WPSHS students were all smiles as they decorated their gingerbread houses for the holidays! #BearcatPride🐾
11 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A student is sitting at a desk in a school classroom, holding up a gingerbread house. Other people can be seen in the background.
A student is sitting at a desk in a school classroom, looking down at a gingerbread house.
A student is sitting at a desk with a gingerbread house in front of him.
A district staff member and a student are decorating a gingerbread house in a school classroom. Other people can be seen in the background.
A student is sitting at a desk in a school classroom, holding up a gingerbread house. Other people can be seen in the background.
A student is sitting at a desk in a school classroom, holding up a gingerbread house. Other people can be seen in the background.
A district staff member is observing two students who are decorating gingerbread houses.
A district staff member is giving a fist bump to a student who is sitting at a desk in a school classroom.
🔥This Week and Next Week’s Games are here! Your Bearcats are locked in and ready to compete. Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and show our #BearcatPride! 🐾
12 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Bearcats Athletic Schedule for the School District of the City of York.
Bearcats Athletic Schedule for the School District of the City of York.
As part of their Annual Holiday Sharing Tour, the William Penn Singers and Light Up Ensemble made a stop at the Central Administration Building before going to visit local nursing homes to spread more holiday cheer!

#BearcatPride🐾
12 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A choir group is standing in a semicircle behind a seated conductor playing a keyboard. They are holding songbooks and performing in a conference room. A decorated Christmas tree is visible to the side, adding a festive touch.
A small ensemble is performing in a conference room with large windows. The group includes violinists, a cellist, and a double bassist. A colorful quilt is hanging on the wall behind them.
A group of musicians are playing brass and woodwind instruments beside a decorated Christmas tree in a conference room.
We would like to congratulate the following William Penn Senior High School students on being selected to represent William Penn and the district in the Annual York County High School Honors Band Festival.

🐾 Klarra Derr (9th grade/Bass Clarinet)
🐾 Yury Hernandez (11th grade/Flute)
🐾 Manuel Garcia (11th grade/Tenor Sax)
🐾 Francisco Soto (11th grade/Trumpet)
🐾 Sha'Nyah Spencer (12th grade/Clarinet)

These musicians will join approximately 148 other 9th-12th grade band students representing 19 schools and school districts across York County. The festival will conclude with a concert on Saturday, January 31, 2025, at 2:30 PM in South Western High School's auditorium (200 Bowman Road, Hanover, PA 17331). The doors will open at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $10.00, can be purchased at the doors, and all seats are general admission.

Join us in congratulating our Bearcats!
13 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Five band students are standing in a school classroom holding their musical instruments, including a trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, and flute, smiling in a music room.

In collaboration with the William Penn Student Services team, Family First Health invites all SDCY families and staff, to our Student Services Night on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 PM in the William Penn Senior High School Cafeteria (Door #15).

This event will highlight available health services, including school-based health centers, the Mobile School Dentist program, and community health services at the George Street Center, with giveaways available while supplies last. We hope to see you there!

#BearcatPride🐾

15 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Flyer for Family First Health Student Service Night on January 15, 2026, 5-7 PM at William Penn Cafeteria. Includes sections in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Highlights services like William Penn Senior High Health Center and Mobile School Dentist. Features images of a group holding a banner and a reception area. Keywords: health services, community event, multilingual.
For December’s PBIS event at WPSHS, students were invited to enjoy a Hot Chocolate Bar with their peers for being great leaders and showing their commitment to excellence!

#BearcatPride🐾
15 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A group of students are gathered around a table filled with hot chocolate supplies and toppings in a school cafeteria. A large "BEARCAT" sign can be seen above.
A group of four students are sitting at a cafeteria table in a school cafeteria, eating and talking with one another. There is a sign in the background that reads "Home of the BEARCATS WILLIAM PENN SR HIGH SCHOOL."
A group of district staff members are setting up a table with assorted pastries and snacks in a school cafeteria. A group of students can be seen sitting nearby at a table having a discussion with a district staff member.
A group of students are gathered around a digital screen showing a cozy fireplace in a school cafeteria. A sign that says "BEARCAT NATION" can be seen on the wall.
A group of eight district staff members and a student are standing in front of a digital screen displaying a cozy fireplace.
Two people can be seen dumping packets of hot cocoa mix into Christmas-themed paper cups. The table is filled with multiple paper cups that are decorated with snowflakes and snowmen.
Boxes of candy canes are lined up on a table, with loose candy canes and open bags of colorful foil-wrapped chocolates scattered in front.
Congratulations to the following students who were recently recognized at the Freshman PRIDE Awards Assembly for their hard work, achievements, and commitment to excellence during the first marking period. We are so proud of our Bearcats for showing what it means to lead with PRIDE—keep shining and striving for greatness!

Special shoutout to Ms. Lettie Smith on receiving the Freshman Academy Teacher Award!

#BearcatPride🐾
17 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A group of district staff members and students are standing on stage, with some of them holding certificates.
A group of students are standing on stage, holding certificates.
A group of students are standing on stage, holding certificates.
A group of students are standing on stage, holding certificates.
A district staff member is serving a group of students at a buffet table with cookies, brownies, and other snacks in a school library.
A group of William Penn Senior High School students, accompanied by Ms. Schmuck and Mr. Gross, recently attended Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's Inaugural Computer Science Day. There were 8 teams, comprised of students from 10 different schools. Throughout the day, these teams worked on a variety of computer science related projects, from creating a text-based adventure game to performing security tests on a web application.

Dalbeuris Franco and Lizevel Duran were on the winning team, and a team comprised of only William Penn students, Dimir Andino, Alicia Gonzalez Mercado, Isabella Hernandez, Leeandrew Berdecia, and Saniyah Brooks won second place. Congratulations to our Bearcats on their efforts and for representing WPSHS with #BearcatPride! 🐾
18 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A group of three students are collaborating on a tech project, examining circuit boards on a table. Another student can be seen nearby.
A group of four students are collaborating on a tech project, examining circuit boards on a classroom table. Other people can be seen in the background.
Two students are collaboratively assembling a circuit board at a table. One of the students is reading a manual while the other is observing.
A student is sitting at a table with electronics and a water bottle, engaging in a discussion with a district staff member. Two students can be seen standing behind them in the background.
A group of students are holding gold and green boxes while standing outside in front of a concrete wall.
Thank you to the Peyton Walker Foundation for their generous donation of a climate-controlled AED cabinet at William Penn Senior High School’s athletic fields. This installation ensures 24/7/365 access to life-saving equipment for students, staff, and athletes who use the surrounding fields and facilities. We are grateful for this partnership and the commitment to keeping our Bearcat community safe! #BearcatPride🐾
19 days ago, The School District of the City of York
District staff members and community members are standing near a SaveStation machine and a mannequin.
District staff members and community members are standing near a SaveStation machine and a mannequin, cutting a ribbon.
District staff members and community members are standing near a SaveStation machine and a mannequin, cutting a ribbon.
A woman and two boys are standing near a SaveStation machine and a mannequin, with one of the boys and the woman doing a heart gesture.
🔥 This Week’s Games are here! Your Bearcats are locked in and ready to compete. Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and show our #BearcatPride! 🐾
19 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Bearcats Athletic Schedule for the School District of the City of York.
Our William Penn Senior High School Winter Holiday Concert was a wonderful showcase of our students’ hard work and musical talent! Their performances filled the auditorium with holiday spirit. Thank you to all who attended!

#BearcatPride🐾
22 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A choir composed of fourteen individuals dressed in black attire are performing on stage in a concert setting. They're standing in rows, singing with a conductor and pianist.
A choir composed of fourteen individuals dressed in black attire are performing on stage in a concert setting. They're standing in rows, singing with a conductor and pianist.
A symphony orchestra on stage, musicians with string instruments, a conductor in motion in a concert setting. Red poinsettias line the stage for a festive mood.
A symphony orchestra on stage, musicians with string instruments in a concert setting. Red poinsettias line the stage for a festive mood.
A symphony orchestra on stage, musicians with string instruments, a conductor in motion in a concert setting. Red poinsettias line the stage for a festive mood.
A jazz band performs on stage, featuring a group of musicians wearing black with red ties in a concert setting. They are playing various instruments.
A choir of 30 singers stands on stage in blue robes with orange stoles, singing in a concert setting. A conductor and pianist accompany them.
A choir of individuals in blue and orange robes are singing on stage in a concert setting. A pianist accompanies them.
A group of WPSHS students recently engaged in a two-day panel discussion where they offered helpful testing strategies to their peers ahead of the upcoming Keystone exams. From smart study routines to managing stress, our student leaders shared tools to help everyone succeed.

Good luck to our WPSHS Bearcats as they begin Keystone testing tomorrow!

#BearcatPride🐾
26 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Students are sitting around a table in a school library, focused on writing and studying. Books and drinks can be seen on the table.
A district staff member is pointing to a smart board that has algebra on it in a school library. Students are sitting at tables observing and taking notes.
A school library filled with students who are sitting at wooden tables, facing a screen where two student presenters are standing near a smart board.
A school library filled with students who are sitting at tables, focusing on a district staff member who is standing near a smart board displaying a graph.
🔥 This Week’s Games are here! Your Bearcats are locked in and ready to compete. Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and show our #BearcatPride! 🐾
26 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Bearcats Athletic Schedule for the School District of the City of York.
You are invited to attend the York City School District Music Department’s upcoming William Penn Holiday Concert which will be held at William Penn Senior High School. The Holiday Concert will feature Concert Choir, Singers, Symphonic Band, Serenaders Jazz Band, Orchestra, and the String Ensemble. Please enter through door 13. We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, The School District of the City of York
Holiday concert poster for the School District of the City of York's 2025 William Penn Senior High School Holiday Concert, set against a snowy mountain scene with trees. Details include the date (December 11, 2025), time (7:00 PM), and the location (William Penn Senior High School Auditorium).
Holiday concert poster for the School District of the City of York's 2025 William Penn Senior High School Holiday Concert, set against a snowy mountain scene with trees. Details include the date (December 11, 2025), time (7:00 PM), and the location (William Penn Senior High School Auditorium).
Holiday concert poster for the School District of the City of York's 2025 William Penn Senior High School Holiday Concert, set against a snowy mountain scene with trees. Details include the date (December 11, 2025), time (7:00 PM), and the location (William Penn Senior High School Auditorium).
🔥 This Week’s Games are here! Your Bearcats are locked in and ready to compete. Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and show our #BearcatPride! 🐾
about 1 month ago, The School District of the City of York
Bearcats Athletic Schedule for the School District of the City of York.
Huge congratulations to York High Varsity Football player, Shavane Anderson, on officially signing with Syracuse University to continue his academic and athletic journey! 🧡🏈 Your hard work and determination both on and off the field has paid off.

#BearcatPride🐾
about 1 month ago, The School District of the City of York
Five people, including district staff members, are sitting at a table with a "William Penn Senior High School" banner. A hoodie with "Syracuse" is on the table, suggesting a sports signing event.
A group of students and adults, including district staff members are standing and sitting around a table at William Penn Senior High School. The table has a blue cloth with orange text and a "Syracuse" hoodie. Trophy cases and a photo wall are in the background.
A student is standing in front of a William Penn Senior High School backdrop. He is wearing an orange and navy varsity jacket with the letters "S" and "U". A table with a matching banner is in front.
WPSHS students recently participated in a CPR/AED training session, where they learned essential life saving skills through hands-on practice.

#BearcatPride🐾
about 1 month ago, The School District of the City of York
Three students are sitting down on a dark carpeted floor, practicing CPR on a baby mannequin in a school auditorium. One of the students is performing chest compressions while the other two students are observing.
Three students are kneeling down on a dark carpeted floor in a school auditorium, practicing CPR on a mannequin. An infant mannequin can be seen nearby.
A group of four students and one adult are sitting down on a dark carpeted floor in a school auditorium, practicing CPR on an infant mannequin. Other people can be seen in the background, also practicing CPR.
Three students are sitting down on a dark carpeted floor in a school auditorium, practicing CPR on an infant mannequin. Another mannequin can be seen nearby.
A student is keeling down on a dark carpeted floor in a school auditorium, practicing CPR on a mannequin.
A student is keeling down on a dark carpeted floor in a school auditorium, practicing CPR on an infant mannequin.
A student is practicing CPR on an infant mannequin in a school auditorium, while being guided by an instructor.
A group of three students and one adult are sitting on a dark carpeted floor in a school auditorium. One of the students is holding an infant mannequin, practicing CPR. Other people can be seen in the background, also performing CPR.
This year’s Plate Patrol 2.0, hosted by our York City School Police, and Fall Resource Fair were a huge success! 🎉 York City community and families came together to enjoy a free holiday meal, music, community resources, coats, and so much more. Thank you to everyone who contributed to both events! 🧡💙

#BearcatPride🐾
about 1 month ago, The School District of the City of York
A family of three, including an adult woman and two children, are sitting at a table in a school cafeteria enjoying a meal together.
A woman is browsing a table stacked with winter coats in a school cafeteria.
A family of four, including two adult women and two children, are standing in a school cafeteria with folded coats on a table in the background. One of the children is holding a soccer ball.
A man in a hoodie is standing in line in a school cafeteria, holding a blue tote bag. Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools and a district staff member are serving food behind a glass counter. Other people can be seen in the background.
A barber is trimming a young man's hair in a school hallway, with other people in the background.
Two children are standing in line in a school cafeteria being served food by two district staff members. One of the children is reaching for a tray of food that has corn and chicken on it.
A district staff member is handing a bagged meal through a serving window to a man.
A group of four district staff members are organizing knitted scarves on a table in a school cafeteria. Behind them is a sign that reads "BEARCAT NATION" on the wall.
A group of district staff members and a teenage boy are standing and sitting at a table in a school cafeteria. Behind them is a sign that reads "William Penn Sr. High School" on the wall.
A group of district staff members, including York City School Police are standing together in front of a mural of a roaring bear head in a school cafeteria.
We invite you to attend William Penn Senior High School's upcoming Fall Resource Fair! Join us on Tuesday, November 25th, from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM in the William Penn Cafeteria. Please enter through door 15. This event will be happening at the same time as the Plate Patrol 2.0.

We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, The School District of the City of York
Fall-themed flyer for William Penn Senior High School's Fall Resource Fair on November 25, 2025. Details include free entry, music, food, and community resources.
Fall-themed flyer for William Penn Senior High School's Fall Resource Fair on November 25, 2025. Details include free entry, music, food, and community resources.
Fall-themed flyer for William Penn Senior High School's Fall Resource Fair on November 25, 2025. Details include free entry, music, food, and community resources.
William Penn Senior High School Winter Keystone Exam Information:

➡️ December 9: Algebra Keystone Assessments
➡️ January 8: Literature Keystone Assessments
➡️ January 9: Biology Keystone Assessments

For more information, please click the following link: https://bit.ly/WinterKeystone
about 2 months ago, The School District of the City of York
2025-2026 Winter Keystone exams dates for William Penn Senior High School: December 9, January 8, and January 9. Includes William Penn Senior High School's logo and the Pennsylvania Keystone Exams logo. There is text at the bottom that says "Click the link in the caption for more details!"
2025-2026 Winter Keystone exams dates for William Penn Senior High School: December 9, January 8, and January 9. Includes William Penn Senior High School's logo and the Pennsylvania Keystone Exams logo. There is text at the bottom that says "Click the link in the caption for more details!"
2025-2026 Winter Keystone exams dates for William Penn Senior High School: December 9, January 8, and January 9. Includes William Penn Senior High School's logo and the Pennsylvania Keystone Exams logo. There is text at the bottom that says "Click the link in the caption for more details!"