Extension granted for York City financial recovery process
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has granted an extension for David Meckley, chief recovery officer for the York City School District, to come up with a plan for turning the school district...
View ArticleYork City group continues to look at all-charter, internal reform options
Last night, I filed a story about the financial projections related to the two options being considered by the York City schools advisory committee. It was the first we’ve really heard numbers for...
View ArticleRead the letter York County districts received regarding consolidation
As part of the York City schools financial recovery process, a letter was sent to school officials around York County to get their thoughts on possibilities of consolidation or cooperation....
View ArticleRead the summary of proposed York City schools recovery plan
David Meckley, York City School District’s chief recovery officer, presented a summary of his proposed financial recovery plan last night. He opted to recommend a plan that allows for reform from...
View ArticleYWCA York has summer opportunity for York City students
The 21st Century Community Learning Center program run by the YWCA York is taking applications for its summer session, which runs June 17 to July 25. The summer program can take around 150 students who...
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Grant will take York City students to Eisenhower site in Gettysburg
Update York City students at Ferguson Elementary School headed to Gettysburg on Tuesday to visit the Eisenhower National Historic Site, and guidance counselor Eric Schlosser shared a photo with us....
View ArticleWortham resignation letter, farewell video
It’s been nearly two weeks since Deborah Wortham resigned as superintendent of the York City School District. Someone sent me a link to this video, a farewell from Wortham. It appears to be aimed at...
View ArticleWilliam Penn, Kennard-Dale graduations moved indoors because of weather forecast
Update: Kennard-Dale High School’s Thursday graduation ceremony has been moved into the gymnasium, according to a post online. The ceremony is at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. and seating will be...
View ArticleYork City recovery officer makes donation to scholarship endowment
David Meckley made a donation to double a scholarship endowment fund for York City students Wednesday, saying it will serve as a reminder that “community service is about giving, not compensation.”...
View ArticleNew Hope Academy, York City get filing deadlines in charter appeal matter
It will be at least a few more months before the New Hope Academy Charter School appeals issue will be argued before the state Charter Appeals Board. The hearing officer for the state filed a...
View ArticleYork City School District schedules first meeting for new Community Education...
The first meeting has been scheduled for the York City School District’s new Community Education Council, part of the district’s recovery plan. The first meeting will be held at 6 p.m. July 31, in the...
View ArticleMeet York City’s new Community Education Council
The York City School District’s new Community Education Council met for the first time Wednesday night. The group was created as part of the district’s new recovery plan. The members of the group are:...
View ArticleAdvocacy group asks for investigation into alt-ed programs
The Education Law Center has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice, asking for an investigation into the placement of students in alternative education programs. The center says that...
View ArticleYork City School District encouraged by enrollment numbers
York City School District Supt. Eric Holmes offered the school board an update on its “welcome home” campaign to try to urge students to return to the district from charter schools. Holmes reported...
View Article24-year-old York College program sees William Penn students through graduation
The York County Community Opportunity Scholarship Program’s first class of students was four William Penn Senior High School sophomores in 1989. Today, there are 20 high school students involved, and...
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Devers Elementary students learn about cafeteria behavior
Submitted photo Devers Elementary School, a school serving kindergarten to grade eight, shared some photos from a recent assembly. Mindy O’Brien, assistant principal, said students and teachers...
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Decision expected Tuesday in New Hope Academy Charter School matter
Teacher Kim Helder works with eighth-graders at New Hope Academy Charter School in this 2012 photo. A decision about the renewal of the school’s charter is expected Tuesday. The matter of New Hope...
View ArticleState board rejects renewal of New Hope Academy’s charter
Update: The state Charter Appeal Board voted not to renew the charter for New Hope Academy Charter School. The board said the school must close by Jan. 15. New Hope could appeal to Commonwealth Court....
View ArticleLocal private schools urge New Hope parents to consider all options
The leaders of local private schools issued a statement Friday to remind parents that they, too, are an option for students who could be displaced if New Hope Academy Charter School closes. Last week,...
View ArticleDevers students celebrate Hispanic culture with music, dancing
As the culmination of events marking Hispanic American Heritage Month, students at Devers Elementary School in York were treated to some traditional dances performed by their classmates Friday. Alida...
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