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The first day of school is Thursday, August 20, 2026!
2026/27 Calendar of Events
You can view the information on the Calendar page of our District website, under the 2026/27 School Calendar tab.
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!
Summer Food Program
Central York is proud to offer the USDA's Summer Food Program. Any child under 18 can receive a free lunch!
Roundtown P.R.O.U.D.
Polite. Responsible. Outstanding (Quality) Work. Understanding of Others. Dependable.
![Aerial view of Roundtown Elementary School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746811344/cysdk12paus/ygmo02dyr11aet5dqhtw/AboutRoundtownHomepageInfo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746811344/cysdk12paus/ygmo02dyr11aet5dqhtw/AboutRoundtownHomepageInfo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746811344/cysdk12paus/ygmo02dyr11aet5dqhtw/AboutRoundtownHomepageInfo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746811344/cysdk12paus/ygmo02dyr11aet5dqhtw/AboutRoundtownHomepageInfo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746811344/cysdk12paus/ygmo02dyr11aet5dqhtw/AboutRoundtownHomepageInfo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746811344/cysdk12paus/ygmo02dyr11aet5dqhtw/AboutRoundtownHomepageInfo.jpg","width":2200}])
Roundtown Elementary School provides a nurturing, child-centered educational program for its 600 students in grades K-3.
![Principal in goggles stands with a student, with a large group of students behind them, celebrating the ice bucket challenge where a bucket of ice was dumped on their principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746811250/cysdk12paus/yjzilvpyhzs5vfl7mlf8/RoundtownProudPostHomepageInfo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746811250/cysdk12paus/yjzilvpyhzs5vfl7mlf8/RoundtownProudPostHomepageInfo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746811250/cysdk12paus/yjzilvpyhzs5vfl7mlf8/RoundtownProudPostHomepageInfo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746811250/cysdk12paus/yjzilvpyhzs5vfl7mlf8/RoundtownProudPostHomepageInfo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746811250/cysdk12paus/yjzilvpyhzs5vfl7mlf8/RoundtownProudPostHomepageInfo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746811250/cysdk12paus/yjzilvpyhzs5vfl7mlf8/RoundtownProudPostHomepageInfo.jpg","width":2200}])
Check out the latest editions of the Roundtown Proud Post, Roundtown'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.
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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.
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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 5,500 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 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.