May 21, 2020
Congratulations Class of 2020!
While we are currently unable to gather in-person to celebrate the accomplishments of York Catholic's Class of 2020, we wanted to share this good news with you:
  • 67% of this class of 95 students earned over 11 million dollars in college scholarships.  Some students received full tuition, room & board, and some received full tuition.  Many received multiple scholarships from universities, businesses, and non-profit organizations.  Click here for the Class of 2020 Scholarship Recipients.

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  • This class will contribute to our global society as 97% have chosen to continue their education after high school; 1% are entering the military, and 2% are entering the workforce.  Click here for the Class of 2020 Post-High School Plans
  • This class shared 15,242 hours of service to the community volunteering with fire departments, police departments, hospitals, doctors' offices, nursing homes, food pantries, animal rescues, and community events.  
We also celebrate the abilities and gifts of certain individuals from the Class of 2020 who received recognition from sources outside of York Catholic.   Click here for the Class 2020 Awards. 
 
The graduates of the Class of 2020 have left their mark on York Catholic High School and are now prepared and ready to make a difference in their community and the world.  Our wish for this class is that they practice their Faith, expand their Mind, open their Heart, and honor their Family as the new alumni of York Catholic High School.  

Please click here for a special video created especially for the Class of 2020 by the YC faculty and staff.

Be sure to visit the York Catholic Facebook page for photos from Senior Delivery Day!

Congratulations Class of 2020!  
Virtual Diocesan Baccalaureate


Bishop Gainer will be celebrating a Virtual Diocesan Baccalaureate for all Diocesan high schools on Wednesday, May 27, at 7 PM. It will be live streamed on the Diocesan YouTube channel at  https://www.youtube.com/user/hbgdiocese .  York Catholic will also be celebrating a school Baccalaureate tentatively scheduled for July 28 pending State of Pennsylvania's COVID-19 reopening guidelines.
Virtual Mass & May Crowning



Father Richards will be celebrating York Catholic's Virtual End-of-School Year Closing Mass & May Crowning  Friday, May 22, at 10 AM.  The Mass will be live streamed on the York Catholic High School Facebook page at www.facebook.com/YorkCatholicHighSchool.

Click here for the liturgy guide.


Book & Chromebook Return
The return of textbooks, Chromebooks, music equipment, art supplies, and sports uniforms for all students in grades 7 through 12 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29 .  Seniors do not need to return their Chromebooks. This will also allow students and families to obtain any belongings left behind on March 13, including medications, locker items, and art projects. A schedule has been prepared (below) to allow for substantial social distancing and protection of our students, faculty, and families during this process.  

Only students will be permitted to enter the building and all students must wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines.  Students are to report to the Brady Science Hall entrance at their scheduled time with all of their books, Chromebooks, music/art equipment, sports uniforms, and any other outstanding items belonging to York Catholic High School. Entrance will be first come, first served within the students' scheduled time with no more than 5 students in the building at one time. Students will have their temperatures taken prior to entering the building. Once inside, students will follow the signs to return their items to the designated room and sign the form to complete the return process. Medications, locker items, and art projects will be available for pick-up by the student.

Please follow these guidelines on pick-up day:
  • Please use disinfectant wipes to wipe down all items you are returning.
  • Enter the campus from the access road in between the school and the Ice Rink. Students will enter the Brady wing.  Parents may wait in the Ice Rink parking lot.
  • Please be patient if a line forms.  
  • As much as we wish to spend time with you, we will need to keep everyone moving. Once inside the building, the drop-off process should take approximately 5-10  minutes.
  • Families should follow the alphabetical schedule below using the student's last name:

Tuesday, May 26
8:00-8:30 AM
Ackley - Baum

8:30-9:00 AM
Baumgardner - Bonner

9:00-9:30 AM
Bova - Carr

9:30-10:00 AM
Carroll - Courtright

10:00-10:30 AM
Cox - Dillman

10:30-11:00 AM
Dinh - Eyler

11-11:30 AM
Fallon - Gamboa

11:30-12 Noon
Gans - Griffith

Wednesday, May 27
8:00-8:30 AM
Griggs - Jahn

8:30-9:00 AM
Janusz - Kile

9:00-9:30 AM
King - Lehr

9:30-10:00 AM
Lenon-Mixco - Maly

10:00-10:30 AM
Manfredi - McKee

10:30-11:00 AM
McKeon - Moul

11-11:30 AM
Mountain - Nguyen

11:30-12 Noon
Nigro - Phillips
 
Thursday, May 28
8:00-8:30 AM
Piccolo - Rauch

8:30-9:00 AM
Raugh - Savarese

9:00-9:30 AM
Sayyed - Skehan

9:30-10:00 AM Skovran - Stephens

10:00-10:30 AM
Sterling - Tucker

10:30-11:00 AM
Tully - Werner

11-11:30 AM
Williams - Zito

Families are reminded that according to the policy established by the school board, no transcripts will be forwarded, no diplomas issued, nor will academic reports be given unless all school items are returned and all tuition and fees are current or paid in full.

If you have any questions about this process, please email [email protected] .
Ice Rink Lunch Offer


Our friends at the HHM Cafe located in the York Ice Arena (across the street from YC) are extending a 10% off offer to our families during Book Return the week of May 26. Check out their menu at www.hhmcafe.com , then mention YC when placing your pick-up order.  Thanks HHM!  Click here for the flyer. 
Student Communications
All students, including our graduating seniors, are asked to check their school email on a regular basis throughout the summer for important updates.

Seniors will have access to their York Catholic Google email accounts through July 31.  If there is anything seniors prefer to keep, please remove it before the 31st.
FlynnO'Hara
School Uniform Orders



FlynnO'Hara is our official provider of school uniforms.  Please click here for important information about the ordering process in place for this summer in preparation for the 2020-21 school year.  FlynnO'Hara is encouraging all families to join their email list to keep up-to-date on changes to the ordering process.  Click here for the flyer with instructions.  
School Closure - Memorial Day



York Catholic will be closed Monday, May 25, in celebration of Memorial Day.
Marching Band Auditions
Any student who is registered for the 2020-2021 school year at York Catholic, is a musician, dancer, or interested in color guard, should sign up for Marching Band!  The seriousness of COVID-19 prevents us from holding auditions in person this year, so we've made adjustments to allow for auditions through recordings and still maintain our rehearsal schedule.
 
YC students who are instrumentalists need to play at least at an intermediate level.  Students who are new to York Catholic need to send an audition recording.  The audition recording must include the student playing two different scales of their choice and a selection from a private lesson piece or concert piece. 
 
New YC students who wish to join the color guard must audition.  Auditions will take place when we can all be back together.  

Click here  to sign-up for Marching Band and Color Guard and for more details about auditions. The deadline for submitting audition videos is tomorrow, Friday, May 22
Sign-up for Fall Sports Now


Students interested in playing a fall sport should click here to complete the sign-up form by Friday, May 29.  
Cheerleading Tryouts
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, cheerleading tryouts will be held through video recordings this year.  Any student who is registered for the 2020-2021 school year at York Catholic and is interested in fall cheerleading should email Ms. Hoffman at [email protected] for details. The deadline for submitting audition videos is Friday, June 5
Capital Campaign Update
Capital Campaign construction continues in the Main Lobby with drywall now added to the framing!


Diocese News

As part of the bankruptcy proceedings for the Diocese of Harrisburg, the court has approved the form and manner of notice for the submission of claims by survivors of abuse.  Please click here for details.
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York Catholic's 8th grade art students participated in the "Getty Museum Challenge" where people recreate iconic paintings with anything they can find at home while self-isolating.


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