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!
#BearcatPride🐾







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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WPSHS MiniTHON club members recently visited Penn State's main campus to witness and take part in the $17.7 million dollars that was raised to support the children and families associated with the Four Diamonds' MiniTHON. Four Diamonds aims to fight against childhood cancer and help create funding for pediatric cancer research initiatives.
If you are interested in donating to the WPSHS MiniTHON, please click the following link: https://bit.ly/WPSHSMiniTHON.
#BearcatPride🐾


William Penn Senior High School students had the opportunity to learn, connect, and engage with representatives from over 30 colleges, universities, and technical schools during the recently held College and Career Fair.
#BearcatPride🐾



We're excited to announce that the Class of 2025 will be having a Chipotle fundraiser on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from 4:00-8:00 PM located at 890 Loucks Road, York, PA 17404. Please come out and show your support for the Class of 2025!


Attention Bearcat Families: Join us on Thursday, February 27, 2025 for a fun evening of education, trivia, and prizes! Scan the QR code below or click the following link to RSVP by Sunday, February 23, 2025: https://bit.ly/SDCYTrivia. We hope to see you there!



Scholarship Opportunity!
The LIU12 Future Educators 2025 Scholarship is a great opportunity for graduating seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in Education and/or working with individuals with special needs. Applications are being accepted now through March 21, 2025.
For more information, please view the flyer below. To apply, click the following link: https://bit.ly/LIUScholarship.

📢 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!



Winter and Spring Sports Physicals will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 6-8 PM at the high school. The cost is $15.00. To register your student, please scan the QR code below or click on the following link: https://bit.ly/4fuGV38.



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



Attention William Penn Senior High School families,
After school tutoring is currently available to all William Penn students from 3:15-4:15 PM on the days that are listed on the flyer. Please note: There will be no tutoring on early dismissal days or on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Thank you.



William Penn's Trunk or Treat will be held tomorrow, October 31 from 3:30-5:00 PM! Come out and enjoy a fun filled evening of candy, games, contests and more! We hope to see you there!



📢 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!



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!



📢 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!



William Penn Senior High School invites you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Please join us on October 10, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 PM in the William Penn Senior High School Cafeteria (Enter at Door 15). Please come out and celebrate with our students, families, and staff. We look forward to seeing you!
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¡La escuela secundaria William Penn lo invita a celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Únase a nosotros el 10 de octubre de 2024 de 5:00 a 7:00 PM en la cafetería de la escuela secundaria William Penn (ingrese por la puerta 15). Venga y celebre con nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal. ¡Esperamos verlo!
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Lekòl Segondè William Penn envite w pou selebre Mwa Eritaj Panyòl! Tanpri vin jwenn nou 10 oktòb 2024 apati 5:00-7:00 PM nan Kafeterya William Penn Senior High School (Antre nan Pòt 15). Tanpri soti epi selebre ak elèv nou yo, fanmi yo, ak anplwaye yo. Nou espere wè ou!



On behalf of the WPSHS Athletic Department, we are asking our Bearcat families to consider donating cases of water for the new weight room. If you have any questions, please contact our district's Athletic Director, Jeffrey White at 717-849-1354 or at whitejef@ycs.k12.pa.us. Thank you.
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En nombre del Departamento Atlético de WPSHS, estamos pidiendo a nuestras familias de Bearcat que consideren donar cajas de agua para la nueva sala de pesas. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con el Director Atlético de nuestro distrito, Jeffrey White, al 717-849-1354 o al whitejef@ycs.k12.pa.us. Gracias.
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Nan non Depatman Atletik WPSHS, n ap mande fanmi Bearcat nou yo pou yo konsidere bay ka dlo pou nouvo chanm pwa a. Si w gen nenpòt kesyon, tanpri kontakte Direktè Atletik distri nou an, Jeffrey White nan 717-849-1354 oswa nan whitejef@ycs.k12.pa.us. Mèsi.
Homecoming is quickly approaching for our William Penn Senior High School students! The dance will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 6:00-9:00 PM in William Penn Senior High School's Cafeteria (Doors will open at 5:00 PM). Tickets are $10.
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¡El regreso a casa se acerca rápidamente para nuestros estudiantes de William Penn Senior High School! El baile se llevará a cabo el sábado 5 de octubre de 2024 de 6:00 a 9:00 PM en la cafetería de William Penn Senior High School (las puertas se abrirán a las 5:00 PM). Los boletos cuestan $10.
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Retounen an ap apwoche byen vit pou elèv lekòl segondè William Penn nou yo! Dans la pral fèt samdi 5 oktòb 2024 apati 6:00-9:00 PM nan Kafeterya William Penn Senior High School (Pòt yo ap louvri a 5:00 PM). Tikè yo se $10.



Smiles all around as students enter school today! We’re excited to welcome them into a safe, supportive environment where they’re ready to learn and succeed. Here’s to a great day ahead! 📚😊
Homecoming is quickly approaching for our William Penn Senior High School students! The dance will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 6:00-9:00 PM in William Penn Senior High School's Cafeteria (Doors will open at 5:00 PM). Tickets are $10.
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¡El regreso a casa se acerca rápidamente para nuestros estudiantes de William Penn Senior High School! El baile se llevará a cabo el sábado 5 de octubre de 2024 de 6:00 a 9:00 PM en la cafetería de William Penn Senior High School (las puertas se abrirán a las 5:00 PM). Los boletos cuestan $10.
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Retounen an ap apwoche byen vit pou elèv lekòl segondè William Penn nou yo! Dans la pral fèt samdi 5 oktòb 2024 apati 6:00-9:00 PM nan Kafeterya William Penn Senior High School (Pòt yo ap louvri a 5:00 PM). Tikè yo se $10.



