Penn State University of York recently visited Ms. Funk's Horticulture classroom at the high school to work with the students on dissecting ticks for their pesticide unit. The Horticulture program teaches students how to cultivate and manage various types of plants. #BearcatPride🐾
We are proud to announce that Yury Hernandez (10th grade/Flute), Manuel Garcia (10th grade/Tenor Sax), Francisco Soto (10th grade/Trumpet), and Sha'Nyah Spencer (11th grade/Clarinet) were selected and will represent William Penn Senior High School and the entire district in the upcoming Annual York County High School Honors Band Festival. These musicians will join approximately 142 other 9th-12th grade band students representing 19 schools and school districts across York County. Congratulations Bearcats and best of luck! 🐾
The William Penn Singers and Light Up Ensemble, led by Ms. Ellen Ditmer and Mr. Kevin Crawmer, put on a wonderful performance today for our Central Administration staff during their Annual Holiday Sharing Tour. Great job Bearcats! 🐾
Yesterday evening, our William Penn Senior High School students put on a wonderful Winter Holiday Concert! Our talented students filled the air with festive cheer and beautiful music. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the season!
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Earlier today, several students in grades 9-12 received certificates and were recognized for being Students of the Month, making honor roll, and having perfect attendance for the first marking period. Congratulations Bearcats! 🐾
Some of our Freshman Academy students at William Penn Senior High School were recognized today for receiving honors (distinguished honor roll, high honor roll, and honor roll) as well as having perfect attendance for the first marking period. Students who were selected by their teachers for showing their Bearcat P.R.I.D.E. throughout the marking period were also recognized. Congratulations to Ms. Vanessa Werner on receiving the Freshman Academy Teacher Award!
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What a magical evening at our K-8 Winter Holiday Concert! Our talented students filled the air with festive cheer and beautiful music. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the season!
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We're thrilled to announce that two members of the William Penn SHS DECA team is heading to the State Competition! DECA is a business club that is taught by Ms. Melanie Wilson at the high school where students are given the opportunity to learn about marketing, finance, hospitality, management and entrepreneurship. Yesterday, a group of our outstanding William Penn students represented the School District of the City of York at York College, with Alexa Pimental Rosario and Eladia Sandel securing our team’s spot at the state level. Congratulations Bearcats! 🐾
Our district's ELD Department gave a wonderful update about their program during last evenings School Board Committee meeting.
Thank you, ELD Staff, for your commitment to our students, teachers and staff!
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Davis PreK-8 recently demonstrated their dedication to growth and excellence during a full-day visit with Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools.
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Bearcat Families: This is a reminder that tomorrow, December 11, 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.
The William Penn Senior High School College and Career Readiness Program and Talent Search Program recently took a group of William Penn SHS students to Shippensburg University for a tour of the campus. During the tour, students were able to engage with Shippensburg University faculty and staff, learn about the programs, campus resources, and the overall student experience. 🐾
SDCY is excited to continue offering professional development opportunities for our Paraprofessionals.
Earlier this school year, the district's 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 series brought together our incredible paraprofessionals for impactful team-building and skill-building sessions. They’ve grown stronger, more connected, and ready to support our students!
✨ Special shout-out to Ms. Gina Chroniger for leading this successful series!
The piano lab at William Penn Senior High School has been revitalized with 20 new Yamaha Clavinova pianos! Special thanks to Ms. Ellen Ditmer, Choral Director and Piano Teacher, for leading the project, and to district administration, the school board, and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kate Fritz for their support. Menchey Music assisted by removing the old keyboards and setting up the new pianos for our students to enjoy!
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Some of our William Penn Senior High School STEAM Academy students recently attended a Women in STEAM conference hosted by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's WTS program. Our students analyzed different dynamics that aide in designing traffic intersections, built mock retaining walls, and spoke to various professionals throughout the transportation industry.
Congratulations to Senior, Erica Nhor on receiving a $1,500 scholarship. Students, Akira Williams Latorre and Trinity Miles, were part of a team that won the retaining wall challenge.
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Important calendar reminders for December 2024/January 2025: Bearcat Families: Please take a moment to view the following important reminders for the month of December and beginning of January. The remaining dates for the month of January are forthcoming. We encourage you to view our 2024-2025 District Calendar: https://5il.co/2jmzp.
Some of our young Bearcats at McKinley PreK-8 had fun participating in McKinley's first ever Thanksgiving balloon parade today! Other classes stood in the hallways and clapped and cheered for students as they passed by. 🐾
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy recently held their STEAM challenge for the month of November. Students were tasked with imagining, exploring and investigating shapes used to create the Fibonacci Sequence. Please click the link below to enjoy a video that features all of the stop motion animations that students created after learning about the Fibonacci Sequence.
https://bit.ly/Nov20STEAMChallenge
This week, McKinley PreK-8 staff brought the spirit and creativity like never before with a secret staff spirit week! From bold patterns to team holiday fun, the energy was unmatched!
Bearcat Families: This is an important reminder about the upcoming holiday break. There will be no school for students from Wednesday, November 27th to Monday, December 2nd, due to the scheduled holiday break. All district buildings and offices will be closed. Students should return to school on Tuesday, December 3rd. Link to District Calendar: https://5il.co/2jmzp
