Southern Elementary School Kicks Off One School One Book Program

Southern Elementary School recently launched their One School One Book program with the book “Because of Winn-Dixie”.

Susquehannock High School Ranked in the Elite 100 List of Public High Schools in Pennsylvania

U.S. News & World Report list of best public high schools in Pennsylvania for 2019.

SHS Freshman Chosen as Finalist in Holocaust Remembrance Essay Contest

Gracie's essay focused on how small acts of kindness add up to make the world a better place.

FES Students Participate in Tales for Tails Reading Program

While at the SPCA, students sat on blankets and read stories of their choice to the adoptable pups.

SYCSD Students to Showcase Talents at Arts and Technology Fair

Come see the creations of our very talented students!

Pennsylvania State Police Plan Lunch Visits to Southern York County School District Schools

Troopers will have lunch with students on Wednesdays approximately every two to three weeks.

Southern York County Rotary to Display Flags for Heroes on Campus

Flags will be displayed during the week of graduation.

Susquehannock High School Releases Honor Roll for the Third Marking Period 2018-2019

Southern Middle School Releases Academic Achievement for the Third Marking Period 2018-2019

Southern York County School District Releases Elementary School Academic Excellence for the Third Marking Period 2018-2019

ShES Students Participate in Reading is Fundamental Program

Shrewsbury Elementary students were treated to free books through the Reading is Fundamental program.

Loren Kroh ‘64 Named Distinguished Alumni for 2019

Kroh will address the graduating class at commencement services.

SMS Hoops for Heart Fundraiser

Southern Middle School teamed up with the American Heart Association.

Shrewsbury Elementary Teachers Use Grant Money for Coding and Robotics

Students are using SPRK kits and LEGO kits to code robots.

Multicultural Literacy Event at SES

This year at Southern Middle School has been coined the Year of Reading – with a focus on the incorporation of multicultural literature.

Indoor Color Guard Takes First Place at Keystone Indoor Drill Association Championships

The Indoor Guard traveled to Chambersburg High School for the Keystone Indoor Drill Association Championships.

SHS Chemistry Career Session – Nurse Robin Ferguson

SHS chemistry students recently learned all about the nursing profession from Mrs. Robin Ferguson.

Mobile Agriculture Science Lab Visits Friendship Elementary School

The Ag-Mobile is designed to educate students on the importance of the industry.

Fox 43 Meteorologist Visits Friendship Elementary School

Meteorologist Jessica Pash from Fox 43 visited third grade students at FES.

SMS Student Competes in State Geo Bee

Robert Rosul represented Southern Middle School at the State Geography Bee in Harrisburg.

SYCSD Foundation to Participate in Day of Giving

The Southern York County School District Foundation is participating in Give Local York’s day of giving.

Tom Laure Honored with Excellence in Education Award from York Area Down Syndrome Association

Susquehannock High School teacher Tom Laure has been awarded the Excellence in Education award from the York Area Down Syndrome Association.

Early Dismissal Friday, March 29, 2019

Southern York County School District schools will dismiss early on Friday, March 29, 2019.

SHS Chemistry Students Learn the Science Behind Cosmetology

SHS chemistry students were visited by Tabitha Bankert of New Image Salon in New Freedom.

Second Graders Learn About Farming During Agriculture Literacy Week

This program is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation.

SHS Celebrates Diversity with 3rd Annual Culture Con

SHS eleventh graders had a day of learning about the many forms of diversity.

SHS Students Receive Basketball Honors

Walker, Galbreath, Franklin and Ogude Receive Basketball Honors

2019 Battle of the Buildings

Teachers race against each other, students cheer as loud as they can, and gleaming trophies are won.

SHS Chemistry Career Session

SHS chemistry students became formulation scientists for a day.

SHS Seniors Create Ethical Dilemma Digital Books to Share with SES Students

The 12th graders in Ms. Carr’s English class created digital children’s books that deal with ethical dilemmas.

Wrestling Makes School History

Susquehannock High School wrestler Colby Romjue recently placed third in the PIAA Wrestling South Central Regional Championships.

Bus Evacuation Drills Scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Bus evacuation drills for all schools will take place on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Students should remember to wear appropriate attire to school. In the event of poor weather, the make-up date is Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Susquehannock High School Releases Honor Roll for the Second Marking Period 2018-2019

The following students qualified for the Susquehannock High School Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll for the second marking period. Their hard work and determination has paid off! Please congratulate them on reaching this challenging goal.

Southern Middle School Releases Academic Achievement for the Second Marking Period 2018-2019

The following students qualified for the Southern Middle School Academic Achievement and Distinguished Academic Achievement for the Second Marking Period. This is an outstanding personal accomplishment! Please congratulate them for reaching this remarkable goal.

Southern York County School District Releases Elementary School Academic Excellence for the Second Marking Period 2018-2019

The following students qualified for SYCSD Elementary School Academic Excellence for the Second Marking Period. It takes a great deal of effort to achieve this level of academic performance! Please congratulate them on their success.

Warrior Swimming Performances

Warrior swimmers had outstanding performances at the YAIAA Championships.

Warrior Wrestling YAIAA Division II Champs!

Congratulations to Warrior Wrestling!

SHS Band Plays at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida

The band played in the Universal Studios Superstar Parade.

Warrior Girls Basketball Team Qualifies for District III Championships

Congratulations to the Warrior Girls Basketball team on qualifying for the District III Championships!

Warrior Wrestlers Advance to Districts

Congratulations to Warrior wrestlers Colby Romjue and Luke Ohman for qualifying for the PIAA South Central Regional tournament.

Southern Middle School Students Advance to Regional Spelling Bee

Four of our 8th grade students qualified for the oral regional WITF Grand Championship Spelling Bee.

Southern York County School District Teachers Awarded Grants

Money to be used to continue promoting innovation and meaningful learning opportunities in their schools.

Elementary Students Advance in National Geographic Bee

Students in grades four, five, and six at Friendship, Southern, and Shrewsbury Elementary Schools participated in this year’s National Geographic Bee.

The Southern York County School District Foundation Dollars for Scholars Announces Scholarships for the Class of 2019

The Southern York County School District Foundation Dollars for Scholars (SYCSDF DFS) is pleased to announce scholarships are now open for the Class of 2019.

Jessie McDonough Visits Students Conducting Experiments in Mobile Science Lab

CBS 21 reporter, Jessie McDonough, recently visited Shrewsbury Elementary School where students conducted experiments in a mobile agricultural science lab.

Southern York County School District Students Present Sounds of the Season

Southern York County School District students will present songs and sounds of the season in their annual holiday concerts. All concerts are free and open to the public.

Susquehannock High School Athletes to Play NCAA Division I Athletics

Two Susquehannock High School Athletes have recently signed commitment letters to play NCAA Division I athletics.

The Warrior Baseball Team Volunteers with the Veterans Helping Hands Program in York

On November 11th, Veterans’ Day, The Warrior Baseball Team volunteered to help with the Food Run organized by the Veterans Helping Hands Program in York.

Students from Southern York County School District Accepted Into The Organization of American Kodaly Educators Choirs

Nineteen students from Southern York County School District have recently been accepted into the Organization of American Kodaly Educators Choirs for their National Conference.

Lisa Williams, Susquehannock High School Class of 2004, Presents to Physical Science Classes

Susquehannock High School Physical Science classes recently had a career visit from Lisa Williams, a 2004 Susquehannock High School graduate. Williams is now a Technical Solutions Engineer for Spectro Scientific.

Susquehannock High School Students Selected Into the York Community Arts Scholars Finalist Exhibition

Out of 11 local schools, Susquehannock High School had seven students recently selected into the York Community Arts Scholars Finalist Exhibition (YCASE).

Susquehannock High School Releases Honor Roll for the First Marking Period 2018-2019

The following students qualified for the Susquehannock High School Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll for the First Marking Period:

Southern Middle School Releases Academic Achievement for the First Marking Period 2018-2019

The following students qualified for the Southern Middle School Academic Achievement and Distinguished Academic Achievement for the First Marking Period:

Southern York County School District Releases Elementary School Academic Excellence for the First Marking Period 2018-2019

The following students qualified for Southern York County School District Elementary Academic Excellence for the First Marking Period:

Susquehannock High School Seniors Teach Election Process

Susquehannock High School seniors participated in a government student activity on Election Day. They had the opportunity to teach the election process to younger students at Southern Middle School and Southern Elementary School.

Southern Middle School Students Qualify for Regional Spelling Bee

Four Southern Middle School students recently advanced to compete in the regional level of the WITF Central Pennsylvania Spelling Bee.

SYCSD Announces American Education Week and Parent/Teacher Conferences

The Southern York County School District will celebrate American Education Week November 12-16, 2018. Classroom visitations take place at each school Monday and Tuesday, November 12th and 13th.

Susquehannock Alumni Association Presents Alumni Spirit Award

Susquehannock High School student Jensen Perry was recently awarded the Susquehannock Alumni Association’s ninth annual Alumni Spirit Award. The award was presented during half time of Susquehannock High School's homecoming football game on October 12, 2018 and is awarded to an individual who exemplifies outstanding school spirit for an extended period of time.

Susquehannock Assistant Principal Earns 2018 Spirit of York County Award

Susquehannock High School assistant principal James Sterner was recently awarded a Spirit of York County Award for 2018, presented by the York County Economic Alliance. Sterner was named ‘Education/Workforce Development Advocate of the Year’ for his work at Susquehannock High School.

American Legion Austin L. Grove Post 403 Makes Donation to Help SYCSD Families

American Legion Austin L. Grove Post 403 of Glen Rock recently presented the Southern York County Legion School District with a donation of gift cards for the Community Aid store in Hanover, PA.

Elementary and Middle School Students Chosen to Perform with the York Junior Symphony

Southern York County School District elementary and middle school students were recently selected to perform in the York Junior Symphony Orchestra for the 2018-19 school year.

Southern Middle School Students Help Improve the Environment

Southern Middle School recently dedicated several water bottle filling stations throughout the school building to help reduce waste from disposable water bottles. The Southern Middle School Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) donated one station, and two Southern Middle School students donated three stations.

Shippensburg Awards Outstanding Teachers for 2018-19

Two educators from Southern York County School District are recipients of the ‘Outstanding Teacher Ship Winners Award’ for 2018-19, sponsored by the Shippensburg University School Study Council. Susquehannock High School art teacher Wade Bowers and Friendship Elementary School 6th grade teacher Katie Lhotsky will be honored with the award at a luncheon at Shippensburg University in November 2018.

Friendship Elementary School Library Awarded Youth Literacy Grant

Southern York County School District’s Friendship Elementary School was recently awarded $2,000 fromAnne the Dollar General Literacy Foundation Youth Literacy Grant for the 2018-19 school year.

Susquehannock High School’s Logan McFadden Places in YMCA Long Course Nationals

Susquehannock High School swimmer Logan McFadden recently placed at the 2018 YMCA Long Course McFadden National Swimming Championships at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland.

Southern York County School District Schools Awarded Highmark Foundation Grants

Three schools in Southern York County School District will receive Highmark Foundation grants to help create healthier school environments. Friendship Elementary School will receive $7,000, and Shrewsbury Elementary School will receive $7,500 to educate its students on bullying prevention. Susquehannock High School will receive $5,500 to educate students on healthy eating and physical activity.

Southern Elementary School Teacher Receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

Southern Elementary School kindergarten teacher Deanna Fearon was recently awarded a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).

Warrior Chat: Revised Senior Citizen Property Tax Rebate Program for 2018-19

Watch the latest Warrior Chat about the revised Senior Citizen Property Tax Rebate Resolution, which expands the program allowing more residents to be eligible for a rebate

Susquehannock High School Student Council to Hold Fundraisers to Benefit Student

On June 22, 2018, Susquehannock student Jensen Perry went to the York Hospital emergency room. Just seven hours after he arrived, Jensen flew via Life Lion Critical Care Transport to Penn State Hershey Medical Center’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with a failing heart.

Southern York County School District Board of Education Approves Revised Senior Citizen Property Tax Rebate Program for 2018-19

Southern York County School District Board of Education approved a revised Senior Citizen Property Tax Rebate Resolution at the June 21, 2018 board meeting, which expands the program allowing more residents to be eligible for a rebate.

Southern Middle School Students Receive American Legion Honors

Southern Middle School students Arianna Davis and Roman Davis received the American Legion Award for 2018. This is the highest award that the American Legion gives to middle school students.

Susquehannock High School Students Place in Holocaust Remembrance Essay Contest

Three Susquehannock High School students were recently awarded in the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Essay Contest. The contest is held each year by the Yom HaShoah Committee of the York Jewish Community Center (JCC) as part of its Holocaust Remembrance Day events.

Shrewsbury Elementary Students Spread Kindness Through the Community

Shrewsbury Elementary School 6th grade students recently distributed ‘Kindness Rocks’ along the Rail Trail in New Freedom, PA.

Southern Middle School Student Awarded in The Hershey Story History Contest for Young Writers

Southern Middle School 7th grade student Bea Ricafort recently won second place in the poetry category of The Hershey Story History Contest for Young Writers.

Susquehannock High School Releases Honor Roll for the Fourth Marking Period 2017-18

The following students qualified for the Susquehannock High School Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll for the Fourth Marking Period:

Southern Middle School Releases Honor Roll for the Fourth Marking Period 2017-18

The following students qualified for the Southern Middle School Academic Achievement and Distinguished Academic Achievement for the Fourth Marking Period:

Southern York County School District Releases Elementary School Academic Excellence for the Fourth Marking Period 2017-2018

The following students qualified for Southern York County School District Elementary Academic Excellence for the Fourth Marking Period:

Anne (Miller) Druck ‘83 Named Distinguished Alumni for 2018

The Susquehannock High School Alumni Association Steering Committee named Anne (Miller) Druck as its “Distinguished Alumni” for 2018. Druck will address the graduating class at commencement services and will be honored with a plaque in the High School’s auditorium lobby.

Susquehannock High School Athletes to Play Collegiate Sports

Susquehannock High School athletes have recently signed commitment letters to participate in athletics at the collegiate level.

Susquehannock Students Place in Regional Pennsylvania High School Computer Fair

Susquehannock High School students recently placed in the regional competition of the Pennsylvania High School Computer Fair with three first places and one second place. The first place finishers in each category of the regional contest advanced to the state competition.

Southern York County School District Students Perform in National Choir

Students from the Southern York County School District recently performed in the 2018 Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) National Choir in Oklahoma City, OK. The students, who were selected by audition, rehearsed and performed with students from several other states.

Southern York County School District Students Earn Recognition in Scholastic Arts & Writing Contest

Two Southern York County School District students recently earned recognition for their literary works in the 2018 Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards.

SYCSD Schools Battle to Raise Money for Scholarship and Alumni Programs

Administrators, teachers, staff, and students from the Southern York County School District recently participated in the 10th annual Battle of the Buildings competition to raise money for scholarships for seniors at Susquehannock High School and support Susquehannock Alumni programs.

Southern York County School District Publishes Annual Report to the Community

The Southern York County School District’s Annual Report to the Community for the 2016-17 school year is now available.

Southern Middle School Releases Honor Roll for the Second Marking Period 2017-18

The following students qualified for the Southern Middle School Academic Achievement and Distinguished Academic Achievement for the Second Marking Period:

Important Information

We wanted to follow up with you with additional information regarding yesterday’s social media posts on several different accounts. The following is a statement from the Southern Regional Police Department concerning the incident:

A Message From Southern York School District

Dear Parents and Guardians: We are all deeply saddened by the tragic violence yesterday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families who have been impacted by this event.

Susquehannock Students Advance to Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region V Chorus

Three Susquehannock High School choral students performed recently at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 7 Chorus Festival at Susquehannock High School in Glen Rock, PA.

Susquehannock Student Designs Logo for York County Cooperative Job Fair

Susquehannock High School senior Stevie King recently created a new logo for the York County Cooperative Job Fair.

Southern Middle School Releases Honor Roll for the First Marking Period 2017-18

The following students qualified for the Southern Middle School Academic Achievement and Distinguished Academic Achievement for the First Marking Period:

Southern Middle School Students Compete in Geography Bee

Southern Middle School students recently competed in a school geography bee. This was the first lev2017 SMS GeoBee el of competition of the National Geographic Bee, a program of the National Geographic Society.