William Penn Charter School

As the 2025-2026 school year wraps up, we're grateful for our students, teachers, staff, newest graduates and the wider PC community that makes it all possible.

We're 88% to our Annual Fund goal—help us cross the finish line! Please make your gift by June 30, 2026, at penncharter.com/give. A gift of any amount enriches the experience of our students, providing the strong academic foundation and skills needed to thrive at Penn Charter and beyond. Thank you in advance for your generosity and for supporting a Penn Charter community that cares for one another.

ICYMI: Before the seniors walked across the stage at commencement, the "Lifers" - ie students who have attended Penn Charter from PK/K-12 - shared a lovely evening at the Head's Residence where they reflected on their many years at Penn Charter. Party favors included photos of each student when they were in kindergarten, prompting much nostalgia, laughter, and sharing of memories.

We'll miss you - come back and visit and let us know where your journey has taken you!

Find more pics at our link in bio.

Penn Charter Summer Camps kicked off today, and we're so excited for what this summer will bring. At the Phillies Baseball Academy, campers got a big surprise at drop-off—a visit from the Phillie Phanatic himself! Hijinks ensued.

Thank you, Phanatic and Philadelphia Phillies for making our first day of camp so special!!

Congrats to EwingCole on winning this award for our beautiful new Lower School!

We’re proud to share that the Richard A. Balderston OPC’69 Lower School at William Penn Charter School has received the Grand Prize for New Construction in the K-12 category at the 2026 Education Design Showcase 🏆

Presented by Spaces4Learning, the annual program recognizes innovative and practical design solutions that help create exceptional learning environments for students and educators.

Designed as a nature-inspired learning community, the Lower School seamlessly connects classrooms, outdoor learning spaces, play environments, and gathering areas to encourage exploration, collaboration, and discovery.

The project reflects a shared vision between William Penn Charter School and EwingCole to create an environment that supports both educational excellence and student well-being.

Congratulations to William Penn Charter School and the entire project team on this outstanding recognition.

Read more about the award and project: https://www.ewingcole.com/news/richard-a-balderston-opc69-lower-school-receives-grand-prize-in-space4learnings-2026-education-design-showcase/

Congratulations to the graduates of the Class of 2026! Here is a small sample of snapshots from Commencement 2026. Thank you to all who supported these students on their journey—parents, friends, mentors, members of the PC community. We look forward to seeing you take on the world! Know that you always have a home at Penn Charter.

For more photos, go here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCWbU7

Our eighth graders are making the big leap to Upper School! Congratulations to the Class of 2029 and the phenomenal student speakers and performers. Thank you to the sixth and seventh graders, faculty and staff, and the families and friends in attendance to honor our eighth graders and celebrate them as they move on and up to the next stage of their educational journey.

For more photos, go here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVJNM

Our fifth graders are ready for middle school! The Class of 2033 celebrated its Moving-Up Ceremony this afternoon, following the eighth grade celebrations. The ceremony included musical performances by the Handbell Choir and the Penn Pals, student remarks, reflections and poems, and an adorable video presentation chronicling their time in fifth grade. Congratulations!

For more photos, go here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVRUP