Attention Bearcat Families:
Free Summer Meals are available for any kids ages 18 and under from June 10th to July 30th! No registration or ID is required. Please see the flyer below for more information.
Let's keep our Bearcats healthy and strong all summer long! 🐾
Free Summer Meals are available for any kids ages 18 and under from June 10th to July 30th! No registration or ID is required. Please see the flyer below for more information.
Let's keep our Bearcats healthy and strong all summer long! 🐾



Congratulations to several of our SDCY staff members who were recently recognized for having Perfect Attendance during the third marking period of the school year.
While not all recipients are photographed, we thank each of them for their hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students!
#BearcatPride🐾
While not all recipients are photographed, we thank each of them for their hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students!
#BearcatPride🐾










WPSHS students and staff recently came together for a wonderful School’s Out Celebration as we prepare to close out another incredible school year! From games to snacks, treats, music, and more, this event was full of fun, laughter, and school spirit!
Special shoutout to the WPSHS students who took the win against the WPSHS staff in the Students vs. Staff basketball game with a final score of 69-65! 🏀
#BearcatPride🐾
Special shoutout to the WPSHS students who took the win against the WPSHS staff in the Students vs. Staff basketball game with a final score of 69-65! 🏀
#BearcatPride🐾










Important calendar reminder for June:
Bearcat Families: Please take a moment to view the following important reminder for the month of June. Thank you.
Bearcat Families: Please take a moment to view the following important reminder for the month of June. Thank you.



Last evening, our school community celebrated our amazing Class of 2026 Graduates! The evening was filled with joy, excitement, and #BearcatPride🐾! Congratulations Class of 2026! 🎓










Bearcat Cyber Academy students, families, and staff recently came together for an unforgettable End of Year Celebration filled with delicious food, exciting games, face painting, prizes, and #BearcatPride🐾!
Congratulations to all of our BCA students who received an award for this school year! We would like to give a special shoutout to BCA student, Emanuel Vargas Bracero, who was chosen as the recipient of the first-ever Bearcat Cyber Academy Student of the Year Award! 🎉 Your dedication, perseverance, and achievements have made a lasting impact on the BCA community.
Congratulations to all of our BCA students who received an award for this school year! We would like to give a special shoutout to BCA student, Emanuel Vargas Bracero, who was chosen as the recipient of the first-ever Bearcat Cyber Academy Student of the Year Award! 🎉 Your dedication, perseverance, and achievements have made a lasting impact on the BCA community.










William Penn Senior High School’s Commencement Ceremony will be held this evening at 6:00 PM for the Graduating Class of 2026! 🐾 If you would like to view the Livestream, please click the following link: https://bit.ly/WPSHS2026Graduation
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¡La ceremonia de graduación de la Escuela Secundaria William Penn se llevará a cabo esta noche a las 6:00 PM para la clase de 2026! 🐾 Si desea ver la transmisión en vivo, haga clic en el siguiente enlace: https://bit.ly/WPSHS2026Graduation
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Seremoni gradyasyon Lekòl Segondè William Penn nan ap fèt aswè a a 6:00 PM pou Klas Gradyasyon 2026 la! 🐾 Si ou ta renmen gade emisyon an dirèk, tanpri klike sou lyen sa a: https://bit.ly/WPSHS2026Graduation
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¡La ceremonia de graduación de la Escuela Secundaria William Penn se llevará a cabo esta noche a las 6:00 PM para la clase de 2026! 🐾 Si desea ver la transmisión en vivo, haga clic en el siguiente enlace: https://bit.ly/WPSHS2026Graduation
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Seremoni gradyasyon Lekòl Segondè William Penn nan ap fèt aswè a a 6:00 PM pou Klas Gradyasyon 2026 la! 🐾 Si ou ta renmen gade emisyon an dirèk, tanpri klike sou lyen sa a: https://bit.ly/WPSHS2026Graduation



We are excited to continue our social media series titled William Penn Senior Spotlights. For the remainder of the school year, we will be highlighting the Class of 2026 and their plans for their future. Please be sure to check back in with our social media pages to see which Senior will have the spotlight.
Today we highlight Lucille Kwarteng! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾
Today we highlight Lucille Kwarteng! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾



Our rising 9th grade Bearcats recently received a glimpse into the high school experience during William Penn Senior High School’s second annual Level Up event!
From exploring academic programs and student opportunities to learning about several resources available, the Class of 2030 is prepared to transition with confidence and #BearcatPride🐾
From exploring academic programs and student opportunities to learning about several resources available, the Class of 2030 is prepared to transition with confidence and #BearcatPride🐾










We are excited to continue our social media series titled William Penn Senior Spotlights. For the remainder of the school year, we will be highlighting the Class of 2026 and their plans for their future. Please be sure to check back in with our social media pages to see which Senior will have the spotlight.
Today we highlight Valancia Charles! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾
Today we highlight Valancia Charles! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾



Our Hannah Penn Bearcats in Ms. Nicole Marjomaa’s Pre-K class recently had fun making and testing stomp rockets with district staff member, Mr. Troy Rice and his student helpers!
#BearcatPride🐾










We are excited to continue our social media series titled William Penn Senior Spotlights. For the remainder of the school year, we will be highlighting the Class of 2026 and their plans for their future. Please be sure to check back in with our social media pages to see which Senior will have the spotlight.
Today we highlight Jiliana Aviles! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾
Today we highlight Jiliana Aviles! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾



We are excited to continue our social media series titled William Penn Senior Spotlights. For the remainder of the school year, we will be highlighting the Class of 2026 and their plans for their future. Please be sure to check back in with our social media pages to see which Senior will have the spotlight.
Today we highlight Melky Diaz! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾
Today we highlight Melky Diaz! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾



Attention William Penn Families, if you are interested in purchasing flowers for your graduating Senior, click the following link to pre-order: https://bit.ly/WPFlowers. Please be sure to pick up your order at our kiosk at Smalls Athletic Field on Graduation Day.

Special thank you to WGAL Reporter, Morrissey Walsh for highlighting our William Penn STEAM Academy’s “Stories in the Streets” district-wide Little Library Project!
William Penn STEAM Academy students utilized all pillars of the STEAM framework to successfully complete their year-long project with the goal of increasing access to books for our school communities.
Be sure to check out their featured story this evening around 5:55 PM on WGAL!
#BearcatPride🐾
William Penn STEAM Academy students utilized all pillars of the STEAM framework to successfully complete their year-long project with the goal of increasing access to books for our school communities.
Be sure to check out their featured story this evening around 5:55 PM on WGAL!
#BearcatPride🐾










We invite our Bearcat Families to attend Smith STEAM Academy's upcoming STEAM Showcase that will be held this evening from 5:00-7:00 PM! Join STEAM students, teachers, and staff to celebrate all things STEAM and to learn more about their program. Food will be available for purchase!
Click the following link to RSVP: https://bit.ly/25-26STEAMShowcase
We hope to see you there!🐾
Click the following link to RSVP: https://bit.ly/25-26STEAMShowcase
We hope to see you there!🐾



Office of Special Education took center stage at our School Board meeting last evening with a fantastic presentation, showcasing what makes their team special, sharing data, and highlighting student and staff support.
A special moment of the evening was the recognition of four incredible district staff members. Office of Special Education proudly presented Awards of Appreciation to each of these individuals for their dedication, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to students in the Jackson PreK-8 Emotional Support classroom during the 2025-2026 school year.
We would like to recognize:
🧡 Calvin Fountain
💙 Kenneth Brown
🧡 Whitley Jones (Not pictured)
💙 Kendra Tribue (Not pictured)
Thank you, Office of Special Education, for your commitment to excellence and community!
#BearcatPride🐾
A special moment of the evening was the recognition of four incredible district staff members. Office of Special Education proudly presented Awards of Appreciation to each of these individuals for their dedication, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to students in the Jackson PreK-8 Emotional Support classroom during the 2025-2026 school year.
We would like to recognize:
🧡 Calvin Fountain
💙 Kenneth Brown
🧡 Whitley Jones (Not pictured)
💙 Kendra Tribue (Not pictured)
Thank you, Office of Special Education, for your commitment to excellence and community!
#BearcatPride🐾


Congratulations to our incredible educators who successfully completed their 2 year new teacher induction program! 🎉
Your dedication, growth, and commitment to student success has made a meaningful impact across the district.
#BearcatPride🐾
Your dedication, growth, and commitment to student success has made a meaningful impact across the district.
#BearcatPride🐾









We are excited to continue our social media series titled William Penn Senior Spotlights. For the remainder of the school year, we will be highlighting the Class of 2026 and their plans for their future. Please be sure to check back in with our social media pages to see which Senior will have the spotlight.
Today we highlight Tia Shifflett! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾
Today we highlight Tia Shifflett! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾



This year’s BOP Fest was full of #BearcatPride! 🐾 Families and staff recently came out to celebrate another successful year of our district’s after-school Bearcat Opportunity Program (BOP)!
From delicate face paintings to delicious food, book giveaways and more, it was a fun-filled evening for our Bearcat community.
From delicate face paintings to delicious food, book giveaways and more, it was a fun-filled evening for our Bearcat community.










