School District Of The City Of York

A group of William Penn Senior High School students, accompanied by Ms. Schmuck and Mr. Gross, recently attended Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's Inaugural Computer Science Day. There were 8 teams, comprised of students from 10 different schools. Throughout the day, these teams worked on a variety of computer science related projects, from creating a text-based adventure game to performing security tests on a web application.

Dalbeuris Franco and Lizevel Duran were on the winning team, and a team comprised of only William Penn students, Dimir Andino, Alicia Gonzalez Mercado, Isabella Hernandez, Leeandrew Berdecia, and Saniyah Brooks won second place. Congratulations to our Bearcats on their efforts and for representing WPSHS with #BearcatPride! 🐾

4 months ago, The School District of the City of York

A group of three students are collaborating on a tech project, examining circuit boards on a table. Another student can be seen nearby.

A group of four students are collaborating on a tech project, examining circuit boards on a classroom table. Other people can be seen in the background.

Two students are collaboratively assembling a circuit board at a table. One of the students is reading a manual while the other is observing.

A student is sitting at a table with electronics and a water bottle, engaging in a discussion with a district staff member. Two students can be seen standing behind them in the background.

A group of students are holding gold and green boxes while standing outside in front of a concrete wall.

Due to road conditions and low temperatures, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, has been designated a Virtual Learning Day for all students, teachers, and 10-month employees. 12-month employees will still report to their buildings or use accrued leave if needed. District offices will open at their normal time. Thank you.

If district employees have any questions or need clarification, please consult your direct supervisor.

4 months ago, The School District of the City of York

Thank you to the Peyton Walker Foundation for their generous donation of a climate-controlled AED cabinet at William Penn Senior High School’s athletic fields. This installation ensures 24/7/365 access to life-saving equipment for students, staff, and athletes who use the surrounding fields and facilities. We are grateful for this partnership and the commitment to keeping our Bearcat community safe! #BearcatPride🐾

4 months ago, The School District of the City of York

District staff members and community members are standing near a SaveStation machine and a mannequin.

District staff members and community members are standing near a SaveStation machine and a mannequin, cutting a ribbon.

A woman and two boys are standing near a SaveStation machine and a mannequin, with one of the boys and the woman doing a heart gesture.

🔥 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 months ago, The School District of the City of York

Bearcats Athletic Schedule for the School District of the City of York.

Due to road conditions, Monday, December 15, 2025, has been designated a Virtual Learning Day for all students, teachers, and 10-month employees. 12-month employees will still report to their buildings or use accrued leave if needed. District offices will open at their normal time. Thank you.

If district employees have any questions or need clarification, please consult your direct supervisor.

4 months ago, The School District of the City of York

Thank you to Sydney Nauman and the FOX43 team for highlighting our CDL license program. Be sure to check out the story on tonight’s news! #BearcatPride🐾

4 months ago, The School District of the City of York

Four people, including district staff members and a news team are standing in front of a yellow school bus with "York City SD" on its side.

Our William Penn Senior High School Winter Holiday Concert was a wonderful showcase of our students’ hard work and musical talent! Their performances filled the auditorium with holiday spirit. Thank you to all who attended!

#BearcatPride🐾

4 months ago, The School District of the City of York

A choir composed of fourteen individuals dressed in black attire are performing on stage in a concert setting. They're standing in rows, singing with a conductor and pianist.

A symphony orchestra on stage, musicians with string instruments, a conductor in motion in a concert setting. Red poinsettias line the stage for a festive mood.

A symphony orchestra on stage, musicians with string instruments in a concert setting. Red poinsettias line the stage for a festive mood.

A jazz band performs on stage, featuring a group of musicians wearing black with red ties in a concert setting. They are playing various instruments.

A choir of 30 singers stands on stage in blue robes with orange stoles, singing in a concert setting. A conductor and pianist accompany them.

A choir of individuals in blue and orange robes are singing on stage in a concert setting. A pianist accompanies them.

During the month of November, Ferguson PreK-8’s We Care Food Pantry supported numerous Bearcat families by ensuring they had access to nutritious food and essential resources. Thank you to the Ferguson team for your continued hard work and dedication. Your impact reaches far beyond the school walls.

#BearcatPride🐾

4 months ago, The School District of the City of York

Two backpacks, one red and one mint green, sit on a table with a loaf of white bread and food items, suggesting a prepared meal or donation.

A neatly organized pantry with boxed mac and cheese, canned soups, vegetables, and sauces. Rice and beans are on lower shelves.

A wooden pantry filled with various boxed and canned foods, including mac and cheese, cereal, canned vegetables, rice, instant noodles, and jars of jam.

A long table against a wall holds various food items, including canned goods, cereals, and jarred sauces, arranged for donation. The room has a tidy, organized feel.

A collection of canned and packaged food items, including pasta, sauce, jam, and snacks, is arranged on a corner desk. A red backpack and a red chair are nearby.

A table filled with various pantry items, including jars of peanut butter and jelly, cans, pasta sauce, and crackers, suggesting food donation prep.

We would like to congratulate two of our 1st Grade classrooms of English Learners who were recently recognized statewide by Imagine Learning through the Pennsylvania Imagine Learning Cup competition. This recognition is awarded to classrooms where students demonstrate outstanding progress in English Language Development (ELD) and complete at least 240 minutes of Imagine Learning in a month.

🐾 September Winner: Jackson PreK-8, Ms. Youngblood’s 1st Grade Class, supported by ELD Specialist Christina Highsmith
🐾 October Winner: Hannah Penn PreK-8, Ms. Samantha Fritz’s 1st Grade Class, supported by ELD Specialist Barbie Pabon Reyes

Both EL classrooms were among only three classrooms in Pennsylvania to win for two consecutive months!

4 months ago, The School District of the City of York

A group of five students are holding certificates in a school classroom while three district staff members are standing with them.

A district staff member is posing with a group of ten students who are holding certificates in a school classroom. A "Lunch Recess" slide is displayed behind them.

Our Pre-K team recently hosted a fun and meaningful Early Childhood Family Night focused on building social-emotional skills. Parents learned helpful strategies with First 10, while students enjoyed a dance lesson with Children’s Movement Circus. Families ended the night together with hands-on activity stations that supported SEL growth.

#BearcatPride🐾

4 months ago, The School District of the City of York

A woman is presenting on "Managing Behaviors at Home" in a school cafeteria, with a group of adults and kids seated at round tables observing her.

A woman is presenting on "Managing Behaviors at Home" in a school cafeteria, with a group of adults seated at round tables observing her.

A group of people are using utensils to pick up food at a school event in a school cafeteria. Tables are covered in blue and orange tablecloths, with festive decorations hanging from the ceiling.

A person in a turtle costume is interacting with excited children who are playing in a school gym.

A person dressed in a turtle costume has their hands in the air while standing in a school cafeteria with a blue tablecloth-covered table holding food trays. Festive decorations are hanging from the ceiling.

Our K-8 Winter Holiday Concert was an incredible night of music and holiday cheer! Students filled the stage with festive music, big smiles, and incredible talent—creating a warm and joyful evening for our school community.

We invite you to join us again on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the William Penn Auditorium for the William Penn Senior High School Holiday Concert. Please enter through door 13.

#BearcatPride🐾

5 months ago, The School District of the City of York

A large choir of students are singing on a dimly lit stage, facing a conductor in a concert setting. A pianist accompanies them as an audience of people are watching attentively.

A conductor is leading a group of students who are playing wind instruments on stage in a concert setting.

A conductor is leading a group of students who are playing string instruments on stage in a concert setting.

A group of student musicians in a concert setting are playing string instruments, including violins and cellos.

A group of student musicians and an instructor in a concert setting are playing string instruments, including violins and cellos.

Coastal Wilds Mobile Zoo recently visited Ferguson PreK-8 to educate students on various animals from places across the world.

#BearcatPride🐾

5 months ago, The School District of the City of York

A person in a beanie and blue hoodie is holding an animal in front of a large group of students who are seated in a school gym.

A person in a beanie and blue hoodie is holding a microphone in one of his hands and an animal in his other hand while a large group of students are seated in a school gym.

A person in a beanie and blue hoodie is holding a clear, inflatable globe with an animal inside of it while speaking into a microphone. He is standing in front of a large group of students who are seated in a school gym.

Davis 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.

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

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

#BearcatPride🐾

5 months ago, The School District of the City of York

A group of district staff members and children are standing in a conference room. Some district staff members are wearing red "Davis m&m" shirts . A man is holding a colorful gift basket. A presentation screen in the background reads "Davis K-8."

A group of district staff members and one child are posing indoors in a lobby area, most of them wearing red "Davis m&m" shirts.

A group of WPSHS students recently engaged in a two-day panel discussion where they offered helpful testing strategies to their peers ahead of the upcoming Keystone exams. From smart study routines to managing stress, our student leaders shared tools to help everyone succeed.

Good luck to our WPSHS Bearcats as they begin Keystone testing tomorrow!

#BearcatPride🐾

5 months ago, The School District of the City of York

Students are sitting around a table in a school library, focused on writing and studying. Books and drinks can be seen on the table.

A district staff member is pointing to a smart board that has algebra on it in a school library. Students are sitting at tables observing and taking notes.

A school library filled with students who are sitting at wooden tables, facing a screen where two student presenters are standing near a smart board.

A school library filled with students who are sitting at tables, focusing on a district staff member who is standing near a smart board displaying a graph.

Bearcat Families: This is a reminder that Wednesday, December 10, 2025, will be an early dismissal for all students. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM.

5 months ago, The School District of the City of York

Graphic reminder for early dismissal at 12 PM on December 10 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! 🐾

5 months ago, The School District of the City of York

Devers PreK-8 students brought joy and creativity to the Central Administration Building today for their annual Holiday decorating event! A highlight of the event was a special read-aloud from Dr. Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools.

#BearcatPride🐾

5 months ago, The School District of the City of York

A district staff member wearing a Santa hat is interacting with a young girl near a decorated Christmas tree adorned with colorful ornaments and tinsel.

Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, and tow young children are decorating a Christmas tree with colorful ornaments. Another district staff member can be seen in the background.

A district staff member wearing a Santa hat is helping a young child decorate a Christmas tree with tinsel and ornaments. Other children can be seen nearby and in the background.

A young boy is decorating a Christmas tree with ornaments in a festive room. Other people and children can be seen in the background.

A festive ornament hanging on a Christmas tree with text that says "Bearcat PRIDE List" and student names listed below. The ornament has green garland trim and a red bow.

A close-up of a decorated Christmas tree with colorful ornaments. A handmade green popsicle stick ornament is central, surrounded by red, green baubles, and a clear ornament filled with pom-poms.

A decorated Christmas tree with colorful lights and ornaments. Decorations include photo frames with red bows, filled baubles, and tinsel.

A group of eight children are gathered in front of a decorated Christmas tree.

Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, is reading a holiday book to an attentive group of students and district staff members. A large screen displays playful elves and the word "SANTA."

A district staff member and a group of children are gathered in front of a decorated Christmas tree, with holiday-themed images on screens nearby.

McKinley PreK-8’s Family Frost Fest was filled with warmth, joy, and holiday spirit! ❄️ Families enjoyed a delicious meal, participated in winter-themed activities and crafts, and received a special gift—free holiday photos to capture the evening.

#BearcatPride🐾

5 months ago, The School District of the City of York

Two girls are holding up handmade ornaments in a school cafeteria. Another girl can be seen nearby in the background.

A group of three girls are holding up handmade ornaments in a school cafeteria. Other people can be seen behind them in the background.

An adult and a young girl are sitting at a table that has plates of food, drinks and papers on it in a school cafeteria. Other people can be seen in the background.

A group of two district staff members and two young children are gathered around a table in a school cafeteria making crafts. Other people can be seen in the background.

A family of five, consisting of two adults and three young children are sitting at a table with plates of food and drinks on it in a school cafeteria.

A district staff member is handing a plate of food to a young child across a counter in a school cafeteria. Other district staff members can be seen serving food in the background.

A family of five, consisting of two adults, two teenagers, and one child, are standing in front of a festive backdrop that has stockings and presents on it.

McKinley PreK-8 Principal, Dr. Ashley White, is standing next to a young boy behind a table in a school cafeteria. Other people can be seen in the background.

A district staff member is engaging in a craft with a young girl in a school cafeteria. Another district staff member can be seen nearby at a table.

It’s not every day you see your district’s Business Manager behind the wheel of a school bus! 🚍 Huge shoutout to Shawn Hain, who went the extra mile and earned his CDL to help transport our students to activities and special events. Dedication looks like this!

#BearcatPride🐾

5 months ago, The School District of the City of York

The School District of the City of York's Business Manager, Shawn Hain, is sitting in a yellow school bus driver's seat with one of his hands on the steering wheel. A "Watch Your Step" sign is visible.

You are invited to attend the York City School District Music Department’s upcoming William Penn Holiday Concert which will be held at William Penn Senior High School. The Holiday Concert will feature Concert Choir, Singers, Symphonic Band, Serenaders Jazz Band, Orchestra, and the String Ensemble. Please enter through door 13. We hope to see you there!

5 months ago, The School District of the City of York

Holiday concert poster for the School District of the City of York's 2025 William Penn Senior High School Holiday Concert, set against a snowy mountain scene with trees. Details include the date (December 11, 2025), time (7:00 PM), and the location (William Penn Senior High School Auditorium).