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Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is available online for Grades 1st–12th.

The Philadelphia Public School District (PPSD) is officially seeking Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Services and Requests for Quotations (RFQ) for Web-based Services for the 2026-27 school year. These solicitations aim to enhance instructional capabilities through expert consultancy and robust digital platforms. All procurement is conducted in strict accordance with the Mississippi Code and PPSD board policies to ensure competitive purchasing and maximum educational value. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their proposals and quotations following the district's standardized guidelines for federal and state compliance.

The Philadelphia Public School District is proud to announce that multiple schools have been recognized with the 2025 PREPS “Achievement” Awards for outstanding academic growth and performance. These prestigious awards highlight exceptional gains in student achievement and reflect the district’s continued commitment to excellence in education.

Philadelphia Public School District is proud to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the Cohort 9 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant, securing $1.6 million over four years to support high-quality academic enrichment and whole-child programming for our students at Philadelphia Elementary School and Philadelphia High School.

Philadelphia, MS – Philadelphia Elementary School is proud to announce that fifth-grade student MJ Spurlock has been elected president of the Mississippi State Elementary Beta Club. Spurlock’s victory follows a successful campaign centered around this year’s Beta theme, “Beta: Radiate,” and his slogan, “Radiate and Rock – I always wanted a PRESIDENT just like you.” He was elected by his peers in a statewide vote, marking a significant accomplishment for the young student and his school.

Philadelphia, MS – Philadelphia High School celebrated the athletic achievements of three outstanding student-athletes during its College Signing Day event held on Wednesday, February 5th, at 8:30 a.m. in the school’s auditorium. The ceremony recognized the dedication and hard work of these exceptional students as they take the next step in their athletic and academic journeys at the collegiate level.

Philadelphia Elementary School student Jeston Savage is headed to a national youth leadership forum in Texas this summer.

Philadelphia High School staff, community leaders, and the volleyball team gathered last week for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the gym's grand opening.

Philadelphia High School’s MaKenzie Willis joined other gifted students from across the state at last month’s African American Youth of Mississippi Excelling (AAYME) camp.