Academy At Palumbo
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2026 Keystone Testing
The Keystone Exams (Algebra I, Literature, and Biology) are key, end-of-course tests required by Pennsylvania to measure student proficiency and fulfill high school graduation requirements. Students typically take the exam in the Spring (May) upon completing the related course, and retake opportunities are available in Winter (January) and Spring. While the tests are not timed,…
Palumbo Runs The Philadelphia Marathon
Huge congratulations to our Students Run Philly Style team for conquering Marathon Weekend, with students successfully completing the 8K, 13.1-mile, and full 26.2-mile races! This incredible milestone marks the culmination of a dedicated 10-month journey where students trained Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, logging anywhere from 2 to 20 miles per practice. Please enjoy the photos…
Griffin Gazette – November 2025
ABOUT THE GAZETTE The Griffin Gazette is The Academy at Palumbo’s student-run newspaper, dedicated to keeping our community informed about news and events in our school and across Philadelphia. We aim to amplify student voices and spark meaningful conversations. Check out the new edition here! Griffin Gazette – November 2025
Youth Poet Laureate: Rashawn Dorsey
We are beyond thrilled to announce that this year’s Youth Poet Laureate is our very own senior, Rashawn Dorsey. Rashawn is a back to back Slam League Champion and all star. He has performed at numerous Palumbo events and events around the city. We know that he will represent us proudly. This year all three…
Palumbo 2025 Livestream
June 12, 2025 3pm Palumbo Graduation <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/G8CENSKjZ3c?si=jy93Z8CLWZcQkNY_” title=”YouTube video player” frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share” referrerpolicy=”strict-origin-when-cross-origin” allowfullscreen></iframe>
Welcome to the Academy at Palumbo!
Welcome to High School! Greetings, Welcome to the Academy at Palumbo! We are excited to meet the Class of 2029 and all new transfer students. We would like to invite all new students and one adult to our New Student Welcome Night on Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in our school’s…
ASAP “Checkmate violence”
Brandon was interviewed and featured during the ASAP “Checkmate violence” chess tournament this weekend! https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/asap-checkmate-violence-chess-marathon-peco-philadelphia/ Exerpt: At Saint Joseph’s University, hundreds of kids gathered on Saturday for the 17th annual PECO-ASAP Checkmate Violence Chess Marathon. It’s where Brandon Tran, 16, is learning skills to, not only win at the game of chess but also the…