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Kimberly Killen was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Mrs. Killen was nominated by Aja Dupree (11th grade) for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the profession. Aja nominated Mrs. Killen because of her determination to help others learn, whether that be tutoring or figuring out a different way to teach a certain topic. Mrs. Killen makes school a bit more fun.

The Philadelphia Public School District is thrilled to announce a significant and historic advancement in academic performance, as it has achieved a “B” rating for the 2023-24 school year and is considered to be a High Performing School District according to the Mississippi Department of Education. This achievement marks a dramatic turnaround for the district, which was classified as a failing district in 2019 and has made remarkable strides to reach this new milestone.

Philadelphia Elementary School student Jeston Savage is headed to a national youth leadership forum in Texas this summer.

In a gesture of goodwill and commitment to community health and safety, former New Orleans Saints Hall of Famer and Philadelphia High School Alum, Fred McAfee, in collaboration with the New Orleans Saints organization, has generously donated two life-saving defibrillators to Philadelphia High School.

Philadelphia Public Schools is proud to announce that Philadelphia High School is a 2023-2024 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this recognition by offering National Beta to all eligible grades on their campus. National Junior Beta includes grades 4-8 and National Senior Beta includes grades 9-12.

Philadelphia High School staff, community leaders, and the volleyball team gathered last week for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the gym's grand opening.

Philadelphia High School ushers in a new chapter as Sherell Drake takes the reins as principal for the 2024-2025 school year.

Philadelphia High School’s MaKenzie Willis joined other gifted students from across the state at last month’s African American Youth of Mississippi Excelling (AAYME) camp.

The new court design prominently features “Philly” and “PHS” in bold black letters along the sides, with the “P” extending to the free-throw lines. The inner three-point arcs are coated in red, and a basketball encircled by a tornado serves as the striking centerpiece at half-court.

A touching ceremony took place this morning at Philadelphia High School as students gathered to mark the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks. The event, organized by Mrs. Hollingsworth’s Dual Credit U.S. History class, was a heartfelt tribute to the lives lost and the bravery exhibited on that fateful day.