Horatio B. Hackett School
School District of Philadelphia
Science Fair Sparks Curiosity and Creativity
Our first Science Fair took place this week and was a huge success. Students showcased their hard work and discovery, from erupting volcanoes to growing plants. Families, teachers, and classmates explored the displays, asked questions, and celebrated each young scientist. We would like to extend a huge thank you to Friends of Hackett for organizing…
Updates for the Week of May 12, 2025
Hackett Families, Please see the important information below: Thursday, May 15th SAC Meeting 8:45-9:30 Open to all parents/guardians Topic: PBIS Friday, May 16th Kindergarten Open House See more info here: Kindergarten Open House, May 16 9:00 am Tuesday, May 20th School Closed-Election Day Friday, May 23rd Blue & Gold Day See more info here: Blue…
Hackett Art & Puppet Show
On Thursday, May 29th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, you’re invited to see all the incredible art projects the students have been making this year! We’ll have student artwork displayed in the hallways, We’ll also have a puppet show performed by some of our 4th/ 5th graders, created in collaboration with Walnut Street Theater. The…
Summer Programming Available for Hackett Students
Summer Achievers: Students Entering Grades 1-8 Free full-day, school-meets-camp experience that includes academic support in Math and English Language Arts and fun field trips! This program is offered as a partnership between the School District of Philadelphia and The City of Philadelphia’s Out-of-School Time (OST) programs. Summer Programs Help Your Child Build Social Confidence This…
Blue and Gold Day 2025: Monday, June 2
On Monday, June 2, Hackett will celebrate our Annual Blue and Gold Day. This year’s event will take place at Shissler Rec Center, located at 1800 Blair St. We will be walking to Shissler Rec Center together as a school, departing from Hackett at 9:45 AM and returning at approximately 1:15 PM. Important things to…
Spring Concert: Thursday, May 8 5:30 pm
Join us for Hackett’s annual Spring Concert. This sellout show will have two seatings. The first will begin at 5:30 for 1st and 2nd Choristers. The doors will open at 5:15pm. The second seating is at 6:00 for 3rd-5th Band- Rock to the Future- Strings (2nd-5th)- Concert Choir. Please plan to attend only the seatings…
Kindergarten Open House, May 16 9:00 am
Please join us for our Kindergarten Open House on Friday, May 16th at 9:00 am. Enjoy a guided tour of our school while visiting our warm and welcoming Kindergarten rooms. We look forward to making your first impression of Hackett School a lasting one. Click here for more information about Kindergarten in the School…
Updates for the Week of April 28, 2025
TONIGHT 5PM Friday, April 25th Tomorrow, Saturday, April 26, 6:00 pm Grab a sitter, throw on something sparkly, and join us for our second-annual Spring Soirée Fundraiser THIS SATURDAY! Lithuanian Music Hall | 6-10 pm Full price tickets not in the budget this month? We’ve got you covered! Give what you can…
PSSA Pep Rally
Our school community recently came together for an awesome pep rally in support of our incredible 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders as they geared up for the PSSAs. Cheers echoed across the turf as we celebrated their hard work in preparing for the test. It was a fantastic display of school spirit and encouragement! Good…