The Niche.com rankings for public schools have just been released for the new year, and as always 21st Century ranked in the top schools of the state! You can check out our profile by following this link. Check out some of our awards below:
Dragon Families, please see the policy on footwear and also the dress code. These can be found in the handbook and the website
Footwear Safety Policy
Purpose:
– To ensure the safety of all students, staff, and visitors on campus by requiring proper
footwear at all times.
Policy:
– For safety reasons, open-toed shoes are not allowed during the school day. This
includes, but is not limited to, sandals, flip-flops, slides, and any footwear that leaves
toes or the foot exposed.
Examples of Prohibited Footwear:
Examples of Acceptable Footwear:
Students wearing inappropriate footwear will be asked to call home for a change
of shoes.
Dress Code
21st Century Public Academy requires students to wear a uniform. The uniform consists of tan, khaki, black or blue jean colored pants, shorts, skirts, or overalls, a white, gray, or purple collared polo shirt with the school logo or the approved school t-shirts with the school logo.
Students must wear appropriately fitted clothing. It cannot be excessively tight or revealing. When the arms are raised and the shirt reveals any skin, it is not to be worn. Undergarments may not be visible. Pants may not be excessively baggy.
Skirts and shorts may be checked for appropriateness by placing arms at sides. If the item is shorter than the tips of the fingers, it is too short. LEGGINGS, ATHLETIC SHORTS OR SWEATPANTS CANNOT BE WORN.
Repeated violations may result in disciplinary action as outlined in the Student Handbook.
Thank you for your help and cooperation.
Eric Tiger
Superintendent
21st Century Public Academy
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Student and staff photos will be taken at 21st Century Public Academy on Sep/19/2025.
All students will be photographed.
You’ll receive a proof about 2 weeks later with instructions to order online.
Picture Day Specials:
Discounted packages are available only on Picture Day. Send the order form and payment with your student, or order online before Picture Day with the link below.
Want to view your student’s photo online first?
Sign up here for early access: https://kenbrownorder.com/ordering/with?key=L6NTR9UU
Thank you,
KB Photo
Dragon Families, what a great start this week! We are happy to see all the new and old faces. Here are some reminders and updates.
Daily school schedule 8:00-3:15 Monday – Friday (no early release days).
Students may not enter the building prior to 8:00 unless they have ordered breakfast or are paying for before care.
Due to safety reasons please do not enter the parking lot to drop off or pick up your student. You can use the sunny circle, income support or park along Cutler in the afternoon or morning. Elementary students are to be picked up in the sunny circle. Please do not pull them out of line. This is due to supervision requirements.
We have limited staff and a small cafeteria so please do not send lunches that need to be heated up. Students can get an APS free hot lunch.
Last, there are no classes this Friday. August 22nd It is a teacher in-service. For your information the school calendar is on the website. http://21stcenturypa.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/School-Calendar-2025-2026-Parent-View-1.pdf
Thank you and let’s have a great year!
