News from York Catholic Middle & High School

Parent Edition

September 30, 2021

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.

COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan 2021-22

School Calendar Reminders

We will have an 11:30 AM dismissal on Friday, October 8, while our teachers attend an In-Service. Buses will adjust their schedules for the earlier pickup time and we ask parents to also pick-up by 11:30 AM.

School is closed Monday, October 11, in observance of Columbus Day. The office is also closed.

Open House

You are our best ambassador! Please share this information with your friends:

York Catholic invites you to our Open House on Sunday, October 17, starting at 12 noon! Learn what life at York Catholic High School is like and see all we have to offer students (grades 7-12) and families. Registered individuals can expect to:

Connect with current students about their experience.
Chat with teachers and administrators.
Talk with coaches and club moderators about our 60+ clubs and activities available.
Take a tour of our newly-renovated campus.
Meet other prospective students and families.

Our staff and teachers will be available to answer any questions you may have throughout this event. Join us to experience the YC difference. Masks are required.

Refer a Friend to YC

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!

Complete the Parent Referral Form

Student Picture Day

Lifetouch is the exclusive photography vendor for York Catholic. All students in grades 7-11 will have their yearbook pictures taken Friday, October 8, from 8:30-11:30 AM at YC. Students must be in uniform. Families are under no obligation to purchase a package, but all students will be photographed for the yearbook. For those families wishing to place a photo order, please know there are no paper order forms. You can place orders online by going to www.mylifetouch.com and using Picture Day ID# EVT9WQ83W. Orders must be placed by October 7. Pictures will be distributed to students in approximately 4 weeks.

If there is ever an error with your photo order, please contact Lifetouch at 1-800-743-8997 or ltcustomerservice@lifetouch.com. Their Customer Service Department will be best equipped to correct your order or answer your questions.

Yearbook Sale

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 ordering online at https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=62833

Special Note for Parents of Seniors:

There will be a special section of the 2022 yearbook reserved only for parents of seniors to send a message to their senior son or daughter. It is a great keepsake and a wonderful way to congratulate your child for all of their years of hard work. The rectangular space costs $20 and can be in full color with a total of 30 words and 1 picture. Photos should be in good condition and printed on photo paper. Please click here for the Senior Form and return it with your payment (checks made payable to York Catholic) to Mrs. Nagley no later than Tuesday, November 23.

Click here to Order Your Yearbook

Spirit Shirt Friday

Tomorrow, October 1, is Spirit Shirt Friday. Students may pay $1 in homerooms to wear their favorite YC spirit shirt in place of their uniform shirt. Students still must wear the standard uniform pants or skirt.

Futures Games

Partner school students in grades 1-6 are invited to Futures Games at York Catholic! Come out and be part of the team as you cheer for your future school! Spend time with the varsity players and coaches, listen to coach’s pregame instruction, participate in team prayer, sit together to cheer on the team, and pose with the team for a picture.

Girls Soccer - Oct 5 at 5:45 PM. Arrive by 5:15 PM.

Meet at the stadium concession stand.

Volleyball - Oct 7 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:30 PM. NEW DATE!

Meet in the gymnasium.

Masks are required.

Football – Oct 8 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:15 PM.

Meet at the stadium concession stand.

Cheerleading – Oct 8 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:45 PM.

Meet at the stadium under the press box.

Marching Band – Oct 8 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 5:30 PM.

Meet in the Band Room at the back of the school.