April is Autism Acceptance Month — a time to celebrate the unique strengths individuals with autism bring to our school community! 💙
We’re proud of our SDCY staff for supporting Autism York through this year’s awareness efforts! A special shout-out to Nashalys Torres Rolon, a talented student at Hannah Penn PreK-8, for designing this year’s T-shirt!
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🎉 Thank You, GIANT and Bearcat Community!
We’re thrilled to share that thanks to The GIANT Company’s “Round Up at the Register” campaign and the incredible support of our community, $3,926.64 has been raised to support our district’s food services program!
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It’s National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉 Special thank you to the incredible assistant principals in SDCY who make a big impact on student success every day. Your leadership, dedication and hard work are appreciated!
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Bearcat Families: This is a reminder that tomorrow, April 9, 2025, will be an early dismissal for all students. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM and will complete asynchronous assignments the remainder portion of the school day.
Bearcat Families: This is an important reminder about the upcoming Spring Break. There will be no school for students and staff from Monday, April 14, 2025 to Monday, April 21, 2025. All district offices and buildings will be closed. Students and staff will return to school on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Thank you.
April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month! We're shining a light on our amazing SDCY Bilingual/Multilingual staff who help create welcoming, inclusive spaces where every student and family can thrive. Thank you for building bridges, breaking barriers, and empowering our Bearcat community every day!
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Mrs. Marli Austin's PreK class at Ferguson PreK-8 recently visited Mrs. Patterson's Kindergarten room to listen to "Cat in the Hat", "Green Eggs and Ham", and "Fox in Socks". The young Bearcats enjoyed making green eggs, green ham, and green waffles and then voting on whether they liked it by adding their green egg to the chart.
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Bearcat Families - We invite you to join us at the Annual York City Summer Programs Resource Fair to learn about various summer programs, camps, classes, and services that are available for our students! Scan the QR code below or click the following link to RSVP by April 25, 2025: https://bit.ly/YCSummer. Select the drop-down menu in the top right corner to translate the sign-up form. We hope to see you there!
WPSHS students recently attended a CPR/AED training session, where they learned the importance of saving lives through hands-on practice.
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Today, we celebrate our amazing Paraprofessionals!
Our dedicated paraprofessionals are the backbone of our classrooms, providing essential support to students and teachers every day. From offering individualized instruction to creating a positive learning environment, their impact is immeasurable!
Join us in thanking our Paraprofessionals for their hard work, patience, and commitment to student success. We appreciate you!
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The William Penn Performing Arts Institute is proud to present its upcoming production of "Cinderella".
When: Friday, April 4th at 7:00 PM, and Saturday, April 5th at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Location: William Penn Senior High School auditorium
Tickets: $10 (purchased at the door)
We hope to see you there! 🎭
We invite our WPSHS Families to attend the upcoming Graduation for the Class of 2025 on May 27, 2025. Doors will open at 5:30 PM. No tickets are needed. Please see the flyer below for more information. We look forward to celebrating our Seniors! 🎓
Important calendar reminders for April:
Bearcat Families: Please take a moment to view the following important reminders for the month of April.
This is a reminder that tomorrow, April 2, 2025 will be an early dismissal for students. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM and will complete asynchronous assignments the remainder portion of the school day. Thank you.
As National March into Literacy Month comes to an end, our younger Bearcats at Smith STEAM Academy were filled with excitement as they recently received a special read aloud from several 8th grade students and community members.
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Bearcat Families - We value your feedback! Please take a few moments to complete the Parent & Family Engagement Survey for the 2024-2025 school year: https://bit.ly/SDCYParentEngagement. Select the drop-down menu in the top right corner to translate the survey. You will be entered into a raffle once you have completed the survey. Thank you for your time!
Our Bearcat Families recently showed their artistic side at the Spring Family Education Resource Fair while also learning about the educational resources that are available in the community. Thank you to the various organizations that contributed to this event!
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Today our SDCY staff and community came together to show love & encourage our WPSHS students. As we begin to approach the end of this school year, we want to remind our students that they are recognized and appreciated for their hard work! 🧡💙
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The GIANT Company is partnering with our district to fight childhood hunger!
Now through March 31st, shop at GIANT Food Store (#6294, 1255 Carlisle Rd, York, PA) and "Round Up at the Register" to support our school district's food services program.
Bearcats, help spread the word and support efforts to address food insecurity in our schools!
We would like to congratulate WPSHS students, Shavane Anderson and Lucille Kwarteng on being selected as students of the month at the York Rotary Club. Both of these students delivered a wonderful speech and represented the district very well!
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FLOW (For the Love of Women) is making a difference in the lives of girls and women by working to eliminate menstrual inequity. During a recent visit to Ferguson PreK-8, FLOW spoke with students in grades 5-8 about the importance of menstrual awareness and access to hygiene products.
Learn more about FLOW: https://fortheloveofwomen.org/
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