During a full-day visit at William Penn Senior High School, Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools recently engaged in a powerful student-led discussion with a group of WPSHS students who spoke about their high school experiences and various ideas that they envision for their school and community.

These students shared great ideas, thoughtful perspectives, and valuable feedback, all of which was centered on collaboration, connection, and positive change.

#BearcatPride🐾
about 16 hours ago, The School District of the City of York
Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, engaged in a student-led discussion with a group of William Penn Senior High School students in a school library.
Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, engaged in a student-led discussion with a group of William Penn Senior High School students in a school library.
Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, engaged in a student-led discussion with a group of William Penn Senior High School students in a school library.
Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, engaged in a student-led discussion with a group of William Penn Senior High School students in a school library.
Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, engaged in a student-led discussion with a group of William Penn Senior High School students in a school library.
Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, engaged in a student-led discussion with a group of William Penn Senior High School students in a school library.
Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, engaged in a student-led discussion with a group of William Penn Senior High School students in a school library.
Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, engaged in a student-led discussion with a group of William Penn Senior High School students in a school library.
Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown, Superintendent of Schools, engaged in a student-led discussion with a group of William Penn Senior High School students in a school library.
🔥 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 18 hours ago, The School District of the City of York
York High athletics schedule for September 14–19, 2026, featuring soccer, volleyball, and football games.
York High athletics schedule for September 14–19, 2026, featuring soccer, volleyball, and football games.
Our new Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Portia Slaughter recently visited both of our Family First Health School-Based Health Centers located at William Penn Senior High School and Hannah Penn PreK-8.

Family First Health’s William Penn Senior High Center is a school-based health center that serves students in grades 9–12. Students who enroll will have access to a variety of health services during school hours. Click the following link to enroll your student: https://bit.ly/WPStudentRegistration

#BearcatPride🐾
4 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Dr. Portia Slaughter, Assistant Superintendent is posing with a group of Family First Health staff members in a lobby area.
Athletic Director Brown recently recognized Varsity Football Head Coach Bud Kyle with an official game ball, engraved with the final score from his first win as head coach at his alma mater!

A special milestone made possible alongside his dedicated coaching staff and Bearcat student-athletes. Congratulations to Coach Kyle and the entire team! 🏈🎉

#BearcatPride🐾
4 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Eight people, consisting of School Board Members and district staff members are posing together on a football field, with one district staff member holding a football.
Five people, consisting of School Board Members and district staff members are posing together on a football field, with one district staff member holding a football.
A large group of football players and coaches are posing together on a football field.
A group of coaches and district staff members are posing together on a football field.
Our William Penn Senior High School students officially started classes in the new Early Childhood Education Pre-Apprenticeship Program!

Through this exciting opportunity, students can earn college credits through HACC, gain paid hands-on experience in PreK Counts classrooms, and work toward their Child Development Associate credentials while in high school.

This opportunity was made possible through a grant from the Rotary Club of York to Community Connections for Children as part of the Every Child Has Opportunities Initiative.

We can't wait to watch our future educators grow!

#BearcatPride🐾
6 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A group of students are sitting around tables in a learning lab, listening to a discussion.
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Andrea Berry-Brown is presenting to a group of students in a learning lab. A woman can be seen standing near Dr. Berry-Brown.
Two students are sitting at a table in a learning lab. An adult woman can be seen in the background.
A group of students are sitting at a table in a learning lab, working on an activity that involves markers and papers.
A group of students are sitting around tables in a learning lab, listening to an instructor present at the front of the room.
Our York High Boys Soccer team recently won against Bermudian Springs with a score of 2-1! Congratulations Bearcats! ⚽️

#BearcatPride🐾
6 days ago, The School District of the City of York
York High Bearcats graphic featuring a team huddle and a 2–1 victory over Bermudian Springs Eagles.
Attention York City community:
A group of students from the William Penn STEAM Academy are leading a project this school year entitled, Food for Thought, which is an initiative designed to improve community engagement. As part of this project, students are collecting and analyzing data through a survey within the community.

If you are able to participate and support our students’ learning, please click the following link to complete the survey: https://bit.ly/WPSTEAMSurvey. If you have any questions, contact William Penn STEAM Academy staff, Tori Martinez at martitor@ycs.k12.pa.us or Megan Tyson at tysonmeg@ycs.k12.pa.us.

Thank you for your time and support! 🐾
7 days ago, The School District of the City of York
William Penn STEAM Academy survey graphic asking the York community to complete a survey.
William Penn STEAM Academy survey graphic asking the York community to complete a survey.
William Penn STEAM Academy survey graphic asking the York community to complete a survey.
🔥 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! 🐾
14 days ago, The School District of the City of York
York High athletics schedule for September 1–3, 2026, featuring soccer, volleyball, and football games.
York High athletics schedule for September 3–5, 2026, featuring volleyball, soccer, and football games.
This past Friday, our York High Boys Varsity Football team kicked off the season with a hard-fought game against the Harrisburg Cougars. Our Bearcat athletes showed determination, teamwork, resilience, and #BearcatPride🐾 from start to finish!

We’re proud of the effort, energy, and commitment they brought to the field and look forward to all that this team will accomplish throughout the season!

Keep building, Bearcats! 🏈
14 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Our York High Boys Varsity Football team recently played against Harrisburg for their first game of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Football team recently played against Harrisburg for their first game of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Football team recently played against Harrisburg for their first game of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Football team recently played against Harrisburg for their first game of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Football team recently played against Harrisburg for their first game of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Football team recently played against Harrisburg for their first game of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Football team recently played against Harrisburg for their first game of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Football team recently played against Harrisburg for their first game of the 2026 fall season.
All William Penn Senior High School Parents and Guardians are invited to attend our upcoming parent meeting to review the Family Engagement Compact and help strengthen the partnership between our school community and families.

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 William Penn SHS Cafeteria — Door 15 (101 West College Avenue, York, PA 17401)
20 days ago, The School District of the City of York
William Penn Senior High School parent meeting invitation for September 3, 2026, from 5–6 PM in the William Penn Senior High School cafeteria.
William Penn Senior High School parent meeting invitation for September 3, 2026, from 5–6 PM in the William Penn Senior High School cafeteria.
William Penn Senior High School parent meeting invitation for September 3, 2026, from 5–6 PM in the William Penn Senior High School cafeteria.

Our Bearcat athletes are continuing to prepare for the fall season! Our Boys Varsity Soccer team recently held their first scrimmage, gearing up for an amazing season ahead! ⚽️


#BearcatPride🐾

20 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Our York High Boys Varsity Soccer team recently hosted their first scrimmage of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Soccer team recently hosted their first scrimmage of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Soccer team recently hosted their first scrimmage of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Soccer team recently hosted their first scrimmage of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Soccer team recently hosted their first scrimmage of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Soccer team recently hosted their first scrimmage of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Soccer team recently hosted their first scrimmage of the 2026 fall season.

Friday is Gameday! 🏈🔥

Come out and support our York High Bearcats as they take on the Harrisburg Cougars! 🧡💙

📅 Friday, August 28th
⏰ 7:00 PM Kickoff
📍 Smalls Athletic Field (31 Hamilton Ave, York, PA 17401)

🎟️ Tickets: $2 for students | $4 for adults
Can be purchased at the gate

Bring your #BearcatPride🐾 and let’s pack the stands to cheer our Bearcats on!

21 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Gameday graphic promoting York High Bearcats vs. Harrisburg Cougars football on Friday, August 28 at 7 PM at Smalls Athletic Field.
Our Bearcat athletes are off to a great start for the fall season! This past weekend, our Boys Varsity Football team held their first scrimmage, gearing up for an amazing season ahead! 🏈

#BearcatPride🐾
22 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Our York High Boys Varsity Football team recently hosted their first scrimmage of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Football team recently hosted their first scrimmage of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Football team recently hosted their first scrimmage of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Football team recently hosted their first scrimmage of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Football team recently hosted their first scrimmage of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Football team recently hosted their first scrimmage of the 2026 fall season.
Our York High Boys Varsity Football team recently hosted their first scrimmage of the 2026 fall season.
Senior year is off to a great start for our Bearcats! Earlier this morning, William Penn Senior High School’s Class of 2027 kicked off the year with a fun-filled Senior Sunrise! ☀️🌅

From smiles and laughter to making memories with classmates, our seniors had an amazing time celebrating the start of their final year.

#BearcatPride🐾

📸: Jerald Ebon Proctor Sr.
25 days ago, The School District of the City of York
A large group of students are posing together on a football field at sunset.
Two students are sitting on a picnic blanket on a football field, smiling and posing with peace signs.
Three students are sitting together on a track, smiling for the camera.
Five students are posing together on a football field, smiling and wearing colorful Senior 2027 outfits.
Three students are posing together on a football field with a decorated Senior Sunrise frame.
Three students are posing together on a football field during sunrise.
Four students are posing together on a football field at sunrise, with one wearing a Senior 2027 shirt.
Two students are posing together on a football field, with one holding a football and wearing a bright pink hoodie.
A student is posing on a football field holding a decorated Senior Sunrise 2027 frame.
Three students and a district staff member are posing together on a track, smiling and making peace signs.
Bearcat Softball conditioning will take place on Friday, August 21st at 4:30 PM at Smalls Athletic Field (31 Hamilton Avenue, York, PA 17401) for all York High students in grades 9–12 who are interested in playing softball. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Joshua Flowers at 717-472-7154.
29 days ago, The School District of the City of York
Flyer promoting Bearcat softball conditioning on August 21 at 4:30 p.m. at Smalls Field for students in grades 9–12.
Bearcat Community, help us welcome our newest Bearcats! 💙🧡

Join us Monday, August 17 at 7:30 AM at William Penn Senior High School to cheer on our freshmen as they begin their high school journey!

📍 Gather at Door #15 (Cafeteria Entrance)

Come bring the energy, make some noise, and show the Class of 2030 what Bearcat pride is all about!

#BearcatPride🐾
about 1 month ago, School District of the City of York
Graphic that says "You are invited to welcome our freshmen bearcats on monday, August 17 starting at 7:30 AM)
Bearcat Cyber Academy, Hannah Penn, STEAM and WPSHS back to school events were filled with smiles, connections, and plenty of #BearcatPride🐾! Families received important information, met Bearcat teachers and staff, enjoyed food, games, and more! We’re excited to keep the momentum going as more back to school events will be held across the district!
about 1 month ago, The School District of the City of York
District students, families, and staff are attending back to school events at multiple school buildings in the district.
District students, families, and staff are attending back to school events at multiple school buildings in the district.
District students, families, and staff are attending back to school events at multiple school buildings in the district.
District students, families, and staff are attending back to school events at multiple school buildings in the district.
District students, families, and staff are attending back to school events at multiple school buildings in the district.
District students, families, and staff are attending back to school events at multiple school buildings in the district.
District students, families, and staff are attending back to school events at multiple school buildings in the district.
District students, families, and staff are attending back to school events at multiple school buildings in the district.
District students, families, and staff are attending back to school events at multiple school buildings in the district.
District students, families, and staff are attending back to school events at multiple school buildings in the district.
We invite our William Penn Senior High School students and families to join us for our annual Back to School Kickoff! Come meet our dedicated teachers and staff, connect with student programs and organizations, explore valuable resources, and discover various opportunities that are available for our students.

📅 Tuesday, August 11th
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 William Penn Senior High School – Princess Street Parking Lot (101 W. College Ave., York, PA 17401)

Freshman Orientation will begin at 5:00 PM for our incoming 9th grade students and families!

We hope to see you there! 🐾
about 1 month ago, The School District of the City of York
Flyer promoting William Penn Senior High School's "Back to School Kickoff" on August 11 from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Princess Street parking lot, featuring school photos, the Bearcat logo, and information about meeting teachers, exploring programs, and a Freshman Orientation beginning at 5:00 PM.
Flyer promoting William Penn Senior High School's "Back to School Kickoff" on August 11 from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Princess Street parking lot, featuring school photos, the Bearcat logo, and information about meeting teachers, exploring programs, and a Freshman Orientation beginning at 5:00 PM.
Flyer promoting William Penn Senior High School's "Back to School Kickoff" on August 11 from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Princess Street parking lot, featuring school photos, the Bearcat logo, and information about meeting teachers, exploring programs, and a Freshman Orientation beginning at 5:00 PM.
We are excited to highlight this year's Paint to Beautify Project! 🎨

Under the leadership of Ms. Kayley Shaver, a dedicated group of William Penn Senior High School students brought creativity to life by recently completing five new murals within the halls of WPSHS. The return of the Paint to Beautify project continues to give our students the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents while creating a vibrant, welcoming, and inspiring school environment for our students, staff, and community.

#BearcatPride🐾
about 2 months ago, The School District of the City of York
A bold mural in a school hallway displays the message, "Always Do Your Best! Hard Work Pays Off!" in large white lettering on a black background with orange, blue, gray, and white brick accents.
A vibrant tropical-themed mural in a school hallway features flowers, bamboo, butterflies, and lush greenery surrounding the message, "Be Positive in Your Actions. Set and Reach Your Goals."
A school hallway mural frames a student art display with decorative mirror designs and the inspirational message, "Believe in yourself. Every day is a new beginning."
A colorful school hallway mural features the word "Bearcats" in bold graffiti-style lettering alongside a fierce bearcat illustration with bright orange, blue, and black accents.
A colorful hand-drawn mural wraps around a hallway wall inside a school, featuring vibrant sections of blue, red, yellow, green, orange, and purple filled with creative doodles, symbols, and school spirit artwork.
Our William Penn Senior High School Best Buddies Leadership Team recently spent the weekend at the Best Buddies Leadership Conference surrounded by nearly 2,500 incredible people from around the world, all united by one mission: creating a more inclusive world.

The theme, "One Team, One World", was more than just words—it was something you could truly feel in every conversation, every friendship, and every shared experience.

Our Bearcats left the conference feeling inspired, energized, and reminded that inclusion isn't just an idea—it's something we create together. 💜🌎

#BearcatPride🐾
about 2 months ago, The School District of the City of York
A large group of Best Buddies participants and volunteers are posing together outdoors in matching yellow shirts during a Best Buddies Leadership Conference.
Best Buddies participants are waving international flags during a colorful opening ceremony performance on stage.
Four Best Buddies participants and volunteers are posing together outdoors while enjoying frozen treats during a Best Buddies Leadership Conference.
Two district staff members are posing together with a Best Buddies sign beneath a colorful balloon arch at a Best Buddies Leadership Conference.