Virtual or In-School
Parents are reminded that Friday, March 26, is the deadline to have your student(s) switch from virtual to in-school or vice versa for the 4th marking period. Please email Mrs. Hand at khand@yorkcatholic.org by 3 PM Friday, March 26, if you plan to make a change.
Travel Update
Travel restrictions for travel within the United States ended March 4 for our staff and families. For any cases of international travel, we are continuing to follow the CDC guidelines, which can be found in this link:
At the start, travel restrictions were put in place partly because of the situations in other states, when some were in worse shape than others. They were also put in place because of the habits of travel. In other words, when travelling, you are at more places (restaurants, gas stations, airports, etc.), and encounter more people, leading to more potential risk.
So, we encourage you to keep in mind that we are still in a pandemic. Risks still exist and we do not want to jeopardize our communities. That commitment is what has made us so successful throughout the school year. Families that travel are expected to practice social distancing, handwashing, and mask wearing in order to continue to keep our communities healthy.
Quarantine
IF A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER OF A STUDENT OR SCHOOL EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN TESTED AND IS WAITING FOR RESULTS, THE STUDENT OR SCHOOL EMPLOYEE MUST QUARANTINE AND MAY NOT COME TO SCHOOL UNTIL THE RESULTS ARE KNOWN AND THE SCHOOL NURSE HAS GRANTED PERMISSION TO RETURN.
When informed an immediate household member has been tested, the student or staff who resides in the same home will quarantine until the result of the test is confirmed negative. If the result of the immediate household member's test is positive, the student or staff member who resides in the same home will quarantine for 10 days.
Students or staff who may have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 are required to quarantine for 10 days, even if the student or staff tests negative or feels healthy since symptoms may appear 2 to 10 days after exposure to the virus. Please see the latest criteria from the Centers for Disease Control on "exposure" and "quarantine."
Please be reminded, if a student tests positive for COVID-19, families are obligated to inform the school for the health and safety of the entire school community. This applies even when we are not in person or in session.
Any student or staff member who is required to quarantine must notify the following:
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Capital Campaign Phase II |
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Phase II of the Grow Today, Impact Tomorrow Capital Campaign is in full swing and with $3.2 million pledged, we are closing in on our $4.5 million goal. To raise the remaining funds, which will be used to complete the Junior High conversion, infrastructure improvements, installation of a new press box and stadium bleachers, relocation of the grotto, creation of a Rosary Walk, and upgrades to our parking lot, we need your support!
There are many ways you can give to the campaign including a one-time gift or through a pledge over multiple years. There is also the opportunity for several naming opportunities, detailed below, offered to recognize the generosity of donors. As always, we thank our incredible YC family for the support that you continue to show York Catholic each and every day.
Rosary Walk
Donors contributing $5,000+ will be recognized on our Rosary Walk through a Prayer Bead stone. This beautiful new Rosary Walk will be stationed in the relocated Grotto.
Stadium Facilities
Brand new bleachers will be installed at our Athletic Turf Field. Contributions of $1,000 will purchase one bleacher seat* or a bleacher section can be donated for $75,000.
*Please note, the honor of naming the bleacher seat does not guarantee admission to events or reserve the actual seat.
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Tuition figures for next year will be published in early April after budget approval by the School Board. In order to budget appropriately, we are asking families to re-enroll now.
The re-enrollment fee is $250.00, with an increase to $300.00 after April 9, 2021. $200.00 of the re-enrollment fee will be applied to your child's 2021-2022 required technology and capital improvement fees for 2021-2022 ($100 each).
Please click on the documents below for information and/or completion:
We thank you for choosing York Catholic and we look forward to a continued partnership with your family next school year.
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If you know a friend, family member, or anyone looking for a high-quality, Christ-centered education for their children who do not already attend a Catholic school, you could receive a $250 credit toward your child's tuition at York Catholic.
York Catholic's Parent Referral Program is a win-win for everyone involved. Referred students receive an outstanding education from York Catholic, while parents of the referred families get peace of mind knowing their child is gaining so much more than just a top-notch education. Families who refer someone who registers at York Catholic receive a $250 credit towards their child's tuition.
You, as parents, are our best ambassadors. In order for the Parent Referral Program to be a success, we need information about individuals who may be interested in joining the York Catholic family. All you need to do is click below to fill out the form. If the family you refer attends York Catholic through their first semester, your family's tuition will be credited $250, spread into 4 credits applied to the months of February, March, April, and May.
It really is that simple. So go ahead. Please click on the box below and allow us the opportunity to do what we love -- help to develop, nurture, and encourage children so they may grow in faith, mind, and heart. Mail or email the form to us and we will take it from there!
The Parent Referral Program is open to all parents of current York Catholic students. The tuition credit is not available for referring your own children. The $250 credit is only good toward tuition on a student's account; no cash is given, and it is non-transferrable. A referred student applies only to a new student from a non-partner school.
Thank you for all you do for our school!
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Creative Ways to Afford Catholic Education |
Learn how to afford Catholic education without impacting your monthly budget on Wednesday, April 7, from 7-8 PM at York Catholic. Registration for the program is required by March 30 by clicking the button below. COVID screening, mask protocol, and social distancing will be observed.
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Even though the 2021 color yearbooks are not distributed until May, NOW is the time to place your order for a book. Extra yearbooks are not available in May. Only what is ordered is delivered to YC for distribution.
Please do not send any money to school with your student. Balfour handles the order taking and payments allowing the yearbook advisor and staff additional time to produce the best yearbook ever. All orders are taken by phone by calling the Balfour ordering line at 1-800-944-5930 or by ordering online following these easy steps by March 31:
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Go to www.balfour.com
- Click Shop My School
- Select York Catholic High School
- Scroll down to Yearbooks
- Click on Order Now
- Complete the form
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Our March 2021 Missions Collection in Lent is for a cause near and dear to our YC hearts. OutreachPARAGUAY is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization started in 2012 by our Spanish teacher, Milner Sosa, and his wife, Eileen. Senor Sosa is a native of Paraguay and met Eileen while she was serving with the Peace Corps. Their love for the country and the recognition of the needs of its citizens are never far from their thoughts so they created OutreachPARAGUAY to give back. Year-round, the Sosas gather items to help support medical and educational needs within Paraguay, and each summer, they organize a group to deliver the items. Monetary donations help to fund the maintenance of local health posts and schools in rural areas, medical supplies and instruments, teaching resources, books for elementary schools in rural areas, and the shipping of gently used clothing. Missions Collection Day is Wednesday, March 24, during homerooms.
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Annunciation & World Languages Mass |
On Thursday, March 25, we will celebrate Mass with our students and faculty at 10:20 AM. March 25 is the Feast of the Annunciation commemorating when the Archangel Gabriel appeared before Mary, and asked her, in the name of the blessed Trinity, to consent to become the Mother of God. It is also the week we are celebrating our cultural heritages so prayers and music will be in English, Spanish, German, Latin, and some of the other languages spoken by our students. It will be a wonderful way to also celebrate our Lenten season as a school community. Mass will be livestreamed to classrooms.
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We have revised our Easter Break schedule. Wednesday, March 31, is now a full day off for students. Faculty and staff will be attending a morning In-Service. We will return to school Tuesday, April 6.
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Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
Students in grades 10 and 11 interested in the career options of Construction, Electrician, or Manufacturing are invited to apply for a Pre-Apprenticeship program sponsored by York County Alliance for Learning (YCAL) and local companies or organizations. Most have deadlines in May of 2021, but students are encouraged to apply as early as possible due the popularity of the programs across the county. To apply for one of these programs, students should visit this link:
Girls Rocking it in Trades and Technology
Do you have a daughter who is interested in hands-on projects and figuring out how things are put together? Do the trade or technology fields of construction, engineering, architecture, or welding appeal to the girl(s) in your family? If yes, then click here to watch this enlightening video about girls entering the fields of trades and technology and to learn more about the opportunities for girls!
Please contact Mrs. Eva Phillips, College & Career Counselor, at ephillips@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x432 if you have any questions about either program.
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York Catholic is proud of the success of its students earning college scholarships over the years. More than 71% of last year's graduating class collectively earned over $11 million in scholarship offers. The Guidance Department keeps an updated list of local, regional, and national scholarship opportunities in the Guidance Center and in the 2021 College & Career Google Classroom. The following special scholarships are available with deadline dates fast approaching. Please note that one of them is for a current Junior to be used toward Senior year tuition at York Catholic.
Scholarships for current Juniors
Dr. George M. and Mrs. Mary E. Johnson Scholarship
This scholarship is for a current York Catholic junior interested in pursuing a career in medicine. The scholarship is used toward the student’s York Catholic tuition during his or her senior year at York Catholic. Applicants should exemplify leadership qualities and skills through his/her participation in class, extracurricular clubs, groups, or activities. The student will also uphold and practice the moral and religious principles of the Roman Catholic faith. Applications can be obtained from and returned to Ms. Dill.
Deadline: March 22, 2021
Scholarships for current Seniors
Ray Tyo St. Ferdinand Scholarship (Diocese of Harrisburg)
This scholarship is valued at approximately $8,000 divided over four years and is awarded to one student from each diocesan high school within the Diocese of Harrisburg. The requirements are as follows: 1) be a practicing Catholic manifesting good moral character, 2) be a student in good standing, 3) be accepted for study at a Catholic institution of higher learning, 4) have a need for financial assistance and, 5) have the recommendation of student’s high school administrator. Applications can be obtained from and returned to Ms. Dill.
Deadline: March 22, 2021
The Reverend William J. Fitzpatrick Memorial Scholarship
The Reverend William J. Fitzpatrick Memorial Scholarship Fund grants scholarship aid to a senior student(s) at York Catholic High School who resides in York County, and who will major in a branch of engineering or a science related to engineering in college. Scholarships to be awarded for the 2021-2022 academic year will be at least $1250 per semester. Applications can be obtained from and returned to Ms. Dill.
Deadline: March 22, 2021
O’Neill Health Sciences Scholarship
The O’Neill Health Sciences Scholarship is for students who will major in a healthcare field in college (four year or two year) such as nursing, pre-med, dental hygiene, etc. Selection will be based on grades, SAT/ACT scores, interest, financial need, and teacher recommendation. Applications can be obtained from and returned to Ms. Dill.
Deadline: March 22, 2021
Stephen M. Leiser Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in the YC science teacher’s memory and is open for a graduating senior who has taken some non-CP classes at York Catholic and who is interested in furthering his or her education. Applications can be obtained from and returned to Ms. Dill.
Deadline: March 22, 2021
Scholarships for all students
Knights of St. Paul Scholarship
The Knights of St. Paul is offering at least one $500 scholarship to a YC student(s) for use toward their tuition at York Catholic for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications can be obtained from and returned to Ms. Dill.
Deadline: March 22, 2021
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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 WGAL TV-8, Fox43, 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.
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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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York Catholic
601 E Springettsbury Ave, York PA 17403
717-846-8871
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