Thomas Elementary - Mastery Schools

APPLY NOW FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

Thomas Elementary is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Please follow the steps below to apply online.

  • Visit Apply Philly Charter
  • Log in or create an account
  • Fill out your family profile and add your child as a student
  • Click on the Apply for September 2025 button
  • Select Mastery Charter School: Thomas Elementary as the school to which you would like to apply
  • Submit your application

Please note: If you are looking for a seat for your child for the current school year (2024-2025), you can still apply online today using Apply Philly Charter. Just click on the “Apply for Current Year” button to start your application once you’ve logged in.

Have questions about our school or need help navigating the process? Complete and submit this form, and a Mastery enrollment specialist will reach out to answer your questions and help you apply.

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Your Neighborhood School in South Philadelphia

Welcome to Thomas Elementary, serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade in the South Philadelphia community.

Thomas Elementary offers academic excellence in a fun, joyful environment. From math to music, and reading to field trips, our students receive a well-rounded education from loving teachers and leaders.

We focus on five core values: respect, responsibility, hard work, teamwork and kindness.

Thomas Elementary students have the opportunity to automatically attend our Thomas Campus, giving them the full K-12 Mastery experience.

600

Students

K-6

Grades

Our School

Academic instruction includes small-group sessions that allow teachers to create a personalized learning experience for each student as they explore the concepts of language arts, math, science, and social studies. Students also receive instruction in art, physical education, music, and more as part of our commitment to educating the whole child.

We believe in a holistic approach to education, which helps foster academic excellence, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for knowledge.

For more information about the academics at Mastery Schools, visit our Academic Program page.

Thomas Elementary students can enjoy:

  • Free breakfast and lunch
  • Enthusiastic greetings from teachers and staff
  • Morning meeting that set the tone of the day
  • Free play and structured recess

Thomas Elementary offers a variety of after school activities and clubs.  Aftercare is available at the school.

Some examples include:

  • Academic Enrichment
  • Art Club
  • Band
  • Board Game Club
  • Book Club
  • Chess Club
  • Thomas Tones Choir
  • Computer Club
  • Creative Writing Club
  • Dance
  • Debate
  • Field Hockey
  • Flag Football
  • Games Club
  • Homework Support
  • Literature Club
  • Music
  • Running Club
  • Scrabble
  • Snider Youth Hockey
  • Student Council
  • Yearbook Club

Any student living in Philadelphia is eligible to apply for the lottery at Thomas Elementary. First preference, however, is given to students living within the 19148 zip code, followed by students living within zip codes 19145, 19146, and 19147, followed by all other applicants. This is so we can serve as a neighborhood school, per our charter. If you apply after the deadline, you will be added to our waitlist. The lottery will be held in early spring.

Life at Thomas Elementary

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Our Principal

Peter Langer

Peter Langer serves as the proud principal of Mastery Charter Thomas Elementary. Having worked in education in Philadelphia for 17 years and at Mastery since 2011, Peter has worked as a teacher, coach, and assistant principal prior to becoming a principal. Mr. Langer has previously served as principal at Simon Gratz Mastery Charter and Mastery Charter Thomas Campus. Principal Langer…
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School Leadership

Henry Jones, Assistant Principal of Operations

Jeannine Corsi, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Meghan Jacob, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services

Stephanie Nguyen, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Tiara Webster, Assistant Principal of School Culture

Who to Contact

Staff Directory

Our staff is available to support you and your child throughout their school experience. We are available to meet with families and answer questions via the email addresses listed here.

 

Mastery Schools, Central Office
5700 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144 | 215-866-9000