The School District of the City of York would like to congratulate two of our William Penn seniors, Marlon and Esmeralda, on recently being selected for the Optimist International Youth Appreciation Day! Both students had a chance to meet lawyers, judges, probation, and law enforcement personnel throughout the day.
#BearcatPride🐾

Bearcat Families: This is an important reminder that there will be no school for all students on Monday, October 28, 2024, to allow staff to participate in professional development. District offices and buildings will remain open to the public. Students will return to school on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Thank you.



Last evening, our Faith-Based Leaders finalized a mission statement to guide our efforts in supporting SDCY students and families. We're excited to continue working together to address our community's needs!
Please stay tuned for details regarding our next Faith-Based Meeting.




In partnership with Communities In Schools, Goode PreK-8 and McKinley PreK-8 students had an incredible day at York College of Pennsylvania! They explored the Nursing Program with hands-on activities like working with a simulation mannequin, swaddling babies, infection control, first aid, and CPR.
Check out these snapshots of our future potential healthcare heroes gaining essential life skills!
#BearcatPride🐾







Bearcat Families: This is a reminder that tomorrow, October 23, 2024 will be an early dismissal day for all students. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM. Students will complete asynchronous assignments the remainder portion of the school day. Thank you.



The School District of the City of York would like to thank Clean the World and Amazon for their generous donation of bookbags for our Bearcats. The district received over 450 bookbags that were filled with school supplies! We were able to distribute bookbags to each of our school buildings.

📢 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.
October 23, 2024 | 5:30–7:00 PM | Virtual (Zoom link on our website under "District Events")
Your voice matters—help shape the future of our schools!



The SDCY is excited to share that our school district is participating in this year's December Give a Meal program with the York County Food Bank. Each year, this program provides 30,000 meals to families in need throughout the community. To register a meal for your family, please click on the link below.
https://bit.ly/SDCYGiveAMeal



Join us on Monday, October 28, 2024 as we discuss safety in our schools and community with the York City School District Police Department. Please RSVP by October 23, 2024: https://bit.ly/3U97eng. Thank you and we hope that you can attend.



Our school community had a fantastic time celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! From poetry to dance lessons and delicious food, it was a vibrant celebration of culture and connection.
#BearcatPride🐾







Bearcat Families: This is an important reminder that Monday, October 14, 2024 is a weather make-up day. There will be no school for all students. District offices and buildings will remain open to the public. Students will return to school on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Thank you.



The district's second Budget Listen and Learn was held on last evening. These meetings are designed to discuss plans and ideas for the 2024-2025 budget. It creates an opportunity for you to let your voices be heard as we identify district needs and wants for the budget.
We would like to remind you that our next Budget Listen and Learn will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 beginning at 5:30 PM. To access the zoom link, please visit our Events page that is located on our district website. Thank you and we hope that you can attend.

28 William Penn students attended the 3rd Annual Dorene Wilbur HBCU & Workforce Fair at Dickinson College, exploring college and career paths and connecting with HBCUs like Lincoln, Spelman, and Howard. The event was held at historic Allison Hall, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once spoke. #BearcatPride 🐾








Bearcat Families: This is a reminder that tomorrow, October 9th, will be an early dismissal day for all students. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM. Students will complete asynchronous assignments the remainder portion of the school day. Thank you.
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Familias de Bearcat: Este es un recordatorio de que mañana, 9 de octubre, todos los estudiantes saldrán temprano de la escuela. Los estudiantes saldrán de la escuela a las 12:00 PM. Los estudiantes completarán tareas asincrónicas durante el resto de la jornada escolar. Gracias.
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Fanmi Bearcat: Sa a se yon rapèl ke demen, 9 oktòb, pral yon jou lage bonè pou tout elèv yo. Yo pral ranvwaye elèv yo a 12:00 PM. Elèv yo pral ranpli devwa asynchrone rès pòsyon jounen lekòl la. Mèsi.



We invite our Jackson families to participate in the upcoming Sapphire Parent Portal Workshop on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 4:00 PM. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by the end of the day today using the following link: https://bit.ly/4eJZkIW. Thank you!
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Invitamos a nuestras familias de Jackson a participar en el próximo Taller del Portal para Padres Sapphire el miércoles 9 de octubre de 2024 a las 4:00 PM. Si está interesado en asistir, confirme su asistencia antes del final del día de hoy mediante el siguiente enlace: https://bit.ly/4eJZkIW. ¡Gracias!
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Nou envite fanmi Jackson nou yo pou yo patisipe nan Atelye Sapphire Parent Portal Mèkredi 9 oktòb 2024 a 4:00 PM. Si w enterese patisipe, tanpri RSVP nan fen jounen jodi a lè l sèvi avèk lyen sa a: https://bit.ly/4eJZkIW. Mèsi!



Upcoming Trunk or Treat dates:
Please only go to the Trunk or Treat where your student attends school. Students accompanied by a parent/guardian are welcome to come out for a fun filled night of candy, games, contests and more! Please view the flyers below to learn more about your students Trunk or Treat date. We look forward to seeing you!
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Próximas fechas de Trunk or Treat:
Por favor, vaya únicamente al Trunk or Treat donde asiste su estudiante. Los estudiantes acompañados por un padre/tutor pueden venir a pasar una noche llena de diversión con dulces, juegos, concursos y mucho más. Vea los folletos a continuación para obtener más información sobre la fecha del Trunk or Treat de su estudiante. ¡Esperamos verlo!
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Dat Trunk oswa Trete k ap vini yo:
Tanpri ale sèlman nan Trunk or Treat kote elèv ou a ale lekòl. Elèv ki akonpaye pa yon paran/gadyen yo akeyi yo soti pou yon sware plezi plen sirèt, jwèt, konkou ak plis ankò! Tanpri gade depliyan ki anba yo pou aprann plis sou dat elèv ou yo Trunk or Treat. Nou espere wè ou!



Special thanks to Milkha Moreira, Associate Producer at WPMT FOX43, for covering a feature story on our Bearcat Family Welcome Center!
Stay tuned for the full story on how the School District of the City of York is supporting our culturally and linguistically diverse families through this amazing resource.
#BearcatPride🐾



📢 Join us for our upcoming Budget "Listen and Learn" Sessions!
We're asking for your input on the district's wants and needs as we plan our budget for the 2025-2026 school year.
October 8, 2024 | 5:30–7:00 PM | Central Administration Building
October 23, 2024 | 5:30–7:00 PM | Virtual (Zoom link on our website under “Events”)
Your voice matters—help shape the future of our schools!
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📢 ¡Únase a nosotros en nuestras próximas sesiones de "Escuchar y aprender" sobre el presupuesto!
Le solicitamos su opinión sobre los deseos y necesidades del distrito mientras planificamos nuestro presupuesto para el año escolar 2025-2026.
8 de octubre de 2024 | 5:30 a 7:00 PM | Edificio de la Administración Central
23 de octubre de 2024 | 5:30 a 7:00 PM | Virtual (enlace de Zoom en nuestro sitio web en “Eventos”)
Tu voz importa—¡ayuda a dar forma al futuro de nuestras escuelas!
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📢 Join nou pou Sesyon "Koute ak Aprann" Bidjè k ap vini an!
N ap mande opinyon w sou dezi ak bezwen distri a pandan n ap planifye bidjè nou pou ane lekòl 2025-2026 la.
8 oktòb 2024 | 5:30–7:00 PM | Bilding Administrasyon Santral
23 oktòb 2024 | 5:30–7:00 PM | Viryèl (Lyen Zoom sou sit entènèt nou an anba "Evènman")
Vwa ou enpòtan—ede fòme avni lekòl nou yo!



Every month, Dynamic Davis celebrates their students who consistently show their Bearcat PRIDE with a homemade breakfast made by cafeteria staff as well as a special award ceremony. This was Davis' first breakfast of the school year. Students received medals, award certificates, and prizes for being leaders in the school. Way to go Bearcats! 🧡💙
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Cada mes, Dynamic Davis celebra a sus estudiantes que constantemente muestran su PRIDE por los Bearcats con un desayuno casero preparado por el personal de la cafetería, así como una ceremonia especial de premios. Este fue el primer desayuno de Davis del año escolar. Los estudiantes recibieron medallas, certificados de premios y premios por ser líderes en la escuela. ¡Bien hecho, Bearcats! 🧡💙
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Chak mwa, Dynamic Davis selebre elèv yo ki toujou montre PRIDE Bearcat yo. ak yon dejene endijèn ki fèt pa anplwaye kafeterya ansanm ak yon seremoni prim espesyal. Sa a te premye manje maten Davis nan ane lekòl la. Elèv yo te resevwa meday, sètifika prim, ak prim pou yo te lidè nan lekòl la. Byen ale Bearcats! 🧡💙




Important calendar reminders for October:
Please take a moment to view the following important reminders for the month of October. We encourage you to view our 2024-2025 District Calendar which can be found below.
Link to District Calendar: https://5il.co/2jmzp
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Recordatorios importantes del calendario para octubre: Tómese un momento para ver los siguientes recordatorios importantes para el mes de octubre. Le recomendamos que consulte nuestro Calendario del Distrito 2024-2025, que se encuentra a continuación. Enlace al Calendario del Distrito: https://5il.co/2jmzp
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Rapèl enpòtan nan kalandriye pou mwa oktòb la: Tanpri pran yon ti tan pou w wè rapèl enpòtan sa yo pou mwa oktòb la. Nou ankouraje w gade Kalandriye Distri 2024-2025 nou an ki ka jwenn anba a. Link nan kalandriye distri a: https://5il.co/2jmzp



