For one of our first grade students, Jovani, a dream job isn’t across the country or even in the next major city. His dream job is to become a SEPTA transit policeman. Thanks …

Thanks to Saint Joseph’s University (SJU), and their Philadelphia Service Immersion Program, we were blessed to have an eager group of college freshman helping us throughout the past week. Their hard work …

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  Thanks to our partner International Raw Materials our Pre-K and Kindergarten students got to experience the joy of Christmas a little early! Students got to spend time with Santa and each were given a present. We are so thankful to …

Independence Mission Schools, like OMSSI in West Philly, deliver an affordable, values-based education, taught in the Catholic tradition, for students of all faiths from across the city. Our innovative education programs for grades Pre-K to 8 help students by providing …

Everyone Wins at Springboard!

This summer students from schools all over the district flocked to Our Mother of Sorrows/ St. Ignatius for the Springboard Summer Reading Program. Here students worked for five weeks, along with their parents, to improve their …

The  look of amazement flashed across many faces  when Opera North  singers reached the high notes!  It’s so wonderful to introduce the students to  this dramatic art form of classical music!

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Thank you to the 1807 Music groups for this incredible hands on experience for the students! Thank you Connelly Foundation for this great opportunity!

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Rosemary Haenn, Co-Principal OMS/SI has been nominated to the Libris Society at her Alma Mater, Chestnut Hill College. The Libris Society recognizes graduates who have distinguished themselves in exemplifying the College motto of “Fides-Caritas-Scientia — Faith, Charity and Knowledge.”…