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About Sinking Springs

Drone overview of Sinking Springs Elementary School

Principal's Welcome

Greetings, and welcome to the Sinking Springs Elementary School website! Thank you for visiting our school’s website to learn more about the outstanding students, staff, and programs we offer.  

Sinking Springs Elementary School provides students in grades four through six with a challenging and enjoyable educational experience. Our school is a vibrant, engaging community of teachers and learners. We are committed to providing innovative lessons to our students that support our students’ needs as 21st-century learners.

The Central York School District provides a high-quality academic experience within a supportive, valued, collaborative community that promotes student's personal growth and the pursuit of their passions and interests. Pursuing excellence: All Panthers. Everyday. In All Ways.

Our faculty is committed to providing educational opportunities through which all students strive to achieve their full potential. At Sinking Springs, we teach and believe in the character traits that create the acronym S.P.I.R.I.T.  These include:

•    S- Self-control
•    P- Pride
•    I- Intelligence
•    R- Respect 
•    I- Inspiration 
•    T- Trust

We believe our relationship with families is an essential component of the child's academic success. Your participation in our school is needed and greatly appreciated! You can check out the website often to find information about our current calendar of events, contact numbers, and valuable information related to Sinking Springs Elementary School and the Central York School District.  

Heather Dick, Ed. D.
Principal
Sinking Springs Elementary School
Central York School District
hdick@cysd.k12.pa.us
717-846-6789 ext. 1700

Headshot of female principal on an orange background

Heather Dick, Ed. D.
Principal
hdick@cysd.k12.pa.us

Scott Livingston
Assistant Principal
slivingston@cysd.k12.pa.us

Our Mission, Vision, and Shared Values

With a unique student body made up of families from all walks of life, you’ll find our students consistently exceeding goals, and always Proud to be a Panther!

Our Mission: Central York School District provides a high-quality academic experience within a supportive, valued, collaborative community that promotes students' personal growth and the pursuit of their passions and interests.

Our Vision: Pursuing Excellence: All Panthers. Every Day. In All Ways.

Our Core Values: Character | Perseverance | Accountability | Community | Excellence

Sinking Springs S.P.I.R.I.T

Sinking Springs S.P.I.R.I.T is an acronym commonly used across the building as part of the school's character development program. Students are always expected to show their Sinking Springs S.P.I.R.I.T.! 

S: Self-control
P: Pride
I: Intelligence
R: Respect 
I: Inspiration 
T: Trust

All fourth grade and new students receive a Sinking Springs S.P.I.R.I.T. t-shirt upon starting school. Sinking Springs hosts various spirit days throughout the school year where students are invited to wear their shirts. 

Sinking Springs students posing together by their school busses