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The Important Dates for 2025-26 can be accessed here

Here is some important information to remember in advance of this school year:

The first day of school for the 2025-26 School Year is Monday, August 26th.  All students in grade 9th through 12th are expected to be at school on this day.

Important Upcoming Dates:

• Friday, August 15th –
  • 9th Grade Orientation at Mastbaum from 9:00am to 12:00pm
• Thursday, September 11th –
  • Back to School Night from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
• Friday, September 12th –
  • Senior Family Breakfast from 8:00am to 9:30 am
  • Homecoming
• Q1 Report Card Conferences-
  • Monday, November 24th from 12:00pm to 2:30pm and 3:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Tuesday, November 25th from 12:00pm to 2:30pm

Bell Schedule: Mastbaum’s Bell Schedule is 7:30 am to 2:34 pm.  Students are expected to be in their advisory period by 7:30 am.  The front doors of school will open for student entrance and breakfast at 7:00 am daily.

SEPTA Fare Card Information:  Students are able to ride on Septa free their first day of school on August 18th.  Upon arrival at Mastbaum eligible students will receive their new key card for the year.

Dress Code Information:  NEW- Mastbaum does not have a specific uniform requirement, although it does have a dress code that can be found on our website.  For families that choose, we do have Mastbaum clothing available– Mastbaum T-shirts are $15.00 each and Mastbaum hoodies are $35.00.  Cash only for these purchases.

School Supplies:  Students must have a notebook, folder, and pen/pencil for each of their courses.  More specific school supplies will be based on a student’s roster, and will be shared by their teachers the first week of school.

Chromebooks:  All students are expected to bring their Chromebook and charger with them every day.  This includes incoming students who were given Chromebooks at their previous schools.  Please be sure to charge them the night before.  Students that are coming from non-School District of Philadelphia schools will be provided with a chromebook.

Athletics: Mastbaum offers a wide range of sports during all seasons.  Specific questions can be directed to Athletic Director Antionette Calimag at apcalimag@philasd.org.

Medical Information:  Please be sure that you complete and return the Student Health Status form for your child.  These forms will be issued the first day of school.  As well, all students are required to be up to date with state mandated immunizations.  Students in the 9th and 11th grade are required to have a physical examination completed by their primary doctor.  As well, students in the 12th grade are required to have the second dose of the Meningitis vaccine. Students who are out of compliance, will be notified directly.  Please feel free to email our School Nurse for any questions or concerns at cdzielinski@philasd.org.