Extracurriculars
West York School District's students have access to a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive, costly sports program. Eligibility for participation is determined by the school board policy and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. West York School District spent $57,374 for the transportation of sports teams in 2011-12. Countywide nearly $1 million was spent on transporting public school sports teams. The total sports budget for the District in 2010-11 was $271,400. Collectively, York County public schools spent over $9 million dollars on sports budgets (does not include facility costs) in 2011-12.
By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.
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