In continuation of Week of the Young Child, Ferguson Bearcats in Mrs. Marli Austin’s Pre-K class participated in a Tasty Tuesday activity, where they enjoyed making strawberry banana smoothies and mini pizzas. Through this activity, students learned about the importance of nutrition and how food helps fuel their minds to learn.

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2 months ago, The School District of the City of York
A class of Pre-K students are making strawberry banana smoothies and mini pizzas in a school classroom.
A class of Pre-K students are making strawberry banana smoothies and mini pizzas in a school classroom.
A class of Pre-K students are making strawberry banana smoothies and mini pizzas in a school classroom.
A class of Pre-K students are making strawberry banana smoothies and mini pizzas in a school classroom.
A class of Pre-K students are making strawberry banana smoothies and mini pizzas in a school classroom.
A class of Pre-K students are making strawberry banana smoothies and mini pizzas in a school classroom.
A class of Pre-K students are making strawberry banana smoothies and mini pizzas in a school classroom.
A class of Pre-K students are making strawberry banana smoothies and mini pizzas in a school classroom.

Come enjoy an evening of choral music performed by the William Penn Senior High School Concert Choir and Singers. The concert is free, and it begins at 7:00 PM, on Tuesday, April 28th, in the WPSHS Auditorium (Enter through door 13). Each song celebrates our collective strength, hope, and joy — "We are One."

Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP using the following link so we can plan accordingly: https://bit.ly/WPSpringChoralConcert

We hope to see you there! 🐾🎶 

2 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Illustrated poster for "We Are One" Spring Choral Concert. Two hands are clasped, with colorful swirls and dots in the background. Event details below are listed: 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in William Penn Senior High School Auditorium.
Illustrated poster for "We Are One" Spring Choral Concert. Two hands are clasped, with colorful swirls and dots in the background. Event details below are listed: 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in William Penn Senior High School Auditorium.
Illustrated poster for "We Are One" Spring Choral Concert. Two hands are clasped, with colorful swirls and dots in the background. Event details below are listed: 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in William Penn Senior High School Auditorium.
The School District of the City of York is proud to welcome Dr. Portia Slaughter as our new Assistant Superintendent!

Dr. Slaughter brings a strong background in instructional leadership and a deep commitment to continuous school improvement. Her experience and vision will play an important role in supporting our students, staff, and school communities.

We are excited to have her join the Bearcat family and look forward to the impact she will make.

Please join us in giving Dr. Slaughter a warm Bearcat welcome! 💙🧡

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2 months ago, School District of the City of York
Graphic that says "Welcome to Our Bearcat Family Dr. Portia Slaughter Assistant Superintendent, School District of the City of York!
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, $3,148.01 has been raised to support our district’s food services program!

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2 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Six people, including district staff members and GIANT Company employees, are standing in front of a brick building labeled "The School District of the City of York," holding a large ceremonial check.
Registration for the SDCY Summer Programs is now available! Our district is excited to offer a variety of Summer Programs to keep our students engaged, learning, and growing. Click the following link for more information: https://bit.ly/SDCYSummerPrograms
2 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Blue background with waves, featuring the School District of the City of York's logo. Text reads, "Summer Programs Register Now." Includes a mortarboard, book, paper airplane, and lightbulb doodles.
Davis PreK-8 Bearcats in Mrs. Colleen Borne’s Pre-K class recently enjoyed a story from a special guest reader, Mr. Williams. Thank you, Mr. Williams, for sharing your love of reading with our students!

#BearcatPride🐾
2 months ago, The School District of the City of York
A special guest reader is reading a book to a group of young students in a school classroom.
A special guest reader is reading a book to a group of young students in a school classroom.
Throughout the school year, members of District Leadership visit each of our school buildings to greet our teachers and staff with delicious breakfast items to start their day on a positive note. Earlier this morning, members of District Leadership stopped by WPSHS to hand out breakfast items to our amazing teachers and staff. A small gesture that speaks volumes—thank you for all you do for our students and school community!

#BearcatPride🐾
2 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Members of District Leadership recently visited William Penn Senior High School to deliver various breakfast items to teachers and staff.
Members of District Leadership recently visited William Penn Senior High School to deliver various breakfast items to teachers and staff.
Members of District Leadership recently visited William Penn Senior High School to deliver various breakfast items to teachers and staff.
Members of District Leadership recently visited William Penn Senior High School to deliver various breakfast items to teachers and staff.
Members of District Leadership recently visited William Penn Senior High School to deliver various breakfast items to teachers and staff.
Members of District Leadership recently visited William Penn Senior High School to deliver various breakfast items to teachers and staff.
This year’s Battle of the Buildings was a huge success! District staff came together to participate in several Minute to Win It style games designed to build camaraderie, boost morale, and prepare our students and staff for the upcoming testing season.

Congratulations to Davis PreK-8 on winning first place 🏆, followed by Goode PreK-8 and Central Administration winning second place, and WPSHS winning third place! 🎉

Events like this truly showcase the #BearcatPride🐾, teamwork, and unity across our district. Thank you to each of our district buildings for participating and special thank you to Representative Carol Hill-Evans and her office for helping to make this event such a memorable one!
2 months ago, The School District of the City of York
The School District of the City of York district staff members recently participated in a Battle of the Buildings event involving several Minute to Win It style games in a school gymnasium.
The School District of the City of York district staff members recently participated in a Battle of the Buildings event involving several Minute to Win It style games in a school gymnasium. 📸: Photography by Moises Oquendo
The School District of the City of York district staff members recently participated in a Battle of the Buildings event involving several Minute to Win It style games in a school gymnasium. 📸: Photography by Moises Oquendo
The School District of the City of York district staff members recently participated in a Battle of the Buildings event involving several Minute to Win It style games in a school gymnasium. 📸: Photography by Moises Oquendo
The School District of the City of York district staff members recently participated in a Battle of the Buildings event involving several Minute to Win It style games in a school gymnasium. 📸: Photography by Moises Oquendo
The School District of the City of York district staff members recently participated in a Battle of the Buildings event involving several Minute to Win It style games in a school gymnasium.
The School District of the City of York district staff members recently participated in a Battle of the Buildings event involving several Minute to Win It style games in a school gymnasium. 📸: Photography by Moises Oquendo
The School District of the City of York district staff members recently participated in a Battle of the Buildings event involving several Minute to Win It style games in a school gymnasium. 📸: Photography by Moises Oquendo
The School District of the City of York district staff members recently participated in a Battle of the Buildings event involving several Minute to Win It style games in a school gymnasium. 📸: Photography by Moises Oquendo
The School District of the City of York district staff members recently participated in a Battle of the Buildings event involving several Minute to Win It style games in a school gymnasium.
In celebration of Week of the Young Child, our Goode and Hannah Penn Pre-K classes recently went on a fun-filled trip to Hershey! Our Bearcats learned about the history of Hershey’s chocolate and even enjoyed a Hershey bar at the end of the ride! The fun continued at Hershey Gardens, where our young scholars learned about the life cycle of butterflies and walked through the butterfly atrium.

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2 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Goode and Hannah Penn Pre-K students recently took a field trip to Hershey's Chocolate World.
Goode and Hannah Penn Pre-K students recently took a field trip to Hershey's Chocolate World.
Goode and Hannah Penn Pre-K students recently took a field trip to Hershey's Chocolate World.
Goode and Hannah Penn Pre-K students recently took a field trip to Hershey's Chocolate World.
Goode and Hannah Penn Pre-K students recently took a field trip to Hershey's Gardens.
Goode and Hannah Penn Pre-K students recently took a field trip to Hershey's Gardens.
Goode and Hannah Penn Pre-K students recently took a field trip to Hershey's Gardens.
Goode and Hannah Penn Pre-K students recently took a field trip to Hershey's Gardens.
Goode and Hannah Penn Pre-K students recently took a field trip to Hershey's Gardens.
Goode and Hannah Penn Pre-K students recently took a field trip to Hershey's Gardens.
🔥 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! 🐾
2 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Bearcats Athletic Schedule for the School District of the City of York.
Bearcats Athletic Schedule for the School District of the City of York.
I Believe in You recently hosted its Real Men Read event, visiting classrooms across our district as male leaders from our community took time to read with students. Each visit created meaningful moments for students to listen, learn, and connect with positive role models who brought stories to life and highlighted the power of literacy.

Thank you to all of our guest readers for helping spark a love of reading in our students!

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3 months ago, The School District of the City of York
A local male leader is reading a book to a group of young students who are sitting down in a school classroom.
A local male leader is standing next to a group of young students in a school classroom.
A local male leader is reading a book to a group of young students who are sitting on a colorful carpet in a school classroom.
A local male leader is reading a book to a group of young students who are sitting down in a school classroom.
A local male leader is reading a book to a group of young students who are sitting down in a school classroom.
Congratulations to several of our SDCY staff members who were recently recognized for having Perfect Attendance during the second 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!

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3 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, is standing next to a district staff member who is holding a Perfect Attendance certificate for the second marking period.
Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, is standing next to a district staff member who is holding a Perfect Attendance certificate for the second marking period.
Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, is standing next to a district staff member who is holding a Perfect Attendance certificate for the second marking period. A student can be seen nearby in the background.
Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, is standing in the middle of two district staff members who are holding Perfect Attendance certificates for the second marking period.
Dr. George Fitch, Supervisor of Student Services, Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, is standing next to a district staff member who is holding a Perfect Attendance certificate for the second marking period.
A district staff member is sitting at a table, holding a Perfect Attendance certificate for the second marking period.
A district staff member is standing in front of a wall, holding a Perfect Attendance certificate for the second marking period.
A district staff member is standing near a large screen, holding a Perfect Attendance certificate for the second marking period.
Two district staff members are standing in a school classroom, both of them holding Perfect Attendance certificates for the second marking period.
A district staff member is standing near a door, holding a Perfect Attendance certificate for the second marking period.
It’s National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉 This week, we recognize our Bearcat Assistant Principals for their leadership, compassion, and unwavering support for our students and staff. Thank you for all that you do! 🧡💙

#ThankAnAssistantPrincipal
3 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Collage of the School District of the City of York's Assistant Principals in various educational settings, smiling with students and colleagues. The text below reads: "We ❤️ Our Assistant Principals!"
For this month's PBIS event at McKinley PreK-8, students from every grade level recently enjoyed taking part in a school-wide Egg Hunt that was filled with laughter, excitement, and teamwork.

Special shoutout to McKinley staff and Bearcat Ambassadors for helping to make this event a huge success!

#BearcatPride🐾
3 months ago, The School District of the City of York
McKinley PreK-8 students are participating in a school-wide Egg Hunt outdoors.
McKinley PreK-8 students are participating in a school-wide Egg Hunt outdoors.
McKinley PreK-8 students are participating in a school-wide Egg Hunt outdoors.
McKinley PreK-8 students are participating in a school-wide Egg Hunt outdoors.
McKinley PreK-8 students are participating in a school-wide Egg Hunt outdoors.
McKinley PreK-8 students are participating in a school-wide Egg Hunt outdoors.
McKinley PreK-8 students are participating in a school-wide Egg Hunt outdoors.
McKinley PreK-8 students are participating in a school-wide Egg Hunt outdoors.
McKinley PreK-8 students are participating in a school-wide Egg Hunt outdoors.
McKinley PreK-8 students are participating in a school-wide Egg Hunt outdoors.
Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Our paraprofessionals go above and beyond to help our students succeed every day. From offering guidance and encouragement to supporting teachers and creating a positive classroom environment, their dedication is unwavering! While not all paraprofessionals are pictured here, we appreciate each of them for being such an integral part of the Bearcat community! #BearcatPride🐾
3 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Collage of smiling paraprofessionals with students in a cheerful school setting, with "Thank You! Paraprofessionals" text and decorative paw prints.
Important calendar reminders for April:
Bearcat Families: Please take a moment to view the following important reminders for the month of April. Thank you.
3 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Young girl smiling in a classroom, next to school calendar reminders for April for the School District of the City of York: no school days, district holiday, and PSSA testing.
Young girl smiling in a classroom, next to school calendar reminders for April for the School District of the City of York: no school days, district holiday, and PSSA testing.
Young girl smiling in a classroom, next to school calendar reminders for April for the School District of the City of York: no school days, district holiday, and PSSA testing.
Our district's Parent Advisory Council hosted a wonderful event yesterday for our Bearcat Families! Thank you to everyone that attended! 🐾
3 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Collage of a family mindfulness event, featuring a cartoon bear meditating, children crafting, and families engaging at tables.
Earlier today, WPSHS students enjoyed a delicious Pancake Bar for their monthly PBIS reward—and William Penn staff had just as much fun celebrating alongside them! 🥞 Excellent job Bearcats!

📸: Photography by Moises Oquendo

#BearcatPride🐾
3 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Two students are standing together in front of a wall in a school cafeteria.
Three William Penn Senior High School administrators are posing together inside of a school cafeteria. Students can be seen nearby in the background.
A group of five students are sitting at a table in a school cafeteria enjoying a meal together.
A district staff member is holding a tray of pancakes while standing in a school cafeteria. Another district staff member can be seen nearby in the background.
A student wearing headphones is sitting at a table in a school cafeteria.
Three district staff members are posing together in a school cafeteria. Another district staff member can be seen nearby in the background.
🔥 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! 🐾
3 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Bearcats Athletic Schedule for the School District of the City of York.
Bearcats Athletic Schedule for the School District of the City of York.
Congratulations to six of our York City middle school musicians on their performance in this weekend's York County Middle School Honors Band Festival! These students joined over 120 other middle school musicians from throughout York County to perform in a concert held at Eastern York High School on Saturday, March 28th. They did a wonderful job in their musical performances as well as serving as ambassadors for the School District of the City of York!

#BearcatPride🐾
3 months ago, The School District of the City of York
A group of six students are sitting on stairs, each of them holding an instrument. They are smiling and wearing formal attire.