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Last Chance for Christmas Cash!
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 Hurry!
The deadline is tomorrow!
In order to maintain the lowest tuition fee possible, each family is asked to participate in 2 fundraisers per year (actual cost per pupil is over $10,000.00).
YC Christmas Cash calendars are being sold for $25 now through tomorrow, October 30. Each calendar purchased will have a four-digit number and will enter the buyer in a daily drawing for the month of December. Each day of December has a different payout assigned. When we pull a purchaser's calendar number on a specific date in December, they will win the amount noted on that date (we are not using PA Lottery numbers). Every purchaser has 31 chances to win, coordinating with the 31 days of the month. Winners will be posted on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org, and will be notified by email. The winner does not need to be present to win. Winning amounts will be mailed weekly.
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All orders will be placed online this year. Click HERE to place your order. Numbered calendars labeled with the purchaser's name will be sent home to the selling family for distribution after November 2. Parents will be notified via email when calendars are being sent home.
If you have any questions about the YC Christmas Cash calendar raffle, please contact Mrs. Gick at [email protected] or 717-846-8871 x317.
Thank you in advance for making this a successful fall fundraiser!
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| Thanksgiving Food Collection |
The November mission collection will be our annual food contribution to the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry. Each homeroom is asked to donate a turkey and canned goods for a Thanksgiving dinner to the Food Pantry. No cash donations can be collected this year due to COVID-19. Items should be stored in each homeroom until Monday, November 9. Please do not bring frozen turkeys until November 9.
The following are items needed:
- Canned green beans
- Boxed stuffing
- Boxed desserts (brownies, lemon bars, pumpkin bars, etc.)
- Cranberry sauce
- Frozen turkey
Thank you for helping to make a family's Thanksgiving dinner a special one this year.
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In faith-based education, we place significant value in the spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional, and physical development of our students. We take pride in partnering with our parents and the greater York Catholic community in supporting our students' scholastic and extra-curricular experiences.
Qualified candidates for the employment opportunities listed below should demonstrate an understanding of the importance their position plays in all aspects of a student's developmental progress. Candidates must also be individuals rooted in faith, willing to support Gospel values, and willing to inspire students through their word and example to accept and live these values and teachings. All applicants for all positions are required to submit a recommendation letter from their Pastor simply stating they are a parishioner in good standing within their church.
The following recent clearances are also required as a condition of employment. Applicants are encouraged to contact Heather Dougherty in the Business Office at [email protected] or 717-846-8871 x315 prior to acquiring these clearances.
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PA State Police Clearance
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PA Child Abuse History Clearance
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PA Department of Education/FBI-Cogent Fingerprint Clearance
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Diocese of Harrisburg Online Safe Environment Training Course Youth Protection Program
Click here for a Diocesan Application for Teaching Grades 7-12 (Teachers & Administrators)
Click here for an Application for Non-Teaching Employment (Support Staff, Coaches, Development)
Attendance Officer
The duties of this part-time, 10 month position include attendance and discipline database management and main office support. Requirements: High School diploma, strong interpersonal, computer, and organizational skills, state and federal clearances.
Substitute Teachers Substitute teachers are schedules daily as needed throughout the school year. Requirements: Bachelor degree, state and federal clearances. Preferred Qualifications: Education degree, Certification, and teaching experience in the classroom.
Please send resume, Diocese of Harrisburg Application (see above), a copy of state and federal clearances, and letter of interest to the following:
Mrs. Sheila Gick Office Manager York Catholic High School 601 East Springettsbury Avenue York, PA 17403
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| Parent-Teacher Conferences |
 Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, November 12, from 3:30-5:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM. We encourage parents to take advantage of this opportunity to talk with teachers about their student's progress or course of study. To schedule conferences, please click here. If you have difficulty navigating the website, please contact Mrs. Deb Gingerich at [email protected] and she will be happy to assist you. In the event a teacher's online conference schedule is full, please email the teacher directly to request a conference time. We recommend you schedule without delay as conference slots fill quickly. Mask protocol and social distancing will be observed.
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As we end the first quarter of school, we transition our dress code to 2nd quarter regulations beginning Monday, November 2. Click here for the Student Handbook and go to pages 16-18 for specifics about the dress code.
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| All Souls Day - Commemoration of the Dead |
In the heritage of the Roman Catholic Church, November 2 has been set aside as a day when we remind ourselves to pray for those who "have gone before us, marked with the sign of faith." The entire month of November is then dedicated to pray for them and for the healing of memories in their regard. YC families are invited to submit the names of deceased loved ones to be remembered in prayer throughout the month of November. Their names will be placed on the altar in the chapel and commemorated during Mass. Please email the names to us at [email protected] and we will be sure to add them to those already in the chapel.
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| College Financial Aid Night |
College Financial Aid Night is planned for families on Thursday, November 5, at 6:30 PM at YC. Ms. Diona Brown from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will speak about all aspects of financial aid including state and federal grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships. She will speak on financial aid for all students regardless of which college they plan to attend. The evening will also include information about completing the FAFSA application for college financial aid. Parents and students who have not yet had the experience of completing the state and federal financial aid forms will find the information extremely valuable. While this presentation is geared toward parents, students are welcome to accompany their parents to get an understanding and appreciation of the financial obligation of a college education. Mask protocol, social distancing, and capacity guidelines will be observed. To register, contact Ms. Kathryn Dill at 717-846-8871 x354 or [email protected].
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| College Visits for Juniors and Seniors |
If Juniors or Seniors are planning a college visit, please follow the protocol below:
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Arrange the visit with Admissions of the college of interest on their website.
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Send a signed note (from parent) regarding the date of the visit to our Attendance Office, two days before the scheduled visit.
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Take the College Visit and Career Shadowing Form on the visit with you and have it signed by the Admission Office at the college. Click here for the form. It is also available on the Forms and Documents page of the YC website, or in the College & Career Counseling Office. Return the form to Attendance on the day following your visit.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Phillips at [email protected] or Ms. Dill at [email protected] or call the College & Career Counseling Office at 717-846-8871 x432 or x354.
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Each year YC enters into a contract with a professional photographer, Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch, for the senior pictures appearing in our yearbook, ROSA MYSTICA. All senior yearbook photos must be taken by Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch. Pictures from any other photographer cannot be accepted for the yearbook. Senior parents who have not yet been photographed, will be receiving mailed information from Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch with instructions regarding guidelines and the scheduled date and time of your student's senior picture in the air conditioned YC cafeteria (NEW DATE! October 31). Please arrive prior to your scheduled appointment so you are ready for your assigned time. If you have not received a postcard, please call Lifetouch at 1-800-445-1189.
Every senior must get their picture taken, however, seniors are under no obligation to purchase the photo. If desired, students can purchase yearbook photo packages from Lifetouch. Lifetouch contributes a portion of package purchases back to York Catholic. Please observe the following guidelines regarding appearance for photos. All gentlemen must be clean shaven and wear a dress shirt, tie, and sport coat or suit jacket. Hair must be regulation length. No piercings are allowed. Ladies will be provided with a black shoulder drape for photos. Only necklaces and earrings are allowed for the yearbook picture of the young women. Please remove any facial jewelry. If you have any questions, please contact Lifetouch at 1-800-445-1189.
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| Junior High Theatre Sets the Holiday Mood |
York Catholic Junior High students will present "Deck the Stage," virtually the weekend of November 14 and 15. "Deck the Stage" by Lindsay Price is a show comprised of six short plays, all of which are inspired by Christmas carols such as: Deck the Halls, The Twelve Days of Christmas, and We Three Kings. Enjoy a variety of performances in one show -- drama, comedy, physical comedy, otherworldly moments, monologues and more! Click here for more information on sponsorship opportunities and virtual tickets.
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 6th grade students from our local partner schools will be visiting York Catholic during the month of November to take a tour of their future school and spend the day with a current Junior High student.
Holy Trinity - November 9, 13
St. John the Baptist - November 11,12 St. Joseph, York - November 2, 3, 4, 16, 17, 18 St. Rose of Lima - November 10 Welcome to our future students!
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As our fall sports teams qualify for county and district tournaments, please be advised of revisions to spectator policies. We will post the revisions here as they become finalized.
Cross Country
The District 3 Cross Country Championship is Saturday, October 31, at Big Spring High School. Each qualifying student-athlete will be given a voucher for his/her race good for two tickets. These vouchers must be presented at the spectator entrance of Big Spring HS; admittance will not be permitted without a voucher per individual. Each voucher will be exchanged for one ticket. Each ticket costs $5. There will be no concessions. Tents, bikes, and dogs are not permitted. Watch the race on the livestream at https://bigspringbulldogs.bigteams.com/main/otherad/contentID/52917777
Football
York Catholic will be playing Camp Hill Friday, November 6, at 7 PM at York Catholic for the District 3-AA Championship. Parents of YC Marching Band and Cheerleaders, as well as parents of football players on both the York Catholic and Camp Hill teams will receive the opportunity to purchase 2 tickets per participant. Because this is a District game, there is a fee of $6 per ticket. More details will be available on the York Catholic website next week. Watch the game on the YC livestream at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4EXPG-mAYUN4xmUgpgaUrQ
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 Online Sports Paperwork
Students wishing to participate in winter athletics during the 2020-21 school year must have the following paperwork filed online at PlanetHS.com no later than Wednesday, November 11, at 3 PM; no exceptions.
If you have not previously played on a York Catholic athletic team, PlanetHS.com accounts must be set-up by each athlete and his or her parent. Please click here for the instructions on how to set-up an account. If you played on a York Catholic athletic team last year, you already have an existing account. Please use the same ID and password you used last year.
Athletes must upload updated paperwork to be eligible to play during the 2020-21 school year. Doctors' signatures must be dated AFTER June 1,2020. Click here to access the instructions for uploading information to PlanetHS.com. Students wishing to play a winter sport MUST verify the paperwork and ImPACT test are on file with Mr. Cross at [email protected] or 717-846-8871 x330 no later than Wednesday, November 11, 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.
Physicals Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OSS Health is conducting sports physicals in a different way this school year. Instead of having exclusive dates for each high school for all sports, Winter athletes only are encouraged to schedule a visit during regular office hours at any of the 3 OSS locations: 1855 Powder Mill Rd in York, 470 Eisenhower Dr in Hanover, or 856 Century Dr in Mechanicsburg. Call 717-848-4800 to schedule an appointment. Cost is $15 and a legal parent/guardian should accompany the student-athlete. Please click here for the OSS flyer for more information.
Please be sure to complete the medical information online at www.planeths.com before arriving and only print the 2 pages indicated for the doctor to review and complete. Please note sports physicals may also be conducted by your private physician or at a local urgent care center. Co-payments apply. Physicals must be completed and uploaded to www.planeths.com no later than November 11 at 3 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Cross at [email protected] or 717-836-8871 x330.
Practices Begin
All winter sports teams will begin practices Friday, November 20. For exact practice times, contact the head coach or Josh Cross at [email protected] or 717-846-8871 x330. |
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting their annual Soccer Penalty Kick Challenge for boys and girls, ages 9-14, at St. Joseph School soccer fields on Saturday, October 31. Registration is from 8-8:30 AM with the event beginning at 9 AM. There is no cost. Each participant will get 15 shots on goal. The participant with the top score in each age division will receive an award and an opportunity to move on to the Regional Competition in November. Proof of age is required at registration. Age is determined by the child's age as of September 1, 2020. Please direct all questions to Kelly Brown at [email protected].
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| Diocese of Harrisburg Claims Deadline |
 As part of the bankruptcy proceedings for the Diocese of Harrisburg, the court has approved the form and manner of notice with respect to giving notice of the court-approved claims process for the submission of claims by survivors of abuse. Please click here for details. The deadline to file a claim is November 13, 2020.
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 Previous issues of York Catholic's Irish Eye e-newsletter can be found on the home page of the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org. |
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York Catholic High School
601 E Springettsbury Ave
York PA 17403
717-846-8871
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