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York Catholic will be closed for Thanksgiving break
November 22-27.
Classes resume Tuesday, November 28.
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Our school Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, November 21, at 10:20 AM in the auditorium. Shari Gordon, Executive Director of the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry, will also speak to the student body after Mass about the good work they have done to help feed the hungry in our community.
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We have observed our middle school students struggling with the self-management of not using their cell phones during school hours. Beginning Tuesday, November 28, teachers will be collecting all 7th & 8th grade cell phones during homeroom and securing them safely throughout the day. Students will return to homerooms at the end of the day to collect their cell phones. Please conduct all needed conversations with your child prior to the start of the school day. If you need to contact or relay a message to your middle schooler at anytime between 8 AM and 3 PM, you may contact the office to do so at 717-846-8871.
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York Catholic Middle School students will present “America's Next Top Model Student,” on Friday, November 17, at 7 PM.
In this year’s production, ten students from across the USA will compete for the title of "America's Next Top Model Student" in the latest TV reality show. Who will be the winner? Join us to find out!
Tickets will be sold at the door - $5 for Adults and $1 for Students - all seats are general admission. All students will receive a coupon for a sweet treat with their admission.
Please RSVP to Rachel Shanko at rshanko@yorkcatholic.org with your student’s name, your family name, the number of adults, and the number of students attending by November 15 so we can have the right amount of treats!
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Thank you, again, to the York Catholic community for the success of our first major fundraiser of the school year. Calendars will be sent home with Middle School and High School students next week.
If you do not receive them, please have your child check the bottom of their backpack. If your student does not receive them before leaving for Thanksgiving break, please have them check with their homeroom teacher when they return to school November 28.
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Students involved in extra-curricular activities will have their group pictures taken for the yearbook tomorrow morning, Friday, November 17. Students are to dress in school uniform.
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Hannah Stover
Congratulations to senior Hannah Stover who was selected to the color guard of the Great American Band that will be marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade next week! This is the 2nd year Hannah has earned this honor!
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1,000 lb. Club
It was a record-breaking day in the YC Weight Room this week!
Congratulations to junior Bennett Bradley (left) for breaking the school records in bench 325, squat 465, and dead lift 515 for a total of 1305 lbs.
Congratulations to senior Logan Stahl (right) for joining the 1000 lb. Club with personal best lifts of 260 bench, 405 squat, and 430 dead lift for a total of 1095 lbs.
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We need your help in filling our cafeteria positions! Please spread the word.
York Catholic Middle & High School is seeking to fill the following positions.
- Substitute Teachers
- Cafeteria Aide
- Cafeteria Volunteers
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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There will be a special section of the 2024 yearbook reserved only for parents of seniors to send a message to their graduating 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. Please click the button below for the Class of 2024 Yearbook Shoutout online form where you can include your message, upload a photo, and complete your payment all in one stop. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, November 21.
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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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Scholarship for Current Student | |
The Knights of Columbus Educational Foundation is offering scholarship opportunities to any student whose father is a member in good standing with a Pennsylvania Knights of Columbus Council or who is a child of a deceased Knight of Columbus and was a member in good standing at the time of death. More than fifty $1000 grants will be distributed throughout Pennsylvania to students in grades 1‐12 for the 2024-25 school year. The application deadline is January 31, 2024.
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York Catholic is offering an SAT Math Prep course for juniors interested in getting extra practice before taking the actual exam. The course will run four Saturday mornings from 9-11:15 AM in York Catholic classrooms, and will be team-taught by members of the Math Department. Class dates are as follows: January 20, 27, February 3, 10. If snow causes cancellation of any of the classes, the make-up date is February 17. Cost is $200 per student and includes the cost of the Kaplan book. Registration forms and a check made to York Catholic should be turned into Mrs. Hand in the main office by Friday, January 12.
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It is time for the class 2025 to consider the purchase of a York Catholic keepsake, a class ring!
Visit https://www.balfour.com/pennsylvania/york/york-catholic-high-school to make your selection. 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. We will celebrate the class of 2025 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.
Questions can be directed to Kathy Hand at khand@yorkcatholic.org.
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"Footloose" Musical Auditions | |
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to audition for this year’s spring musical production of “Footloose” on November 28-29, from 3:15-6 PM in the auditorium. Students should sign-up for an audition time and only plan to stay for their own audition. Students should prepare 16-32 measures of a song of their choice and readings from the script. Songs can be sung a capella or with a karaoke track (please provide your own way of playing trax). All Audition materials can be found on Google Classroom. Code:3jkadkl
Everyone who auditions is also required to attend Dance Auditions on November 30 from 3:15-6:00 PM.
Possible call-backs will be December 1 from 3:15-6 PM.
No previous experience needed! Save the dates for the performances March 1-3.
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Cheer On the Cheerleaders Tonight | |
York Catholic’s competition cheerleading squad will be participating in the YAIAA Small Varsity Competitive Spirit Championships tonight, November 16, at 6 PM (not 4 PM as previously printed) at Dallastown High School. Come out and cheer for the cheerleaders! Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at the door.
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Online Sports Forms
Students who played on a York Catholic Fall 2023 sports team and wish to play on a Winter sports team are reminded to check their email the week of November 13 for a link to complete the required recertification forms through ArbiterSports/FamilyID.com. You do not need to complete anything until you receive that email.
Practices Begin
All high school winter sports teams will begin practices Friday, November 17. All middle school winter sports teams will begin practices Saturday, November 18. For exact practice times, contact the head coach or Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1330.
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York Catholic is hosting Futures Mini-THON for students in grades 4-5-6 on Tuesday, November 21, from 6-8 PM. Our Futures will enjoy a night modeled after Penn State’s THON with dancing, games, and crafts all to benefit the Four Diamonds fight to conquer childhood cancer! We are asking for a minimum donation of $1 payable at the door, however, pre-registration is required by November 17 by clicking the button below or visiting the YC website at https://yorkcatholic.org/futures-mini-thon/
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Students in grades K-3 are invited to attend Futures Elf Night on Friday, December 15, 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 11. To assure we have adequate supervision, walk-ins will not be accepted the night of the event.
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Thank You to Our Business Partner | |
Thank you to R. L. Addlesberger Roofing for supporting our student athletic and fine arts programs through the Business Partnership program.
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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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Give Yourself a Tax Break! | |
Parents, would you like to save on your State Income Tax return? Additionally, what if I told you those savings can have a direct impact on York Catholic students? Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? If you file for, and are accepted, as a Special Purpose Entity (SPE), it’s a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the tax liability on your personal tax return. Please continue reading for additional information.
Pennsylvania now allows individuals to take advantage of EITC Tax Credits (just as businesses can) whereby you have the opportunity to re-direct 90% of your personal state income taxes to York Catholic Middle & High School.
The Special Purpose Entity (SPE) is based on tax liability, not income, therefore each taxpayer’s situation will differ. Participants must be PA residents where at least one spouse is employed or has an ownership interest in a PA for-profit business. An individual or couple filing jointly must have a state tax liability of $3,500 or more to participate. To see if you qualify for 2024, you can find your PA tax liability on Form PA-40 Line 12 of your 2023 tax return. 100% of participant contributions are distributed to the school. You have to pay these taxes regardless, so why not have a say in how your taxes are allocated? Additionally, you will receive at least a 10% personal deduction on your federal taxes. The money you re-direct to York Catholic is for educational purposes, specifically tuition assistance.
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity to reduce your tax liability AND provide much needed assistance to York Catholic students, please follow these steps:
For more information about this easy tax donation, please contact Dave Salter, York Catholic Director of Development, at dsalter@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1325.
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St. Joseph Teaching Position
St. Joseph School in York is looking for a long-term substitute teacher, with the possibility of permanent full-time, for third grade beginning in late November. Requirements include development and implementation of appropriate programming in alignment with the Diocese of Harrisburg curriculum, supervision of children, communication with parents, and performance of other related duties as needed. Individuals interested can apply at https://bit.ly/493ZbOq and should reach out to Principal Mrs. Corrinne Eck at Eck@sjy.org or 717-755-1797.
St. Rose Play
The St. Rose Elementary School “Performing Stars” will present Annie KIDS on Saturday, December 2, at 5 PM at York Catholic. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for students and may be purchased by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-saint-rose-performing-stars-present-annie-kids-tickets-725461554037?aff=oddtdtcreator
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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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