Philadelphia Public Schools

08/26/2026

PUSHING THROUGH THE WEEK! 🍒

Our Philadelphia High School teachers got a sweet surprise from Principal Drake! 🌪️

To thank our teachers for continuing to PUSH through the week, Principal Drake rewarded them with Push Pops!‼️

Sometimes a little sweet treat is just what you need to keep going! 😊

08/26/2026

➗🎯 8th Grade Math Go Getters! ❤️🖤

Shoutout to Mrs. Myles’ 8th Grade Math Go Getters! These students are showing that great math minds solve BIG problems! 💪📐 We are proud of you! 👏🌪️

That’s SWAG — Students With Academic Goals!

08/25/2026

🎯📐 Mr. Gamble’s Algebra I Goal Getters! ❤️🖤

Shoutout to Mr. Gamble’s Algebra I students who are showing what happens when hard work + determination = SUCCESS! ➕💯

These Goal Getters are staying focused and reaching their academic goals. Keep solving, keep pushing, and keep achieving! 🌪️👏

That’s SWAG — Students With Academic Goals!

08/25/2026

🧪💥 8th Grade Science Proficiency Poppers! 💥🧪

Coach Savage’s 8th Grade Science students are POPPING OFF on Bi-Weekly 1! 🌪️ Congratulations to all of our Science Proficiency Poppers! Keep learning, keep improving, and keep those scores POPPING! 🎯🔬

That’s SWAG — Students With Academic Goals!

08/25/2026

We are thrilled to announce that our upcoming PES Scholastic Book Fair is right around the corner! From September 8th through September 11th, our school will be transformed into a celebration of reading, giving students the opportunity to discover new books and foster a lifelong love for reading. We strongly encourage families to set up an eWallet—a safe, cashless payment option for your child.

Here is everything you need to know to get ready for the fair:
💳 Set Up an eWallet, 🎥 Preview Book Trailers, and DONATE to the fair TODAY by clicking on the link below!!

Thank you for supporting our school library and helping us inspire a passion for reading in our students!

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/philadelphiaelementaryschool1

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

🌪️ SADDLE UP, TORNADOES — IT’S WESTERN SPIRIT DAY! 🌪️
🤠 FRIDAY - AUGUST 28 🤠

Break out the cowboy hats, boots, denim, plaid, and bandanas and show that Tornado spirit! ❤️🖤

📣 Great job to Ms. Mooney's Digital Media Students for putting their creativity to work and designing our Western Spirit Day flyers! We love seeing our students use their design skills on real projects for PHS!

🏈 Philadelphia vs. Union
🤠 Western Spirit Day
🌪️ GO TORNADOES!

Roll Tornadoes!🌪️

08/24/2026

🎉 Squishy Day Fun! 🎉

Our 3rd graders who completed their i-Ready requirements earned a special Squishy Day reward! ❤️📚

A big THANK YOU to Leroy Clemons for donating the squishies and helping us celebrate our students for working hard and reaching their goals! 🌪️❤️🖤

08/24/2026