Academy At Palumbo
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Academy at Palumbo New & Transfer Student Orientation 2026
Welcome to the Griffin family! We are incredibly excited to welcome all of our new and transferring students to the Academy at Palumbo High School for the upcoming school year. To help you transition smoothly, get acclimated to our campus, and start building that signature Griffin Pride (Nothing Less Than Success!), we are hosting our…
The Little Mermaid
Dive under the sea with the Academy at Palumbo High School as they present Disney’s The Little Mermaid on March 26th and 27th. Experience this classic musical journey featuring the beloved songs of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, brought to life by a talented student cast and crew. Tickets are just $10 for general admission…
Griffin Gazette — December
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. Read it here! Griffin Gazette December 2025
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
A High Note for Palumbo: Four Students Selected for All City Choir!
We are thrilled to share some outstanding news from our music department! After a round of especially competitive auditions, four talented Palumbo students have earned coveted spots in this year’s All City Choir. This is a significant achievement that reflects countless hours of practice and dedication. Please join us in congratulating these amazing vocalists: Ziri …
The Griffin Gazette
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 – October 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…
From Our Classroom to the Community: A Spotlight on Student Advocacy
We’re incredibly proud to highlight some recent work from students in Mr. Charlie McGeehan’s class, who have been busy making their voices heard on important issues in our community. This summer, Aster, Frank, and Mr. McGeehan had the chance to collaborate on a blog post for Generation Citizen. We wrote about the amazing work our…