McKinley PreK-8 took center stage at our School Board Committee meeting last evening with a fantastic presentation, showcasing what makes their school special, sharing data, and highlighting student and staff support. To start off the presentation, the McKinley Choir, led by Ms. Erin Thomas, performed a preview of their song titled "Nothing is Gonna Stop Me" which will also be performed at McKinley's Night of Music in May.
A special moment of the evening was the presentation of the Celebrating Families Award to Tyrice Fenwick, who exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated partner in education.
Thank you, McKinley, for your commitment to excellence and community!
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📢 Join us for our last Budget "Listen and Learn" Session of the 2024-2025 school year!
March 18, 2025 | 5:30–7:00 PM | Virtual
Please click the following link to fill out the RSVP form: https://bit.ly/LearnMarch18.
Your voice matters—help shape the future of our schools!
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Devers PreK-8 student ambassadors hosted a panel with Representative Carol Hill-Evans! They asked thoughtful questions about her role as a state representative and gained valuable insight into leadership and public service.
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Congratulations to the WPSHS Girls Flag Football Team on the official start of their season! Yesterday, the team hit the field for their first scrimmage, gearing up for an incredible season ahead!
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📸: LockedIN Magazine
Bearcat Families:
This is a reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 9, 2025. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed this evening.
Attention Bearcat Families:
Join us on Monday, March 24, 2025 for our Spring Family Education Resource Fair! Show off your artistic flair by painting clay pots and exploring the educational resources available in York! Scan the QR code below or click the following link to RSVP by Wednesday, March 19, 2025: https://bit.ly/MarchResourceFair. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!
Bearcat Families:
Please take a moment to view the following important reminders for March 12-March 17, 2025. Thank you.
In honor of Read Across America Week, Ms. Drumm's class at Hannah Penn PreK-8 has been reading a Dr. Seuss book every morning to practice fine motor skills and following directions. After the reading, the class completes a corresponding craft. One of the crafts that the students recently made was a Dr. Seuss themed bulletin board.
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Learning from Within! 🌟
Our Unified Arts Teachers recently led hands-on professional development sessions, sharing their expertise with colleagues! Growth is strongest when it comes from those who know our students best. Thank you for fostering collaboration and strengthening our Bearcat learning community!
The SDCY Faith-Based Leaders Group would like to invite local community members to participate in our Hygiene Drive. Access to essential hygiene products support students' confidence, well-being, and focus in school, helping them to thrive academically and personally. The Hygiene Drive will run until Monday, March 24, 2025.
If you are interested in donating any hygiene products, please drop your donations off at the Central Administration building located at 31 North Pershing Avenue, York, PA 17401.
Thank you for your partnership and support!
WPSHS students recently visited Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) to participate in their Engineering Day. Students were able to learn from industry leaders, participate in hands-on activities, and explore career opportunities.
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We would like to thank the ELKs Lodge #213 for their generous donation to support the district's McKinney-Vento Fund. This fund helps to remove barriers and ensure that every student has equal access to education.
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The School District of the City of York PreK-12 Visual Arts Department invites you to attend their First Friday Youth Art Event celebrating Youth Art Month on Friday, March 7, 2025. This art show will feature a small collection of works from each PreK-8 School in addition to artwork from the William Penn Senior High School. Please see the flyer below for more details. We hope to see you there!
Happy School Social Work Week! 🧡💙
This morning, our incredible school social workers put their compassion into action with a service project at York Benevolent! They packed 358 food bags to support our students this week—because every child deserves to have the essentials they need to thrive.
Thank you to our dedicated social workers for all you do!
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🌟 Celebrating National SEL Day! 🌟
This Monday, March 3rd, we recognize National Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Day, a time to highlight the importance of building strong relationships, fostering emotional intelligence, and creating a culture of empathy in our schools. This month’s district theme is "Finding Common Ground – Resolving Conflicts Peacefully."
Davis Kindergarten Bearcats in Mrs. Garr's class participated in restorative circles, which are a daily practice in their classroom. Students share about their weekends while passing the watermelon, practice mindfulness with belly breathing, and spread kindness by writing positive notes to classmates. These activities foster connection and community!
Important calendar reminders for March:
Bearcat Families: Please take a moment to view the following important reminders for the month of March. Thank you.
WPSHS recently hosted their annual Meet the Divine Nine Event. The event began with a panel discussion that WPSHS students were able to attend and learn about historically black sororities & fraternities. Students had the opportunity to meet and interact with the panelists to receive more information on how they can become a member of one of these organizations in the future.
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WPSHS STEAM Academy students recently took part in multiple activities centered around promoting environmental stability including a mock oil spill lab, an environmental racism discovery map activity using ratios and proportions, an art project engaging scholars in supporting positive well-being, sustainable food discussion and recipe, and planting.
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To continue with our celebration of Black History Month, we would like to feature some powerful Bearcat Alumni leaders who have made history in our community. This information has been shared by Ms. Samantha Dorm, a former Bearcat Alumni who holds various roles in our community.
Today, we would like to feature Rev. Frank Reed.
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WPSHS recently hosted a successful Black History Month Career Day! Students enjoyed engaging with the panel and gaining valuable insights into different career paths.
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