Our New Spaces
Since its launch in July 2021, the Ours to Shape comprehensive campaign has been transformative for The Philadelphia School. Over the past five years, we have raised $18 million towards our $20 million goal, fueling critical renovations, program enhancements, and tuition assistance that have enriched the educational experience for our students and community.
Phase 1 - The Lombard Yard, Lombard Commons, & Teaching Kitchen
In just two years, we’ve seen how The Commons has allowed our afterschool, special programs, and camps to flourish. We’ve observed our older learners taking new risks and expanding boundaries during unstructured play in the Yard. In the Teaching Kitchen, mini-courses have been taught, Thanksgiving Feast lasagna has been prepared, and community has been built among the faculty and staff
Phase 2 - The STEAM Collaboratory
We have loved seeing the STEAM Collaboratory space for integrated learning, in which we have three new laboratories and a new art studio. We hired an additional full-time STEAM integrator who has enhanced our curriculum, provided additional programming, and increased those offerings to more grades. We also invested in the latest technology and supplies, and doubled down on our seventh grade robotics program, leading to two years of trips to the state LEGO league competition.
Phase E & Phase 3 - Energy Efficiency, Lower Level Music Rooms & Administrative Offices
As we move forward with Phase 3, renovations to our lower level include:
- Two new music classrooms
- An updated breakout classroom
- Stronger integration with and adjacency to the new STEAM Collaboratory
- Enhanced office space for our administrative staff
These enhancements will not only improve our facilities but also further our mission of providing an exceptional, forward-thinking education. We are also embarking on Phase E (for Energy Efficiency), which will allow us to take significant steps toward increasing energy efficiency across our campus.