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! 🐾

Please note: The Boys Varsity Football Game and Band Night will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025. More details are forthcoming.

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

Hannah Penn PreK-8 and Jackson PreK-8 kicked off our district’s Open Houses with an evening full of connection and #BearcatPride! 🐾

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Two adults and one child standing near a classroom and dark blue lockers.

Jackson PreK-8 Principal and a group of people sitting down in a school cafeteria. Multiple flags are hanging from the ceiling.

A district staff member handing a container of stickers to a child. There is an adult and another child standing next to the child who is reaching for the stickers.

A district staff member, an adult and a child standing in a classroom.

A district staff member standing with her hands up in a classroom.

A child reaching for a journal. Multiple people can be seen in the background.

Three district staff members posing for a group photo. Other people can be seen in the background.

District staff members posing for a group photo in front of a table that has water bottles on it.

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

Two adults and two children posing for a photo outside.

Today, local historian Ms. Samantha Dorm gave a powerful presentation to the WPSHS JROTC Cadets on the history of the Six Triple Eight.

Special thanks to Harry Murphy, News Reporter at abc27 News, for covering a feature story on our WPSHS JROTC Program!

Tune in to abc27 News this evening between 5-6 PM to hear the full story!

#BearcatPride🐾

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William Penn Senior High School JROTC Cadets, local historian Samantha Dorm and abc27 News Reporter, Harry Murphy pose for a group photo.

Local historian Samantha Dorm presenting to the William Penn Senior High School JROTC Cadets.

Abc27 News Reporter, Harry Murphy interviewing Senior Army Instructor of the JROTC Program, Dr. Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) John W. Howard II.

Abc27 News Reporter, Harry Murphy interviewing a William Penn Senior High School student who is apart of the JROTC Program.

Abc27 News Reporter, Harry Murphy interviewing William Penn Senior High School Army JROTC Instructor, First Sergeant Brad Maxwell.

Abc27 News Reporter, Harry Murphy interviewing local historian Samantha Dorm.

✨ Nothing brighter than a Bearcat smile; looks like we’ve caught a few! 🐾

#BearcatJoy

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A student smiling and holding up a drawing.

A district staff member smiling for a photo.

A district staff member smiling for a photo while standing in front of a sign that says "The Future of the world is in this classroom". There is another sign that says "Proceed with Kindness".

A student smiling with both of her hands on her face.

District staff members posing together for a photo. One of the district staff members is holding an iPad. The other district staff member has her hand around the district staff member that is holding the iPad.

A huge shoutout to our District's AI Committee!

This incredible group of leaders are exploring innovative ways to use AI to support our students, staff, and families. Their commitment to collaboration and creative problem-solving is paving the way for the future of education here in SDCY.

We are grateful for their dedication and look forward to what’s ahead!

#BearcatPride🐾

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District leadership working together on an assignment.

✨ PBIS Rewards in Action! ✨

Ferguson PreK-8 students recently enjoyed a sweet treat for displaying positive behavior in their classrooms! Way to go Bearcats, keep up the great work!

#BearcatPride🐾

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Three students holding popsicles in their hands and smiling. Other students can be seen in the background.

We’re still reminiscing about last Friday’s game… what a night! 🐾🔥

From the football team’s overtime victory to the cheerleaders keeping the crowd energized, to the marching band setting the perfect soundtrack: the Bearcat spirit was everywhere!

A special shout-out to the Class of 1985 for joining us and cheering alongside today’s Bearcats. Once a Bearcat, always a Bearcat! 💙🧡

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York High Class of 1985 posing for a group photo at York High's recent Football Game.

The York High Marching Band performing at the York High recent Football Game.

York High Cheerladers with the York High Mascot at York High's recent Football Game.

York High Football players cheering at York High's recent Football Game.

York High Football players and fans cheering at York High's recent Football Game.

🔥 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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Bearcat Families - You are invited to attend your student's Open House! View the graphic below for more details. If you have any questions, please contact the main office at your student's school building. We hope to see you there! 🧡 💙

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Event schedule for upcoming Open Houses, listing dates and times for various school buildings in the School District of the City of York.

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

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Two young children engaging with educational tools on a table. The graphic announces school calendar reminders: closed on September 1 for Labor Day, and an early dismissal on September 10.

📸 Introducing our "You’ve Been Caught Smiling" campaign!

We’re celebrating the joy and pride that shines through our Bearcats every day. Keep your eyes open… you might be next to get caught smiling! 😃🐾

#BearcatJoy

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A district staff member with her arm wrapped around a student.

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

Ferguson PreK-8 Principal Ms. Love and a district staff member posing together for a photo.

A district staff member and a student sitting at a table together.

A district staff member holding up an inspirational quote while standing in front of a bulletin board.

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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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.