This year has been full of excitement and success, with a lot of amazing programs happening at our community schools. And now that our community schools finished their first year as designated community schools, the Mayor’s Office of Education wanted to take the time to recognize some graduates who have gone above and beyond to work with their community schools coordinators and help make their schools even better. Students from 6 of our 9 community schools received an award during their graduation ceremony in recognition of their passion for their community and school. 

The Community Schools Award is awarded to a student who embodies the spirit of the City of Philadelphia’s Community Schools initiative – a deep appreciation for community, a belief in change and possibility, and a commitment to service and connections with others.

We would like to congratulate the recipients of the inaugural Community Schools Award:

12th grader, Laila Mitchell of Kensington Health Sciences Academy

12th grader, Tahir Woodson of Murrell Dobbins CTE High School

12th grader, Charmaine Gibbs of South Philadelphia High School

8th grader, Mamadou Karamoko of Tilden Middle School

8th grader, Alexson Sok of Southwark Elementary School

8th grader, Kevin McCoy of Edward Gideon Elementary School

Congratulations to  our Community Schools award recipients and all Philadelphia graduates! We hope everyone has a safe and fun summer!