October is National Principals Month! 🎉 This month, we honor our exceptional Bearcat Principals who lead, inspire, and continue to make a difference in our school community. Thank you for all that you do! 🧡💙

#ThankAPrincipal🐾
about 14 hours ago, The School District of the City of York
Graphic featuring 10 school principals with the message “Thank You SDCY Principals!” and #BearcatPride. The School District of the City of York's logo is displayed to the left of the message “Thank You SDCY Principals!”
Smith STEAM Academy took center stage at our School Board meeting last evening with a fantastic presentation, showcasing what makes their school special, sharing data, and highlighting student and staff support.

A special moment of the evening was the presentation of the Celebrating Families Award to The Carrion Family, who exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated partner in education.

Thank you, STEAM, for your commitment to excellence and community!

#BearcatPride🐾
about 19 hours ago, The School District of the City of York
District staff and a district family are posing for a photo during a Smith STEAM Academy School Board presentation, celebrating family recognition with a certificate and gift basket.
Join us on Friday, October 23rd for our last home football game of the season as we celebrate and recognize our seniors in the band, on the cheer squad, and on the football team! 🩷

🎉 Senior Night Recognition: 6:15 PM
🏈 Game Time: 7:00 PM
📍Smalls Athletic Field (31 Hamilton Ave, York, PA 17401)

Wear your pink, bring your school spirit, and come support our Bearcats! 🐾
1 day ago, The School District of the City of York
Pink Out Senior Night flyer for the York Bearcats’ final home football game against Southwestern on October 23 at Smalls Athletic Field.
Pink Out Senior Night flyer for the York Bearcats’ final home football game against Southwestern on October 23 at Smalls Athletic Field.
Pink Out Senior Night flyer for the York Bearcats’ final home football game against Southwestern on October 23 at Smalls Athletic Field.
Smith STEAM Academy recently kicked off this year's Trunk or Treats! 🎃 From decorated trunks to creative costumes, STEAM families and staff enjoyed an evening of fun, games, and #BearcatPride🐾
3 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Smith STEAM Academy families and staff recently participated in their annual Trunk or Treat outdoors.
Smith STEAM Academy families and staff recently participated in their annual Trunk or Treat outdoors.
Smith STEAM Academy families and staff recently participated in their annual Trunk or Treat outdoors.
Smith STEAM Academy families and staff recently participated in their annual Trunk or Treat outdoors.
Smith STEAM Academy families and staff recently participated in their annual Trunk or Treat outdoors.
Smith STEAM Academy families and staff recently participated in their annual Trunk or Treat outdoors.
Smith STEAM Academy families and staff recently participated in their annual Trunk or Treat outdoors.
Smith STEAM Academy families and staff recently participated in their annual Trunk or Treat outdoors.
Smith STEAM Academy families and staff recently participated in their annual Trunk or Treat outdoors.
Smith STEAM Academy families and staff recently participated in their annual Trunk or Treat outdoors.
We invite you to attend our district's next Faith-Based Meeting of the 2026-2027 school year! Join us as we collaborate in supporting the School District of the City of York. Please see below for more details. We hope to see you there!
4 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Flyer promoting the School District of the City of York's upcoming Faith-Based Leaders Meeting on October 26, 2026, from 5:30–6:30 PM at the district's Central Administration Building. A picture of the Administration Building is displayed in the graphic.
Flyer promoting the School District of the City of York's upcoming Faith-Based Leaders Meeting on October 26, 2026, from 5:30–6:30 PM at the district's Central Administration Building. A picture of the Administration Building is displayed in the graphic.
Flyer promoting the School District of the City of York's upcoming Faith-Based Leaders Meeting on October 26, 2026, from 5:30–6:30 PM at the district's Central Administration Building. A picture of the Administration Building is displayed in the graphic.
McKinley PreK-8’s recent Open House was well attended by their families and staff! Thank you to everyone who came out!

#BearcatPride🐾
4 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Two smiling school staff members are posing together in a school cafeteria decorated with orange and blue district colors.
A staff member and two students are smiling behind a table displaying school-based support resources, informational brochures, and creative activities.
Two staff members are smiling behind a table displaying dental health resources, educational materials, and colorful plush characters.
A smiling student in a pink dress is posing with a family member in a yellow shirt near the school entrance.
A smiling family member is posing with two students in a school classroom reading area.
Two school staff members are posing with an adult woman and two young students in a school classroom.
Two smiling school staff members are posing in a school classroom doorway, with one holding a stack of children’s books.
An adult woman and two young students are posing together. The two students are holding books in a school hallway decorated with student writing and artwork.
Students and families are gathering around orange-covered tables during a school community event, watching a presentation.
A district administrator is presenting information about the Title I program to families seated at orange-covered tables during a school event.
🔥 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! 🐾
4 days ago, The School District of the City of York
York High athletics schedule for October 19–October 23, 2026, featuring volleyball and football games.
To celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month, today our WPSHS Bearcat Bilingual Club, led by Club President Jazlinn Marte and supported by Club Advisor Ms. Rebecca Arroyo, put together their first annual Hispanic Heritage Month assemblies for William Penn students and staff. From learning about the history of quinceañeras to enjoying various performances, it was a day full of celebration and #BearcatPride🐾!

We would like to give a special thank you to both of today’s guest speakers, Dr. Jasiel Ayala, Principal of Harrisburg High School, SciTech Campus, and Mayor Jaime Arroyo, Mayor of Lancaster, PA. Thank you to all of the participants! 🧡💙
7 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Students are performing onstage during a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, surrounded by colorful decorations and cultural displays.
Students perform onstage during a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, surrounded by colorful decorations and cultural displays.
Students perform onstage during a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, surrounded by colorful decorations and cultural displays.
Students are performing onstage during a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, accompanied by a pianist.
Students are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month onstage, displaying flags representing various Latin American countries and Puerto Rico.
A student wearing a traditional sombrero is singing into a microphone during a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
A performer is singing into a microphone onstage during a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
A guest speaker is speaking to an audience onstage during a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration decorated with colorful cultural displays.
A guest speaker is speaking to an audience onstage during a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration decorated with colorful cultural displays.
Students are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month onstage, waving colorful flags and wearing traditional cultural attire.
Last evening, our Boys Soccer Team celebrated Senior Night by honoring ten of their graduating Seniors:

🧡 Youvens Alixe
💙 John Riche
🧡 Dunsky Theodore
💙 Denham Greenslade
🧡 Angelo Philistin
💙 Widlee Raphael
🧡 Johnny Santiago
💙 Luidjino Clermont
🧡 Adisson Velasco
💙 Joodverson Souverain

Your commitment, leadership, and resilience have made a lasting impact on and off the field, Bearcats! ⚽️

#BearcatPride🐾
7 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A William Penn boys' soccer senior is posing with district staff members and local community members.
A William Penn boys' soccer senior is posing with a family member and district staff members, while holding a framed photo during Senior Night.
A William Penn boys' soccer senior is posing with district staff members, while holding a framed photo during Senior Night.
A William Penn boys' soccer senior is posing with family members and district staff members, while holding a framed photo during Senior Night.
A William Penn boys' soccer senior is posing with district staff members, while holding a framed photo during Senior Night.
A William Penn boys' soccer senior is posing with district staff members, while holding a framed photo during Senior Night.
A William Penn boys' soccer senior is posing with family members and district staff members, while holding a framed photo during Senior Night.
A William Penn boys' soccer senior is posing with district staff members, while holding a framed photo during Senior Night.
A William Penn boys' soccer senior is posing with a family member and district staff members, while holding a framed photo during Senior Night.
A William Penn boys' soccer senior is posing with a family member and district staff members, while holding a framed photo during Senior Night.
📢 Join us on October 22, 2026 for our virtual Budget "Listen and Learn" Session! We're asking for your input on the district's wants and needs as we plan our budget for the 2027-2028 school year.

Click the linktree in our bio to confirm your attendance.

Your voice matters—help shape the future of our schools!
8 days ago, The School District of the City of York
SDCY “Listen and Learn” virtual event graphic for October 22, 2026, from 5–6 PM via Zoom, inviting community members to share their voices.
SDCY “Listen and Learn” virtual event graphic for October 22, 2026, from 5–6 PM via Zoom, inviting community members to share their voices.
SDCY “Listen and Learn” virtual event graphic for October 22, 2026, from 5–6 PM via Zoom, inviting community members to share their voices.
Our district’s Network Coaches recently participated in an engaging professional development session led by Melinda Baiza and Lorna Klokkenga, authors of the book “Coach Better, Lead Better: Coaching Excellence for School and District Leaders”. This valuable learning opportunity was centered on strengthening coaching practices and leadership skills to better support our educators and students!

A special thank you to Ms. Baiza and Ms. Klokkenga for sharing their knowledge, expertise, and insights with our Network Coaches!

#BearcatPride🐾
8 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A group of district Network Coaches are posing together after a professional development session featuring the book Coach Better, Lead Better.
Members of the Shadowfax Corporation team recently stopped by a few classrooms at Smith STEAM Academy to visit with students alongside Dr. NaTasha Mathis, Dream It Forward Network Lead, Mr. Adam Landis, Math Coach, and Mr. Jermaine Bailey, Special Populations Coach. It was a great opportunity to connect with students, share smiles, and build community! 🎃

Special thank you to Shadowfax Corporation for visiting! Be sure to check out their page for details on their upcoming Inclusive Trunk or Treat!

#BearcatPride🐾
8 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A group of district staff members, students, and community members are posing for a group photo in a school classroom, while smiling and holding colorful bags. Is this conversation helpful so far?
A group of district staff members, students, and community members are posing for a group photo in a school classroom, while smiling and holding colorful bags.
A group of district staff members, students, and community members are posing for a group photo in a school classroom, while smiling and holding colorful bags.
A student is smiling and holding up a peace sign with one hand while holding a pencil in another and standing in a school classroom. Other people can be seen nearby in the background.
A group of district staff members, students, and community members are posing for a group photo in a school classroom, while smiling and holding colorful bags.
A group of district staff members, students, and community members are posing for a group photo in a school classroom, while smiling and holding colorful bags.
A district staff member is hugging a student while standing in a school classroom. Other people can be seen nearby in the background.
A community member is presenting two purple smiley-face bags to two students who are sitting at desks in a school classroom.
Two students are examining a green Frankenstein-themed gift bag and an orange pumpkin-themed gift bag while sitting at desks in a school classroom.
A group of district staff members and local community members are posing for a group photo while holding Halloween-themed treat bags and standing in front of a colorful display.
Join Children's Aid Society and the SDCY First 10 initiative for a fun-filled evening at their Family Fall Fest on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM! Families are invited to explore the Werner Early Learning Childcare Center, enjoy dinner, and participate in a festive fall scavenger hunt. Costumes are encouraged!

📍Location: 636 W. Poplar St., York, PA 17401

Click the linktree in our bio to confirm your attendance for this event! 🐾
9 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Flyer for Family Fall Fest on October 28, 2026, from 5–7 PM at Werner Early Learning Childcare Center, featuring dinner, a fall scavenger hunt, costumes, and RSVP instructions.
Flyer for Family Fall Fest on October 28, 2026, from 5–7 PM at Werner Early Learning Childcare Center, featuring dinner, a fall scavenger hunt, costumes, and RSVP instructions.
Flyer for Family Fall Fest on October 28, 2026, from 5–7 PM at Werner Early Learning Childcare Center, featuring dinner, a fall scavenger hunt, costumes, and RSVP instructions.
Our Devers PreK-8 Student Ambassadors and Student Council members recently received a special visit from community leader, Mr. Brad Chambers. Mr. Chambers presented to and spoke with our Bearcats about leadership, community service, advocacy, and what it means to be a leader and an agent of change in their community. Students had the opportunity to ask Mr. Chambers several questions, including what steps they can take to promote positive changes in their school building.

Establishing this connection with our students helped broaden their understanding of what it means to serve others, how to promote diversity, and the importance of overcoming differences to achieve a common goal.

Thank you for visiting, Mr. Chambers!

#BearcatPride🐾
9 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Students are gathered around a school cafeteria table listening to a guest speaker.
Two staff members and a guest speaker are smiling for a photo together in a school cafeteria.
Last evening, our Lady Bearcat Soccer Team celebrated Senior Night by honoring seven of their graduating Seniors:

🧡 Ruth Fernandez Reyes
💙 Christelle Antoine
🧡 Sephora Alexandre
💙 Milly Espinoza
🧡 Allison Diaz Medina
💙 Sheldine Alexandre
🧡 Phaelle Ninville

Your hard work, leadership, and dedication will be remembered on and off the field Bearcats! ⚽️

#BearcatPride🐾
9 days ago, The School District of the City of York
William Penn girls’ soccer players are posing with framed photos and flowers during Senior Night alongside their coach.
A William Penn girls’ soccer senior is posing with a family member and district staff members, while holding a framed photo during Senior Night.
A William Penn girls’ soccer senior is posing with a family member and district staff members, while holding a framed photo during Senior Night.
A William Penn girls’ soccer senior is posing with a family member, a teammate, and district staff members, while holding a framed photo during Senior Night.
A William Penn girls’ soccer senior is posing with a family member and district staff members, while holding a framed photo during Senior Night.
A William Penn girls’ soccer senior is posing with family members and district staff members, while holding a framed photo during Senior Night.
A William Penn girls’ soccer senior is posing with a family member, a teammate, and district staff members, while holding a framed photo during Senior Night.
A William Penn girls’ soccer senior is posing with a teammate and district staff members, while holding a framed photo during Senior Night.
William Penn girls’ soccer team is posing with their coach and framed player photos during Senior Night.
Our William Penn JROTC Bearcat Battalion displayed strength, teamwork, and determination at the recent Raider Challenge competition! Our Cadets competed in a variety of challenging events, including a physical fitness test, rope bridge, team relay, obstacle course, 3K team run, tug-of-war, and first aid competition.

A special shoutout to William Penn Senior High School for earning 2nd place in the first aid competition and coming close to placing third in several other events! Excellent job Bearcats!

#BearcatPride🐾
10 days ago, The School District of the City of York
William Penn JROTC cadets are gathering for a group photo outdoors during the Raider Challenge competition.
William Penn JROTC cadets working together to complete a rope challenge during a team-building exercise.
Two William Penn JROTC cadets are posing with a trophy at a Raider Challenge competition at Gettysburg Area High School.
William Penn JROTC cadets are posing together outdoors with a trophy and a decorated “Raiders 26” photo frame.
Great news Bearcat families! Students in grades 8-11 are invited to travel to learn about Black history in London and Paris in Summer 2028! 🌍

One powerful new perspective. From the Eiffel tower, exploring Little Africa, to the streets of Brixton, your student will connect African, Caribbean, and African American history, culture, and art across London and Paris.

Join us at our upcoming Family Information Meeting to learn more. Click the linktree in our bio to confirm your attendance for the meeting! 🐾
10 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Flyer announcing a Black History trip to London and Paris in Summer 2028, featuring images of Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower.
Flyer announcing a Black History trip to London and Paris in Summer 2028, featuring images of Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower.

Upcoming Trunk or Treat dates:
Our district will be hosting Trunk or Treats at each of our school buildings. Students accompanied by a parent or guardian are invited to come out for a fun-filled night of candy, costumes, games, and more! Please view the flyers below for more information about your student’s Trunk or Treat date. We hope to see you there! 🐾

11 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Trunk or Treat flyer listing October 2026 dates, times, and participating schools for The School District of the City of York.
Trunk or Treat flyer listing October 2026 dates, times, and participating schools for The School District of the City of York.
Trunk or Treat flyer listing October 2026 dates, times, and participating schools for The School District of the City of York.
🔥 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! 🐾
11 days ago, The School District of the City of York
York High athletics schedule for October 12–October 16, 2026, featuring soccer, volleyball, and football games.
York High athletics schedule for October 12–October 16, 2026, featuring soccer, volleyball, and football games.
Homecoming weekend is in full effect! William Penn Senior High School hosted their annual pep rally today to kick-off Homecoming festivities! The energy was high, the school spirit was unmatched, and the vibes were a 10/10!

Special shoutout to famous TikTok duo, D Sturdy and PGS Spence for performing and turning up the excitement! 🔥🎶

Let’s keep that #BearcatPride🐾 going all weekend! 🧡💙
14 days ago, The School District of the City of York
William Penn Senior High School students and staff recently participated in their annual pep rally in a school gymnasium.
William Penn Senior High School students and staff recently participated in their annual pep rally in a school gymnasium.
William Penn Senior High School students and staff recently participated in their annual pep rally in a school gymnasium.
William Penn Senior High School students and staff recently participated in their annual pep rally in a school gymnasium.
William Penn Senior High School students and staff recently participated in their annual pep rally in a school gymnasium.
William Penn Senior High School students and staff recently participated in their annual pep rally in a school gymnasium.
William Penn Senior High School students and staff recently participated in their annual pep rally in a school gymnasium.
William Penn Senior High School students and staff recently participated in their annual pep rally in a school gymnasium.
William Penn Senior High School students and staff recently participated in their annual pep rally in a school gymnasium.
William Penn Senior High School students and staff recently participated in their annual pep rally in a school gymnasium.