Day 7 of our Back-to-School Countdown is all about attendance!

Being present matters every day. Our attendance policy helps ensure students get the most out of their learning experience.

Families, please review the attendance guidelines to understand how we track attendance and support students.

📖 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/SDCYAttendance
11 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Graphic for the School District of the City of York's Attendance Page with the words "Your Guide to a successful school year includes being on time! Access it now on our Attendance Webpage! (Link is in the caption)"
Graphic for the School District of the City of York's Attendance Page with the words "Your Guide to a successful school year includes being on time! Access it now on our Attendance Webpage! (Link is in the caption)"
Graphic for the School District of the City of York's Attendance Page with the words "Your Guide to a successful school year includes being on time! Access it now on our Attendance Webpage! (Link is in the caption)"
Day 6 of our Back-to-School Countdown is all about staying connected!

SchoolStatus Connect is our new communication tool for the 2025-2026 school year 📲 Families will receive important updates from their student’s school and teachers right to their phone or email. Stay informed, stay engaged, and never miss important news again.

🔗 Learn more and access helpful resources here: https://bit.ly/SDCYSchoolStatus
11 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Graphic for the School District of the City of York's School Status Connect with the words "Your guide to a successful school year includes staying connected! Stay up to date with important information and messages coming directly from your teacher and school! Access it now on our School Status Connect Webpage! (Link is in the caption)"
Graphic for the School District of the City of York's School Status Connect with the words "Your guide to a successful school year includes staying connected! Stay up to date with important information and messages coming directly from your teacher and school! Access it now on our School Status Connect Webpage! (Link is in the caption)"
Graphic for the School District of the City of York's School Status Connect with the words "Your guide to a successful school year includes staying connected! Stay up to date with important information and messages coming directly from your teacher and school! Access it now on our School Status Connect Webpage! (Link is in the caption)"
Day 5 of our Back-to-School Countdown is all about our student athletes!

The 2025-2026 Athletics Schedule is available to view! 🏀⚽🏐

Visit the district website to stay up to date on game days, times, and locations. Don’t miss a moment of the action—come out and support our Bearcats!

📲 Check it out here: https://bit.ly/WPAthletics
11 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Graphic for the School District of the City of York's Athletics Schedule with the words "Your guide to a successful school year includes showing your Bearcat Pride! Stay up to date with all athletic schedules and come out to support our student-athletes all season long. Access it now on our Athletics Schedule page! (Link is in the caption)"
Graphic for the School District of the City of York's Athletics Schedule with the words "Your guide to a successful school year includes showing your Bearcat Pride! Stay up to date with all athletic schedules and come out to support our student-athletes all season long. Access it now on our Athletics Schedule page! (Link is in the caption)"
Graphic for the School District of the City of York's Athletics Schedule with the words "Your guide to a successful school year includes showing your Bearcat Pride! Stay up to date with all athletic schedules and come out to support our student-athletes all season long. Access it now on our Athletics Schedule page! (Link is in the caption)"
Day 4 of our Back-to-School Countdown is about being prepared!

With the new school year quickly approaching, we want to remind our Bearcat families to review the District's Uniform Policy to ensure that your student starts the year off strong! 👕

Click here to review the policy ➡️ https://bit.ly/SDCYPolicy

Let's dress for success, Bearcats! 🐾
11 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Graphic for the School District of the City of York's Uniform Policy with the words "Your guide to a successful school year starts with being prepared! Make sure you're familiar with the District's Uniform Policy so your student is ready from day one. Access it now on our uniform information page! (Link is in the caption)"
Graphic for the School District of the City of York's Uniform Policy with the words "Your guide to a successful school year starts with being prepared! Make sure you're familiar with the District's Uniform Policy so your student is ready from day one. Access it now on our uniform information page! (Link is in the caption)"
Graphic for the School District of the City of York's Uniform Policy with the words "Your guide to a successful school year starts with being prepared! Make sure you're familiar with the District's Uniform Policy so your student is ready from day one. Access it now on our uniform information page! (Link is in the caption)"
Day 3 of our Back-to-School Countdown is about staying updated and informed!

🗓️ The 2025–2026 Events Calendar is available to view on our district website! Stay updated on all of the important dates and events that will be happening across the district!

📍From early dismissals to holidays—you’ll find it all on our Events Page ➡️ https://bit.ly/25-26Events

Let’s make it a great year, Bearcats! 🐾
11 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Graphic for the School District of the City of York's 2025-2026 Events Calendar with the words "Your guide to a successful school year! Stay updated on all of the important dates and events that will be happening across the district! Access it now on our events page! (Link is in the caption)"
Graphic for the School District of the City of York's 2025-2026 Events Calendar with the words "Your guide to a successful school year! Stay updated on all of the important dates and events that will be happening across the district! Access it now on our events page! (Link is in the caption)"
Graphic for the School District of the City of York's 2025-2026 Events Calendar with the words "Your guide to a successful school year! Stay updated on all of the important dates and events that will be happening across the district! Access it now on our events page! (Link is in the caption)"
Day 2 of our Back-to-School Countdown is all about staying connected!

Make sure your contact information is up to date in the Sapphire Parent Portal so you don’t miss important updates, alerts, or school news.

📝 Take a moment to double-check your phone number, email, and address today!

➡️ https://bit.ly/SDCYSapphire
11 months ago, The School District of the City of York
Graphic for the School District of the City of York with the word "Update your contact information! Log into your Sapphire Parent Portal Account with a picture of a mobile phone. Stay informed on important student information for the 2025-2026 school year!"
Graphic for the School District of the City of York with the word "Update your contact information! Log into your Sapphire Parent Portal Account with a picture of a mobile phone. Stay informed on important student information for the 2025-2026 school year!"
Graphic for the School District of the City of York with the word "Update your contact information! Log into your Sapphire Parent Portal Account with a picture of a mobile phone. Stay informed on important student information for the 2025-2026 school year!"
The halls may be calm for now, but that Bearcat buzz is building. August has arrived, and we’re kicking off our Countdown to School campaign as we get ready to welcome students back for a new year of learning, growing, and rising together.

📅 First Day of School Reminders:
🟠 August 19: PreK, Kindergarten, Grades 8, 9 and 12 should report to school
🔵 August 20: All students in Grades PreK-12 should report to school

Welcome Back Message ➡️ https://bit.ly/Welcomeback25-26
11 months ago, The School District of the City of York
First Day of School Update Graphic for the School District of the City of York. On Tuesday, August 19, students in grades PreK, Kindergarten, Grade 8, Grade 9, and Grade 12 will report to school. On Wednesday, August 20, all students in grades PreK-12 will report to school.
First Day of School Update Graphic for the School District of the City of York. On Tuesday, August 19, students in grades PreK, Kindergarten, Grade 8, Grade 9, and Grade 12 will report to school. On Wednesday, August 20, all students in grades PreK-12 will report to school.
First Day of School Update Graphic for the School District of the City of York. On Tuesday, August 19, students in grades PreK, Kindergarten, Grade 8, Grade 9, and Grade 12 will report to school. On Wednesday, August 20, all students in grades PreK-12 will report to school.
☀️ Parent Advisory Council Summer Series Want to support our students and schools? Learn about programs that uplift children and families. 📅 June 30 | 7–8 AM 📅 July 28 | 12–1 PM 📅 August 9 | 11 AM 📍William Penn SHS – Door #15 (S. Pershing & W. College) RSVP here ➡️ https://bit.ly/PACSummerSeries
12 months ago, The School District of the City of York
A vibrant flyer for the Parent Advisory Council's Summer Series event at William Penn Senior High School, featuring contact information and RSVP details.
A vibrant flyer for the Parent Advisory Council's Summer Series event at William Penn Senior High School, featuring contact information and RSVP details.
A vibrant flyer for the Parent Advisory Council's Summer Series event at William Penn Senior High School, featuring contact information and RSVP details.
Bearcat Families - Please take some time to update your contact information for the 2025-2026 school year! Visit the Student Services page on our district website at www.ycs.k12.pa.us to log into your Sapphire Parent Portal Account. Stay informed on important student information for the 2025-2026 school year!
about 1 year ago, The School District of the City of York
A digital flyer for the School District of the City of York urges families to update their contact information and log into the Sapphire Parent Portal. It features a student group photo and web address: www.ycs.k12.pa.us.
A digital flyer for the School District of the City of York urges families to update their contact information and log into the Sapphire Parent Portal. It features a student group photo and web address: www.ycs.k12.pa.us.
A digital flyer for the School District of the City of York urges families to update their contact information and log into the Sapphire Parent Portal. It features a student group photo and web address: www.ycs.k12.pa.us.
Free Swimming Lessons are being offered at the YMCA of the Roses - York County for SDCY students ages 5 to 14 years old. Registration must be completed in-person. For more information, please see the flyer below.
about 1 year ago, The School District of the City of York
A young child wearing goggles swims underwater in a pool. Text promotes free swimming lessons for York City kids, listing class times by age and registration info, with a large orange FREE! circle and YMCA logo.
Attention Bearcat Families: Free Summer Meals are available for all students ages 18 and under from June 9th to July 31st! No registration or ID is required. Please see the flyer below for more information. Let's keep our Bearcats healthy and strong all summer long! 🐾
about 1 year ago, The School District of the City of York
Colorful flyer for the School District of the City of York promoting free summer meals for kids 18 and under, June 9 to July 31. Details include breakfast and lunch times, meal locations, and contact information.
Colorful flyer for the School District of the City of York promoting free summer meals for kids 18 and under, June 9 to July 31. Details include breakfast and lunch times, meal locations, and contact information.
Colorful flyer for the School District of the City of York promoting free summer meals for kids 18 and under, June 9 to July 31. Details include breakfast and lunch times, meal locations, and contact information.
8th grade students, it's time to LEVEL UP!  8th graders will bring home permission slips for a sneak peek into high school life – program tours, info tables, and a Real Talk student panel.  Don’t forget to sign and return!  Parent/Guardian RSVP ➡️ https://bit.ly/LevelUpParentRSVP #BearcatPride🐾
about 1 year ago, The School District of the City of York
Class of 2029 Level Up Day Graphic
Class of 2029 Level Up Day Graphic
Class of 2029 Level Up Day Graphic
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 will be an Asynchronous learning day for students that attend Goode, Hannah Penn, and Jackson due to your student’s school building being designated as a polling site for an election. Students that attend Goode, Hannah Penn, and Jackson will be able to pick up breakfast from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and lunch from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The door number is listed below for breakfast and lunch pick up according to school. Goode – Door 15 Hannah Penn – Door 13 Jackson – Door 4 All other school buildings will follow their regular schedule.
about 1 year ago, The School District of the City of York
Graphic for May 20th Asynchronous Day
Graphic for May 20th Asynchronous Day
Graphic for May 20th Asynchronous Day
Hannah Penn Families - Join us for Hannah Penn's Summer Vibes Resource Fair on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 4:30-6:00 PM. Scan the QR code below or click the following link to RSVP by Wednesday, April 9, 2025: https://bit.ly/HPSummerResources. Select the drop-down menu in the top right corner to translate the sign-up form. Thank you and we hope to see you there!
about 1 year ago, The School District of the City of York
Flyer with words and graphics
Flyer with words and graphics
Flyer with words and graphics
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! #BearcatPride🐾
over 1 year ago, The School District of the City of York
Group of people smiling
Group of people smiling
The Parent Council Advisory (PAC) wants to invite you to participate in our annual Multicultural Night on November 21, 2024, at 5 pm. Use door #13. Please click the link to RSVP before November 18. ➡️ https://bit.ly/HPMulticulturalNight
over 1 year ago, School District of the City of York
Hannah Penn Multicultural Event flyer
Hannah Penn Multicultural Event flyer
Hannah Penn Multicultural Event flyer
📢 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!
over 1 year ago, The School District of the City of York
Listen and Learn flyer
Listen and Learn flyer
Listen and Learn flyer
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
over 1 year ago, The School District of the City of York
Flyers for fall resource fair
Flyers for fall resource fair
Flyers for fall resource fair
We recently had a fantastic time at our Trunk or Treat! Our parking lot was filled with creative costumes, candy, and plenty of smiles! #BearcatPride 🐾
over 1 year ago, School District of the City of York
Student and families participating at their school's trunk or treat outside
Student and families participating at their school's trunk or treat outside
Student and families participating at their school's trunk or treat outside
Student and families participating at their school's trunk or treat outside
Student and families participating at their school's trunk or treat outside
Student and families participating at their school's trunk or treat outside
📢 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!
over 1 year ago, The School District of the City of York
Flyer for virtual meeting - English
Flyer for virtual meeting - Spanish
Flyer for virtual meeting - Haitian Creole