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<\/p>\nMore than 175 district, charter and private schools will gather at PA Convention Center to help families make informed choices on where to enroll for next school year<\/p>\n
Elevate 215 has announced details for the upcoming K-12 Philly School Fair in September, where thousands of families will gather to meet directly with school representatives to determine a potential match for students. The fair takes place on September 19 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs Philadelphia students and families are embarking on a new school year, the Philly K-12 School Fair has become the \u2018go-to\u2019 destination for exploring educational opportunities,\u201d said Dr. Stacy Holland, executive director of Elevate 215. \u201cThis year\u2019s fair arrives at a particularly important moment in Philadelphia, as families who are unsure about the long-term future of their neighborhood school can meet directly with many of their potential options in one central location. We look forward to welcoming thousands of families, education leaders and non-profit service providers from across the city.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Now in its 12th year, the K-12 Philly School Fair is Philadelphia\u2019s largest school fair, bringing together families and an expected 175+ schools from across the city. Last year, the event welcomed more than 6,000 attendees, a record-breaking number that demonstrates the growing demand for accessible, transparent information about school options. This year is already on pace to surpass expectations, with over 4,000 families registered weeks ahead of the fair.<\/p>\n
The 2026 fair features schools from all sectors, with representation from the School District of Philadelphia neighborhood schools, special admissions and Career and Technical Education (CTE) schools, charter schools, cyber schools, and faith-based and private schools, giving families the opportunity to compare options side by side in a single location. Families can explore schools that best fit their children\u2019s needs and connect directly with school leaders, ask questions about academics, extracurricular programs, admissions, transportation, and school culture.<\/p>\n
Families can also connect with community-based organizations (CBOs) and explore resources, programs, and activities throughout the fair, including:
\u2022 Literacy and book giveaways through Read by 4th
\u2022 Interactive activities from Youth Mentoring Partnership
\u2022 Before- and after-school recreation
\u2022 Scholarships and financial support
\u2022 Family resources
\u2022 CTE programs
\u2022 Early childhood education
\u2022 Academic support for cyber school students
\u2022 Health and wellness resources
\u2022 Tutoring and academic support
\u2022 Workforce development
\u2022 Face painting and glitter bar
\u2022 Vision screenings<\/p>\n
Additionally, both Apply Philly Charter\u2019s new Rank & Match application system and the School District of Philadelphia\u2019s school selection process encourage families to thoughtfully rank their preferred schools. Rather than choosing schools based solely on reputation or convenience, families are encouraged to visit schools and ask informed questions so they can build a ranked list that reflects their true preferences.<\/p>\n
The fair is one of the most efficient ways for families to make those informed decisions before application deadlines (APC deadline: Friday, January 15 | SDP deadline: Friday, October 30).<\/p>\n
New this year, the fair will feature Ausome Village, a dedicated space bringing together more than 20 organizations that support neurodivergent students and their families in partnership with CHOP\u2019s Center for Autism Research. Parents and caregivers will have access to resources that help them navigate special education services, understand available supports, and connect with organizations dedicated to ensuring every child can thrive in school.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe K-12 Philly School Fair has become more than an annual event \u2014 it has become a reflection of how families are making one of the most important decisions for their children,\u201d said Sam Obrochta, interim director of access initiatives for Elevate 215. \u201cBy putting hundreds of educational opportunities and trusted resources in one place, the Fair empowers families with the information they need to confidently choose the best educational path for their child.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"More than 175 district, charter and private schools will gather at PA Convention Center to help families make…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":284741,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[69,71,70],"class_list":["post-284740","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-philadelphia","tag-philadelphia","tag-philadelphia-headlines","tag-philadelphia-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/284740","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=284740"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/284740\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/284741"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=284740"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=284740"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=284740"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}