School Closed - Memorial Day
2025-05-26

Spring Festival - 2025
2025-06-05 08:30 - 15:15 (America/New_York) | C.W. Henry School, 601 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States
Details coming soon – but we need lots of helpers to make this event run smoothly for all grades K-8.
Sign up to volunteer here: bit.ly/25springfestival.

School Closed - Eid al-Adha
2025-06-06

Early Dismissal - Professional Development
2025-06-12, 2025-12-12

Last Day of School - 2024/2025
2025-06-13
Early Dismissal

2025-26 School Supply Kits Store Now Open
2025-06-18 - 2025-07-20 | Online
NOW OPEN! The online shop for 2025-26 school supply kits!

This convenient option for families is back again this year, thanks to our PTA volunteers! Get all the supplies your students need with just a few clicks and have kits delivered directly to school before the first day. Easy peasy! You can also help make sure all Henry students have the supplies they need by making a donation.

LAST DAY FOR ONLINE ORDERS: July 20
SHOP HERE

Don’t forget to…

Include student name in the “Order Instructions” box so that the right box goes to the right student.

Order a Specialist Teachers Kit – one for each of your students.

Please make a donation if you can to support supplies for all Henry students!

Sign up to volunteer and help distribute kits to classrooms on August 20 – just in time for the first day of school! VOLUNTEER HERE

School Garden Volunteer Day
2025-06-29 08:30 - 10:30 | School Garden
Join us and help with summertime tending of the lovely C.W. Henry school garden! Weavers Way co-op hours available for volunteers. Tasks may include weeding, watering, planting and harvesting. Tools provided. Green thumbs not required! Enter through the staff parking lot on Carpenter Lane near Arbutus Street.

School Supply Kits Distribution
2025-08-20 09:30 - 12:30 | C.W. Henry School, 601 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States
School Supply Kits Volunteer Day
Join us for a fun and meaningful volunteer opportunity hosted by the C.W. Henry PTA! We’re looking for helping hands to distribute school supply kits for our students.
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 20🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM📍 Location: CW Henry Playground
Whether you can stay the whole time or just pop in for a bit, your help is appreciated. Kiddos are welcome, so feel free to bring them along! Volunteers will enjoy a pizza lunch as a thank-you for your time and effort.
🖍️ School supplies, good company, and community spirit — what better way to spend your morning?
👉 SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER

Back to School Family Meetup & Campus Cleanup
2025-08-23 09:30 - 11:00 | C.W. Henry School, 601 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States
Come chat and play and help give our school a little TLC! Principal Len and our new Assistant Vice-Principal Mr. Tuffs will stopping by the school garden at 9:30 am to say hello and share updates. Refreshments provided and Weavers Way working member credits available.

First Day of School!
2025-08-25 | C.W. Henry School, 601 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States

Early Dismissal (Kindergarten Only)
2025-08-25 - 2025-08-29 | C.W. Henry School, 601 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States
Kindergarten interview days (Three Hour Early Dismissal for Kindergarten only)

School Closed - Labor Day
2025-09-01

Early Dismissal - Professional Development
2025-09-12
Staff Professional Development (Half Day); Three Hour Early Dismissal for Students

School Closed - Rosh Hashanah
2025-09-23

Fun Run - 2025
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | C.W. Henry School, 601 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States
CW Henry Fun Run – September 27, 2025 Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit at the CW Henry Fun Run!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a walk with friends, there’s something for everyone:👟 1-Mile Fun Run – $15🏅 5K Run – $30
Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and lace up those sneakers – all ages and abilities are welcome!
All proceeds benefit the CW Henry PTA, helping support programs, resources, and events that enrich our school community.
Don’t miss this chance to move your body and support a great cause. Let’s run for Henry!
Register HERE

School Closed - Yom Kippur
2025-10-02

PTA General Meeting - October 2025
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:30 | C.W. Henry – Cafeteria, 601 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19119
Members of the C.W. Henry community are warmly invited to join us for our upcoming PTA meeting to find out more about upcoming fun PTA activities and initiatives in the works and share your ideas! Principal Len will also share school news.

Note: At our October meeting, there will be two items put to a membership vote regarding amendments to the 2025-26 budget.

Raffles and refreshments! Kiddos welcome!

School Closed - Professional Development
2025-10-10

School Closed - Indigenous Peoples’ Day
2025-10-13

Fall Book Fair
2025-10-27 - 2025-10-31 | C.W. Henry School, 601 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States
Spread some book joy! Your support of the C.W. Henry Fall Book Fair brings new books to our young readers and also helps the PTA fund a variety of initiatives benefiting our school. In addition to picking our great books for your kiddos, please consider purchasing a book or two from our teachers’ classroom wish-lists!
Volunteers needed for daytime shifts! We absolutely could not do this without our wonderful volunteers! To sign up for a shift, visit bit.ly/25fallbookjoy.
The Fall Book Fair needs volunteers during the following days and times: Monday through Thursday, 8:30am-4pm, and Friday 8:30am-12pm.
Note for volunteers: Please be sure your volunteer clearances are up-to-date and on file with Ms. Liew (mliewzhu@philasd.org) in the main office. For more info, visit: philasd.org/face/#volunteer.

School Closed - Election Day
2025-11-04

Fall Henry Community Night - 2025
2025-11-06 17:30 - 19:30 | C.W. Henry School, 601 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States
DATE: Thursday, November 6, 2025
TIME: 5:30–7:30pm
This event is FREE! A kid-friendly dinner will provided (with vegetarian and gluten-free options) and there will be giveaways and raffle prizes!
LOCATION: C.W. Henry School – 601 Carpenter Lane, 19119
ORGANIZED BY: C.W. Henry School staff, C.W. Henry PTA and School Advisory Committee (SAC)
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT? This fun and family-friendly event will be focused on celebrating our community and sharing resources for families and young readers.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This event is open to C.W. Henry School students together with their parents/guardians.
AGENDA:

5:30 pm: Registration & Check-in Opens
5:30 pm: Community Fair & Literacy Fun Zone Opens
6:15 pm: Dinner served in cafeteria
7:15 pm: Raffle winners announced
7:30 pm: Closing & Cleanup

RSVP HERE
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE

Campus & Garden Cleanup - November 2025
2025-11-08 09:30 - 11:00 | C.W. Henry School, 601 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States
There will be leaves to rake, litter to pick up, garden beds to put to sleep for the winter, and even more to do. We appreciate your help!
Gloves, trash bags, brooms, rakes, and gardening tools will be provided.
Kids are welcome to come play! Weavers Way working member hours are available for co-op members.

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week - Nov. 10-14, 2025
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-14 | C.W. Henry School, 601 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States
Let’s show our gratitude to the amazing teachers and staff who make it all possible. The PTA is organizing a Special Breakfast and Staff Lounge Stock-Up the week of November 10th and we’d love your help!
Non-perishable contributions can be dropped off in the main office anytime during the week of November 10th.
Perishable items should be brought directly to the Staff Lounge by 8:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14th.
Sign up to volunteer HERE.

School Closed - Veterans Day
2025-11-11

Early Dismissal - Report Card Conferences
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-25
Report Card Conference (Half Day); Three Hour Early Dismissal for Students

Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving Eve
2025-11-26

School Closed - Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28

PTA General Meeting - December 2025
2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Members of the C.W. Henry community are warmly invited to join us for our upcoming PTA meeting to find out more about upcoming fun PTA activities and initiatives in the works and share your ideas!

Raffles and refreshments! Kiddos welcome!
