School District Of The City Of York

Reprogram York Highlight ✨

The School District of the City of York has recently partnered with Reprogram York to offer Therapeutic Arts Based enrichment programming for our students participating in the Bearcat Opportunities Program.

During a recent session with Kat Rossum, CEO of “Kat Choreography”, our students enjoyed learning the art of Hip-Hop—exploring new moves, building confidence, and expressing themselves through dance. 🎶 Stay tuned for more highlights!

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An instructor is leading a diverse group of students in a dance activity in a school gymnasium. The students are raising their hands enthusiastically.

A group of students and two instructors are engaging in a dance class in a school gymnasium. They are moving in sync. A basketball hoop can be seen in the background.

Two instructors are performing dance steps for a group of attentive students who are seated on the floor observing in a school gymnasium.

Two instructors are performing dance moves in front of a group of students who are observing them in a school gymnasium. A student can be seen sitting down nearby observing.

Two instructors are performing dance moves in front of a group of students who are observing them in a school gymnasium.

Two instructors are performing dance moves in front of a group of students who are observing them in a school gymnasium. A group of students can be seen sitting down nearby observing.

A group of students are performing dance moves in a school gymnasium while an instructor is observing them. A group of students can be seen sitting down nearby observing.

Two instructors are clapping and engaging with a group of attentive students who are seated on the floor in a school gymnasium.

A group of students and two instructors are posing in a school gymnasium. A blue curtain backdrop can be seen in the background.

Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, recently visited Ms. Raab’s Kindergarten class at Hannah Penn PreK-8, where she shared a fun read-aloud and engaged in meaningful moments of connection with our younger Bearcats.

Thank you, Dr. Berry-Brown, for inspiring our students and making their day special!

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Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, is sitting on a chair reading a book to a classroom of young students who are sitting on a colorful rug. A screen displays a "Welcome Dr. Berry-Brown" slide.

You are invited to attend the York City School District Music Department’s upcoming K-8 Holiday Concert which will be held at William Penn Senior High School. Please enter through door 13. We hope to see you there!

Flyer created by: Bethzali Rivera Ribot, 7th Grade Student at Hannah Penn PreK-8

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Festive holiday concert flyer for the School District of the City of York's K-8 Holiday Concert with evergreen garlands, ornaments, and bells on a green background. Includes date and time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 7:00 PM in the William Penn Auditorium.

📢 Join us on December 10, 2025 for our upcoming Budget "Listen and Learn" Session of the school year! We're asking for your input on the district's wants and needs as we plan our budget for the 2026-2027 school year.

Your voice matters—help shape the future of our schools!

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Event announcement for the School District of the City of York's "Budget Listen and Learn" Meeting on December 10, 2025, in York, PA. Join to share your input!

In honor of yesterday being National Special Education Day, we would like to recognize the wonderful work that is taking place across our district. The Office of Special Education offers a variety of services and supports which includes Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Hearing Impaired Support, Speech and Language Support and many more.

Thank you to our teachers and staff who continue to make a difference in the lives of our students and families!

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Group of people wearing yellow shirts are posing in the background with a text that says "National Special Education Day." A banner can be seen below which reads "We love Our OSE Staff!"

🔥 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! 🐾

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

Huge congratulations to York High Varsity Football player, Shavane Anderson, on officially signing with Syracuse University to continue his academic and athletic journey! 🧡🏈 Your hard work and determination both on and off the field has paid off.

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Five people, including district staff members, are sitting at a table with a "William Penn Senior High School" banner. A hoodie with "Syracuse" is on the table, suggesting a sports signing event.

A group of students and adults, including district staff members are standing and sitting around a table at William Penn Senior High School. The table has a blue cloth with orange text and a "Syracuse" hoodie. Trophy cases and a photo wall are in the background.

A student is standing in front of a William Penn Senior High School backdrop. He is wearing an orange and navy varsity jacket with the letters "S" and "U". A table with a matching banner is in front.

Congratulations to our newest School Board Director, Aisha Beatty-White, who was sworn in at last evening’s Reorganization meeting.

We would also like to congratulate School Board Director, Lisa Kennedy, who was re-elected as Board President, and School Board Director, Tynisha Wilkes, who was elected as Board Vice-President. Special shoutout to School Board Directors, Lisa Kennedy, Tynisha Wilkes, and Margie Orr on their re-election.

Thank you to all of our School Board Directors for your service to the district!

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Four School Board Directors are standing in front of a wooden door adorned with a large red bow.

Two School Board Directors are standing in front of a wooden door adorned with a large red bow.

A woman is raising her right hand to take an oath in a conference room, facing an officiant. Other people can be seen in the background sitting at tables.

WPSHS students recently participated in a CPR/AED training session, where they learned essential life saving skills through hands-on practice.

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Three students are sitting down on a dark carpeted floor, practicing CPR on a baby mannequin in a school auditorium. One of the students is performing chest compressions while the other two students are observing.

Three students are kneeling down on a dark carpeted floor in a school auditorium, practicing CPR on a mannequin. An infant mannequin can be seen nearby.

A group of four students and one adult are sitting down on a dark carpeted floor in a school auditorium, practicing CPR on an infant mannequin. Other people can be seen in the background, also practicing CPR.

Three students are sitting down on a dark carpeted floor in a school auditorium, practicing CPR on an infant mannequin. Another mannequin can be seen nearby.

A student is keeling down on a dark carpeted floor in a school auditorium, practicing CPR on a mannequin.

A student is keeling down on a dark carpeted floor in a school auditorium, practicing CPR on an infant mannequin.

A student is practicing CPR on an infant mannequin in a school auditorium, while being guided by an instructor.

A group of three students and one adult are sitting on a dark carpeted floor in a school auditorium. One of the students is holding an infant mannequin, practicing CPR. Other people can be seen in the background, also performing CPR.

Important calendar reminders for December 2025/January 2026:
Bearcat Families: Please take a moment to view the following important reminders for the month of December and beginning of January. The remaining dates for the month of January are forthcoming. Thank you.

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The School District of York's calendar for the month of December. Early dismissals on December 10 and 23 and a holiday break from December 24 to January 2. An adult woman and a young girl are sitting at a table in the foreground.

This year’s Plate Patrol 2.0, hosted by our York City School Police, and Fall Resource Fair were a huge success! 🎉 York City community and families came together to enjoy a free holiday meal, music, community resources, coats, and so much more. Thank you to everyone who contributed to both events! 🧡💙

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A family of three, including an adult woman and two children, are sitting at a table in a school cafeteria enjoying a meal together.

A woman is browsing a table stacked with winter coats in a school cafeteria.

A family of four, including two adult women and two children, are standing in a school cafeteria with folded coats on a table in the background. One of the children is holding a soccer ball.

A man in a hoodie is standing in line in a school cafeteria, holding a blue tote bag. Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools and a district staff member are serving food behind a glass counter. Other people can be seen in the background.

A barber is trimming a young man's hair in a school hallway, with other people in the background.

Two children are standing in line in a school cafeteria being served food by two district staff members. One of the children is reaching for a tray of food that has corn and chicken on it.

A district staff member is handing a bagged meal through a serving window to a man.

A group of four district staff members are organizing knitted scarves on a table in a school cafeteria. Behind them is a sign that reads "BEARCAT NATION" on the wall.

A group of district staff members and a teenage boy are standing and sitting at a table in a school cafeteria. Behind them is a sign that reads "William Penn Sr. High School" on the wall.

A group of district staff members, including York City School Police are standing together in front of a mural of a roaring bear head in a school cafeteria.

SDCY leaders recently gathered for two days of collaboration and growth focused on the key areas that drive student success and strengthen our schools. These meetings take place at a different school each time, and these sessions were hosted at Devers PreK-8 and William Penn Senior High School.

#LeadershipInAction was evident as they conducted learning walks to observe, reflect, and align practices that support our goals.

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Two district staff members are collaboratively writing on a large pink paper with markers in a school library. A box of markers are sitting on the table. Other people can be seen in the background.

A group of four district staff members are collaboratively writing on a large green paper with markers in a school library. A box of markers are sitting on the table. Other people can be seen in the background.

A group of four district staff members are collaboratively writing on a large orange paper using markers in a school library. A box of markers are sitting on the table. Other people can be seen in the background.

A group of four district staff members are collaboratively writing on a large blue paper using markers in a school library. A box of markers are sitting on the table. Other people can be seen in the background.

A group of four district staff members are collaboratively writing on a large yellow paper using markers in a school library. A box of markers are sitting on the table. Other people can be seen in the background.

Two district staff. members are writing on clipboards in a school classroom. A student can be seen writing on a whiteboard nearby. Other students can be seen sitting at desks with laptops.

A district staff member is standing in front of a whiteboard writing on a clipboard in a school classroom. A teacher can be seen walking by a group of students who are seated at desks.

A district staff member and a student are sitting at desks in a school classroom looking at a laptop, engaging in discussion.

A group of five district staff members are engaging in a discussion at a table in a school library. Papers and water bottles can be seen on the table.

Two district staff members are seated at a lab table in a school classroom, writing on clipboards. A student can be seen sitting at another lab table nearby writing on a large poster.

Thank you, Dr. Brandon Carter and Dr. Alynne Hanson for pouring into our Aspiring Leaders cohort! Each month, participants engage in real-world scenarios and foundational leadership learning to build the next generation of Bearcat leaders!

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Two district staff members are sitting at a table in a conference room, attentively listening. Papers, pens, and name cards are on the table.

Two district staff members are sitting at a table in a conference room with name tags, attentively listening. Drinks are in front of them.

Two district staff members are sitting attentively at a table in a conference room. Name tags are in front of them.

Two district staff members are sitting attentively at a table in a conference room with name tags in front of them.

Two district staff members are sitting attentively at a table with name tags in a conference room. Another district staff member can be seen sitting next to two stacks of piled chairs in the background.

Two district staff members are sitting a table with name tags in a conference room. One of the woman is gesturing with her hand while she is speaking and the other woman is laughing.

Two district staff members are sitting at a table with name tags in a conference room.

Two district staff members are sitting at a table in a conference room with name tags in front of them.

A conference room meeting with a group of district staff members, engaging in discussion.

A group of eighteen district staff members standing together in a conference room.

Hannah Penn PreK-8’s recent Multicultural Night was a beautiful celebration of community, culture, and connection! Families, students, and staff came together for an evening of food, crafts, music, student artwork and more!

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Two young girls are standing together in a school cafeteria, with one of the girls having her arm wrapped around the other girl. Other children can be seen doing crafts in the background. Colorful decor and paper crafts are hanging on the walls.

A district staff member is pointing at a whiteboard with Hindi script as a young girl is seated at a table with a marker in her hand in a school cafeteria.

Two young girls are doing a craft activity together at a table in a school cafeteria. They are decorating small circular items with colorful materials. Another young girl can be seen nearby.

A teenage girl and boy are sitting at a table in a school cafeteria with coloring supplies and skull designs. The school cafeteria is decorated festively, with other students engaging in crafting activities nearby.

A district staff member is doing a henna painting on a young boy's arm who is sitting at a table in a school cafeteria. Other people can be seen in the background engaging in activities.

Art display with paintings of Puerto Rican flags on easels atop a round table in a school cafeteria. People and festive decorations can be seen in the background.

A family of four are posting together in a school cafeteria, with a stroller in front, amid tables and a colorful display that says "One World" in the background.

Two young girls are smiling and holding plates of food inside a school cafeteria. Other people and dishes of food can be seen in the background.

Round table displaying colorful, hand-drawn sweater designs representing different countries, with a sign reading "Mr. Christiano's 7th Grade Countries."

An adult is observing a young girl who is drawing on a piece of paper at a table in a school cafeteria. Other people can be seen nearby.

We invite you to attend William Penn Senior High School's upcoming Fall Resource Fair! Join us on Tuesday, November 25th, from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM in the William Penn Cafeteria. Please enter through door 15. This event will be happening at the same time as the Plate Patrol 2.0.

We hope to see you there!

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Fall-themed flyer for William Penn Senior High School's Fall Resource Fair on November 25, 2025. Details include free entry, music, food, and community resources.

Happy Substitute Educators Day!

As American Education Week comes to an end, today, we highlight our incredible substitute teachers who step in when needed with flexibility, care, and dedication to keep learning moving forward. Thank you for being an essential part of our Bearcat community! 🐾

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Last evening, Smith STEAM Academy families came together to create blankets, self-care pouches, and positive affirmation notes to give back to the local community!

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An adult woman and a child are sitting at a table, working on a colorful green blanket in a school cafeteria. Other people can be seen in the background.

A student is standing near a table in a school cafeteria holding a piece of a colorful blanket.

An adult woman and two young boys are sitting around a table in a school cafeteria, writing on papers. There are pens, colored fabric squares, and a coffee cup that are on the table.

A group of four adults and one student are sitting around a table in a school cafeteria tying knots in a black-and-red plaid fabric.

A group of children and district staff members are engaging in crafting activities in a school cafeteria. The district staff member is helping a young girl tie fabric, while vibrant posters are hanging nearby on the walls.

A district staff member and a young boy are making a fleece blanket at a table in a school cafeteria, while other people are in the background working on crafts.

An adult is assisting a young person with a crafting activity in a school cafeteria. Other people can be seen working on a craft activity in the background.

An adult and a child are collaborating on a colorful fabric project in a school cafeteria.

An adult and a child are sitting at a table working on a colorful fabric project in a school cafeteria.

Jackson PreK-8’s Gratitude Parade was filled with smiles, celebration and thankfulness! Families, staff, and community members cheered our students on as they paraded through the community showing off their creativity and #BearcatPride! 🐾

Special shoutout to the William Penn Marching Band and York High Bearcat Varsity Cheerleaders for their amazing performances! 🧡💙

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A group of district staff members and students are standing in the middle of a street holding colorful balloons that are shaped like stars and animals.

A group of district staff members and students are standing in the middle of a street wearing antler headbands, holding orange balloons and crafts.

A district staff member and a group of students are standing in the middle of a street holding a colorful banner that says "Jackson Kindergarten" and is covered with multicolored handprints.

A group of six students are standing in the middle of a street holding a "Jackson 2025 Student Council BearCats" banner. Some of the students are wearing yellow slashes.

A group of students are parading down a street, wearing colorful balloon hats. Some of the students are holding a decorated sign.

A group of students from the William Penn Marching Band are wearing Santa hats and carrying red flags while walking down a street in a parade.

The William Penn Marching Band are playing instruments, including saxophones and clarinets, while wearing Santa hats. They are walking down a residential street.

The York High Bearcat Varsity Cheerleaders are holding orange and blue pom-poms in the air, while standing next to members of the William Penn Marching Band who are holding drums in their hands. Yellow cones are lining the road.

The York High Bearcat Varsity Cheerleaders are standing in the middle of a street holding orange and blue pom-poms.

A group of students and district staff members who are apart of the William Penn Marching Band are standing outside wearing Santa hats and holding musical instruments and red flags.

McKinley PreK-8 took center stage at our School Board meeting last evening with a fantastic presentation, showcasing what makes their school special, sharing data, and highlighting student and staff support. During the presentation, McKinley students and staff proudly shared all the wonderful things happening at their school.

A special moment of the evening was the presentation of the Celebrating Families Award to Andrea Jones, 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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District staff members, one adult and three children are standing in a conference room. One of the district staff members is holding a certificate in her hand and one of the young girls is holding a fruit basket in her hand. A presentation is being displayed in the background. People can be seen sitting in chairs and standing in the background.

A female student is speaking into a microphone, held by a district staff member, at a podium in a conference room. There is an audience of people in the background looking attentively. District staff members are standing close to the student. A presentation is being displayed in the background.

A female student is speaking into a microphone at a podium in a conference room. There is an audience of people in the background looking attentively. District staff members are standing close to the student. A presentation is being displayed in the background.

A male student is speaking into a microphone, held by a district staff member, at a podium in a conference room. There is an audience of people in the background looking attentively. District staff members are standing close to the student. A presentation is being displayed in the background.

A district staff member is speaking into a microphone at a podium in a conference room. There is an audience of people in the background looking attentively. District staff members are standing close to the student. A presentation is being displayed in the background.

A group of students and district staff members are standing in a lobby area. Four of the students are holding up signs that say "We Are McKinley" and two of the students are holding composition notebooks in their hands.

Reprogram York Highlight ✨

The School District of the City of York has recently partnered with Reprogram York to offer Therapeutic Arts Based enrichment programming for our students participating in the Bearcat Opportunities Program.

During a recent session with Celeste Kaough, owner and founder of Sparkle Fire Design Studio, our students focused on emotional intelligence and character development through designing their own mirrors that reflect who they are. ✍️🪞 Stay tuned for more highlights!

#BearcatPride🐾

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A group of students are sitting at multiple tables in a school cafeteria working on a sticker activity.

A student is sitting at a table in a school cafeteria drawing on a mirror with a marker. Other students can be seen sitting at tables nearby.

An adult is interacting with students who are seated at tables in a school cafeteria, engaging in an activity.

An adult is leaning over to assist a student who is seated at a table in a school cafeteria. A world map can be seen hanging on the wall in the background.

A district staff member and a group of students are seated at a table in a school cafeteria, engaging in an activity that involves stickers and mirrors.

A student is seated at a table in a school cafeteria engaging in an activity that involves stickers, markers, and mirrors.

Two students with stickers on their faces are looking down at a piece of paper that has stickers on it. Other people can be seen in the background.

A group of students and one adult are standing in a school hallway holding up colorful art projects. The wall behind them is displaying vibrant artwork and a motivational quote.