Excelsior School of Philadelphia

09/16/2026

📚 Excelsior families, join us for Back-to-School Night!
📅 Monday, September 28, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Excelsior School of Philadelphia
Meet your scholar’s teachers, learn about classroom expectations, and discover what’s ahead this school year!
Please note: This is an adults-only event. We kindly ask all families to arrange childcare in advance. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 💙💛

03/02/2026

✨ We’re Hiring at Excelsior School of Philadelphia! ✨

Do you love working with children and making a real impact? Join a school community where educators are supported, valued, and empowered to lead.

🍎 Now Hiring:
✔ Young Preschool Teacher
✔ Lower School Director (PreK)

💡 Small class sizes
💡 Supportive leadership
💡 Meaningful work every day
💡 Opportunities to grow

If you’re passionate about nurturing young minds and shaping future leaders, we want to hear from you.

📧 Send your resume to: [email protected]
📍 West Oak Lane, Philadelphia

Tag a great educator or share to help us find the perfect fit ❤️

01/21/2026

The Blacks in Wax Museum is Thurs, Feb. 12th! Students must be registered to present & win the $100 prize. Everyone can dress up, but only signed-up students will present. Available icons: Prince, Michael Jackson, Kendrick Lamar, Princess Meghan Markle, Astronaut Mae Jemison, Dr. Gladys West inventor of GPS, Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, Jesse Owens, Ballerina Misty Copeland & more! Sign up at bit.ly/blacksinwax or email [email protected]

01/20/2026

SPIRIT WEEK
“Carnival Season”
“Laissez les bons temps rouler – Let the good times roll”

MONDAY 2/9
“CROWN POWER”
Show off your best hairdo

TUESDAY 2/10
“SLEEP IN”
Come in your favorite pj’s

WEDNESDAY 2/11
“100TH DAY OF SCHOOL”
Dress like a 100 yr old or wear your 100 things t shirt

THURSDAY 2/12
“GREAT BLACKS IN WAX”
Honor a Great Black Icon

FRIDAY 2/13
“ALL ABOUT THE LOVE”
Wear red or pink

01/20/2026

Join us for Family Movie Night on Friday, February 6th at 6:30 PM! Tickets are $1 per person and we’ll have concessions for sale. Bring the whole family — we can’t wait to see you there! 💙

01/20/2026

Excelsior Families! 📚✨ Friendly reminder: our Scholastic Book Fair is happening today through Friday! Students will have the chance to shop during school hours. Thank you for supporting reading at Excelsior! 💙🦁

10/22/2025

Hi! My name is Ms.Kiyah and I teach Character Development at Excelsior.

I am your go-to person for the Homecoming Royal Court Elections.

To solidify your child's nomination you guys have to have a campaign table set up by Wednesday, Oct 29th, so that all of the students can meet them and ask questions.

Some students also hang up "vote for me" flyers prior to Wednesday. If you need help creating a flyer or printing them, I am here to help.

All of the students, prek through 5th grade, will vote for the winners after the meet and greet on Wednesday.

Attached are a few table set up ideas.

Will you and your child be participating?

10/07/2025

Excelsior Families!
Get ready for Homecoming Week 2025 – packed with fun, spirit, and community!
October 27th – October 31st

Highlights include: Spirit Day, College & Greek Life Day, Dress to Impress + Royal Court Elections, the Color Run & Spirit Games, and we’ll close with our Trip, & Trunk or Treat !

Check out the flyer for details for each day. Let’s celebrate Excelsior pride together!

01/29/2025

Pick A Person For The "Blacks In Wax Museum!" Open to all students, Pre K- 5th Grade!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to announce a special event at Excelsior School of Philadelphia in honor of Black History Month: the "Blacks in Wax Museum," taking place on Thursday, February 20th. This unique event offers our students a hands-on opportunity to learn and present about influential Black figures in history. All participating student's must pick an icon from history, dress up as them on the 20th, and present a few facts about the person's impact during our assembly. The student with the best costume and speech will win $100!

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, February 20th
Location: Excelsior School of Philadelphia
How It Works:
Students are encouraged to participate by dressing up as a notable Black influencer from history and memorizing one or two sentences about their achievements and impact.
Example presentation: "I am Martin Luther King, a civil rights leader known for peaceful movements like the Montgomery Bus Boycott, March on Washington, and The March on Selma."
Sign-Up Process:

We have created a diverse list of historical figures for students to choose from. To view the list and help your child select an influencer, sign up here.
If you would like your child to represent someone who is not listed feel free to email your request to me, Ms.Kiyah at [email protected]
This event is not only a celebration of Black History Month but also a platform for our students to engage with history in a creative and memorable way. We encourage all students to participate and look forward to seeing their presentations.
Please reply to this email or contact the school office if you have any questions or need assistance with the sign-up process.

Thank you for your support and participation in making this event a success!

12/25/2024