Academy At Palumbo
School District of Philadelphia
Poetry Team – Championship Winners
Congratulations to our incredible poetry team on capping off an undefeated season by winning their 8th citywide championship! We also celebrated our talented seniors during a special night of performances, made possible by the dedicated support of our staff and coaches. We are so proud of the team’s hard work and can’t wait to share…
Palumbo Girls’ Flag Football
The Academy at Palumbo Girls’ Flag Football team finished a historic season as Public League and District XII Champions, becoming the first Philly Public League team ever to advance to the League Championship. While the season ended with a hard-fought battle against Gwynedd Mercy Academy, we couldn’t be prouder of our seniors—Bea, Reece, Tasci, Raniyah,…
Philadelphia Independence Awards
Huge congratulations to the Academy at Palumbo’s Musical Team for their incredible showing at the Philadelphia Independence Awards! Our Stage Management and Backstage Crew—Franka, Finley, Mearn, Jimena, and Vianna—were recognized as one of the Top 5 crews in the region, while Angel O. was honored with the prestigious Rising Star award. Competing against 40 schools…
Weekly Updates MAY 18 – 22, 2026
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A Sea-Sational Success: Palumbo’s The Little Mermaid Dazzles!
Our talented Palumbo students truly found their voices this past week! From the vibrant depths of the ocean to the shores of Prince Eric’s kingdom, the cast and crew of The Little Mermaid delivered a performance that was nothing short of magical. The dedication, harmony, and sheer creativity on display reminded us all why the…
History in the Making at the Penn Relays!
Team Palumbo took on the world-famous Penn Relays this past weekend, and our Griffins proved they belong on the big stage! It was a weekend filled with “firsts,” grit, and record-breaking performances. A Historic Run for the Girls 4×1 For the first time in Palumbo history—and in a rare achievement for our league—our Girls 4×1…
Medals and Milestones: Science Olympiad State Tournament Results!
Our Science Olympiad team just returned from the State Tournament at Penn State Altoona, and they have some incredible news to share! The team secured 23rd place overall, holding steady with our ranking from last year—but that doesn’t tell the whole story. The real headline? We tripled our medal count from last year! Despite some…
Team Palumbo Crushes the Broad Street Run!
What a day for the Palumbo community! On May 3, 55 runners representing Team Palumbo took to the streets for the annual Broad Street Run. It was a picture-perfect morning for racing, and our runners made the 10-mile trek look like a walk in the park. One of the most inspiring parts of the event…