Today, we celebrate our amazing Paraprofessionals!
Our dedicated paraprofessionals are the backbone of our classrooms, providing essential support to students and teachers every day. From offering individualized instruction to creating a positive learning environment, their impact is immeasurable!
Join us in thanking our Paraprofessionals for their hard work, patience, and commitment to student success. We appreciate you!
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The William Penn Performing Arts Institute is proud to present its upcoming production of "Cinderella".
When: Friday, April 4th at 7:00 PM, and Saturday, April 5th at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Location: William Penn Senior High School auditorium
Tickets: $10 (purchased at the door)
We hope to see you there! 🎭
Important calendar reminders for April:
Bearcat Families: Please take a moment to view the following important reminders for the month of April.
This is a reminder that tomorrow, April 2, 2025 will be an early dismissal for students. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM and will complete asynchronous assignments the remainder portion of the school day. Thank you.
We invite our WPSHS Families to attend the upcoming Graduation for the Class of 2025 on May 27, 2025. Doors will open at 5:30 PM. No tickets are needed. Please see the flyer below for more information. We look forward to celebrating our Seniors! 🎓
As National March into Literacy Month comes to an end, our younger Bearcats at Smith STEAM Academy were filled with excitement as they recently received a special read aloud from several 8th grade students and community members.
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Bearcat Families - We value your feedback! Please take a few moments to complete the Parent & Family Engagement Survey for the 2024-2025 school year: https://bit.ly/SDCYParentEngagement. Select the drop-down menu in the top right corner to translate the survey. You will be entered into a raffle once you have completed the survey. Thank you for your time!
Our Bearcat Families recently showed their artistic side at the Spring Family Education Resource Fair while also learning about the educational resources that are available in the community. Thank you to the various organizations that contributed to this event!
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Today our SDCY staff and community came together to show love & encourage our WPSHS students. As we begin to approach the end of this school year, we want to remind our students that they are recognized and appreciated for their hard work! 🧡💙
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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 would like to congratulate WPSHS students, Shavane Anderson and Lucille Kwarteng on being selected as students of the month at the York Rotary Club. Both of these students delivered a wonderful speech and represented the district very well!
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Our 2025 Winter Sports Banquet was a success! Congratulations to all of our athletes on a great season! 🧡💙🐾
📸: Jerald Ebon Proctor Sr.
FLOW (For the Love of Women) is making a difference in the lives of girls and women by working to eliminate menstrual inequity. During a recent visit to Ferguson PreK-8, FLOW spoke with students in grades 5-8 about the importance of menstrual awareness and access to hygiene products.
Learn more about FLOW: https://fortheloveofwomen.org/
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Last evening, the SDCY Faith-Based Leaders Group gathered to sort and pack various hygiene products for our school community. We would like to thank the community for their generous donations in supporting our Hygiene Drive.
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The WPSHS DECA team recently attended the PA DECA State Conference where they participated in workshops, academies, competitions and had the opportunity to engage with over 3,000 students and professionals from all around the state. Congratulations to WPSHS students, Alexa Pimental Rosario and Eladia Sandel on being awarded medallions for achieving the highest role-play and exam score in our chapter!
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Bearcat Families: This is a reminder that tomorrow, March 26, 2025, 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.
Smith STEAM Academy families recently came out to enjoy an evening of diversity, creativity, and talent at their Night of the Arts event.
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Devers' Little Free Library is officially open! This student-inspired project came to life after Mrs. Pagan-SanMartin's third-grade ELD class read A Library of Our Own and dreamed of creating their own. With teamwork from staff and students, that dream is now a reality! Stop by, take a book, leave a book, and keep the love of reading alive! 📚
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Devers PreK-8's Girls on the Run, led by Mrs. McDyer Morgan and Mrs. Brickel, is a nonprofit organization that helps girls in grades 3-8 build confidence, social skills, and physical activity. Through this organization, students in grades 3-5 are able to receive lessons on SEL and running. At the end of the 10-week season, girls all over York County will meet at York College to participate in an empowering 5K race, which will take place on Saturday, April 26th. Go Bearcats! 🐾
Mrs. Shovestull's Anatomy students engaged in a hands-on exploration of the muscular system through the dissection of a mink. This interactive experience allowed them to deepen their understanding of muscle structure and function in a tangible way.
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Hannah Penn PreK-8 took center stage at our School Board meeting last evening with a fantastic presentation, showcasing what makes their program special, sharing data, and highlighting student and staff support.
A special moment of the evening was the presentation of the Celebrating Families Award to Xiomara Garcia-Cordero, who exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated partner in education.
Thank you, Hannah Penn, for your commitment to excellence and community!
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