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.










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 Layla Sutton! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾
Today we highlight Layla Sutton! 🎓
#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 Ericka Goodman! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾
Today we highlight Ericka Goodman! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾



Today was a beautiful showcase of student talent, culture, and #BearcatPride🐾 at William Penn Senior High School! 🇭🇹
In honor of Haitian Flag Day, a group of WPSHS students put together a wonderful student-led performance that honored the rich history, culture, and contributions of our Haitian students and families. From start to finish, the celebration was filled with energy, unity, and appreciation as our Bearcat community came together to celebrate Haitian heritage.
In honor of Haitian Flag Day, a group of WPSHS students put together a wonderful student-led performance that honored the rich history, culture, and contributions of our Haitian students and families. From start to finish, the celebration was filled with energy, unity, and appreciation as our Bearcat community came together to celebrate Haitian heritage.










Happy National Speech-Language Pathologist Day!
Today we celebrate the incredible Speech-Language Pathologists who teach our students how to enhance their communication, language, speech, and social skills to help them succeed both in and out of the classroom. From encouraging communication and confidence to supporting growth and success, your dedication does not go unnoticed.
Thank you for all that you do to help our students thrive!
#BearcatPride🐾
Today we celebrate the incredible Speech-Language Pathologists who teach our students how to enhance their communication, language, speech, and social skills to help them succeed both in and out of the classroom. From encouraging communication and confidence to supporting growth and success, your dedication does not go unnoticed.
Thank you for all that you do to help our students thrive!
#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 Zalicya Rodriguez-Smith! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾
Today we highlight Zalicya Rodriguez-Smith! 🎓
#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 Khaydin Bishop! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾
Today we highlight Khaydin Bishop! 🎓
#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 Verany Vianca Mateo Cedano! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾
Today we highlight Verany Vianca Mateo Cedano! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾



8th grade Bearcats, it's time to LEVEL 🆙 Please see the details below for more information.
A permission slip was recently sent home with your student. Don’t forget to sign and return!
Parents and Guardians can RSVP using the following link: https://bit.ly/LevelUpParentRSVP
#BearcatPride🐾
A permission slip was recently sent home with your student. Don’t forget to sign and return!
Parents and Guardians can RSVP using the following link: https://bit.ly/LevelUpParentRSVP
#BearcatPride🐾



Our district recently hosted its annual Academic All-Star Baseball Game, where several of our Bearcat families and staff came out to celebrate student achievement and enjoy an evening of fun and #BearcatPride!🐾










Huge congratulations to the following William Penn Senior High School student athletes on committing to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level! 🎉
🧡 J’Ontai Bailey - IUP - Track and Field
💙 Loren Chambers - Shippensburg University - Track and Field (Not pictured)
🧡 Lloyd Valcarcel - Albany State University - Track and Field (Not pictured)
💙 Trevor Lee - IUP - Football
🧡 Najee Still - Eastern University – Football
💙 Shavane Anderson - Syracuse University - Football
🧡 Elijah Minter - HACC Harrisburg - Basketball
💙 Tai Maxfield - HACC Harrisburg - Basketball
🧡 Brandon DeShields, Jr. - Allegany College of Maryland – Basketball
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have made the Bearcat community proud. We wish you the best of luck in the future Bearcats!
#BearcatPride🐾
🧡 J’Ontai Bailey - IUP - Track and Field
💙 Loren Chambers - Shippensburg University - Track and Field (Not pictured)
🧡 Lloyd Valcarcel - Albany State University - Track and Field (Not pictured)
💙 Trevor Lee - IUP - Football
🧡 Najee Still - Eastern University – Football
💙 Shavane Anderson - Syracuse University - Football
🧡 Elijah Minter - HACC Harrisburg - Basketball
💙 Tai Maxfield - HACC Harrisburg - Basketball
🧡 Brandon DeShields, Jr. - Allegany College of Maryland – Basketball
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have made the Bearcat community proud. We wish you the best of luck in the future Bearcats!
#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 Fabianica Isha Saint Jean! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾
Today we highlight Fabianica Isha Saint Jean! 🎓
#BearcatPride🐾



Bearcat Cyber Academy is now accepting applications!
Interested in flexible, online learning? Bearcat Cyber Academy is enrolling students for the 2026–2027 school year!
🔹Certified SDCY teachers
🔸Learn from home
🔹Personalized, tuition-free education
Click the following link to apply: https://bit.ly/BCAApp
Interested in flexible, online learning? Bearcat Cyber Academy is enrolling students for the 2026–2027 school year!
🔹Certified SDCY teachers
🔸Learn from home
🔹Personalized, tuition-free education
Click the following link to apply: https://bit.ly/BCAApp



Our district would like to extend our sincere appreciation for the opportunity to recently participate in the Good People Initiative. Through this initiative, our district had the pleasure of gifting three local businesses:
✨ Sunrise Soap Company
🌿 The House of Flowers and Exotic Plants
👗 Revolt Style Studio
It was truly a meaningful experience to be able to give back and spread #BearcatJoy🐾 within the local community.
✨ Sunrise Soap Company
🌿 The House of Flowers and Exotic Plants
👗 Revolt Style Studio
It was truly a meaningful experience to be able to give back and spread #BearcatJoy🐾 within the local community.



Jackson PreK-8’s recent BINGO night was full of fun, laughter, and friendly competition! Congratulations to all of the winners who received a bucket that was thoughtfully created by Jackson teachers and staff. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this event a success for our students and families!
#BearcatPride🐾
#BearcatPride🐾

