Devers PreK-8 Girls on the Run recently completed their 8-week season and celebrated their hard work with a county-wide 5K race at York College! Combining the race with their SEL curriculum, students in grades 3-5 had the opportunity to learn more about what makes them amazing and how they can do anything they put their minds to—including running a 5K!
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We would like to congratulate WPSHS students, Santiago Leyva Galeano, Yuddy Filpo Nunez and Yazmily Sanyet Virola on recently making it to the Pennsylvania Technology Student Association (TSA) state competition! These students worked really hard and as a result they made it to states during their first year competing! Special shout-out to Mr. Gross and Ms. Gonda for leading these students!
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WPSHS students recently participated in the Youth-Led Change Summit, using their voices to promote peace and build a safer community. Joined by York City Mayor Michael Helfrich and Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow, students engaged in powerful conversations and received encouraging words and valuable resources from both city leaders and WPSHS staff.
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Our York City School Police recently held their first Staff vs. Students flag football game resulting in a final score of 38 to 38! 🏈 Thank you to the community for coming out to show your support!
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We are excited to begin a new social media series titled William Penn Senior Spotlights. For the remainder of the school year, we will be highlighting the Class of 2025 and their plans for the future. Please be sure to check back in with our social media pages to see which Senior will have the spotlight.
Today we highlight Armonni Borges! 🎓
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Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Today we recognize the incredible team members who keep our students fueled and ready to learn every day. Thank you for all you do!
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Today is National Decision Day! 🎉
WPSHS seniors had the opportunity to share their future plans post-graduation while also receiving instant admissions to multiple colleges and universities. Congratulations to our seniors as they are beginning to approach the next chapter in their lives! 🧡💙
We invite you to attend the Combined Elementary School Spring Concert on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the WPSHS Auditorium (Please enter through door 13). All are welcome, and admission is free. We hope to see you there! 🎶
Important calendar reminders for May:
Bearcat Families: Please take a moment to view the following important reminders for the month of May.
We are excited to begin a new social media series titled William Penn Senior Spotlights. For the remainder of the school year, we will be highlighting the Class of 2025 and their plans for the future. Please be sure to check back in with our social media pages to see which Senior will have the spotlight.
We will begin by highlighting Janaesha Hill! 🎓
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Devers PreK-8 students were all smiles this morning as they received two pairs of socks and a brand new pair of sneakers from Operation Warm, a nonprofit organization that provides young people with coats and shoes.
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What a night! William Penn Senior High School's Concert Choir and Singers brought the house down with their Spring Concert, Music from Stage and Screen! From Broadway hits to movie favorites, the talent on display lit up the auditorium.
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🎉 Get Ready for the First-Ever District-Wide Field Day! 🎉
Open to students in grades 5-8.
We're bringing the fun, the competition, and the school spirit to a whole new level!
🏅 Sign up with your teacher to compete – you can join more than one event!
🎟 All students must return signed permission slips to participate.
🚍 Transportation will be provided.
🎉 Fun, prizes, music, and friendly competition!
Despite the soggy weather, WPSHS Environmental Science students made a big impact at Go Green in the City! They taught the community about oil spills and how we can all make a difference for the environment right here in York.
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We invite you to attend the Combined Middle School Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the WPSHS Auditorium (Please enter through door 13). All are welcome, and admission is free. We hope to see you there! 🎶
In partnership with Communities In Schools Pennsylvania, students had the opportunity to explore the Nursing Program at York College of Pennsylvania with hands-on activities including working with a simulation mannequin, swaddling babies, infection control, first aid, and CPR.
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Congratulations to the following WPSHS students who were recently awarded Student of the Month! Way to go Bearcats! 🐾
Bearcat Families - We invite you to join us for our upcoming Spring Parent Meeting and Ice Cream Social to reflect on this school year, celebrate, and plan for the upcoming school year. Scan the QR code below or click the following link to RSVP: https://bit.ly/SDCYSpringEvent. Select the drop-down menu in the top right corner to translate the sign-up form. We hope to see you there!
Celebrate Green, Healthy and Local Living with William Penn Senior High School Environmental Science students!
Date: April 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Learn more about your environmental impact in York City and how to make a positive difference by visiting the Environmental Science students from William Penn Senior High School at their interactive booth in the Kids Zone at Go Green in the City festival!
More Information ➡️ https://bit.ly/WPSHSRemakeLearning
Last evening, the SDCY Faith-Based Leaders Group presented Family First Health with a generous collection of hygiene products to support the Health Centers at Hannah Penn PreK-8 and William Penn Senior High School. Special thank you to all who contributed!
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