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CYSD Named an Outstanding Visual Arts Community
Congratulations to our talented students and dedicated art educators on this continued recognition!
Fall Sports Stadium Guidelines
Back-to-school season means fall sports and Friday night lights! Students, families, and guests are reminded to check out the guidelines in effect for ticketed home sporting events at Panther Stadium.
Portrait of a Panther
Portrait of a Panther provides a shared, District-wide framework for understanding student growth and development at each grade level.
Welcome to Central York.
Proud to be a Panther!
Positive Hayshire P.O.W.E.R.
Polite. Outstanding. Win-Win. Equality. Responsible.
![Aerial view of Hayshire Elementary School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746645997/cysdk12paus/przo1cdtyalqti16rikr/AboutHayshireHomepageInfo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746645997/cysdk12paus/przo1cdtyalqti16rikr/AboutHayshireHomepageInfo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746645997/cysdk12paus/przo1cdtyalqti16rikr/AboutHayshireHomepageInfo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746645997/cysdk12paus/przo1cdtyalqti16rikr/AboutHayshireHomepageInfo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746645997/cysdk12paus/przo1cdtyalqti16rikr/AboutHayshireHomepageInfo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746645997/cysdk12paus/przo1cdtyalqti16rikr/AboutHayshireHomepageInfo.jpg","width":2200}])
Hayshire Elementary School provides a nurturing, child-centered educational program for its 600 students in grades K-3.
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Check out the latest editions of Hayshire Happenings, Hayshire's weekly newsletter to families. The newsletter is sent via email every Friday during the school year.
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The Central York Cyber Academy is a 24/7 personalized learning environment offered for learners in grades K through 12 seeking a cyber school option.
![Five students enjoying snacks around a yellow table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746645611/cysdk12paus/zcp1held3mpcrzx7wrfb/ActivitiesHomepageInfo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746645611/cysdk12paus/zcp1held3mpcrzx7wrfb/ActivitiesHomepageInfo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746645611/cysdk12paus/zcp1held3mpcrzx7wrfb/ActivitiesHomepageInfo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746645611/cysdk12paus/zcp1held3mpcrzx7wrfb/ActivitiesHomepageInfo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746645611/cysdk12paus/zcp1held3mpcrzx7wrfb/ActivitiesHomepageInfo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746645611/cysdk12paus/zcp1held3mpcrzx7wrfb/ActivitiesHomepageInfo.jpg","width":2200}])
Whether in the classroom, on the field, on the stage, or in the community, our students remain "Proud to be a Panther" in everything that they do.
![Four students on the playground with custom knitted hats and scarfs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746645473/cysdk12paus/jnszjffqc2ysy4pr8cyx/ProgramsAndServicesHomepageInfo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746645473/cysdk12paus/jnszjffqc2ysy4pr8cyx/ProgramsAndServicesHomepageInfo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746645473/cysdk12paus/jnszjffqc2ysy4pr8cyx/ProgramsAndServicesHomepageInfo.jpg","width":640}])
Central York School District is fortunate to have a dedicated team across various departments that help deliver important programs and services for our students and their families.
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The District has a variety of information, resources, and tools available to students and families to stay informed, engaged, and successful.
News & Events
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Proud to be a Panther!
5,600+
Students
Central York School District serves a growing and diverse population of more than 5,600 students in grades K-12.
20
Years as a "Best Community for Music Education"
by the NAMM Foundation.
1:1
Device Program
Every Central York School District student has access to their own iPad to support their educational journey.
Top 2
School Districts in York County
Central York was named one of the Top Two School Districts in York County by Niche.com in 2025.
94%
Graduation Rate
Each graduating class includes more than 400 students.
700+
Employees
Dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators.
Top 50
One of the Top 50 Employers in York County
according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor.