Please click below to carefully review the Diocese of Harrisburg/York Catholic Middle & High School COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan 2021-22. As COVID-19 guidelines evolve, our school will continue to adapt to the recommendations issued by federal, state, Diocesan, and local entities for our area. Any changes will be communicated through the weekly Irish Eye e-newsletter.
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YC Christmas Cash Calendar Winners |
Congratulations to our YC Christmas Cash winners this week:
December 3: $25 - Linda Smith #0218
December 4: $50 - Danielle Jones #0754
December 5: $50 - Elisa Clasing #0279
December 6: $100 - Kristen Fraser #0534
December 7: $25 - Gladys Malone #0921
December 8: $100 - Todd Stahl #1419
December 9: $25 - Janice Wagner #1584
Winners are posted daily on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org. Prizes are mailed to the winners weekly.
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The high school student council is collecting NEW hats, scarves, and mittens for those in need in our community. Items can be placed on the Giving Tree in the lobby at York Catholic until Friday, December 17. The coats will be donated to the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry.
The National Honor Society is collecting gently used coats for their Coat Drive. A collection box will be in the lobby until Friday, December 17. The coats will be donated to the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry.
We are collecting unwrapped new toys for the York Toys For Tots program. Collection ingathering will be Friday, December 17. Hershey Medical Center is not accepting toy donations this year so we chose another cause just for this year.
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English teacher Emily Lentz’s last day at YC was yesterday as she has accepted a teaching position closer to her home. We thank Ms. Lentz for her time spent here at YC and wish her the best with her new venture. We have hired a new English teacher and will be introducing her to families in a future Irish Eye.
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English Teacher (long-term substitute)
York Catholic is seeking an English teacher to teach grades 7 through 12. Candidates with experience teaching advanced level High School English courses will be given preference. Requirements: Certification and related Bachelor Degree in appropriate major; state and federal clearances. Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching Honors and Upper Level High School English. Please send resume, certification, Diocesan teaching application, a copy of state and federal clearances, and letter of interest to Principal Katie Seufert.
Director of Admissions
York Catholic is seeking a qualified professional to recruit potential students and coordinate the admissions and enrollment process to grow the York Catholic family. Candidates should have excellent communications skills with both students and parents. Experience coordinating events is a plus as there are numerous admissions events throughout the year. Candidate will also oversee the Student Ambassadors program. Requirements: Bachelor Degree; state and federal clearances; proficient in computer skills and Google suite. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Middle and/or High School admissions and enrollment. Please send resume, Diocesan non-teaching application, a copy of state and federal clearances, and letter of interest to Principal Katie Seufert.
Substitute Teachers
York Catholic is seeking substitute teachers as needed throughout the school year. Requirements: Bachelor Degree; state and federal clearances. Preferred Qualifications: Education degree and Certification and teaching experience in the classroom. Please send resume, certification, Diocesan application, a copy of state and federal clearances, and letter of interest to Administrative Assistant Sheila Gick.
High School Softball Head Coach
Middle School Volleyball Head Coach
Middle School Cross Country Head Coach
Candidates for all positions will be responsible for administrative duties including team registration, equipment and uniform inventory, scouting assignments, injury reports, and score reporting. The candidates will also establish team guidelines and practice schedules, coordinate team and parent meetings, and regularly communicate with players and their parents. Head coaches must attend all meetings in compliance with the PIAA and YAIAA. Please send Diocesan application for non-teaching employment, resume, a copy of state and federal clearances, and letter of interest to Athletic Director Kevin Bankos.
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YC All-Year Sports Pass
Great Christmas gift! Don’t miss a minute of YC sports with an All-Year Sports Pass. Click here for the form. Go IRISH!
York Catholic Yearbook
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Instruments and voices come together at York Catholic’s Christmas Concerts!
The High School concert is Sunday, December 12, at 2 PM and features the Concert Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Bands and Brass Choir.
The Middle School concert is Monday, December 13, at 7 PM and features the Chorus and Band.
Celebrate the season and enjoy the sounds of holiday spirit! Admission is free. Mask protocol and social distancing will be observed.
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The Sophomores will be on Retreat on Thursday, December 16, at Temple Beth Israel and at the York Jewish Community Center. The students will be learning about the Holocaust and about modern Judaism as an enrichment to their study of Scripture this year in Religion class. Please remember the Class of 2024 in your prayers as they prepare for a day with each other and with our Jewish brothers and sisters.
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York Catholic students and staff will have the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation December 14-15 from 1-3 PM at YC. Several priests from the York Deanery will be available to hear confessions. This is a great chance to begin the new year with a "clean slate" spiritually.
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Virtue=Strength Parent Newsletter |
The SportsLeader program, which has primarily been devoted to virtue formation through athletics, has created an expanded model to serve an entire school, parish, and/or community. This new program has a new yet familiar name: Virtue=Strength. This program is an enhancement to the SportsLeader program, yet separate as it is designed to be used by teachers and staff across the entire student body. Click below for the Virtue=Strength parent newsletter that helps reinforce virtue formation at home. |
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Please remind your student to check the lost and founds throughout the building (main office, gymnasium, Room 116). We have acquired numerous water bottles, coats, pencil cases, notebooks, shoes, gym uniforms, etc. If items are not claimed by December 10, they will be donated.
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Nominate Your Favorite Teacher |
The Diocese of Harrisburg is now accepting nominations from students and families to honor teachers and principals with the Golden Apple Award. Eligibility requirements can be found under the “Golden Apple Award” heading on the Schools page of the diocesan website at hbgdiocese.org. Click the button below to complete the online nomination form by January 10, 2022.
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Parents of Seniors:
Believe it or not, preparations are already underway for the Baccalaureate and Graduation celebration in May. We are writing with three specific updates in this regard.
First, we will be celebrating Baccalaureate and Graduation as a combined ceremony on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 7 PM at St. Joseph Church in York. Members of the Class of 2022 will have their Senior Banquet on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Our seniors are required to attend both of these events. More details will be coming to you in April.
Second, we have emailed all of the students asking them to enter size information in a Google form in preparation for their cap and gown orders. We ask the ladies to add approximately 2” to their measured height to allow for high heels, unless they plan to wear flat shoes.
Third, in your December 10, 2021 tuition statement you will find an additional graduation fee charge. In order to assist with the expenses associated with all of the planned activities surrounding Graduation, there is a nominal fee of $100.00 for each senior. This fee includes a cap and gown, diploma, professional 5” x 7” photo of your graduate on stage during the conferral of his/her diploma, and Senior Banquet expenses.
Thank you in advance for your attention to these first steps toward the important celebration of your child’s years of success at York Catholic.
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York Catholic is offering an SAT Math Prep course for Junior students interested in getting in some extra practice before taking the actual exam. The course will run four Saturday mornings from 9-11:15 AM in classroom 207 with Mrs. Christine Staats (Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, snow makeup day is Feb 26). Cost is $200 and includes the cost of the Kaplan book. Space is limited so do not delay in submitting your registration before January 7. Checks made payable to York Catholic and permission forms should be returned to Mrs. Hand in the main office.
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The Athletic Department is in need of tall crutches to accommodate student-athletes who are 5'10"-6'6" tall. If you have a pair of crutches that size that you are no longer using, please consider donating them to York Catholic and drop them off in the main office during regular business hours. If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Trainer, Brian Straub, at bstraub@yorkcatholic.org.
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We’re pleased to announce that sports and music photos from Fall 2021 are now available to view and purchase through our new photo gallery. The gallery is located on the York Catholic Shutterfly storefront at https://yorkcatholicevents20212022.shutterfly.com/#. Not only will you have a wider variety of products to choose from, York Catholic will be earning 8% from your purchase. Beginning today, we will be using this photo gallery for all school-related activities with the exception of sports.
Once you click on the link above, follow these steps:
- At the top right of the Gallery page, click “Member Sign-in.”
- If you have a Shutterfly account, enter your email and password and click “sign in.”
- If you do not have a Shutterfly account, click “Create an Account.”
- Once you are signed in, you can view and purchase photos and items.
- Click on the Album name to open.
- Click on a photo for a larger view size.
- When a photo is displayed that you’d like to purchase, click on the Red Order Photo Products button.
- Click on the type of item you wish to purchase.
- Follow the instructions to customize and complete your purchase.
Beginning with the winter sports season 2021-22, our sports photos will be taken by Inky’s Sports Shots. Students and family members will be able to order photos and products featuring their favorite sports pictures at https://inkybyers.zenfolio.com/f280269711
Both photo gallery links are available on the York Catholic website at www.yorkcatholic.org. Click on the Parents & Students tab, then click Resources, then scroll to the Photos section to select the gallery you want to view.
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As the holidays approach, please keep in mind these vendors who give a percentage of your purchases back to York Catholic.
Shutterfly
For all of your Shutterfly purchases, visit yorkcatholic.shutterflystorefront.com, instead of shutterfly.com for a percentage of the value of your purchases to go to York Catholic. Please feel free to share this email with your friends, family and co-workers—the more orders we receive through our Storefront, the more YC earns!
Coca-Cola Products
When you make Coca-Cola purchases, you simply enter the product codes here:
Box Tops for Education
Check your boxed and canned goods for the Box Tops for Education logo and use the Box Tops app to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to YC’s earnings online. Be sure to select York Catholic High School as your school of choice. More information can be found at https://www.boxtops4education.com/.
Weis Markets
Help YC earn a share of $500,000 from Weis Markets! On your next visit to Weis, simply scan the barcode below or ask your cashier or customer service desk for the YC barcode to scan. The YC barcode only needs to be scanned one time to register. Use your Weis Club Card as usual. You will receive your Club Card benefits, and YC will earn cash based upon your qualifying purchases. Purchases of gas, lottery tickets, postage, alcohol, tobacco, and other products prohibited by law do not qualify. More information can be found in the YC Giving Guide on the website at yorkcatholic.org/give.
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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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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 YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org. Go to Parents & Students - News & Announcements and click on the link in the right sidebar under Additional Resources.
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York Catholic Middle & High School
601 E Springettsbury Ave, York PA 17403
717-846-8871
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