Save the date for our Fall Open House on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 12-2 p.m. Teachers, students, administrators, coaches and activities moderators will be on-hand to talk about the many opportunities available at Delone Catholic High School. Invite friends and family to visit our school and share in our wonderful community. For new students entering grades 10th, 11th or 12th, Delone Catholic now has an exciting Transfer Tuition Grant program coupled with a Refer-A-Friend incentive for current families. For more information, contact Mrs. Jennifer Hart at [email protected].

Please Join Us for Fall Open House

The Delone Catholic High School Interact Club will be sponsoring a pit beef/ pork/turkey fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Delone Catholic High School parking lot on South Street. Little Everett's BBQ has been contracted to supply the food. Menu includes: sandwich $8, fries $3, drink $1; meal deal $11. Hog wings and baked goods will also be available. All profits from the fundraiser will be donated to the Hanover Area Council of Churches Provide-a-Lunch (PAL) Program. The PAL Program provides a hot meal to the less fortunate in our community. Please come out and support this worthy cause!

Senior st ude nts received their cap/gown/tassel order forms  in homeroom this week. I f you need to order a gown or other graduation items for your student, order s are due to Delone Catholic by Thursday, Oct. 24. Please note the shipping and handling information and charges detailed on
page 2. All checks may be made payable to Jostens. 

 

Just a reminder that Tuesday, Oct. 15 is the change over to the winter uniform. Put away those polo shirts and shorts and pull out the oxford shirts, ties and sweaters (optional). Students should be dressed in the  winter uniform on Tuesday, unless they are participating in the mini-THON dress down days fundraiser. The first dress down day is Oct. 15. The Dress Code Guidelines are available in the Plus Portals under School Links and Resources in the Handbooks and Policies folder or by clicking here. 

Delone Catholic will conduct standardized testing on Wednesday, Oct. 16. All juniors and sophomores will take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). In addition to preparing students for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), the PSAT results are used as a first step to identify National Merit Scholars and commended students from among high school juniors across the United States. Registration information has been distributed to the students. The test fee will be $17, and is due by Wednesday, Oct. 4. Juniors and Sophomores were acquainted with the format of the test and techniques used in taking the test successfully during their English classes by the Guidance Department. The test will be administered during the morning session. Students can practice online through the Khan Academy. At the conclusion of testing, (approximately 12:30 p.m.) students will be dismissed for the day.

Freshmen will be engaged in the following sessions that morning: Freshmen Service Project, Health and Fitness, Career Inventory and the TASC program. They will be dismissed at approximately 12 p.m. Freshmen are permitted to wear their gym uniform on Oct. 16 for Testing Day. If students do not yet have a DCHS gym uniform, they may wear their eighth grade gym uniform or comfortable t-shirt and shorts/sweatpants in accordance school dress code guidelines. 

That day, any Junior, Sophomore or Freshman who plans on riding the Pa. public school or Maryland buses may not leave the school campus until those buses arrive here at school at their normal time. The cafeteria will be closed so students NEED TO BRING A LUNCH FROM HOME that day. These students must indicate that they will be taking the bus by signing a form that is available in the Guidance Center by Oct. 4. Students are not required to stay in school if they can arrange alternate transportation. If a student cannot arrange transportation they are to report to room 1 for a supervised study hall.

Seniors will attend their class retreat on Oct. 16. They will be dismissed upon their return at 2:30 p.m.

Please contact Mrs. Heberling with questions. 

This is a great opportunity for area grade school students to meet one another and become familiar with the Delone Catholic community. This event is open to any third, fourth or fifth grade student. Students do not have to attend a Catholic School to participate. We encourage your son/daughter to bring their friends. The picnic will be held on J.T Flaherty field on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, starting at 1 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m. To sign up for this event, click here for the parent letter and permission form. Forms are also available on the school website and in the Main Office. Students had a blast at our picnic last year and looking forward to having another great day this year!

On Oct. 28, 2019, Delone Catholic will be hosting a financial aid seminar hosted by Angela Buchanan-Bloch, Campus Director of Financial Aid at H.A.C.C. This seminar will be of special interest to senior parents, especially those sending a student to college for the first time. Discussion topics will include: completion of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form needed to receive federal/state aid, filling out the CSS (College Scholarship Search) Profile, required by some colleges to qualify for scholarships at their school, and how to access other scholarship opportunities. These topics are relevant for students attending any college, not just H.A.C.C. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Ms. Buchanan-Boch will be available for questions at the conclusion of her presentation. All senior parents are encouraged to attend.