The School District of Philadelphia’s superintendent, William Hite, will transition from his role at the end of the 2021-2022 school year after 10 years of service. The District will officially begin the search, both locally and nationwide, for the next superintendent in the next two months.

Hite, 60, announced his decision to step down in September.

The Philadelphia School Board of Education began hosting a series of 17 listening sessions – in-person and virtual –  this week to collect input on hiring the next superintendent.

Two in-person listening sessions will take place in West Philadelphia at People’s Emergence Center (325 N. 39th St) this week. This is a great opportunity for West Philly families and all interested individuals to make their voices heard by providing input on the skills, talent and foresight the next Superintendent needs to bring to the District.

The sessions will take place Saturday, Oct. 16, from 12 to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Attendees can register for the sessions on this page.

A virtual listening session will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. (please register here).

Those who are not able to join in a listening session are invited to complete a survey online or in-person. In West Philadelphia, you can do it this Thursday, Oct. 14, from 2:30 – 5 p.m. at Overbrook Elementary School (2032 N 62nd St).

For more information and updates, please visit the Superintendent Search page on the School District website.