Academy At Palumbo
School District of Philadelphia
Palumbo Scrabble Team
The Academy at Palumbo Scrabble Team had a fantastic showing at the Philadelphia League Scrabble Tournament! 11th Grade student Nerissa Kuan placed 3nd in the city(!) with her individual scores totaled from all four tournaments. She also won 1st place for Most Points for a Single Word Play – 88 points for the word “Planers!” And in the Team…
The Griffin Gazette Edition #2 14 February 2023
Click on the image to read the 14th of February Edition of the Griffin Gazette
Frederick Douglas Birthday Bake Off
Thank you so much to Ms. Schadd for organizing the Frederick Douglas Birthday Bake Off! Our two student bakers were 9th grader Kyle Dailey and 12th grader Helen Wang. Our staff bakers were Ms. Marzuoli, Ms. Wilbur, and Ms. Ko-G.
Weekly Updates-Students/Parents February 11 – February 17, 2023
Weekly Updates-Students/Parents February 11 – February 17, 2023
The RoboGriffins
The RoboGriffins had yet another great showing at this year’s Philadelphia Qualifier yesterday. After several rounds of strong play, winning four out of their five qualifying matches, the RoboGriffins moved into the playoffs as part of an SLA-Masterman-Central alliance. After taking their opponents all the way to the last round of a best-of-three final, the…
K-Pop at Palumbo
The high school academy at Palumbo is proud to have a talented K-Pop performance club, who recently showcased their skills in an exciting performance. The club, made up of students with a passion for K-Pop dance, brought their love for the genre to life with dynamic choreography and synchronised routines. The audience was mesmerized by…
9th and 10th grade students visit Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute is a renowned science museum located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Known for its interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and innovative displays, the museum aims to inspire a love of learning and exploration in people of all ages. On a recent field trip, 9th and 10th graders had the opportunity to visit the Franklin Institute…
Councilmember at Large Kendra Brooks Visits Palumbo
On February 7, Philadelphia City Councilmember at Large Kendra Brooks visited 3 Social Science classes at Palumbo. She heard from the students about their hopes for the future of Philadelphia, and shared her insights about public service, running for office, and the role of political parties.
Junior Franko Kika on CBS; playing bass for Kevin Bacon
Franko (in addition to waking up early on a Saturday to help out the robotics team) was interviewed on CBS News last Friday. He played bass on a track with Kevin Bacon along with the Rock to the Future after school program. Check out the clip here
