A Reunion for Alumni Parents - posted: March 09, 2010

On Sunday, March 14, 2010, from 4 to 6 p.m., TPS is holding its first reunion for . . . parents!

TPS alumni parents are invited back to The Philadelphia School to reminisce, see old friends, reconnect with TPS teachers, and share what they and their children are doing these days. (Bring photos!)

We'd appreciate an rsvp; alumni parents can rsvp to alumni@tpschool.org or to Lois West, at 215-545-5323, ext. 232. -

Family Diversity Parent Workshop Rescheduled - posted: March 01, 2010

The workshop sponsored by the Family Diversity Committee (FDC) and TPSA – Talking with our Children about Race and Racism: A Workshop for the TPS Community – has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 24, 7:15 p.m.. - Read more . . .

Admission News - posted: January 04, 2010

We are still accepting applications for grades 2-7! Applications will continue to be considered as long as space is available. Visit the Admission pages on our website for information on how to apply. -

TPSA GREEN & HEALTHY TIP OF THE WEEK - posted: March 05, 2010

Did You Know?

Did you know that DUST can contain toxins?

Dust bunnies aren't just unsightly and sometimes allergenic - they can also contain toxic chemicals such as lead and other heavy metals. How does this happen? - Want to learn more?

Snow Closure - posted: February 26, 2010

The School District of Philadelphia makes snow closure decisions based on conditions that could place students and their families, as well as staff, in jeopardy as they travel to and from school by car, foot, school bus, or SEPTA. Philadelphia independent schools traditionally follow the lead of the school district in regard to weather closures.

Although we have built several snow days into the school calendar, we have decided to add additional days to the academic year. We will now be OPEN on Monday, April 26th (there will be no faculty in-service day). We will also be OPEN on Friday, May 28th (a day previously saved for faculty to write reports).

If you wake up on a school day and there is snow on the ground - or there is an impending storm - there are several ways to check whether school is open, closed, or opening late because of inclement weather.

We will post school closing information on the school website and on our phone hotline (215-545-5323, press 7) by 6:30 a.m.

You can also listen to KYW1060 radio (or check the KYW website or CBS3) in the morning and during the day for weather-related or citywide emergency school closings. Our KYW school closing number is 1011. - Read more . . .

Supporting TPS: The Children's Perspective - posted: December 18, 2009

A few of our students spent some time after school at a recording studio to help the school produce a short animated video. Thank you, TPS parent/film maker Glenn Holsten for your creativity and energy – without which this video would not have been possible. Please take a moment to listen to our children's voices. Please click on this link. -