We would like to give a special shoutout to WPSHS students, Yuddy Filpo Nunez and Breyson Herrera Lopez, for recently participating in the NAACP York Branch ACT-SO competition! Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence are truly commendable.

Congratulations to WPSHS student, Yuddy Filpo Nunez, on winning Gold in the painting category. Your talent, creativity, and dedication truly shine through your work!

#BearcatPride🐾
12 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Two students are standing outdoors in front of a stone wall, holding certificates of achievement.
A student is standing in a parking lot, holding a colorful painting titled "Harvest of Blessing." Background features trees and houses.
A student is holding a painting that is depicting a woman in glasses and a purple shirt marked “Harvest of Blessing.” Behind her, people are accessing food in a brick food bank setting.
A week full of stories, smiles, and special visitors!

To end the celebration of Week of the Young Child, School Board President, Lisa Kennedy and Network Lead, Dr. Brandon Carter, recently visited our Goode PreK-8 Bearcats, sharing the joy of literacy and connection through reading.

A special thank you to all of our guest readers who visited our schools this week!

#BearcatPride🐾
15 days ago, The School District of the City of York
School Board President, Lisa Kennedy, is reading a book to a group of young students in a school classroom.
School Board President, Lisa Kennedy, is taking a photo with a group of young students in a school classroom.
School Board President, Lisa Kennedy, is taking a photo with a group of young students in a school classroom.
A group of young students are crowding around Network Lead, Dr. Brandon Carter and hugging him in a school classroom.
Network Lead, Dr. Brandon Carter is taking a photo with a group of young students in a school classroom.
Network Lead, Dr. Brandon Carter is taking a photo with a group of young students in a school classroom.
2026-2027 York High Bearcats Cheerleading Open-Gyms 📣🐾
Any students entering 7th through 12th grade next school year are invited to attend!

🗓️ April 27th & April 28th
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 William Penn Senior High School (Door 33 – Upstairs Gym)

Please see the flyer below for more details. Click the following link to register: https://bit.ly/SDCYCheer
15 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Blue flyer for York High Cheerleading Open Gyms for 2026 Football season. Features cheerleaders, dates April 27-28, attire info, and invites 7th-12th grade students to attend.
Join us on Thursday, April 30th, from 6:00-7:00 PM for the William Penn Senior High School Art Show as we celebrate our students' artistic talents, followed by the WPSHS Band & Orchestra Spring Concert that will be held at 7:00 PM in the WPSHS Auditorium (Enter through door 13).

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

We hope to see you there! 🐾🎶
16 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A vibrant painting of red, white, and yellow flowers in a blue vase. Text reads: "ART SHOW, April 30th, 6-7 PM, William Penn Sr. H.S. Auditorium Lobby."
Illustrated poster for "Band & Orchestra Spring Concert" with hands holding a seedling. Features concert details: April 30, 2026, 7 PM, at William Penn Senior High School Auditorium.
Illustrated poster for "Band & Orchestra Spring Concert" with hands holding a seedling. Features concert details: April 30, 2026, 7 PM, at William Penn Senior High School Auditorium.
Illustrated poster for "Band & Orchestra Spring Concert" with hands holding a seedling. Features concert details: April 30, 2026, 7 PM, at William Penn Senior High School Auditorium.
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.

#BearcatPride🐾
16 days 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! 🐾🎶 

16 days 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! 💙🧡

#BearcatPride🐾
17 days 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!

#BearcatPride🐾
17 days 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
18 days 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🐾
18 days 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🐾
18 days 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!
19 days 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.

#BearcatPride🐾
19 days 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! 🐾
19 days 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!

#BearcatPride🐾
22 days 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!

#BearcatPride🐾
23 days 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
23 days 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🐾
about 1 month 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🐾
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.