualified to attend the States competitions this year! - [Palumbo Runs The Rock N Roll Half Marathon](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/09/16/palumbo-runs-the-rock-n-roll-half-marathon/) - Palumbo Runs Philly Style! Our Students Run Philly Style Team conquered the 13.1 mile Philadelphia Rock n Roll Half Marathon Sunday September 15. - [Palumbo Runs Philly Style](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2017/11/21/palumbo-runs-philly-style/) - Students Run Philly Style completed the Philadelphia Marathon this weekend! Palumbo had a great showing at the race! - [Academy at Palumbo High School 2017 Winter Arts Showcase](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2017/11/21/851/) - Academy at Palumbo High School 2017 Winter Arts Showcase Thursday December 14 at 5:00PM Come hear performances by the Palumbo Orchestra, Concert Choir, Mixed Choir, Drum Line, Rock Band, plus a preview of this year’s Musical and an Exhibition of Student Artwork. Download PDF - [The Academy at Palumbo Presents Urine Town](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/02/27/urine-town/) - Click to Buy Tickets Student Matinee Tickets Download PDF Flyer Click to Buy Tickets - [Academy at Palumbo 2018 Spring Arts Showcase](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/05/03/academy-at-palumbo-2018-spring-arts-showcase/) - [In The Heights](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/09/05/in-the-heights/) - In 2019, Palumbo's Theater and Music departments produced their 3rd musical production -- In The Heights. The show was a huge success and won 7 nominations from the Regional Philadelphia Independence Awards. The Theater and Music departments will continue to grow this year. If you want to be a part of a dynamic theater program, - [Palumbo's Theater and Music Departments are in the News](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/09/06/palumbos-theater-and-music-departments-are-in-the-news/) - Palumbo's Theater and Music departments are in the news! Check out these interviews with Palumbo's theater students and director, Ms. Weinraub. Video about In the Heights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FswEDDb5uQ Spotlight on the Theater Program: https://southphillyreview.com/2019/04/23/palumbos-theater-program-reaches-new-heights/ Spotlight on Seniors: https://www.phillytrib.com/the_learning_key/palumbo-students-enjoy-immersion-in-the-arts/article_89c27d82-28ab-5d27-83f1-f3464d67815b.html - [December 2018 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/01/01/december-2018-calendar/) - Download PDF - [August & September Calendar 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/08/29/august-september-calendar-2019/) - Download PDF - [May - June 2019 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/04/28/may-june-2019-calendar/) - Download PDF - [April 2019 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/04/03/april-2019-calendar/) - Download PDF - [March 2019 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/02/28/march-2019-calendar/) - Download PDF - [February 2019 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/02/03/february-2019-calendar/) - Download PDF - [January 2019 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/01/01/january-2019-calendar/) - Download PDF - [November 2018 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/11/01/november-2018-calendar/) - Download PDF - [August-September 2018 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/08/15/august-september-2018-calendar/) - Download PDF - [June 2018 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/06/01/june-2018-calendar/) - Download PDF - [May 2018 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/05/08/may-2018-calendar/) - Download PDF - [April 2018 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/04/05/april-2018-calendar/) - Download PDF - [March 2018 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/03/04/march-2018-calendar/) - Download PDF - [February 2018 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/01/30/february-2018-calendar/) - Download - [January 2018 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2017/12/22/january-2018-calendar/) - Download PDF - [December 2017 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2017/11/22/december-2017-calendar/) - Download PDF - [November 2017 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2017/10/24/november-2017-calendar/) - Download PDF - [October 2017 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2017/10/06/october-2017-calendar/) - Download PDF - [October Calendar 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/10/06/october-calendar-2019/) - Download - [November Calendar 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/11/06/november-calendar-2019/) - Nov. 19 - [December Calendar 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/12/05/december-calendar-2019/) - download pdf - [February Calendar 2020](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/02/17/february-calendar-2020/) - Download PDF - [February Calendar 2021](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/02/01/february-calendar-2021/) - PDF - [March Calendar 2020](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/02/27/march-calendar-2020/) - PDF - [Palumbo track star Ivelle Tailey comes from strong background](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/04/26/palumbo-track-star-ivelle-tailey-comes-from-strong-background/) - The bruises on Ivelle Tailey’s knees were a reminder of how tough a new challenge can be. The senior track star at the Academy at Palumbo was always a fast runner growing up. But to be the best at something, Tailey knew she was going to push herself harder and attempt new challenges. Read this - [November Calendar 2020](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/11/02/november-calendar-2020/) - Download PDF - [December Calendar 2020](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/01/01/december-calendar-2020/) - PDF - [Senior Portraits March 15-19](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/02/26/senior-portraits-march-15-19/) - senior portraits pdf - [March Calendar 2021](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/03/01/march-calendar-2021/) - PDF - [‘A great calling’: This Philly RN has been named the Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/04/25/a-great-calling-this-philly-rn-has-been-named-the-pennsylvania-school-nurse-of-the-year/) - Eileen Duffey-Bernt worked as a community organizer and a sixth-grade teacher in a parochial school. She studied social work, then became a nurse, first at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and then in student health at the University of Pennsylvania. read the inquirer article here - [9TH GRADE WELCOME 2021](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/05/28/2292/) - 9TH GRADE WELCOME 2021Download Presentation - [Spell Academy](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/04/04/spell-academy/) - BRAVO!!! A huge CONGRATULATIONS goes out to the Fine Arts department for pulling off three great performances of our first ever original musical, !!! The amount of hard work and dedication was so apparent, as the entire cast and crew worked together to create a great show. The plot was whimsical, yet relatable and the - [NHS Tutoring](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/10/01/nhs-tutoring/) - Do you need an NHS tutor? Sign up here! - [Palumbo Gear](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/03/28/2569/) - Get your gear NOW. Store closes on April 8! https://fancloth.shop/HAVZF - [Palumbo Runs The Philadelphia Distance Run](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/09/18/palumbo-runs-the-philadelphia-distance-run/) - On September 18, about 38 students and Adults from team Palumbo ran the Philadelphia Distance Run Half Marathon. We had a few age group winners and a ton of Personal Bests! - [Winter Concert](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/11/28/winter-concert/) - [Academy at Palumbo Presents "In The Heights"](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/03/18/academy-at-palumbo-presents-in-the-heights/) - Purchase Tickets - [Academy at Palumbo boys volleyball wins Public League, district titles](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/06/01/academy-at-palumbo-boys-volleyball-wins-public-league-district-titles/) - A worldwide pandemic had already derailed the last two boys high school volleyball seasons in Philadelphia. The Academy at Palumbo wasn’t going to let it happen again. When the team’s coach and athletic director EJ Goldstein came down with a case of COVID-19 in the middle of the season, the team pushed forward as best - [Open House - Thursday January 26, 2023](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/01/21/open-house-thursday-january-26-2023/) - OPENHOUSE THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM LOOKING TO MAKE A SCHOOL DECISION? DIDN'T GET A CHANCE TO VISIT EARLIER? PLEASE NOTE: A@P WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE SHADOW DAYS STUDENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A N ADULT. Presentations and tours will be given throughout the day. Please come and take - [Our School At A Glance](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/08/05/our-school-at-a-glance/) - Our Vision We are committed to make the Academy @ Palumbo an academic, cultural, social, and athletic "jewel" that will be an ongoing source of pride to students, parents, the community, and the School District of Philadelphia. It is our responsibility to realize this dream. Our Mission As an academic magnet school, the primary mission - [Applications and Transfers](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/08/16/3310/) - Download a PDF of this letter here. Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D. Superintendent August 16, 2022 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The 2022-2023 School Selection process opens Friday, September 16, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. The school selection process allows students currently in pre-kindergarten through 11th grade to apply to attend any school with - [Parents Right To Know](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/10/06/parents-right-to-know/) - FY21 RTK Letter Khmer FY21 RTK Letter English FY21 RTK Letter Chinese FY21 RTK Letter Vietnamese FY21 RTK Letter Spanish - [Academy At Palumbo News Episode 1](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2017/11/06/academy-at-palumbo-news-episode-1/) - https://youtu.be/fpIJFLZG1F0 - [Palumbo Chess takes first place at Checkmate Violence Tournament](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/01/28/palumbo-chess-takes-first-place-at-checkmateviolence-tournament/) - This weekend The Palumbo Chess Team took first place at the Checkmate Violence tournament! Also, Andy N. took 1st place in the unrated section and Linda Z. won 3rd place in the K-12 Open! - [Urinetown Student Matinee](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/03/15/urinetown-student-matinee/) - link Loading... - [Academy at Palumbo Musical](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/03/16/academy-at-palumbo-musical/) - Academy at Palumbo Musical The School Musical is less than a week away! Support our students and the arts with an afternoon or evening of entertainment and laughter. More details in the flyer below. Student Matinee Tickets If you would like to support the musical by purchasing tickets or donating, please contact Mr. Jordan or Justin - [Rock Band 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/06/07/rock-band-2018/) - Check out the final rockband show for 2018! https://youtu.be/C_HO5Y4LrxQ - [Robogriffins](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/02/24/robogriffins-2/) - Congratulations goes out to Palumbo's robotics team, the Robogriffins. On February 8th the team competed in the First Tech Challenge Philadelphia Championship. The team performed very well during the qualifying matches, winning 4 while only losing one. This placed the team through to the semi finals. The team continued to perform well and finished the - [Academy At Palumbo Students Win International Virtual Robotics World Championship](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/03/01/academy-at-palumbo-students-win-international-virtual-robotics-world-championship/) - Academy at Palumbo High School robotics students won first place in the CoderZ Pro League World Championship, an international robotics competition designed to engage students with challenges and opportunities to work collaboratively in teams. The virtual competition took place Thursday, Jan. 28 and featured teams from 29 states and 20 countries. The RoboGriffins, the student robotics - [Palumbo takes a trip to World Cafe Live](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/11/17/palumbo-takes-a-trip-to-world-cafe-live/) - Palumbo celebrating the arts at the World Cafe Live venue. - [Palumbo Wins the State Programming Contest at the PA Media and Design Competition](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/06/01/palumbo-wins-the-state-programming-contest-at-the-pa-media-and-design-competition/) - Palumbo won the Programming contest at the PA Media and Design Competition. This was a state wide competition. The programmers were Jason Reyes and Alan Wang, Jason was not with us today as he was busy winning the Volleyball Championship! Their program is a recorder that only records when a person is in front of the camera, ideally for teachers who - [RoboGriffins take top prize at Philadelphia Robotics Coalition's RoboJawn](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/05/08/robogriffins-take-top-prize-at-philadelphia-robotics-coalitions-robojawn/) - The Palumbo RoboGriffins handily bested the competition at the Philadelphia Robotics Coaliton's end of the year scrimmage, the RoboJawn. After winning all five of their qualifying matches the team entered the semi-final round in first place, and proceeded to win all but one of their playoff matches, earning the day's grand prize as a result. Special credit - [Robogriffins](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/01/26/robogriffins/) - Palumbo's Robotics Team (the Robogriffins) participated in the First Tech Challenge Philadelphia Qualifier. This year Palumbo finally took first place! With the win the team is eligible to compete in states at the end of February. - [Academy @ Palumbo HS Chess Team Sets A New High Water Mark](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/06/01/academy-palumbo-hs-chess-team-sets-a-new-high-water-mark/) - Dear family, friends and supporters, Last month, the Academy at Palumbo HS Chess Team reached a new high water mark in its 10 year history. They finished 3rd in the nation, in a field of 80 teams, in the under 1200 section of the National HS Chess Championship in Columbus, OH. This is similar to - [Palumbo volleyball in the South Philly Review](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/01/01/palumbo-volleyball-in-the-south-philly-review/) - Palumbo volleyball coach: ‘This is the best girls team I ever had,’ Every sports team has its ups and downs throughout any given season. But for Palumbo, there weren’t really too many downs. If you ask senior Frianna Gultom, the key to the Academy at Palumbo’s varsity girls volleyball team’s success was the family mentality - [Palumbo volleyball coach: ‘This is the best girls team I ever had,’](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/11/29/palumbo-volleyball-coach-this-is-the-best-girls-team-i-ever-had/) - Every sports team has its ups and downs throughout any given season. But for Palumbo, there weren’t really too many downs. If you ask senior Frianna Gultom, the key to the Academy at Palumbo’s varsity girls volleyball team’s success was the family mentality all the girls possessed... Read on southphillyreview - [Welcome Palumbo News!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/11/21/welcome-palumbo-news/) - [Palumbo Chess Team Rises to the Top](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/12/05/palumbo-chess-team-rises-to-the-top/) - The Griffins Chess Team has played three out of four chess tournaments in the Philadelphia Scholastic league. After the third match, The Academy at Palumbo took first place. (For more detail, please refer to the attached lists of teams and individual player rankings.) HIGH SCHOOL Team Standings Rd 6 - [South Philly Review: Palumbo’s Kane and Farlar are leaders on and off the court](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/01/22/south-philly-review-palumbos-kane-and-farlar-are-leaders-on-and-off-the-court/) - With a 6-1 record, the Academy at Palumbo boys basketball team sits near the top of the Public League National Conference, and according to coach Frank Schneider, there are two players who led them there. “As captains, you can point to them and say this is how you do it,” Schneider said about both Ibrahim - [Palumbo Chess](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/03/01/palumbo-chess/) - In a hard fought and close tournament, Palumbo Chess finished in second place to Masterman. Among Individual rankings in the Chess League, our players placed: Patrick Ready (2023) SIXTH, Bobby Fishburn-Spivery (2020) FOURTH Timmy Zheng (2020) FIRST What a great year by these young chess players! - [Palumbo's Virtual Club Fair](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/10/15/palumbos-virtual-club-fair/) - [Hoops making the best of their season!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/03/16/hoops-making-the-best-of-their-season/) - Yesterday the boys basketball team beat George Washington 60-43. The win brings home the Division Championship, has us hosting a home playoff game on Monday AND we play Wednesday at Lincoln High School at 7pm vs Ryan/Bonner for the District 5A championship!! The team has really made the best of a bad situation. They graduated some - [Academy at Palumbo vs Franklin Towne Charter Game Highlights - Oct. 13, 2022](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/10/16/academy-at-palumbo-vs-franklin-towne-charter-game-highlights-oct-13-2022/) - [Academy At Palumbo News Episode 2](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2017/11/21/academy-at-palumbo-news-episode-2/) - [Palumbo Sports](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/08/27/palumbo-sports/) - FALL SPORTS (AUGUST 13th – NOVEMBER) Football PALUMBO (E&S/CONST co-op) Varsity Girls Volleyball PALUMBO Girls JV Volleyball PALUMBO Varsity Boys Soccer PALUMBO (CONST co-op) JV Boys Soccer PALUMBO (CONST co-op) Varsity Girls Soccer CONST (co-op) Co-ed Golf CONST (co-op) Cross Country(coed) CONST (co-op) Varsity Cheerleading CONST (co-op) WINTER SPORTS (NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY) Varsity Boys Basketball - [Academy at Palumbo vs Central Game Highlights - Oct. 1, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/10/06/academy-at-palumbo-vs-central-game-highlights-oct-1-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo vs Central Game Highlights - Oct. 1, 2019 Check out the Palumbo Victory highlights here: http://www.hudl.com/video/2/387502/5d956523f56ada044ce35679 - [Academy at Palumbo vs Northeast Game Highlights - Jan. 7, 2020](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/01/12/academy-at-palumbo-vs-northeast-game-highlights-jan-7-2020/) - [FALL ATHLETICS LETTER](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/08/14/fall-athletics-letter/) - To our Palumbo Families: I hope this message finds you well, healthy, and safe. Throughout the summer, we have received many questions regarding athletics, and what that might look like during the pandemic. Following Governor Wolf’s recommendation, the School District of Philadelphia officially announced that athletics will be postponed until January 2021. We know how - [WEEKLY UPDATES-STUDENTS/PARENTS AUGUST 31, 2021](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/08/30/weekly-updates-students-parents-august-31-2021/) - WEEKLY UPDATES-STUDENTS/PARENTS AUGUST 31, 2021 Full Weekly Updates WEEKLY SCHEDULE Tuesday, August 31, 2021 - 1 hour advisory bell schedule FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS!!! -Students may enter the building at 7:30 AM 9th & 11th Grades - Enter through the 11th & Webster St. Entrance 10th & 12th Grades - Enter through the 11th & Catharine - [Track and Field champs update!](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/05/13/track-field-champs-update/) - The girls team finished 3rd in the city and the boys tied for 5th (without even having a single runner…all points were earned in the field events)! Here’s the run down: Boys discus - Shymir 1st, Jayden (freshman) 5th Girls discus - Aejana 1st, Norah 3rd, Aniya 5th Boys Javelin- Gabriel (freshman) 1st, Shymir 2nd, - [Volleyball Highlights vs E&S](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/09/21/volleyball-highlights-vs-es/) - Check out some highlights from volleyball match vs E&S ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2022. Big win! - [Academy at Palumbo vs Central Game Highlights - March 23, 2021](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/03/25/academy-at-palumbo-vs-central-game-highlights-march-23-2021/) - [Academy at Palumbo vs Furness Game Highlights - April 20, 2021](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/04/25/academy-at-palumbo-vs-furness-game-highlights-april-20-2021/) - https://www.hudl.com/v/2FNWW2 Jael led the offense with 9 kills Ruby got her first career kill. - [Volleyball took down Northeast 3-0 to make it 3 championships in a row. All 3 sets were hard fought.](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/04/25/volleyball-took-down-northeast-3-0-to-make-it-3-championships-in-a-row-all-3-sets-were-hard-fought/) - Volleyball took down Northeast 3-0 to make it 3 championships in a row. All 3 sets were hard fought. We rode the coat tales of our senior outside hitters Jael Hillard and Aasiya Craft Williams. Siya finished the game with 11 kills while Jael set a school record with 19! One year of tremendous strife, depression, - [Griffin Gazette](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2023/01/05/griffin-gazette/) - Read the Griffin Gazette here - [Palumbo News Episode 1](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/09/30/palumbo-news-episode-1/) - [2022 November Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/11/01/2022-november-calendar/) - Download PDF - [Textbook Policy](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/09/08/textbook-policy/) - The School District of Philadelphia Policy # 224 on textbooks states that each student has the responsibility for the proper care of school property and the school textbooks, supplies and equipment entrusted to his/her use. Students are responsible for the care, maintenance and timely return of all textbooks assigned to them. The Academy at Palumbo requires students and or - [Principal's Corner](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/09/08/principals-corner/) - August 13, 2019 Dear Palumbo Families: Welcome back! Or, if you are new to the Academy at Palumbo family, welcome and thank you for choosing our amazing school for your child’s education. I hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer and are ready to start a new school year on September 3rd. Last school year - [Sports](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/08/25/sports/) - Below is a list of the sports that are being offered to our students. We have several partnerships with local High Schools for sports that we do not offer. Next to each team is the school that is sponsoring that sport. FALL SPORTS (AUGUST 13th – NOVEMBER) Football PALUMBO (E&S/CONST co-op) Varsity Girls Volleyball PALUMBO - [New Student Welcome](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2021/05/28/new-student-welcome/) - [Activities and Clubs](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2017/09/04/activities-and-clubs/) - Below you may find a list of clubs and Activities offered at The Academy at Palumbo NAME OF ACTIVITY SPONSOR'S NAME MEETING ROOM # MEETING DAY(S) MEETING TIME Art Club Ms. Arrivello 102 Tuesdays 3:04-4:05 Asian Culture Club Ms. Chen 422 Tuesdays 3:05-4:05 Black Student Union Pray Library Every other Thursday 3:15-4:15 Book Club Ms. - [A Message to our Students](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/09/08/a-message-to-our-students/) - As an academic magnet school, the clear mission of The Academy is to provide our students with the most comprehensive and intensive academic preparation for the rigors of higher learning. Our curriculum is rooted in the nationally based ETS College Board AP program, and the SDP Core Curriculum, and Action Plan v2.0. As an integral - [Submit Daily Announcements](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/09/08/submit-daily-announcements/) - You MUST be logged into your philasd account to submit daily announcements. Loading... - [PARENT/GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILITIES](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/01/14/parent-guardian-responsibilities/) - Send my child to school healthy, well nourished, clean and prepared to learn. See that my child is punctual and attends school every day. Support the school’s discipline policy. See that my child wears appropriate clothing as outlined in the school uniform policy (Dress Code). Check homework on a daily basis. Encourage my child’s learning - [Palumbo Home & School Association (PHSA)](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/01/14/palumbo-home-school-association-phsa/) - Welcome to the Palumbo Home & School Association (PHSA) Our Mission Our mission is to advocate, educate, and provide resources to support the vision and mission of the Academy at Palumbo school. This will be done by engaging the Palumbo community including faculty, students, and parents to grow and strengthen our school. We strive to - [December 2022 Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/12/07/december-2022-calendar/) - December 2022 PDF - [October 2022 School Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2022/10/03/october-2022-school-calendar/) - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of January 20, 2020](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2020/01/22/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-january-20-2020/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of January 20, 2020 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Click here for this week's schedule and updates SPORTS See the online schedule here STUDENT ACTIVITIES & CLUBS Find a list of school clubs & activities offered here. Follow the Home and School Association on Facebook OPPORTUNITIES AND - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of December 16, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/12/16/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-december-16-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of December 16, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Click here for this week's schedule and updates SPORTS See the online schedule here STUDENT ACTIVITIES & CLUBS Find a list of school clubs & activities offered here. Follow the Home and School Association on Facebook OPPORTUNITIES AND - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of Oct 28, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/10/28/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-oct-28-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of Oct 28, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES FAFSA Pop-Up on Oct 30th Click here for this week's schedule and updates Good Morning, NEED HELP WITH FAFSA? The School District of Philadelphia will be hosting a FAFSA Pop Up in partnership with Promise - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of Oct 14, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/10/28/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-oct-14-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of Oct 14, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES FAFSA Pop-Up on Oct 30th Click here for this week's schedule and updates Good Morning, NEED HELP WITH FAFSA? The School District of Philadelphia will be hosting a FAFSA Pop Up in partnership with Promise - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of Oct 7, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/10/07/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-oct-7-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of Oct 7, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates Palumbo Home and School AssociationGood Evening, Just a quick reminder that each year you need to rejoin the Palumbo Home and School Association. The application - [Back To School](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/08/13/back-to-school/) - The School District of Philadelphia Academy at Palumbo High School 1100 Catharine Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 T- 215-400-8130 ∙ F-215-400-8131 Ms. Kiana L. Thompson, Principal Ms. Charmelia D. Bond, Asst. Principal Griffin Pride: Nothing Less than Success! August 13, 2019 Dear Palumbo Families: Welcome back! Or, if you are new to the Academy at Palumbo - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of May 28, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/05/28/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-may-28-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of May 28, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates District Parent SurveysDear Palumbo Parents, First thank you for all your support throughout this school year. It is hard to believe that we are only - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of May 13, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/05/14/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-may-13-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of May 13, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates District Parent Surveys! Dear Palumbo Parents, First thank you for all your support throughout this school year. It is hard to believe that we are - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of May 6, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/05/08/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-may-6-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of May 6, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates District Parent Surveys Now Open! The survey is designed to find out what you think about the Academy at Palumbo. We encourage you to take - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of April 29, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/04/28/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-april-29-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of April 29, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates *A previous version of this newsletter incorrectly listed our next Home and School Association meeting for May 2. The meeting will be taking place on May - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of April 15, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/04/15/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-april-15-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of April 15, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates The School District of Philadelphia is partnering with Public Citizens for Children and Youth to provide free dental care April 15th through 22nd for “Give - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of April 8, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/04/08/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-april-8-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of April 8, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates District Parent Surveys Now Open! The survey is designed to find out what you think about the Academy at Palumbo. We encourage you to take - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of April 1, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/04/02/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-april-1-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of April 1, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates Hey families! The School District of Philadelphia is excited to announce the creation of a District Advisory Council (DAC)! The DAC is an opportunity for - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of March 25, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/03/25/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-march-25-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of March 25, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates Hey families! The School District of Philadelphia is excited to announce the creation of a District Advisory Council (DAC)! The DAC is an opportunity for - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of March 18, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/03/18/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-march-18-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of March 18, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for week's schedule and updatesFamilies - the district has a new Inclement Weather Page: https://www.philasd.org/about/inclement-weather-policy/ CASA Local 502, the Philadelphia Administrators' Union, is hosting a Black Tie fundraiser at The MET - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of February 18, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/02/18/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-february-18-2019-2/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of February 18, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates. Families - the district has a new Inclement Weather Page: https://www.philasd.org/about/inclement-weather-policy/ District Parent Surveys Now Open! The survey is designed to find out what you - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of February 25, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/02/25/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-february-25-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of February 25, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates.**an earlier version of this newsletter included information intended for SLA, not Palumbo parents. This newsletter has been correct to reflect this Families - the district - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of March 4, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/03/04/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-march-4-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of March 4, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates This week's schedule and updates: https://www.smore.com/nwjm7-weekly-updates-students-parents?ref=email**A version of this week'snewsletter sent earlier this morning contained a few errors. They have been corrected in this version. Thanks!Families - the district has a new - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of March 11, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/03/11/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-march-11-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of March 11, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for week's schedule and updates**A version of this week'snewsletter sent earlier this morning contained a few errors. They have been corrected in this version. Thanks! Families - the district has a - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of February 11, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/02/11/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-february-11-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of February 11, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates. SPORTS See the online schedule here STUDENT ACTIVITIES & CLUBS Find a list of school clubs & activities offered here. PALUMBO HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETINGS Open - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of February 4, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/02/03/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-february-4-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of February 4, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates. SPORTS See the online schedule here STUDENT ACTIVITIES & CLUBS Find a list of school clubs & activities offered here. PALUMBO HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETINGS Open - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of January 21, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/01/21/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-january-21-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of January 21, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates. SPORTS See the online schedule here STUDENT ACTIVITIES & CLUBS Find a list of school clubs & activities offered here. Palumbo Tutoring - See the online schedule here. FACT Meeting - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of January 6, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/01/07/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-january-6-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of January 6, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates. SPORTS See the online schedule here STUDENT ACTIVITIES & CLUBS Find a list of school clubs & activities offered here. Palumbo Tutoring - See the online schedule here. Programs and - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of January 1, 2019](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2019/01/02/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-january-1-2019/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of January 1, 2019 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Happy New Year! Welcome back to school! This week there will be an Home and School Association meeting on Thursday at 6 pm in the school auditorium. All are welcome! SPORTS - [Winter Concert and Arts Showcase](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/12/12/winter-concert-and-arts-showcase/) - Winter Concert and Arts Showcase Hi Palumbo Families, This is Ms. Thompson with a reminder that our annual Winter Concert and Arts Showcase is tomorrow, December 13 at 5:00 pm. Admission is $5 at the door, and all guest will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card! Students in the audience will also earn Community - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of November 26, 2018 ](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/11/28/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-november-26-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of November 26, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates. SPORTS See the online schedule here STUDENT ACTIVITIES & CLUBS Find a list of school clubs & activities offered here. Palumbo Tutoring - See the online schedule here. PALUMBO HOME - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of November 12, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/11/12/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-november-12-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of November 12, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates. School Advisory Council We would like to include more parents in our School Advisory Council and want to incorporate a video conference option for those - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of November 5, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/11/05/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-november-5-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of November 5, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates. SPORTS See the online schedule here STUDENT ACTIVITIES & CLUBS Find a list of school clubs & activities offered here. PALUMBO HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Meeting Times are - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of October 22, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/10/21/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-october-22-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of October 22, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates. SPORTS See the online schedule here STUDENT ACTIVITIES & CLUBS Find a list of school clubs & activities offered here. PALUMBO HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Meeting Times are - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of September 24, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/10/17/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-september-24-2018-2/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of September 24, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Programs/Resources | Scholarships/Contests | Volunteer Opportunities | City Life GENERAL UPDATES AND SCHEDULES Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates. SPORTS See the online schedule here STUDENT ACTIVITIES & CLUBS Find a list of school clubs & activities offered here. PALUMBO HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Meeting Times are Generally - [Volunteers Needed for Palumbo Haunted High School](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/10/12/volunteers-needed-for-palumbo-haunted-high-school/) - Volunteers Needed for Palumbo Haunted High School Dear Parents: The Haunted High School is happening on Friday, October 26th. This event is when the theater department transforms four (4) floors of the High School into a haunted house. This is one of Academy at Palumbo's most successful fundraisers. It is highly attended by the students and - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter  Week of October 8, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/10/08/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-october-8-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of October 8, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Weekly Updates Click here for this week's schedule and updates. Home and School Association Annual membership form here! Meeting Dates: Thursday, November 1st ( Tuesday Nov.6th is election day) Tuesday, Dec. 4th Thursday, January 3rd Tuesday, February 5th Tuesday, March 5th Thursday, April 11th Tuesday, May 9th Student Activities and Clubs Find a list of school clubs - [Free FAFSA Event Today](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/10/03/free-fafsa-event-today/) - Free FAFSA Event Today Are you or your child ready to attend college and need financial support? On Wednesday, October 3th at 4:30 p.m., 440 North Broad Street, The School District of Philadelphia is hosting a FREE Financial Aid event. Come out to and benefit from the support of experts who can answer questions about financial aid - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter  Week of October 1, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/09/30/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-october-1-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of October 1, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Weekly Updates Click here for weekly updates. Home and School Association Annual membership form here! Meeting Dates: Thursday, October 4th Thursday, November 1st ( Tuesday Nov.6th is election day) Tuesday, Dec. 4th Thursday, January 3rd Tuesday, February 5th Tuesday, March 5th Thursday, April 11th Tuesday, May 9th New, Interested, and Returning Parents Champagne Brunch! Please - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of September 24, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/09/24/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-september-24-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of September 24, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Weekly Updates Click here for weekly updates. Other Updates Hi Parents, This is Ms. Thompson. I am pleased to announce that our cafeteria is now back open, as the necessary repairs are complete. The library and 4th floor classroom will re-open on Monday. We greatly - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of September 17, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/09/17/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-september-17-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of September 17, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Weekly Updates Please click here for weekly updates! Student Activities and Clubs Find a list of school clubs and activities offered here. Sports See the online schedule here. Programs and Resources Click here to access more summer opportunities for Palumbo students announced in a separate newsletter. PhillyCoder Dojo Learn - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter - January 29](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/01/30/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-january-29/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of January 29, 2018 School Events 9th Grade Subjection Selection Assembly (Monday 1/29) Asian Culture Club Bake Sale (Tuesday 1/30) Half-year Courses Change (Tuesday 1/30) Eagles Pride Day (Friday 2/2) Wear your green and support our home team in their Super Bowl quest!!! Course Selection (ends Wednesday 2/14) For more information see the full January calendar here. - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter – February 12, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/02/12/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-february-12-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of February 12, 2018 School Events CONGRATULATIONS to the Chess team and Coach Myers who won in the playoffs and are headed to the quarterfinals! Black Panther Trip Thank you to all who have responded. If you have not please take a moment to do so ASAP so we can - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter  Week of April 9, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/04/09/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-april-9-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of April 9, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Weekly Updates Monday 4/9/18 - 9th & 10th grade meeting - regular advisory Friday 4/12/18 - 1 hour advisory - Women of Tomorrow trip to Cabrini University Other Announcements Parent Meeting 4/20 Principal Thompson invites all parents to attend a meeting on Friday, - [Academy at Palumbo  Thursday, May 31, 2018 Updates](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/06/01/academy-at-palumbo-thursday-may-31-2018-updates/) - Academy at Palumbo Thursday, May 31, 2018 Updates Good morning all! If you, or a parent you know are interested in running for a position on the Palumbo Home and School association's executive board, here's your chance! All positions are currently open! You can nominate yourself or another parent by completing the electronic form here - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter - January 15](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/01/17/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of January 15, 2018 School EventsGSA Bake Sale (Tuesday 1/16, Thursday 1/18) Final Installment of Senior Dues (Friday 1/19) SAC Meeting (Friday 1/19 @ 8-9:00AM) PRIME Meeting (Friday 1/19 @ 8-9:00AM) Regional Robotics Competition (Saturday 1/20) H&S Bake Sale (Tuesday 1/23) Subject Selection Assemblies (Friday 1/26 - Monday 1/29) For more information see the full January calendar here. Student Activities and Clubs Find a list of school clubs and activities offered here. Home and School - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter – February 5](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/02/06/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-february-5/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of February 5, 2018 CONGRATS EAGLES!!!!!!!!! Philly's first Super Bowl victory! School Events Black Panther Trip Parents: We are attending a special screening and discussion of Black Panther on Feb 21 from 9:00 am - 2:00pm. The trip is open to the first 300 eligible students who sign up. The - [Academy at Palumbo Admission and Subject Selection Forms](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/04/03/academy-at-palumbo-admission-forms/) - You can download a PDF of the 2018-2019 admission forms right here! You can download a PDF of the 2018-2019 subject selection here. - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter - Week of February 26, 2018 ](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/03/04/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-february-26-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of February 26, 2018 Congrats Academy at Palumbo for being ranked by US News as the #3 high school in the school district of Philadelphia and #31 in the state! Weekly Updates STD Testing (Monday 2/26 - Tuesday 2/27) Diversity Day Bake Sale (Tuesday 2/27) Theater Show Hello! We are looking for specific items for - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter – February 19, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/02/23/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-february-19-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of February 19, 2018 Congrats Academy at Palumbo for being ranked by US News as the #3 high school in the school district of Philadelphia and #31 in the state! Weekly Updates CONGRATULATIONS to Mei-Zhen Lin, Martina Zhang, and Ivan Zheng and their teachers Ms. Arrivello and Ms. Marzuoli for being recognized with an - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter - Week of March 5, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/03/15/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-march-5-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of March 5, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Weekly Updates CONGRATULATIONS to our awesome Forensics Team! They are headed to Washington, DC over Memorial Day Weekend to compete in the NCFL Grand National Tournament. Zillah Elcin who qualified in Oral Interpretation of Literature Charles Blain and Kenneth Nguyen who - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter - Week of March 12, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/03/15/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-march-12-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of March 12, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! It's scholarship season! Take some time to apply for a few or many. Plenty of new scholarship opportunities have been added this week! Weekly Updates CONGRATULATIONS to Kevin Simpson for being named Office Depot’s Senior of the Month! Kevin was nominated by Mr. K - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter - March 26, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/03/26/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-march-26-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of March 26, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Weekly Updates CONGRATULATIONS to the entire cast, crew and staff who worked to make Urinetown a huge success! The show was absolutely fantastic, and I am so proud to the work that was put into the production. The acting, singing, - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter  Week of April 2, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/04/05/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-april-2-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of April 2, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Weekly Updates SUNDAY 4/1/18 - Unfortunately, due to a glitch in the SIS, the district has announced that they will capture all grades for 3rd quarter at 11:59 pm. Please make sure all grades are updated. What is in the - [Academy at Palumbo Newsletter  Week of May 7, 2018](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/05/06/academy-at-palumbo-newsletter-week-of-may-7-2018/) - Academy at Palumbo Newsletter Week of May 7, 2018 Griffin Pride: Nothing Less Than Success! Happy teacher and staff appreciation week! Express your gratitude and support for our devoted, wonderful Palumbo staff and teachers this week if you get a chance. They will appreciate it ☺ Weekly Updates Monday 5/7/18 8:00 AM - AP CHEMISTRY EXAM 12:00 PM - AP - [Your Opinion Matters! Support the District Community](https://palumbo.philasd.org/2018/05/16/your-opinion-matters-support-the-district-community/) - Academy at Palumbo It is that time of year again! District-Wide Parent Surveys Please complete the District Parent & Guardian Survey by May 25th. These surveys provide valuable information to school leaders about the quality of Philadelphia schools and impacts our school’s rating. The survey can be found here: https://webapps1.philasd.org/parentsurvey/. 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Academy at Palumbo Calendar Select a Month: - [Safe and Welcoming Schools](https://palumbo.philasd.org/safe-and-welcoming-schools/) - Visit SDP Safe and Welcoming Schools Russian Letter (PDF) English Letter (PDF) Simplified Chinese Letter (PDF) Khmer Letter (PDF) Portuguese Letter (PDF) Vietnamese Letter (PDF) Arabic Letter (PDF) Albanian Letter (PDF) Spanish Letter (PDF) French Letter (PDF) Khmer Letter (DOCX) Albanian Letter (DOCX) Portuguese Letter (DOCX) French Letter (DOCX) Spanish Letter (DOCX) Arabic Letter (DOCX) - [Sports](https://palumbo.philasd.org/students/sports/) - Below is a list of the sports that are being offered to our students. We have several partnerships with local High Schools for sports that we do not offer. Next to each team is the school that is sponsoring that sport. FALL SPORTS (AUGUST 13th – NOVEMBER) Football PALUMBO (E&S/CONST co-op) Varsity Girls Volleyball PALUMBO - [School-Parent Compact / Right To Know / PFEP](https://palumbo.philasd.org/aap/family/academy-at-palumbo-school-parent-compact/) - The Academy at Palumbo's School-Parent Compact for the 2024-2025 academic year outlines a collaborative framework between parents, students, and staff aimed at boosting student achievement. The compact was developed through collective input, focusing on home learning strategies, necessary parental support, and student feedback on learning enhancements. Key academic goals include having a high percentage of - [New Families](https://palumbo.philasd.org/parents/new-families/) - Please fill out your New Student Admission Forms Academy at Palumbo New & Transfer Student Orientation 2026July 15, 20262026 Keystone TestingDecember 8, 20252025 Open House 2025September 5, 2025Academy at Palumbo Supply ListAugust 4, 2025Welcome to the Academy at Palumbo!April 20, 2025New Student UpdatesJune 27, 20242024 New Student OrientationMarch 31, 2024College Info. Night March 5March 4, - [Nurses Corner](https://palumbo.philasd.org/nurses-corner/) - Nurse Introduction Hello and Welcome to the Academy at Palumbo! My name is Christine Stevens (“Nurse Stevens”) and I am the full-time Certified School Nurse at Palumbo. During the school day the easiest way to contact me is via email, cstevens@philasd.org. You may also call my office phone 1-215-400- 8130 option 1. As we begin - [Athletics](https://palumbo.philasd.org/aap/athletics/) - Palumbo Griffins Arbiter Live PIAA Physical PIAA Physical (Spanish) Academy at Palumbo Athletics Handbook Palumbo Girls’ Flag FootballMay 20, 2026History in the Making at the Penn Relays!May 6, 2026History Made: Palumbo Track Dominates at Penn Relays!April 29, 2026Girls Volleyball All-Public HonorsNovember 11, 2025Palumbo sophomore hits volleyball milestoneOctober 15, 2025Senior Eva Truong Hits 1,000 Career Assists!September - [Portal Access](https://palumbo.philasd.org/parents/portal-access/) - Welcome to the Academy at Palumbo! For families transitioning from charter, private, or Catholic schools, please note: Entry of Family Contact Information: It may take until the first week of September for all family contact details to be entered into the SDP system. Account setup cannot proceed until this process is complete. Your patience is - [](https://palumbo.philasd.org/school-at-a-glance/) - ACADEMY AT PALUMBO HIGH SCHOOLAt a Glance Principal Kiana L. Thompson | E-mail Assistant Principal Charmelia D. Bond | E-mail Phone: 215-400-8130 Fax: 215-400-8131 Student Enrollment: 1,230 Address: 1100 Catharine Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 SEPTA Routes: 32, 45, 64, C, 27, 47, Broad St. Subway Mission & Approach to Learning As an academic liberal arts magnet - [Course Catalog](https://palumbo.philasd.org/aap/students/course-catalog/) - The GPA calculator is for demonstration only. Please see your official transcripts for your actual GPA and credit breakdown. You can find our course catalog in a printable format here. GPA Calculator & Graduation Requirements - Class of 2007 & later Subject English Mathematics Science Social Studies World Languages Arts & Humanities Physical Education Health - [Clubs](https://palumbo.philasd.org/aap/students/clubs/) - Clubs at Academy at Palumbo - [Faculty](https://palumbo.philasd.org/aap/faculty/) - Read Daily Announcements Staff Directory Staff Handbook Submit Daily Announcements Tech Support Additional Links Live Bell Schedule SDP Code of Conduct SDP Employee Code of Ethics SDP Employee Handbook 9-12 Marking Guidelines SIS: Minor Behavior Form Behavior Matrix Employee Health Services Lyra Health - Mental Health Resources (For Staff) SEH-86 (Absence Card) Workers' Compensation Procedure - [Calendar](https://palumbo.philasd.org/calendar/) - Academy at Palumbo Calendar Select a Month: - [Student Well Being](https://palumbo.philasd.org/student-well-being/) - How will STEP support students, families and staff? Schoolwide assessments, classroom observations, family support services, home visits, facilitating community supports, progress monitoring along with behavioral health therapy and group programs addressing mental, emotional and behavioral health needs. Persistent Links to forms and resources Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nullam vel elit eu - [Students](https://palumbo.philasd.org/aap/students/) - Clubs Contact a Teacher Course Catalog New Student Documentation SDP Marking Guidelines Student Parent Handbook Live Bell Schedule What's for Lunch? Anti-Bullying Commitment The School District of Philadelphia is committed to creating learning and working environments where all members of our school community feel safe and valued. Academy at Palumbo takes all allegations of bullying - [Staff Directory](https://palumbo.philasd.org/aap/faculty/staffdirectory/) - Check out the Full Roster (available only to SDP accounts) Staff Directory - [Family](https://palumbo.philasd.org/aap/family/) - The School District of Philadelphia's Parent And Family Portal Right To Know Letter Student Parent Handbook Academy at Palumbo New & Transfer Student Orientation 2026July 15, 2026Calling all Griffin Alumni!April 29, 2026Report Card Conferences April 9, 2026 and April 10, 2026April 5, 2026College Info Night – Class of 2027March 13, 2026The Little MermaidMarch 13, 2026Upcoming - [Palumbo Daily Announcements](https://palumbo.philasd.org/aap/palumbo-daily-announcements/) - Display Star WarsDisplay Chalkboard Loading... Academy at Palumbo Griffin Pride, Nothing Less Than Success Loading... Welcome To The Academy at Palumbo Griffin Pride, Nothing Less Than Success Loading... - [Tech Support Ticket](https://palumbo.philasd.org/tech-support-ticket/) - Note: You must sign in to your School District Google Account to view this form. Tech Support Link - [Submit Daily Announcements](https://palumbo.philasd.org/submit-daily-announcements/) - You MUST be logged into your philasd account to submit daily announcements. Loading... - [Computer Reservations](https://palumbo.philasd.org/computer-reservations/) - Computer Reservations. Note: You must sign in to your School District Google Account to view this form. Computer Sign Out Form Link See Below for School wide standards on computer use. Download the Student Laptop Sign Out Form (PDF) Download the Student Laptop Sign Out Form (excel) If you would like to sign out a computer - [Parents](https://palumbo.philasd.org/parents/) - PARENT/GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILITIES Send my child to school healthy, well nourished, clean and prepared to learn. See that my child is punctual and attends school every day. Support the school's discipline policy. See that my child wears appropriate clothing as outlined in the school uniform policy (Dress Code). Check homework on a daily basis. Encourage my - [Applications and Transfers](https://palumbo.philasd.org/parents/applications-and-transfers/) - Download a PDF of this letter here. Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D. Superintendent August 16, 2022 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The 2022-2023 School Selection process opens Friday, September 16, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. The school selection process allows students currently in pre-kindergarten through 11th grade to apply to attend any school with - [Our School At A Glance](https://palumbo.philasd.org/about-us/our-school-at-a-glance/) - Mission & Approach to Learning: As an academic liberal arts magnet school, the clear mission of The Academy at Palumbo is to provide our students with the most comprehensive and intense preparation available in the public sector for the rigors of higher learning. As an integral part of this preparation, The Academy’s mission includes raising - [Activities and Clubs](https://palumbo.philasd.org/students/activities-and-clubs/) - Below you may find a list of clubs and Activities offered at The Academy at Palumbo NAME OF ACTIVITY SPONSOR'S NAME MEETING ROOM # MEETING DAY(S) MEETING TIME Art Club Ms. Arrivello 102 Tuesdays 3:04-4:05 Asian Culture Club Ms. Chen 422 Tuesdays 3:05-4:05 Black Student Union Pray Library Every other Thursday 3:15-4:15 Book Club Ms. - [Orientation](https://palumbo.philasd.org/orientation/) - Download The 2019 Freshman Paperwork Loading...  - [Students](https://palumbo.philasd.org/students/) - A Message to our Students As an academic magnet school, the clear mission of The Academy is to provide our students with the most comprehensive and intensive academic preparation for the rigors of higher learning. Our curriculum is rooted in the nationally based ETS College Board AP program, and the SDP Core Curriculum, and Action - [Roster](https://palumbo.philasd.org/roster/) - Complete the form on google  - [Policies](https://palumbo.philasd.org/policies/) - Student/Parent Handbook Griffins Code of Conduct SDP Attendance & Truancy SDP Board of Education SDP Bullying & Harassment SDP Code of Conduct SDP Keystone Exams SDP Information Technology - [Textbook Policy](https://palumbo.philasd.org/parents/textbook-policy/) - The School District of Philadelphia Policy # 224 on textbooks states that each student has the responsibility for the proper care of school property and the school textbooks, supplies and equipment entrusted to his/her use. Students are responsible for the care, maintenance and timely return of all textbooks assigned to them. The Academy at Palumbo requires students and or - [Home & School Association](https://palumbo.philasd.org/parents/home-school-association/) - Welcome to the Palumbo Home & School Association (PHSA) Our Mission Our mission is to advocate, educate, and provide resources to support the vision and mission of the Academy at Palumbo school. This will be done by engaging the Palumbo community including faculty, students, and parents to grow and strengthen our school. We strive to - [Graduation Requirements](https://palumbo.philasd.org/parents/graduation-requirements/) - GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 23.5 credits are needed for Graduation: 4- English 3- Mathematics 3- Science 4- Social Studies 2- World Languages 2- Arts/ Humanities 4- Electives (one in math or science) 1.5- Health and Physical Education Additionally, all students must complete a Senior Project. This will be a part of the English 4 class. - [Enrichment](https://palumbo.philasd.org/parents/enrichment/) - Please view the following suggestions for home enrichment. There are many resources available online for your use to supplement instruction at school. Arts Philadelphia Museum of Art Barnes Foundation Metropolitan Museum of Art Museum of Modern Art Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts Performance Philly Youth Poetry Movement Home Enrichment - [Discipline Policy](https://palumbo.philasd.org/parents/policies/) - The purpose of this policy is to facilitate a positive school climate in which all students and staff members feel safe and secure and where all students are provided with an environmental conducive to learning. The students' teachers are responsible for monitoring student behavior, establishing specific rules and expectations and applying consequences when necessary. If - [Principal's Corner](https://palumbo.philasd.org/about-us/principals-corner/) - August 13, 2019 Dear Palumbo Families: Welcome back! Or, if you are new to the Academy at Palumbo family, welcome and thank you for choosing our amazing school for your child’s education. I hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer and are ready to start a new school year on September 3rd. Last school year - [Mission and Vision](https://palumbo.philasd.org/about-us/mission-and-vision/) - Our Vision We are committed to make the Academy @ Palumbo an academic, cultural, social, and athletic "jewel" that will be an ongoing source of pride to students, parents, the community, and the School District of Philadelphia. It is our responsibility to realize this dream. Our Mission As an academic magnet school, the primary mission of The Academy - [About Us](https://palumbo.philasd.org/about-us/) - ABOUT A@P Founded in 2006, the Academy at Palumbo Liberal Arts High School is a selective, college preparatory magnet high school in the School District of Philadelphia. 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