#GivingTuesday is a simple, yet powerful idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts. We thank you for choosing to make York Catholic where you chose to make a difference! Thank you to each alumni, parent, business, community partner, and friend who made a donation to our school and students. |
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Students are reminded that verification of service hours for the first semester is to be completed and submitted to your Religion teacher by Friday, December 2.
Middle School Students:
- Verification of at least 6 hours of service on the MobileServe app.
- Assignment per Religion teacher.
High School Students:
- Verification of at least 8 hours of service on the MobileServe app.
- Assignment per Religion teacher.
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Tomorrow, December 2, is Spirit Shirt Friday. Students may wear their favorite YC spirit shirt in place of their uniform shirt. Students still must wear the standard uniform pants or skirt. Spirit Shirt Fridays require a $1 fee payable in homeroom to support Student Council activities for all students throughout the year.
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated Thursday, December 8, at 10:20 AM in the auditorium. All students will be attending. This will fulfill the Holy Day of Obligation.
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Next week, families will receive an email requesting you to complete a form through Family ID. This form is to register the vehicle your child is using to park in the YC or Ice Rink parking lots. We are not assigning parking spaces. Students will receive a parking tag for their rearview mirror to indicate their vehicle is registered at YC and is authorized to use the parking area. |
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York Catholic Middle & High School is seeking to fill the following positions.
- Cafeteria Staff
- Substitute Teachers
- Coaches
If you or someone you know might be interested in joining our team, please click the button below for complete information.
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Christmas Cash Calendar Winners |
Congratulations to our YC Christmas Cash winners this week:
December 1: $25 - Beth Tully #1610
Winners are posted daily on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org. Prizes are mailed to the winners weekly.
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York Catholic students are collecting NEW hats, scarves, mittens, and toys (unwrapped for girls ages 10-14), as well as children’s books for those in need in our community. Items can be dropped off December 1-14 to YC. Items will be donated to the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry, Toys for Tots, and Children’s Aid Society for Books.
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Instruments and voices come together at York Catholic’s Christmas Concerts!
The high school concert is Sunday, December 18, at 2 PM and features the Concert Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Bands and Brass Choir.
The middle school concert is Monday, December 19, at 7 PM and features the Chorus and Band.
Celebrate the season and enjoy the sounds of holiday spirit! Admission is free. Dress Rehearsal will be held Thursday, December 15, from 3:15-5:30 PM.
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York Catholic’s Student Council members are offering to gift wrap your Christmas packages Friday, December 9, from 6-9 PM in the YC auditorium. Your free will donation will be added to the YC Mini-THON total to support the Four Diamonds mission to conquer childhood cancer.
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Class of 2024 Ring
It is time for the class 2024 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.
Order now and receive your ring in four to six weeks in time to wear it in the new year. We will celebrate the class of 2024 as they assume leadership of the school, and will commemorate their senior status with the blessing of the rings at our traditional Junior Ring Ceremony on May 30.
A ring purchase is not required.
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Yearbook
Even though the 2023 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. All orders are taken by phone by calling the Balfour ordering line at 1-800-944-5930 or by visiting https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=62833
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Spirit Store
Get an early start on your Christmas shopping from the comfort of your home. Order your York Catholic spirit wear online at https://yorkcatholic.org/student-life/spirit-store/. Choose your garment (t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, etc.) and your logo of choice (York Catholic or sport-specific). Orders placed by December 3 are guaranteed for Christmas delivery.
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All-Year Sports Pass
Great Christmas gift! Don’t miss a minute of YC sports with an All-Year Sports Pass. Click the button below for the form. Go IRISH!
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Students in grades 9-12 are invited to enjoy an evening of entertainment, fun, and fellowship at the High School Fall Coffee House Friday, December 2, at 7 PM in the auditorium. Students (and maybe some faculty) will perform in a relaxed atmosphere. The price of admission is one non-perishable food item to be donated to the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry.
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Does a ski slope on a snowy night in January sound like fun? Does a cup of hot chocolate in the lodge sound enticing? We have just the club. YC Board and Ski 2023 is getting ready to bring on some outdoor excitement.
We offer YC students a ride to the mountain, and help them connect with others who enjoy the sport. We will ski Friday evenings this year, and weather willing we will make four trips to Roundtop. The YC bus leaves the front parking lot of school at 4:00 PM, and returns by 9:30 PM. Grades 7-12 are welcome, to include beginners, and ineligibility rules apply.
Some students have already purchased an epic pass; all students are welcome to ride the bus with us regardless of the pass that they carry or lift ticket they purchase.
For more information and a permission slip, click the button below.
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The Virtue=Strength program is devoted to virtue formation through school, athletics, parish, and/or the community. It is designed to be used by teachers and staff across the entire student body. Each week a different virtue is highlighted to share with our students. Click below for the Virtue=Strength Virtue of the Week that helps parents reinforce virtue formation at home. |
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Fall Sports Awards Ceremony |
This year, we are instituting awards ceremonies at the conclusion of each sports season. This will allow for our student-athletes to be honored in public and not just within their teams. The Fall Sports Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday, December 4, from 2-4 PM in the YC auditorium. All families are invited.
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Three photography companies provide photo services to York Catholic. Lifetouch Photography takes student portraits each year for yearbook and personal use, Inky’s Sports Shots takes pictures of our athletic teams and games, and Mike Inkrote Photography takes pictures of our extracurricular activities and events. In addition to individual photos and memory mates, Inky and Mike both offer photos, magnets, buttons, and more capturing that memorable moment. Click below to enter the photo galleries and make your purchases. |
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Thank You to Our Business Partner |
Thank you to Apple Chevrolet Subaru BMW for supporting our student athletic and fine arts programs through the Business Partnership program. For more information on how you can get your business noticed at YC sports and music events, please click the button below.
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Coca-Cola Products
When you make Coca-Cola purchases, you simply enter the product codes here:
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Weis Markets
Help YC earn a share of $500,000 from Weis Markets! On your next visit to Weis, simply scan this barcode or ask your cashier or customer service desk for the YC barcode to scan. The YC barcode only needs to be scanned one time to register. Use your Weis Club Card as usual. You will receive your Club Card benefits, and YC will earn cash based upon your qualifying purchases. Purchases of gas, lottery tickets, postage, alcohol, tobacco, and other products prohibited by law do not qualify. More information can be found in the YC Giving Guide on the website at yorkcatholic.org/give.
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Box Tops for Education
Check your boxed and canned goods for the Box Tops for Education logo and use the Box Tops app to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to YC’s earnings online. Be sure to select York Catholic High School as your school of choice. Complete details can be found at https://www.boxtops4education.com/
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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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York Catholic Middle & High School is blessed with generous parents, alumni, parents, and community friends like yourselves who have continued to support our school for over 90 years.
We hope to continue to make a Catholic education possible for anyone who seeks it. As December 31st approaches, many of you are looking at your charitable giving in terms of tax benefits. We ask you to prayerfully consider YC as a charity of choice for your year-end gifts to our annual York Catholic Fund.
Our York Catholic Fund supports every student by enriching extra-curricular programs, music and the arts, professional development for teachers, academic program support, athletic programs, technology, special projects, and operating expenditures. This year, we have a fundraising goal of $300,000 for the York Catholic Fund by June 30, 2023.
Every gift, whatever the amount, counts and is truly valued. Please click the button below to use our secure online donation page.
Thank you for caring and giving!
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Capital Campaign Match Deadline |
A generous donor has offered to donate $250,000 to York Catholic’s Capital Campaign if we can raise $750,000 by December 31st! Let’s not leave the money on the table! A gift of any amount counts and there are many ways you can give to the campaign including a one-time gift or a pledge over multiple years. There is also the opportunity for several naming opportunities, including the Rosary Walk and bleachers, to recognize the generosity of donors. More information can be found by clicking the button below.
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Students in grades K-3 are invited to attend Futures Elf Night on Friday, December 9, from 6-9 PM at York Catholic. Crafts, games, and a snack will be offered by the YC Student Ambassadors. This is a great time for parents to finish their last minute preparations for Christmas while their children are having fun in a supervised atmosphere! All children must be registered with a permission form prior to the event and space is limited. Click the button below to register by December 5. Confirmation will be sent once the registration form has been received. To assure we have adequate supervision, walk-ins will not be accepted the night of the event.
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The YC Musical Department is hosting a costume design costume for the spring show, Matilda. Students at partner elementary schools in grades K-6 can design a superhero costume, and the winning look will be created and sewn by the York Catholic Costume Department, to be featured on stage. Submissions are due by December 9 to the art teachers of the partner schools.
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Students in grades K-6 are invited to Futures Night at the York Catholic basketball games!
Future boys’ basketball players and cheerleaders are invited Friday, December 16, when the YC boys’ team takes on Bermudian Springs.
Future girls’ basketball players are invited Friday, January 13, when the YC girls’ team takes on ELCO-Eastern Lebanon County.
The JV games start at 6 PM followed by the Varsity games. Futures will participate in the pre-game prayer and huddle, sit behind the bench for the game, and become part of the welcome tunnel before the game. Wear your uniform shirt for free admittance to the games. Come out and cheer your future school onto victory!
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Partner School & Parish News |
Here’s your chance to win an early Christmas present. St. Rose Home School Association is selling chances for a new Xbox Series X. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the St. Rose Elementary School office or the St Rose Parish office. The drawing is December 9. If you have any questions, please contact the St Rose Home School Association at strosehsa@stroseschoolpa.org.
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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 YC. The exceptions to this are Southern and Southeastern. These students follow York Catholic’s delay and closing schedule.
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Please click the button below for the most recent COVID protocols for York Catholic Middle & High School. 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.
At this time, we have been notified of 1 positive case within our school community from November 24-30.
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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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