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8 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Kwanzaa celebration flyer for December 31, 2025, 12-4 PM at Heidelberg Church, York, PA. Features crafts, food, performances, and gifts for children. Colorful African motifs are depicted.
Kwanzaa celebration flyer for December 31, 2025, 12-4 PM at Heidelberg Church, York, PA. Features crafts, food, performances, and gifts for children. Colorful African motifs are depicted.
Kwanzaa celebration flyer for December 31, 2025, 12-4 PM at Heidelberg Church, York, PA. Features crafts, food, performances, and gifts for children. Colorful African motifs are depicted.
WPSHS students were all smiles as they decorated their gingerbread houses for the holidays! #BearcatPride🐾
11 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A student is sitting at a desk in a school classroom, holding up a gingerbread house. Other people can be seen in the background.
A student is sitting at a desk in a school classroom, looking down at a gingerbread house.
A student is sitting at a desk with a gingerbread house in front of him.
A district staff member and a student are decorating a gingerbread house in a school classroom. Other people can be seen in the background.
A student is sitting at a desk in a school classroom, holding up a gingerbread house. Other people can be seen in the background.
A student is sitting at a desk in a school classroom, holding up a gingerbread house. Other people can be seen in the background.
A district staff member is observing two students who are decorating gingerbread houses.
A district staff member is giving a fist bump to a student who is sitting at a desk in a school classroom.
Winter fun was in full swing at Hannah Penn PreK-8’s Winter Festival! From a delicious meal to hands-on arts and crafts, a candle and soap sale, and delicious treats from the student bake sale/concession stand, it was an eventful evening for our Bearcat families. #BearcatPride🐾
11 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A woman and a young girl are doing arts and crafts in a school library.
A woman, a teenage girl and a young boy are holding up Christmas ornaments in a school library. Other people can be seen in the background.
Two women and two young girls are sitting at a table with food and drinks on it in a school cafeteria. Other people can be seen in the background.
A group of adults and children are standing and sitting at a table with food and drinks on it in a school cafeteria. Other people can be seen in the background.
A district staff member is handing two bags of popcorn to two young girls. Canned drinks can also be seen nearby on the table.
Three district staff members and a young girl are standing behind a table with desserts, canned drinks, and other snacks on it. The young girl is sitting on the shoulders of one of the district staff members.
Two district staff members are holding up candles while a table full of candles is in front of them.
Four district staff members are sitting a table filled with supplies and resources.
Davis PreK-8 was buzzing with holiday joy during their Annual Holiday Sing-Along! Students and staff filled the auditorium with festive music and a surprise appearance from Santa made the celebration even more special.

#BearcatPride🐾
11 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A large group of students in festive attire are sitting in an school auditorium facing a stage and holding papers in their hands. A district staff member can be seen playing on the piano in front of the students. A decorated Christmas tree and festive lights can be seen. A Christmas tree and holiday decorations can be seen.
A group of children are sitting in a school auditorium singing along to "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." A district staff member can be seen sitting at a piano talking into a microphone. A decorated Christmas tree and festive lights can be seen.
Santa Claus is standing on a decorated stage in a school auditorium, with song lyrics projected behind him. A district staff member can be seen sitting at a piano talking into a microphone. A decorated Christmas tree and festive lights can be seen. A group of students are seated facing the stage and a Christmas tree can be seen nearby.
Three district staff members are standing on a stage in a school auditorium. The middle person is dressed as Santa Claus, holding both of their thumbs up.
A school auditorium filled with students seated in rows, many raising their hands enthusiastically. A large screen is displaying a text with lyrics to a Christmas song, and a decorated Christmas tree is on stage. A district staff member can be seen sitting at a piano talking into a microphone.
This is an important reminder that today, December 23, 2025, is an early dismissal day for all SDCY students. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM. The district will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026. Students and staff will return to school on Monday, January 5, 2026.

On behalf of the School District of the City of York, we wish our staff and families a safe and restful holiday break and look forward to welcoming our Bearcats back in the new year. 🧡💙
12 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A smiling boy is sitting at a table with a decorated gingerbread house and icing. The text beside him shows school calendar reminders for December 23 and December 24 - January 2. The School District of the City of York's logo can be seen displayed above the text and a set of paw prints can be seen displayed below the text.
A smiling boy is sitting at a table with a decorated gingerbread house and icing. The text beside him shows school calendar reminders for December 23 and December 24 - January 2. The School District of the City of York's logo can be seen displayed above the text and a set of paw prints can be seen displayed below the text.
A smiling boy is sitting at a table with a decorated gingerbread house and icing. The text beside him shows school calendar reminders for December 23 and December 24 - January 2. The School District of the City of York's logo can be seen displayed above the text and a set of paw prints can be seen displayed below the text.
Jackson PreK-8 staff put on a wonderful concert for students to celebrate the holiday season! #BearcatPride🐾
12 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A group of district staff members are performing in a school gym to an audience of seated children. Musicians are playing various instruments, and festive decorations creating a joyful atmosphere.
A man is playing a guitar beside a large screen displaying holiday song lyrics. Children in festive attire, including Santa hats and reindeer antlers, are watching eagerly in a school gym.
A school gym performance with a woman at a keyboard covered in festive cloth, and a man playing bass. Children are seated on the floor watching attentively.
Two musicians are playing acoustic guitars, one wearing a Santa hat, while a woman is standing nearby. Children are sitting on a school gym floor, watching a festive performance.
A group of children are sitting on a school gym floor watching a holiday-themed performance with musicians on stage. A screen is displaying "Happy Holidays" with a lit Christmas tree.
🔥This Week and Next Week’s Games are here! Your Bearcats are locked in and ready to compete. Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and show our #BearcatPride! 🐾
12 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Bearcats Athletic Schedule for the School District of the City of York.
Bearcats Athletic Schedule for the School District of the City of York.
As part of their Annual Holiday Sharing Tour, the William Penn Singers and Light Up Ensemble made a stop at the Central Administration Building before going to visit local nursing homes to spread more holiday cheer!

#BearcatPride🐾
12 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A choir group is standing in a semicircle behind a seated conductor playing a keyboard. They are holding songbooks and performing in a conference room. A decorated Christmas tree is visible to the side, adding a festive touch.
A small ensemble is performing in a conference room with large windows. The group includes violinists, a cellist, and a double bassist. A colorful quilt is hanging on the wall behind them.
A group of musicians are playing brass and woodwind instruments beside a decorated Christmas tree in a conference room.
We would like to congratulate the following William Penn Senior High School students on being selected to represent William Penn and the district in the Annual York County High School Honors Band Festival.

🐾 Klarra Derr (9th grade/Bass Clarinet)
🐾 Yury Hernandez (11th grade/Flute)
🐾 Manuel Garcia (11th grade/Tenor Sax)
🐾 Francisco Soto (11th grade/Trumpet)
🐾 Sha'Nyah Spencer (12th grade/Clarinet)

These musicians will join approximately 148 other 9th-12th grade band students representing 19 schools and school districts across York County. The festival will conclude with a concert on Saturday, January 31, 2025, at 2:30 PM in South Western High School's auditorium (200 Bowman Road, Hanover, PA 17331). The doors will open at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $10.00, can be purchased at the doors, and all seats are general admission.

Join us in congratulating our Bearcats!
13 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Five band students are standing in a school classroom holding their musical instruments, including a trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, and flute, smiling in a music room.

In collaboration with the William Penn Student Services team, Family First Health invites all SDCY families and staff, to our Student Services Night on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 PM in the William Penn Senior High School Cafeteria (Door #15).

This event will highlight available health services, including school-based health centers, the Mobile School Dentist program, and community health services at the George Street Center, with giveaways available while supplies last. We hope to see you there!

#BearcatPride🐾

15 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Flyer for Family First Health Student Service Night on January 15, 2026, 5-7 PM at William Penn Cafeteria. Includes sections in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Highlights services like William Penn Senior High Health Center and Mobile School Dentist. Features images of a group holding a banner and a reception area. Keywords: health services, community event, multilingual.
For December’s PBIS event at WPSHS, students were invited to enjoy a Hot Chocolate Bar with their peers for being great leaders and showing their commitment to excellence!

#BearcatPride🐾
15 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A group of students are gathered around a table filled with hot chocolate supplies and toppings in a school cafeteria. A large "BEARCAT" sign can be seen above.
A group of four students are sitting at a cafeteria table in a school cafeteria, eating and talking with one another. There is a sign in the background that reads "Home of the BEARCATS WILLIAM PENN SR HIGH SCHOOL."
A group of district staff members are setting up a table with assorted pastries and snacks in a school cafeteria. A group of students can be seen sitting nearby at a table having a discussion with a district staff member.
A group of students are gathered around a digital screen showing a cozy fireplace in a school cafeteria. A sign that says "BEARCAT NATION" can be seen on the wall.
A group of eight district staff members and a student are standing in front of a digital screen displaying a cozy fireplace.
Two people can be seen dumping packets of hot cocoa mix into Christmas-themed paper cups. The table is filled with multiple paper cups that are decorated with snowflakes and snowmen.
Boxes of candy canes are lined up on a table, with loose candy canes and open bags of colorful foil-wrapped chocolates scattered in front.
Goode PreK-8 Kindergarten families came together for a fun-filled gingerbread house activity full of sweet treats, smiles, and holiday cheer!

#BearcatPride🐾
15 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A woman and a young boy are happily posing with a decorated gingerbread house on a plate. They are sitting on a green chair in front of a snowy forest backdrop.
A man and a young boy are happily posing with a decorated gingerbread house on a plate. They are sitting on a green chair in front of a snowy forest backdrop.
A woman and a young girl are happily posing with a decorated gingerbread house on a plate. They are sitting on a green chair in front of a snowy forest backdrop.
A woman and a young boy are happily posing with a decorated gingerbread house on a plate. They are sitting on a green chair in front of a snowy forest backdrop.
A man and a young boy are happily posing with a decorated gingerbread house on a plate. They are sitting on a green chair in front of a snowy forest backdrop.
A lively gathering in a school cafeteria shows a family seated at a pink cloth-covered table, engaging in gingerbread house decorating.
Children and adults, including a district staff member, are seated around tables covered in pink tablecloths, making crafts in a school cafeteria.
A district staff member wearing a festive headband is bending down next to a young girl in a school cafeteria. A walker can be seen in the background.
A group of adults and children are sitting around a pink tablecloth-covered table, smiling and decorating gingerbread houses in a school cafeteria.
A man and a young boy are sitting around a pink tablecloth-covered table in a school cafeteria with a decorated gingerbread house nearby.
Ferguson PreK-8 families had a wonderful time at their Cocoa and Ornaments event!

Families came together to enjoy an evening of art, creativity, and learning.

#BearcatPride🐾
16 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A group of children and adults are doing crafts at a table covered with art supplies in a school gym.
A group of people, including children and adults, are gathered around a table covered with a white cloth. They are engaging in a craft activity in a school gym.
A young girl is painting at a table covered with art supplies, including paints and brushes, in a school gym.
An adult and a young child are engaging in a craft activity at a table covered with a white cloth in a school gym. They are surrounded by paper hearts and plates of craft supplies.
A group of children and are gathered around a table in a school gym, engaging in arts and crafts. Plates and art materials are spread out across the table.
An adult woman is presenting in a school gym to a group of seated adults. A large screen displaying a webpage can be seen nearby.
An adult woman is presenting in a school gym to a group of seated adults. A large screen displaying a webpage can be seen nearby.
Our district's PreK team took center stage at last evening’s School Board meeting with a fantastic presentation, showcasing what makes their program special through sharing data and highlighting student and staff support. Special shoutout to our Network Teams, who also delivered a wonderful presentation highlighting their important roles in the school community. Thank you, PreK and Network Teams, for your commitment to our students, teachers and staff! #BearcatPride🐾
16 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A group of fourteen district staff members, wearing matching blue shirts and dark jackets, are stand together in a lobby area. One woman is holding a small stuffed animal.
A group of twelve district staff members wearing festive holiday attire are standing in front of a green and red Christmas backdrop with decorations and presents.
For December’s STEAM challenge at Smith STEAM Academy, students were tasked with designing and constructing different models of paper circuits. To start the day off, Ray Ames, founder of Young Thinkers of York, served as the guest speaker and our students also received a surprise visit from Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools.

#BearcatPride🐾
17 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A student is standing in a school classroom, holding up a colorful drawing of two cartoon characters.
A district staff member is leaning over to help a student with a circuit diagram in a school classroom. Other people can be seen nearby.
A student is standing in a school classroom, holding up a paper circuit with a glowing LED. Other people can be seen in the background.
Two young students are engaging in an art project in a school classroom. One of the students is pouring white salt onto a cookie cutter shape, while the other student is observing her. Art supplies and papers are covering the table.
A man is operating a toy vehicle with a remote control while standing in front of a stage in a school auditorium. A student is leaning over observing the man. Blue curtains can be seen hanging in the background.
A man is speaking into a microphone beside a cart with equipment in a school auditorium that has a large window.
Two students are working together on a simple circuit project in a school classroom. Tools, papers, and craft supplies cover the table. Other people can be seen in the background.
Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, a district staff member and a community member are standing in front of a digital whiteboard. A student can be seen in the foreground taking a photo of them with a phone.
A group of students are seated at desks in a school classroom, engaging in a project involving paper circuits.
Two young students are using plastic cups to trace star shapes on paper in a school classroom.
Congratulations to the following students who were recently recognized at the Freshman PRIDE Awards Assembly for their hard work, achievements, and commitment to excellence during the first marking period. We are so proud of our Bearcats for showing what it means to lead with PRIDE—keep shining and striving for greatness!

Special shoutout to Ms. Lettie Smith on receiving the Freshman Academy Teacher Award!

#BearcatPride🐾
17 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A group of district staff members and students are standing on stage, with some of them holding certificates.
A group of students are standing on stage, holding certificates.
A group of students are standing on stage, holding certificates.
A group of students are standing on stage, holding certificates.
A district staff member is serving a group of students at a buffet table with cookies, brownies, and other snacks in a school library.
A group of William Penn Senior High School students, accompanied by Ms. Schmuck and Mr. Gross, recently attended Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's Inaugural Computer Science Day. There were 8 teams, comprised of students from 10 different schools. Throughout the day, these teams worked on a variety of computer science related projects, from creating a text-based adventure game to performing security tests on a web application.

Dalbeuris Franco and Lizevel Duran were on the winning team, and a team comprised of only William Penn students, Dimir Andino, Alicia Gonzalez Mercado, Isabella Hernandez, Leeandrew Berdecia, and Saniyah Brooks won second place. Congratulations to our Bearcats on their efforts and for representing WPSHS with #BearcatPride! 🐾
18 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A group of three students are collaborating on a tech project, examining circuit boards on a table. Another student can be seen nearby.
A group of four students are collaborating on a tech project, examining circuit boards on a classroom table. Other people can be seen in the background.
Two students are collaboratively assembling a circuit board at a table. One of the students is reading a manual while the other is observing.
A student is sitting at a table with electronics and a water bottle, engaging in a discussion with a district staff member. Two students can be seen standing behind them in the background.
A group of students are holding gold and green boxes while standing outside in front of a concrete wall.
Due to road conditions and low temperatures, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, has been designated a Virtual Learning Day for all students, teachers, and 10-month employees. 12-month employees will still report to their buildings or use accrued leave if needed. District offices will open at their normal time. Thank you.

If district employees have any questions or need clarification, please consult your direct supervisor.
19 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A graphic stating a "Virtual Learning Day" for the School District of the City of York on December 16, 2025, due to road conditions and low temperatures. The School District of the City of York's logo is displayed at the top of the graphic.
A graphic stating a "Virtual Learning Day" for the School District of the City of York on December 16, 2025, due to road conditions and low temperatures. The School District of the City of York's logo is displayed at the top of the graphic.
A graphic stating a "Virtual Learning Day" for the School District of the City of York on December 16, 2025, due to road conditions and low temperatures. The School District of the City of York's logo is displayed at the top of the graphic.
Thank you to the Peyton Walker Foundation for their generous donation of a climate-controlled AED cabinet at William Penn Senior High School’s athletic fields. This installation ensures 24/7/365 access to life-saving equipment for students, staff, and athletes who use the surrounding fields and facilities. We are grateful for this partnership and the commitment to keeping our Bearcat community safe! #BearcatPride🐾
19 days ago, The School District of the City of York
District staff members and community members are standing near a SaveStation machine and a mannequin.
District staff members and community members are standing near a SaveStation machine and a mannequin, cutting a ribbon.
District staff members and community members are standing near a SaveStation machine and a mannequin, cutting a ribbon.
A woman and two boys are standing near a SaveStation machine and a mannequin, with one of the boys and the woman doing a heart gesture.
🔥 This Week’s Games are here! Your Bearcats are locked in and ready to compete. Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and show our #BearcatPride! 🐾
19 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Bearcats Athletic Schedule for the School District of the City of York.