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School Reach

When there is bad weather, or any other type of emergency, and school would need to close or dismiss early, we will reach you on the phone via School Reach. Read more>>>

Registration

It is time for kindergarten and 1st grade registration. Register your child today!

Stand Up/Stand Out

We put an increased emphasis this year on standing up and out! Help us congratulate some of our students who rose to the challenge. Read more>>

Philadelphia Archdiocese Considers Creating "Mission Schools"

By Martha Woodall
Inquirer – “The commission that called for closing scores of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia also created a new category called "mission schools" it said would ensure Catholic education survives in poor inner-city neighborhoods.” Read more>>>

North Phila. Catholic School Becomes Independent

A Catholic school in North Philadelphia is beginning a new chapter in its history, choosing to go it alone without the financial support of the archdiocese. Read more on the Channel 6 article by Kathy Gandolfo.

Phila. Catholic School Finds Path to Stability

Through a pioneering partnership with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and local business leaders, the school at 2300 W. Lehigh Ave. has become an independent Catholic school overseen by an 18-member board but, it retains ties to the archdiocese. Read more on the article by Martha Woodall.

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We have some great tips on helping your child at home. Please view our news page for more information.

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We welcome you to the Internet home of St. Martin de Porres School. Located in North Philadelphia, we strive to provide a solid, Catholic-Christian education to children from kindergarten through the 8th grade. We endeavor to build within our students a strong sense of Christian character and cultural pride, and we expect them to accomplish high levels of proficiency so that they will be well-prepared to meet the challenges of high school, college, and beyond.