We would like to congratulate William Penn Senior High School student, Jeremy Sanchez Torres, on being selected as the York Rotary Club’s Youth Leadership Student of the Month for the month of January! This award is given to students who demonstrate excellence, achievement, attendance, and overall exceptional performance. Jeremy, who recently came to the United States, presented an inspiring speech at the luncheon about overcoming his language and cultural barriers. Keep shining bright, Bearcat! 🌟
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#BearcatPride🐾

Important calendar reminders for February:
Bearcat Families: Please take a moment to view the following important reminders for the month of February. Thank you.
Bearcat Families: Please take a moment to view the following important reminders for the month of February. Thank you.



Congratulations to our newest School Board Director, Halman Smith II, who was sworn in at last evening’s Special Board meeting!
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#BearcatPride🐾


Due to winter conditions, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, will be a Virtual Learning Day for all students, teachers, and paraprofessionals. All other 10-month and 12-month employees are required to report to work or utilize accrued leave. All District Offices will open at 10:00 AM. Thank you.
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Debido a las condiciones invernales, el miércoles 28 de enero de 2026 será un día de aprendizaje virtual para todos los estudiantes, maestros y auxiliares docentes. Todos los demás empleados con contratos de 10 o 12 meses deberán presentarse a trabajar o utilizar sus días de vacaciones acumulados. Todas las oficinas del distrito abrirán a las 10:00 AM. Gracias.
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Akòz kondisyon ivè yo, Mèkredi 28 Janvye 2026 la pral yon Jounen Aprantisaj Vityèl pou tout elèv, pwofesè ak parapwofesyonèl yo. Tout lòt anplwaye ki travay pou 10 mwa ak 12 mwa yo oblije prezante yo nan travay oswa itilize konje yo te akimile yo. Tout Biwo Distri yo ap ouvri a 10:00 AM. Mèsi.
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Debido a las condiciones invernales, el miércoles 28 de enero de 2026 será un día de aprendizaje virtual para todos los estudiantes, maestros y auxiliares docentes. Todos los demás empleados con contratos de 10 o 12 meses deberán presentarse a trabajar o utilizar sus días de vacaciones acumulados. Todas las oficinas del distrito abrirán a las 10:00 AM. Gracias.
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Akòz kondisyon ivè yo, Mèkredi 28 Janvye 2026 la pral yon Jounen Aprantisaj Vityèl pou tout elèv, pwofesè ak parapwofesyonèl yo. Tout lòt anplwaye ki travay pou 10 mwa ak 12 mwa yo oblije prezante yo nan travay oswa itilize konje yo te akimile yo. Tout Biwo Distri yo ap ouvri a 10:00 AM. Mèsi.



Due to winter conditions, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, will be a Virtual Learning Day for all students, teachers, and paraprofessionals. All other 10-month and 12-month employees are required to report to work or utilize accrued leave. Offices will open at 10:00 AM. Thank you.
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Debido a las condiciones invernales, el martes 27 de enero de 2026 será un día de aprendizaje virtual para todos los estudiantes, maestros y personal de apoyo. Los demás empleados con contratos de 10 y 12 meses deberán presentarse a trabajar o utilizar sus días de vacaciones acumulados. Las oficinas abrirán a las 10:00 AM. Gracias.
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Akòz kondisyon ivè yo, madi 27 janvye 2026 la pral yon Jounen Aprantisaj Vityèl pou tout elèv, pwofesè ak parapwofesyonèl yo. Tout lòt anplwaye ki travay pou 10 mwa ak 12 mwa yo oblije prezante yo nan travay oswa itilize konje yo te akimile. Biwo yo ap ouvri a 10:00 AM. Mèsi.
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Debido a las condiciones invernales, el martes 27 de enero de 2026 será un día de aprendizaje virtual para todos los estudiantes, maestros y personal de apoyo. Los demás empleados con contratos de 10 y 12 meses deberán presentarse a trabajar o utilizar sus días de vacaciones acumulados. Las oficinas abrirán a las 10:00 AM. Gracias.
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Akòz kondisyon ivè yo, madi 27 janvye 2026 la pral yon Jounen Aprantisaj Vityèl pou tout elèv, pwofesè ak parapwofesyonèl yo. Tout lòt anplwaye ki travay pou 10 mwa ak 12 mwa yo oblije prezante yo nan travay oswa itilize konje yo te akimile. Biwo yo ap ouvri a 10:00 AM. Mèsi.



Due to the winter conditions, Monday, January 26, 2026, will be designated as a Virtual Learning Day for all students, teachers, and paraprofessionals. All other 10-month and 12-month employees are required to report to work during their regularly scheduled hours or utilize accrued leave. Thank you.
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Debido a las condiciones invernales, el lunes 26 de enero de 2026 se declarará día de aprendizaje virtual para todos los estudiantes, maestros y personal de apoyo. El resto de los empleados con contratos de 10 y 12 meses deberán presentarse a trabajar en su horario habitual o utilizar sus días de vacaciones acumulados. Gracias.
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Akòz kondisyon ivè yo, lendi 26 janvye 2026 la pral yon Jounen Aprantisaj Vityèl pou tout elèv, pwofesè ak parapwofesyonèl. Tout lòt anplwaye ki travay pou 10 mwa ak 12 mwa yo oblije prezante yo nan travay pandan lè regilye yo oubyen itilize konje yo te akimile. Mèsi.
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Debido a las condiciones invernales, el lunes 26 de enero de 2026 se declarará día de aprendizaje virtual para todos los estudiantes, maestros y personal de apoyo. El resto de los empleados con contratos de 10 y 12 meses deberán presentarse a trabajar en su horario habitual o utilizar sus días de vacaciones acumulados. Gracias.
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Akòz kondisyon ivè yo, lendi 26 janvye 2026 la pral yon Jounen Aprantisaj Vityèl pou tout elèv, pwofesè ak parapwofesyonèl. Tout lòt anplwaye ki travay pou 10 mwa ak 12 mwa yo oblije prezante yo nan travay pandan lè regilye yo oubyen itilize konje yo te akimile. Mèsi.



The Hot Chocolate Bar is a student favorite at William Penn Senior High School! Earlier today, our Bearcats were rewarded with a sweet treat for being committed and outstanding scholars.
📸: Photography by Moises Oquendo
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📸: Photography by Moises Oquendo
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We love seeing our Bearcats smile! 🐾
#BearcatJoy
#BearcatJoy



Hannah Penn PreK-8 families recently came together for a fun-filled Bingo Night, enjoying friendly competition, exciting raffles, and great prizes. Thank you to everyone who came out and participated!
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#BearcatPride🐾







William Penn Senior High School 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.
A special moment of the evening was the presentation of the Celebrating Families Award to Francine Moore, who exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated partner in education.
Thank you, William Penn, for your commitment to excellence and community!
#BearcatPride🐾
A special moment of the evening was the presentation of the Celebrating Families Award to Francine Moore, who exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated partner in education.
Thank you, William Penn, for your commitment to excellence and community!
#BearcatPride🐾


Smith STEAM Academy families recently teamed up for an exciting STEAM challenge—reimagining everyday items to invent solutions to real-world problems! 💡
From noise-canceling headgear to a non-slip water bottle holder and a mini foosball table, STEAM families experienced the productive struggle and transformed their ideas into prototypes. The evening was filled with creativity, collaboration, smiles, and joy as great ideas bloomed.
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From noise-canceling headgear to a non-slip water bottle holder and a mini foosball table, STEAM families experienced the productive struggle and transformed their ideas into prototypes. The evening was filled with creativity, collaboration, smiles, and joy as great ideas bloomed.
#BearcatPride🐾







We invite our SDCY families to join us on Monday, January 26, 2026, for an informative Diabetes Care Information Night in partnership with the Diabetes Coalition of York County. Come learn about practical tips for managing diabetes at home and school, recognizing symptoms, preventing emergencies, and building healthy routines. Click the following link to RSVP: https://bit.ly/DiabetesCareInfoNight.



Join us tonight for a Vita Tax Information Session!
Location: Bearcat Cyber Academy - 329 Lindberg Ave. York, PA 17401
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Date: Today!!
Learn how to get free tax-filing assistance and more.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3YUtJPu
Location: Bearcat Cyber Academy - 329 Lindberg Ave. York, PA 17401
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Date: Today!!
Learn how to get free tax-filing assistance and more.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3YUtJPu



🔥 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! 🐾

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and service.
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#BearcatPride🐾



Family First Health’s Student Services Night was a great evening of connection and support! SDCY families and staff came together to learn about the various health services available in the district, including the William Penn Senior High School Health Center, the Mobile School Dentist Program, and resources from the George Street Center.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped to make the event informative, welcoming, and impactful for our Bearcat community! 🐾
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped to make the event informative, welcoming, and impactful for our Bearcat community! 🐾










📢 Attention York City Parents!
Join us on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at William Penn Senior High School for a life-changing Fatherhood Initiative. This program, designed for male students ages 12 to 18, aims to unlock their infinite potential. A light breakfast will be served and insights into our transformative Mentoring Program will be shared. See the flyer below for more details.
All male students between the ages of 12 to 18 are invited to be part of this empowering experience. Please spread the word to inspire young males to reach their full potential! 🐾
Join us on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at William Penn Senior High School for a life-changing Fatherhood Initiative. This program, designed for male students ages 12 to 18, aims to unlock their infinite potential. A light breakfast will be served and insights into our transformative Mentoring Program will be shared. See the flyer below for more details.
All male students between the ages of 12 to 18 are invited to be part of this empowering experience. Please spread the word to inspire young males to reach their full potential! 🐾

Our high school Communications Intern, J’Ontai Bailey, recently joined Ferguson PreK-8’s Press Squad for hands-on experience in all things communication. 🎧🎤
From journalism to podcasting to radio hosting and more, it was a wonderful experience! Special thanks to Pennon Education and WITF for hosting this field trip!
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From journalism to podcasting to radio hosting and more, it was a wonderful experience! Special thanks to Pennon Education and WITF for hosting this field trip!
#BearcatPride🐾










Earlier today, Ferguson PreK-8 received a visit from Representative Carol Hill-Evans, who came to connect with the students and staff and see learning in action throughout the school. A special moment of her visit occurred when a group of ten students were recognized for receiving Distinguished Honor Roll during the first marking period.
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#BearcatPride🐾









The William Penn JROTC proudly welcomed members of the ELKs Lodge #213 during their recent visit at William Penn Senior High School. We would like to thank the ELKs Lodge #213 for their generous donation of a new American Flag to WPSHS.
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#BearcatPride🐾


