Due to freezing temperatures and out of an abundance of caution, tomorrow, January 23, 2025, has been designated a Virtual Learning Day for all students, teachers, and 10-month employees. Students are expected to attend and complete assignments virtually. 12-month employees will still report to their buildings or use accrued leave if needed. District offices will open at their normal time. Thank you.
Attention Bearcat Families:
Due to the weather, tomorrow, January 21, 2025 has been designated as a Virtual Learning Day for all students, teachers, and 10-month employees. Students will be expected to attend and complete assignments virtually tomorrow. 12-month employees will still report to their building or use accrued leave if needed. District offices will open at 9:00 am. Thank you.
Students at WPSHS recently celebrated the end of their first semester classes with a pizza party that was graciously donated by Little Caesars.
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January is School Board Recognition Month!
This month, we would like to honor and thank our school board members for their dedicated leadership in public education and for their unwavering service to students and staff of the School District of the City of York. We appreciate you! 🧡💙
Not pictured: Board Member, Cassandra Liggins
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Bearcat Cyber Academy 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 Joan Rosario Rosado, who exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated partner in education.
Thank you, Bearcat Cyber Academy, for your commitment to excellence and community!
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We would like to congratulate the Unified Bocce Ball team on their outstanding participation during the 2024-2025 season! Their dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship exemplify the spirit of unity and inclusion, inspiring others to build connections through shared experiences.
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This is an important reminder that there will be no school on Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All district buildings and offices will be closed. Students, teachers, and staff will return to school on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Thank you.
The Athletic Booster Club is hosting a Cancer Awareness Night at the Boys' and Girls' Basketball Game. To support this event, they are selling commemorative t-shirts, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to WPSHS MiniThon.
T-Shirt Details:
Pre-Sale Price: $10.00
At the Game: $12.00
If you'd like to order a shirt ahead of the game, please contact Vicki Landis, Athletic Secretary, at:
Phone: 717-849-1218 ext. 1034
Email: Landivic@ycs.k12.pa.us
You can also purchase shirts at the game, but availability may be limited, so we encourage pre-orders.
Thank you for supporting this important cause and showing your Bearcat Pride!
A group of WPSHS seniors recently attended the York City Dollars for Scholars event that was held at the high school. These students were given the opportunity to begin their scholarship applications to their preferred college or university. They also participated in a small Q & A discussion with former WPSHS students who are currently enrolled in a college or university.
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The York County Hispanic Coalitions 19th Annual Three Kings Day Celebration was an event to remember!
The GIANT Company is partnering with our district to fight childhood hunger!
Now through March 31st, shop at GIANT Food Store (#6294, 1255 Carlisle Rd, York, PA) and "Round Up at the Register" to support our school district's food services program.
Bearcats, help spread the word and support efforts to address food insecurity in our schools!
We are thrilled to highlight the Bearcat Casual Club that has recently opened at WPSHS. Bearcat Casual is a small school thrift store that is led by a group of our high school students every week. Students are able to purchase new and/or gently used clothes by using their LiveSchool points in which they earn by demonstrating their commitment to being great learners.
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Attention Bearcat Families:
There will be no school on Monday, January 6th for all students, teachers and 10-month employees due to pending inclement weather. All 12-month employees will still report to their building or use accrued leave if needed. All students, teachers and staff will return to school on Tuesday, January 7th. Please be advised there will now be school on March 17th which is a board-approved weather make-up day. Thank you.
Yesterday, several staff members engaged in powerful discussions on equity and inclusion during a professional development session led by the Racial Justice Committee of YWCA York and inspired by Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools. Together, they reflected, learned, and planned for change.
WPSHS recently celebrated Instant Decision Day at the high school, where some of our seniors received admissions from several colleges and universities on the spot, in addition to receiving scholarships. Congratulations Bearcats! 🧡💙
📢 Join us for our upcoming Budget "Listen and Learn" Session!
January 9, 2025 | 5:30–7:00 PM | Virtual
Please click the following link to fill out the RSVP form: https://bit.ly/LLJan9.
Your voice matters—help shape the future of our schools!
Important calendar reminders for January 2025:
Bearcat Families: Please take a moment to view the following important reminders for the month of January. We encourage you to view our 2024-2025 District Calendar: https://5il.co/2jmzp.
Our Davis PreK-8 students had the opportunity to participate in a Holiday Sing-Along today that was led by Mrs. Traci Garr. Commissioner Michael Muldrow and Santa Claus also stopped by to wish our Bearcats a happy holiday break.
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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. To start off the presentation, some of our William Penn students from our Best Buddies club, led by Ms. Kristen Ostrom, shared highlights about their club with the Board and Central Administration staff.
A special moment of the evening was the presentation of the Celebrating Families Award to Flamond Rowland, who exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated partner in education.
Thank you, William Penn Senior High School, for your commitment to excellence and community!
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Bearcat Families: This is a reminder that tomorrow, December 20, 2024, will be an early dismissal for all students. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM and will complete asynchronous assignments the remainder portion of the school day.
