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Solis-Cohen unveils new school building

Principal Michelina Serianni cuts the ribbon as Mayor Jim Kenney, Superintendent William Hite and others look on.
Solis-Cohen students sang for guests.
Principal Michelina Serianni

Mayor Jim Kenney and School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite last week attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new building at Solomon Solis-Cohen Elementary School, 7001 Horrocks St.

Principal Michelina Serianni cut the ribbon for the 140,000 square-foot building that serves 1,400 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The building also was awarded a LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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The former building was demolished.

Hite, who is leaving at the end of the academic year, said he wished every school had a building as nice as Solis-Cohen. He described it as aesthetically pleasing, with a brick building matching neighborhood homes, and environmentally friendly, with a green roof.

Hite was also impressed with the musical performance by students, led by teacher Haley Ferrigno.

Leticia Egea-Hinton, vice president of the board of education, described the school as safe and welcoming.

Groundbreaking took place in 2018.

“It’s been a very long journey but well worth it,” Serianni said.

Serianni said students receive an enriching, well-rounded experience in a clean environment, with outdoor spaces for exercise. Arts, music and athletics are available for students. ••

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