News from York Catholic High School

Inclement Weather

During inclement weather that would cause a school closing or delay of schedule, York Catholic will call/text/email you through our One Call Now Emergency Notification system. Other modes of notification include WSBA 910-AM, WGAL TV-8, and the YC website. Students from individual school districts are automatically excused if their district closes and does not provide transportation to YCHS. The exceptions to this are Southern and Southeastern. These students follow York Catholic's delay and closing schedule.

Spirit Shirt Friday

Tomorrow (Friday, January 6) is Spirit Shirt Friday. Students may pay $1 in homeroom and wear their favorite YC spirit shirt in place of their uniform shirt. Students still must wear the standard uniform pants or skirt. All money collected from this fundraiser goes toward the YC Technology Fund.

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Open House

York Catholic's Annual Open House and Science Fair will be held Sunday, January 8, from 12-2 PM. Prospective students and their families are welcome to tour the school, talk with administrators, faculty, staff, and students, and enjoy learning more about York Catholic's exemplary academic programs for students in grades 7-12 where we blend technology with tradition. The Snow Date is January 15 from 12-2 PM.

Click here for a coupon as a thank you for sharing this information with your friends.

Encourage friends to pre-register for Open House at www.yorkcatholic.org.

For more information, contact Heather Hoffman at 717-846-8871 x220 or [email protected] .

Youth League Night

Boys' basketball players and cheerleaders competing in youth leagues throughout York County are invited to Youth League Night at YC when the York Catholic boys take on Biglerville, Friday, January 6. The JV game starts at 6 PM followed by the Varsity game. Youth league players will participate in the pre-game prayer and huddle, sit behind the bench for the game, and become part of the welcome tunnel before the game and at halftime. Students should wear their team uniform shirt for free admittance to the games. Girls youth league basketball players are welcome to join the girls' team on Friday, January 20 vs. Bermudian Springs at the same times as noted above.

Mid-terms & Early Dismissals

Mid-term examinations for grades 9-12 are scheduled for Wednesday, January 11; Thursday, January 12; and Friday, January 13. As a reminder, no trips will be approved during mid-term exams ( Student Handbook/Agenda pgs. 27-28). Students will not be permitted to take a make-up exam due to a trip.

Two exam periods are posted each day. Students who take more than one class in a major subject area will take the second conflict exam during the conflict time slot (11:00 AM -12:00 noon) on the day of their scheduled exam. The exam schedule is as follows:

January 11

period 1: Math

period 2: Social Studies

period 3: Conflicts

January 12

period 1: Science

period 2: Religion

period 3: Conflicts

January 13

period 1: English

period 2: Foreign Language

period 3: Conflicts

These exam days are half days with dismissal at 11:00 AM. School districts will only pick-up at 11 AM. Students testing in the AAC may be dismissed at a later time according to documented learning needs.

Junior High students will be on a half day schedule with an 11 AM dismissal as well.

All students are required to leave the building at 11 AM unless staying for a supervised activity.

Geography Bee

Numerous junior high students volunteered to participate in the annual Junior High Geography Bee scheduled for Friday, January 13, at 8:30 AM. The junior high attends the event which quizzes students on their general knowledge of United States and world geography. Questions start off as multiple choice, but as the Bee progresses, students must come up with the answer. Each round of questions has a topic, like U.S. cities or geographical terms. At the end of the preliminary rounds, the top 10 scores move on to the final round. At this level, students are eliminated after they get 2 wrong answers, until we are down to 2 final contestants. The final round questions are written and each contestant answers the same question. The winner represents YC at the Diocesan Bee in Harrisburg and takes a written test to qualify for the State Bee. Parents are welcome to attend the Bee on January 13.

Year-End Giving Thank You

Thank you to everyone who supported York Catholic's Annual Fund with a year-end gift. The Annual Fund supports the school's operating budget by providing money for professional development for teachers, academic/athletic/extracurricular programs, and financial assistance for students. Thank you for helping to enrich our school for everyone!

Music Association Meeting

Parents of music and choral students are welcome to attend the York Catholic Music Association meeting on Tuesday, January 10, at 6:30 PM. The meetings usually last approximately one hour and everyone's input and feedback are welcomed and appreciated. Your help in planning and implementing the efforts of the YCMA are critical.

More Congratulations for Fall Athletes

Pennsylvania Football News PIAA 2A All-State Team

Jakkar Kinard - 1st Team Running Back

Matt Knauer - Honorable Mention - Defensive Linemen

Dan Yokemick - Honorable Mention - Defensive Back

YAIAA Division III Coaches All-Star Team honors for Girls Soccer

First Team:

MaCayla Welsh

Melanie Matthews

Jessica Brett

Second Team:

Eden Jahn

Courtney Nattans

Tyler Baim

Renee Bonner

Making a Difference in the Community

From Catholic Harvest Food Pantry

"Thank you so much for your donation of 880 pounds or food, 25 frozen turkeys, and $379.38 for our Thanksgiving program. The Catholic Harvest Food Pantry was able to provide a holiday meal to 465 families this Thanksgiving thanks to the generosity of so many."

From Pregnancy & Family Resource Center

"Thank you for your generous donation to the Pregnancy & Family Resource Center and your support of those most vulnerable among us: the innocent unborn and their families."

Irish Eye Archives

Previous issues of York Catholic's Irish Eye e-newsletter can be found on the home page of the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org.

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