Devers PreK-8 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 highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Celebrating Families Award to Breauja Banks, who exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated partner in education.
Thank you, Devers, for your commitment to excellence and community!


Hannah Penn PreK-8 recently had an amazing turnout for their Fall Family Night, with 140 families attending the event! 🐾


Join us for Pre-K Family Engagement Night on Dec. 11, 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Ferguson! Enjoy pizza, fun activities, and more. Click the following link to register: https://bit.ly/PreKEventDec11.



During American Education Week, we celebrate the power of education and the transformative impact it has on students of all ages!
This week, SDCY Administration was incredibly grateful for the opportunity to attend the Early Childhood Education Spotlight. We’re proud to highlight the incredible work being done with our littlest Bearcats and to emphasize the importance of early childhood education in building strong foundations for lifelong learning.





Bearcat Families: This is a reminder that tomorrow, November 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.



Some of our students at McKinley PreK-8 recently created their own logo for their self created company. They created the design, used the Cricut to cut the vinyl, and then used the heat press to finalize their design. Awesome job Bearcats! 🐾
Our district's 2024 Fall Sports Banquet was recently held at the high school. Congratulations to each of our fall sports teams on a great season!
#BearcatPride🐾



Penn State Talent Search and College & Career Programs sponsored William Penn High School female students who recently attended the Bold Futures Leadership Summit: Women in Business at York College. Students engaged in meaningful discussions and also had the opportunity to hear from business speakers and a guest panel, all of whom are working within the field of business. 🐾

We're thrilled to announce that our Soccer Lady Bearcats have been honored with the YAIAA Sportsmanship Award for this fall season! This award is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and respect for the game. Way to go, Bearcats—you make us proud! 🐾

📢 Join us for our upcoming Budget "Listen and Learn" Session! We're asking for your input on the district's wants and needs as we plan our budget for the 2025-2026 school year. November 19, 2024 | 5:30–7:00 PM | Virtual (Zoom link on our website under "District Events": https://bit.ly/ListenLearnNov19). Your voice matters—help shape the future of our schools!



Our next Faith-Based Meeting will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM at the Central Administration building. Please mark your calendars and spread the word.



Devers PreK-8 recently showcased their Bearcat Pride during a full-day visit with Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools.
From exciting music lessons to engaging small group instruction, Devers students and staff demonstrated their dedication to growth and excellence.
#BearcatPride🐾




We're thrilled to announce that our Volleyball Lady Bearcats have been honored with the YAIAA Sportsmanship Award for Section 2 this fall season! This award is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and respect for the game. Way to go, Bearcats—you make us proud! 🐾

Our awesome Cadets of the Bearcat Battalion recently represented the district at the Harvest Parade that was held for the community.
#BearcatPride 🐾










Ferguson PreK-8 recently showed their Bearcat Pride during a full-day visit with Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools.
From student of the month presentations to hands-on learning in Kindergarten, Ferguson’s students and staff demonstrated their dedication to growth and excellence.
#BearcatPride🐾






Bearcat Families: Please take a moment to view the important reminder's for this week. Thank you.



Bearcat Families: We invite you to attend our upcoming Fall Family Resource Fair! Join us on Wednesday, November 20th, from 2:00-5:00 PM at William Penn Senior High School. It will be fun for the whole family! There will be educational resources, coats, food baskets, community resources and much more! If you plan to attend, please click on the link below or scan the QR code that is on the flyer.
https://bit.ly/FallResourceFairRSVP



Important calendar reminders for November:
Bearcat Families: Please take a moment to view the following important reminders for the month of November. We encourage you to view our 2024-2025 District Calendar, which can be found on our District Website at ycs.k12.pa.us.



Bearcat Families: This is a reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday! Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday.



Students recently participated in a district-wide STEAM challenge in which they were tasked with building the tallest paper towel tower using origami folds and minimal supplies. Students from every school were enthusiastically engaged. Congratulations to Jackson Bearcats for winning first place followed by Devers in second place! #BearcatPride 🐾







