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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Take a chance at tuition credit or a cash prize in the “I-rish You Luck” raffle! The luck of the Irish is in your favor since we only have 300 opportunities available to win. Tickets are $100. You might take a chance by yourself or invite friends and family to join you in the purchase of a ticket (sharing the proceeds among yourselves). We will pull the lucky ticket on March 18 at YC.
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1st Prize: $5,000 tuition credit or $4,000 cash
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2nd Prize: $1,000
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3rd Prize: $500
“I-rish You Luck” Week helps guarantee we can keep tuition rates to a minimum compared to the actual cost per pupil. As a result, every family is strongly encouraged to participate.
This Year’s Incentives:
- 1 ticket sold - family earns dress down (March 14-18)
- 2 tickets sold – family earns select YC Spirit Store merchandise (value $50) (in addition to 1 ticket sold incentive)
- 3 or more tickets sold - family earns one entry in a separate drawing for one $500 tuition credit (in addition to 1 and 2 tickets sold incentives)
All raffle orders will be placed online at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/irishyouluck2022 beginning tomorrow, February 25. A scan of your raffle ticket will be emailed home. Detailed information about the raffle, dress down, and other prizes was mailed to your home today; please check your mailbox. Purchase by March 9 to guarantee your child's participation in I-rish You Luck dress down week.
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Calendar Update for 2021-2022 |
This is a repeat of the same post from last week with the date information optimized for viewing on a mobile device.
We have updated our school calendar for April and May to reflect the snow days that were built in and not used. The new schedule is as follows:
April 29
At Home Flexible Instruction Day instead of No School
May 23-25
Final Exams & 11 AM Dismissal for Grades 9-11 (Grades 7-8 will dismiss at 3 PM)
May 26
Middle School Awards / 8th Grade Moving On & Reception at 1:30 PM
May 27
High School Awards / 11th Grade Ring Ceremony & Reception at 10 AM
May 27
Last Day of School for Grades 7-11 / 11:30 AM Dismissal
At the request of the Class of 2022, we have made adjustments to the Baccalaureate & Graduation schedule. More details about exams and practice schedules will be shared in April.
May 13
Graduation Practice at York Catholic until 3 PM
May 16
Senior Celebration at York Catholic 11:30 AM-1 PM (Class of 2022 only)
May 17
Senior Awards Ceremony at York Catholic at 8:30 AM
May 18
Baccalaureate at St. Joseph Church York 7 PM
May 19
Graduation at York Catholic 7 PM
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Calendar-at-a-Glance 2022-2023 |
Our school calendar framework for the 2022-23 school year is available for viewing by clicking the button below. Construction of the renovated Middle School wing is slated to begin when school ends and will continue throughout the summer with targeted completion by August 22. Please note this schedule is tentative. Specific events and activities surrounding this calendar-at-a-glance will be available in May.
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Re-enrollment,
Tuition Assistance, & Course Selection
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Thank you for your support this school year as we continue to offer the finest Catholic education in the area while adapting to changing protocols for the health and safety of our community. As we transition to planning for 2022-2023, we ask that you please read the following information thoroughly as it contains important information regarding course selection, tuition assistance, and re-enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year. Links to important documents are included at the end of this article.
Re-enrollment
In an effort to prepare for the budget and enrollment numbers, we have aligned the re-enrollment process with our course selection calendar. 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-enrolment fee is $250 if paid by April 8. After April 8, the re-enrollment fee increases to $300. $200.00 of the re-enrollment fee is applied to your child’s 2022-2023 required technology and capital improvement fees for 2022-2023 ($100.00 each).
Tuition Assistance
Important Documents
Please click on the documents below for information and/or completion:
Course Selection
High School students are reminded to get their parents and teachers' signatures on their course selection sheets and submit the signed forms to homeroom teachers by tomorrow, Friday, February 25.
Again, 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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YC Night at MOD Pizza TONIGHT! |
It’s YC Night at MOD Pizza on Pauline Drive Thursday, February 24, from 10:30 AM-9 PM. Just mention York Catholic when you pay and 20% of your bill will go to YC’s Mini-THON total. Click the button below for the flyer to present at the counter or the code to apply to your online order.
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For the Kids! Friday Shirt Day |
Students may pay $1 to wear blue or gold shirts tomorrow, Friday, February 25, in support of the Four Diamonds fight against pediatric cancer. Blue is the official color of the Four Diamonds and yellow is the color recognized to support cancer patients. Students should pay their $1 in homeroom on Friday. Uniform pants, skirts, or skorts must be worn.
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Mini-THON Fundraising Due Tomorrow |
On March 12, over 250 York Catholic high school students will once again join the efforts of over 280 high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools to have fun and work to conquer pediatric cancer. Based on Penn State’s successful THON, a 46-hour dance marathon, Mini-THON challenges students to stay on their feet while participating in a number of high energy activities including Zumba, Relays, and Speedball. All proceeds accumulated through the efforts of Mini-THON are donated directly to The Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital, Hershey, PA. In eight years, York Catholic has raised over $150,000 to help conquer pediatric cancer. This year our goal is to raise $20,000 and raise awareness “For the Kids.”
All high school students who are registered for Mini-THON are reminded that they have until tomorrow, Friday, February 25, to raise $30 in donations. Participants are encouraged to use The Four Diamond’s Online Social Fundraising Website, DonorDrive at https://fourdiamonds.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=3322 to collect their donations. Students who use DonorDrive will have the opportunity to request online credit card donations from family and friends via social media platforms. As a 2nd option, cash or check donations will also be accepted and can be dropped off in the main lobby before school by February 25. Students who submit donations via cash or check must also submit a Donation form with each individual donation (Donation forms are in the Google Classroom). All checks should be made out to York Catholic Mini-THON. Write “donation” on the memo line along with the student’s name.
All money submitted for Mini-THON is non-refundable. Students may wear their Mini-THON t-shirts, sneakers, and pants or modest shorts to the event. Students are reminded of York Catholic’s Academic Eligibility Policy.
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Science Fair
Congratulations to the York Catholic Science and Engineering Fair winners:
1st Place:
Anne Marie Doores - Grade 9
Patrick Koury - Grade 7
2nd Place:
Alexa Firestone - Grade 9
Kara Jones - Grade 9
Madeline Murphy - Grade 9
3rd Place:
Katelyn Bullen - Grade 9
Eli Grandas - Grade 9
Gabby Tully - Grade 12
Pictured left to right: Front row: Kara Jones, Katelyn Bullen, Anne Marie Doores, Gabby Tully. Back row: Patrick Koury, Alexa Firestone, Madeline Murphy, Eli Grandas.
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MathCounts
Congratulations to our Middle School mathletes who competed virtually in the regional MathCounts Lincoln Chapter Competition. Representing York Catholic were 7th graders: Ellis Alas, Patrick Koury, Ruth Motter, and Anthony Zelis; and 8th graders: Kara Dobe, McKaylee Jufer, John Kellett, and John Mullen.
Pictured left to right: John Kellett, John Mullen, Patrick Koury, Anthony Zelis.
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Father Kuchinski will celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass for our students and staff on Wednesday, March 2, at 10:20 AM as we begin the Lenten season.
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Performances
Enjoy the musical talents of York Catholic students at the spring musical performances of “The Wizard of Oz!” Show times are Friday, March 4, at 7 PM; Saturday, March 5, at 7 PM; and Sunday, March 6, at 2 PM. Adults $10; Students (age 5-18) $8. All seats are General Admission. Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the show or pre-ordered by clicking below.
Special Event: Crafts with the Cast! Join Dorothy and her friends from the cast of York Catholic’s Spring Musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” The Party includes crafts, dancing, games, photographs with the cast, and snacks. Join us Saturday, March 5, from 12-2 PM in the York Catholic cafeteria. Cost is $5 per person. Masks are required. Register by clicking the button below.
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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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Online Sports Paperwork
Students who played on a York Catholic Fall 2021 or Winter 2021-22 sports team:
Please click here to complete the required recertification form through FamilyID.com no later than Wednesday, March 2, at 3 PM.
Students who did not play on a York Catholic Fall 2021 or Winter 2021-22 sports team:
Parents of athletes who wish to play a spring sport and did not participate in a fall or winter sport must complete the required online forms at FamilyID.com. Please click here for the instructions on how to set-up an account and access the forms.
Students wishing to participate in spring athletics during the 2021-22 school year must have their required paperwork filed online at FamilyID.com no later than Wednesday, March 2, at 3 PM; no exceptions.
Students wishing to play a spring sport MUST verify the paperwork and ImPACT test are on file with Mr. Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330 no later than Wednesday, March 2, at 3 PM.
Failure to complete the online paperwork by the deadline will mean the student will not be permitted to practice the first day of the season. For some sports, this could mean the student will not make the team.
Support is available 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, and messages will be returned promptly.
Physicals
Students who played on a York Catholic Fall 2021 or Winter 2021-22 sports team:
Please click here to complete the required recertification form through FamilyID.com no later than Wednesday, March 2, at 3 PM.
Students who did not play on a York Catholic Fall 2021 or Winter 2021-22 sports team:
Student-athletes are reminded that a physical is required prior to the start of the sports season. Please be sure to complete the medical information online at www.familyID.com before arriving at your doctor's appointment and only print the 2 sections indicated (sections 6 & 7) for the doctor to review and complete. All physicals must be dated AFTER June 1, 2021. OSS Health is now scheduling appointments for spring sports athletes only. Click here for the dates and locations. Call 717-848-4800 to schedule your appointment. The cost is $15. Physicals must be completed and uploaded to www.familyID.com no later than Wednesday, March 2, at 3 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330.
Practices Begin
All spring sports teams will begin practices Monday, March 7. For exact practice times, contact the head coach or Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330.
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Winter Sports Post-season |
The YC boys and girls basketball teams are participating in the District III-AAA Basketball Tournament. Come out and cheer on the Fighting Irish! All tickets are sold at the games with no advance sales available. YC sports passes are not accepted. All tickets are $6.
Future games will be updated on the YC website in the Parents & Students tab under News & Announcements.
Boys Basketball
Thursday, February 24
York Catholic vs. Tulpehocken
at York Catholic
7 PM
If you can’t make it to the game, you can catch the action on our YC livestream at
Potential Future District Games
February 28 or March 5
Girls Basketball
Friday, February 25
York Catholic vs. Brandywine Heights
at Brandywine Heights High School (near Kutztown/Allentown)
7 PM
Potential Future District Games
March 1 or 3
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Optional Student-Athlete Survey & Resources |
York Catholic is one of four schools selected nationwide to participate in a National Institutes of Health (NIH) project to learn how our student-athletes cope with pain resulting from sports-related injuries. Students are asked to complete an online survey to answer questions about prescription pain medication. Responses will be used for research purposes only by the NIH. The first 100 YC students who complete the survey will receive a $30 Amazon gift card. All YC students will have access to a Student-Athlete Wellness Portal (SAWP) that contains resources to promote norms of nonuse and to develop communications and relationship skills. Parents must give their permission for their student to participate in the survey by clicking the link below and selecting Register Student. |
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It is time for the class 2023 to consider the purchase of a York Catholic keepsake, a class ring!
Visit www.Balfour.com and type in York Catholic High School when asked to shop your school. The gallery is extensive with selections for everyone and the opportunity to personalize with your name and activities. Ordering is done online, with easy payment options spread over three months if needed.
Any junior needing help with sizing should stop by Mrs. Kemp’s desk in the main office. She has sizing rings available.
Delivery estimates are four to six weeks. Order by April 1 to have your class ring in time for our traditional Junior Ring Ceremony on May 27. We will celebrate the class of 2023 as they assume leadership of the school, and will commemorate their senior status with the blessing of the rings.
A ring purchase is not required.
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Even though the 2022 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 clicking the button below to order online.
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Those Box Tops are Valuable! |
Please check your boxed and canned goods for the Box Tops for Education logos.
If your box top is marked with the logo to the left, please cut it out and send it to school.
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If it is labeled with the box top logo to the right, please scan your receipt.
Click the button below for more information and to download the Box Tops for Education app to scan your receipt. Be sure to select York Catholic High School as your school of choice.
Box Tops for Education is the major fundraiser for Middle School Student Council and Middle School activities. You don't have to buy anything or sell anything! Please try to join forces with friends, family, and neighbors to collect or scan as many box tops as possible.
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All parishes in the area are invited to attend the Eucharistic Miracles of the World March 11-15 at St. Patrick Parish. This photo exhibit displays over 170 Vatican approved Eucharistic Miracles of the World. The recently beatified Blessed Carlo Acutis created this exhibit. By means of the displayed panels, one can “virtually visit” the places where the miracles took place. This free exhibition is available to view at the following times in Brenner Hall at St. Patrick Parish located at 219 S. Beaver St. in York:
March 11 - Exhibit Open 10 am-7 pm
March 12 - Exhibit Open 10 am-4 pm & 5:30-7 pm
March 13 - Exhibit Open 12 pm-5 pm & 6:00-7 pm
March 14 - Exhibit Open 10 am-7 pm
March 15 - Exhibit Open 10 am-7 pm
Click the button below for complete details.
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On 2/22/22, we celebrated our 22 students who are twins – one was absent.
Front row: Cannon & Caroline Eyler, Jillian & Madison Bick, Rachel & Reese Beck, Grace & Caroline Rapp.
Middle row: Sarah & Andrew Giesselbach, John & Luke Forjan, Stephen & Joseph Kury.
Back row: Sarah & Sophie Perry, Aiedan & Pierson Geary, Landon & Eden Brady, Jordan Davis (Joshua was absent).
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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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