Universal Charter Schools held its 4th Annual Back to School Block Party. The teachers, students, staff, administrators, parents, and community partners participated in the festive occasion to celebrate the start of a new school year. The scholars and their families were treated to an exciting event with backpack give-away, musical performances and entertainment, social activities, games, food, horseback riding and the Philadelphia Fire Truck.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to our premier sponsor Walmart Corporation along with the other participating sponsors – Highmark Health, GPHA, Gamble Foundation, Duane Morris LLP, Holland Wheelhouse Homecare, Premier Health, Dunbar Agency, ShopRite & Z&Z Distributors. Additionally, we wish to acknowledge City Councilman Anthony Phillips and Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal for joining us along with representatives of City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, City Commissioner Omar Sabir, PA State Representatives Jason Dawkins & Jordan Harris & PA State Senators Nikil Saval, Sharif Street and Anthony Hardy Williams.
Hats off to Janiah Applin for leading the charge for another successful Back to School Block Party! And thank you to the administrators, teachers and staff of Universal Charter Schools for your support and assistance!
