School District Of The City Of York

Our Bearcats opened their volleyball season last night with heart and determination! Every game is a chance to grow, and we’re proud of the #BearcatPride they showed on the court. 🐾🏐

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Bearcat Volleyball team during their first game of the 2025 Fall Season.

Bearcat Volleyball team and one of the coaches during their first game of the 2025 Fall Season.

Bearcat Volleyball player with one of the coaches during their first game of the 2025 Fall Season.

August is National Truancy Prevention Month!

Consistent school attendance:
🟠 Builds strong routines and habits
🔵 Boosts student achievement
🟠 Helps set our students up for success

Every school day counts. Together, we can help our students succeed by making attendance a top priority! 🌟

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A graphic with a classroom scene in the background, emphasizing attendance with the text "Attendance Matters! August is National Truancy Prevention Month."

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! It is important for our students to stay up-to-date on their immunizations as it is a state requirement.

If you have any questions or need more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/SDCYImmunizations.

Let’s work together to keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn!

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Bearcat Families - This is a reminder that the district will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 due to the scheduled holiday. Students and staff will return to school on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Thank you.

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Two students posing together in front of a colorful backdrop with a calendar reminder about a school holiday on September 1.

A big thank you to York County Children, Youth and Families for donating school supplies and backpacks to support the students of the School District of the City of York!

Together, we’re making sure every student has the tools that they need for success this school year!

#BearcatPride🐾

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District leadership and employees from York County Children, Youth and Families posing in front a table filled with school supplies, including backpacks, notebooks, and Crayola packs.

🔥 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.

Bearcat Families - Do you have a student interested in chorus or playing an instrument? Now is the time to sign up! (Check out the photos from one of our Recruitment Assemblies!) 🎶🎻🎺

For details on how to register your student ➡️ https://bit.ly/K8Music

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District staff playing instruments at the district's annual K-8 Music Recruitment Assembly.

A student holding up an instrument for the crowd to see during the district's annual K-8 Music Recruitment Assembly. One of the district staff members is speaking into a microphone.

District staff members and students playing instruments during the district's annual K-8 Music Recruitment Assembly.

District staff member speaking into a microphone during the district's annual K-8 Music Recruitment Assembly.

District staff members holding up instruments during the district's annual K-8 Music Recruitment Assembly.

District staff members and two students playing instruments during the district's annual K-8 Music Recruitment Assembly.

District staff members and a student playing instruments during the district's annual K-8 Music Recruitment Assembly.

District staff member playing an instrument at the district's annual K-8 Music Recruitment Assembly.

A student speaking into a microphone while standing in a line with other students during the district's annual K-8 Music Recruitment Assembly.

A student holding a microphone while standing in a line with other students during the district's annual K-8 Music Recruitment Assembly.

To close out our district’s Back to School Nights, McKinley PreK-8 brought the energy at their recent Back to School Night with an evening full of connection, resources, and #BearcatPride! 🐾

Families received important information, enjoyed coloring, reading books, and much more!

Here’s to an amazing year ahead at McKinley! 🧡💙

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A district staff member standing next to a table with candy and brochures on it.

Two children coloring with a crayon on a table. People can be seen in the background.

An adult and a young child looking at a book at a table that is filled with books. A person can be seen in the background.

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown and district parent liaisons, Ms. Walker and Ms. Torres Ocasio standing behind a table with two papers labeled English and Espanol.

District staff members posing in front of an orange well while standing behind a table with papers, pens and a cord on it.

District staff posing together for a photo. People can be seen in the background.

Two adults posing by a table that has multiple items on it. Some people can be seen in the background.

McKinley PreK-8 Principal, Dr. Ashley White and district staff members posing behind a table that has sandwiches and condiments on it.

District staff looking down at a student who is standing near a table and smiling. People can be seen in the background.

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown posing with McKinley PreK-8 Principal, Dr. Ashley White.

Jackson PreK-8 brought the energy at their recent Back to School Night with an evening full of connection, resources, and #BearcatPride! 🐾

Families enjoyed a petting zoo, haircuts, cute hairstyles, and much more!

Here’s to an amazing year ahead at Jackson! 🧡💙

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Two district staff members posing behind a table that says "Adventure Awaits" while standing in front of a brick wall.

A district staff member and a student hugging each other. People can be seen in the background.

Six district staff members posing behind a table with papers and pens on it while standing in front of a brick wall.

An adult and a student are petting a horse while a small child is drinking out of a cup that has a spoon in it.

A girl scout employee posing at a table that has different materials on it.

Two students playing with a unicorn. One student is getting ready to throw a ring on the unicorn.

A barber giving a Jackson PreK-8 student a haircut.

Hannah Penn PreK-8 brought the energy at their recent Back to School Night with an evening full of connection, resources, and #BearcatPride! 🐾

Families received important information and resources, enjoyed haircuts, snacks, and much more!

Here’s to an amazing year ahead at Hannah Penn! 💙🧡

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Hannah Penn PreK-8's Assistant Principal Merisca with three Hannah Penn students at their recent Back to School Night. One of the students is holding a balloon and two bags of chips in her hand and another student is holding a piece of paper in his hand and three bags of chips.

A community member with the Joy El Program posing next to a table with resources for the Joy El Program at Hannah Penn's recent Back to School Night.

A barber giving a student at Hannah Penn a haircut during their recent Back to School Night.

Four district staff members sitting behind a table with multiple papers, brochures and pens at Hannah Penn's recent Back to School Night.

Two staff members posing together at Hannah Penn's recent Back to School Night.

Two district staff members sitting at a table with multiple papers, brochures and candy on it during Hannah Penn's recent Back to School Night. People can be seen in the background.

Employees from Family First Health and Community Progress Council at Hannah Penn's recent Back to School Night.

Three district staff members sitting at an orange table with an orange balloon, multiple papers and a basket of cleaning supplies on it. People can be seen in the background.

A Hannah Penn student posing for a photo at Hannah Penn's recent Back to School Night. Two people can be seen in the background.

A district staff member holding up a basket containing cleaning supplies at Hannah Penn's recent Back to School Night. People can be seen in the background.

Our Bearcats showed up ready to learn today! Wishing everyone a wonderful school year ahead!

#BearcatPride🐾

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A district staff member posing in front of a Power Fuel snack cart.

Four district staff members pushing carts with fruit, coffee, and other snacks.

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown posing with a district staff member at William Penn Senior High School.

Two district staff members pushing a cart with fruit, coffee, and other snacks on it.

A teacher and 7 students sitting at a table. The teacher is pointing to a milk carton.

A teacher and a classroom of students. One of the students is holding a ball in his hand.

A teacher and a classroom of students looking at the camera for a photo.

Two students at Hannah Penn PreK-8 posing for a photo near a staircase.

A teacher sitting in a chair with students sitting on the carpet looking up at her.

A teacher holding up a piece of paper in a classroom with students sitting at tables.

Ferguson PreK-8's recent Back to School Night was full of resources, treats, fun activities and #BearcatPride! 🐾

From cotton candy to waterproof stickers, our Bearcats left with smiles on their faces.

Here’s to an amazing year ahead of Ferguson! 💙🧡

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Five district staff members sitting at a table during Ferguson PreK-8's Back to School Night.

A district staff member putting a waterproof sticker on a student at Ferguson PreK-8's Back to School Night.

Seven district staff members posing for a photo during Ferguson PreK-8's Back to School Night. Some of the staff members are holding up peace signs.

Six district staff members posing for a photo during Ferguson PreK-8's Back to School Night.

Four district staff members posing for a photo during Ferguson PreK-8's Back to School Night.

Two district staff members sitting at a table with candy and toys during Ferguson PreK-8's Back to School Night.

Two district staff members working at a cotton candy machine during Ferguson PreK-8's Back to School Night.

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown posing next to a district staff member behind a table with papers and candy on it during Ferguson PreK-8's Back to School Night.

Ferguson PreK-8's Assistant Principal Floyd posing for a photo with three students during Ferguson PreK-8's Back to School Night. Two of the students are holding cups with a drink in it.

A group of district staff members standing in a doorway during Ferguson PreK-8's Back to School Night.

🔥 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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Today we welcomed students in PreK, Kindergarten, and Grades 8, 9 and 12 back to school! We are so excited to have our Bearcats back and we look forward to welcoming all Bearcats tomorrow!

We Can’t Hide That #BearcatPride! 🐾

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A student standing with a water bottle in his hand and a bookbag on his shoulders.

Two adults and three children posing in front of a brick wall outside.

Two students posing together outside surrounded by a crowd of people.

District staff sitting at tables helping students.

District staff member helping a student inside of William Penn Senior High School's cafeteria.

Three students sitting at a table surrounded by other people in William Penn Senior High School's cafeteria.

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown holding a microphone and speaking in William Penn Senior High School's cafeteria.

A student at Ferguson PreK-8 holding up two peace signs.

Three students at Ferguson PreK-8 posing for a photo. One student is holding up the peace sign.

A district staff member at Devers PreK-8 helping students hang up their bookbags on hooks.

Smith STEAM Academy staff and families were full of smiles and #BearcatPride 🐾 at their recent Back to School Celebration!

Families picked up uniforms, received important information, enjoyed hot dogs, games, and much more!

Here’s to an amazing year ahead of STEAM! 💙🧡

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Two district staff members and a student posing for a photo.

Three district staff members posing for a photo while sitting at a table.

Four district staff members posing for a photo behind a table with papers on it for English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

A group of young people from Young Thinkers of York holding up a device.

Two district staff members posing for a photo.

A district staff member and a student playing on an instrument.

Three students posing for a photo and holding up an arts craft.

A student posing in front of a backdrop while holding up a book and a cardboard pencil container.

Cardboard containers in the shape of a pencil.

Bearcat Cyber Academy had an amazing turnout at their recent Back to School Kickoff! 🐾

Families completed laptop registration, received bookbags and t-shirts, and grabbed some important resources for the school year!

Here’s to an amazing year ahead at Bearcat Cyber Academy! 💙🧡

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A Bearcat Cyber Academy student holding up a Bearcat Cyber Academy bookbag.

An adult is standing up looking at a laptop screen while a district staff member is talking to her. Another adult is sitting at the table.

Two district staff members standing behind a table with papers and brochures on it.

A district staff member writing on a piece of paper with an adult standing in front of the table. A child is in the background.

A district staff member holding up a shirt with the words "Bearcat Y Cyber" on it.

Two district staff members sitting and standing in the office area at Bearcat Cyber Academy.

Five district staff members posing in front of a Bearcat Cyber backdrop.

Day 8 of our Back-to-School Countdown is all about cafeteria menus!

Good nutrition fuels learning every day. Our cafeteria menus offer balanced meals to keep students energized and ready to succeed.

Families, please review the latest menus and meal options to help plan your child’s school meals.

🍎 View the menus here: https://bit.ly/SDCYFoodServices

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Graphic for the School District of the City of York's Cafeteria Menus with the words "Your guide to a successful school year include healthy meals! Be sure to check the district's cafeteria menus regularly so you know what delicious and nutritious options are available each day. Access it now on our Food Services Webpage! (Link is in the caption)"

The district recently hosted its annual Resource Fair, bringing families, students, and community partners together for an afternoon of connection and #BearcatPride! 🐾 From helpful resources and school information to fun activities and giveaways, it was a great way to get ready for the new school year. 💙🧡

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Two children and one adult blowing bubbles in a parking lot.

District leadership blowing a bubble with a child looking behind her in a parking lot.

A group photo of Family First Health employees.

Six children sitting at a table called Young Thinkers of York.

Two adults and five children posing for a photo in a school cafeteria.

Day 7 of our Back-to-School Countdown is all about attendance!

Being present matters every day. Our attendance policy helps ensure students get the most out of their learning experience.

Families, please review the attendance guidelines to understand how we track attendance and support students.

📖 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/SDCYAttendance

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Graphic for the School District of the City of York's Attendance Page with the words "Your Guide to a successful school year includes being on time! Access it now on our Attendance Webpage! (Link is in the caption)"

Davis PreK-8 brought the energy to Back to School Night with an evening full of connection, resources, and #BearcatPride! 🐾

Families picked up uniforms, stocked up on school supplies, and gathered important classroom information to get the year started on the right foot.

Here’s to an amazing year ahead at Dynamic Davis! 💙🧡

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Superintendent, Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown and Davis Principal, Ms. Sweitzer posing together at Davis PreK-8's Back to School Night.

Two adults and 5 children posing together at Davis PreK-8's Back to School Night.

Four adults and three children posing together at Davis PreK-8's Back to School Night.

District staff members posing together at a table during Davis PreK-8's Back to School Night.

District staff members wearing Kindergarten shirts and posing together at Davis PreK-8's Back to School Night.

A crowded gymnasium filled with people participating at Davis PreK-8's Back to School Night.

A group of people standing in a hallway while some of the people are filling out forms at a table at Davis PreK-8's Back to School Night.

Representative Carol Hill-Evans posing for a photo with a district staff member at Davis PreK-8's Back to School Night.

District parent liaison posing with a district staff member at Davis PreK-8's Back to School Night.

A School Board Member and three students posing together at Davis PreK-8's Back to School Night.