Our Fall Open House is 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].

Fall Open House Oct. 20

Delone Catholic has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools) since 1952. Every seven years, the school surveys its stakeholders, sets objectives for the future and prepares a self-study which are then evaluated by a visiting team of outside educators and school staff. The purpose of the visiting team is to examine the self-study and validate that we are indeed who we say we are. The school has examined its success and areas in need of improvement according to the following standards:  Mission, Governance and Leadership, School Improvement Planning, Finances, Facilities, School Organization and Staff, Health and Safety, Educational Program, Assessment and Evidence of Student Learning, Student Services, Student Life and Student Activities and Information Resources.  Surveys conducted during the winter of 2017 of parents, students, faculty and staff and our school board provided the data that helped the school to set its objectives for the next seven years. The visiting team will be present on campus from Nov. 12 through Nov. 15. They will meet with faculty and staff, students, parents and school leadership and prepare a report at the conclusion of their visit. Please keep our community in your prayers as we prepare for this important visit and please watch upcoming Squire Wires for information regarding the objectives developed based on survey data.

 

The Delone band truck was incapacitated on September 27 en route to the Biglerville game. It has been deemed temporarily safe only for moving equipment from one part of the campus to another. The Delone Catholic Music Association is actively searching for a new band truck, preferably a 24' box truck with automatic transmission and a loading ramp. If any friends of Delone can provide guidance or contact information to aid the Music Association in its search, please contact president Jon Stiles, [email protected], 717-968-0608.

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. 

 

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.