Valedictorian & Salutatorian
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We are happy to announce Natalie Javitt has been named Valedictorian and Emily Danczyk has been named Salutatorian for the Class of 2022. Using grades through the third quarter of senior year, they have a cumulative grade point average that ranks them first and second among their classmates.
Natalie is the daughter of Lawrence and Kimberly Javitt. She is a parishioner of St. Patrick’s Church. She is weighing her options for the university she will attend to study mathematics. She is pictured on the left.
Emily is the daughter of Matthew and Jennifer Danczyk. She is a parishioner of St. Joseph Church in York and plans to attend The Pennsylvania State University at University Park to major in political science and study vocal music. She is pictured on the right.
Congratulations Natalie and Emily!
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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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Welcome to Mr. David Butler who is our new Director of Admissions as Ms. Heather Hoffman transitions full time as our Middle School Director.
Mr. Butler is a familiar face to many of our students as he has been our varsity assistant football coach for the past four years.
Mr. Butler comes to us from the Admissions Department at The Pennsylvania State University at University Park.
Welcome Mr. Butler!
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If you haven't already done so, please complete your re-enrollment form now. The re-enrollment fee is $250, with an increase to $300 after next Friday, April 8, 2022. $200 of the re-enrollment fee will be applied to your child’s 2022-2023 fees.
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The York Catholic Athletic Booster Club is hosting "Night at the Races" sponsored by Tempstar Staffing on Saturday, May 7, at YC. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Post time is 6:15 PM. Join us for 8 simulcast horse races, silent auction, raffles, rip tickets, and all you can eat food and beverages with catering by GingerBabies for $40 per person or $75 per couple.
Fun sponsorship opportunities are available. You can buy a table, name a race, and name your horse(s). Dress is casual. This event is for ages 21+.
Please support one of our biggest fundraising events and come prepared to play and have fun while supporting YC Athletics.
Click here for the flyer.
Click here for sponsorship opportunities.
Click here for a ticket order form.
Click here to donate needed items for the event through your Amazon account.
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Creative Ways to Afford Catholic Education
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Learn how to afford Catholic education without impacting your monthly budget on Wednesday, April 6, from 7-8 PM at York Catholic. Click the button below to register for the program April 1.
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The Junior class will be experiencing a unique retreat opportunity at Black Rock Retreat Center in Quarryville, PA on Tuesday, April 5. The Theme is "Overcoming Adversity as One Body in Christ.” Students will have a chance to open their hearts to Christ and work as a team in challenging a low ropes course which will help them gain trust with each other and unify as a group as they get closer to being the senior leaders of our student body. While enriching their relationship with Christ, students will have the opportunity to develop increased confidence and self-esteem, increased mutual support within the group, problem-solving and goal setting skills, decision-making abilities, leadership, trust in each other, and an appreciation and respect for differences in the group. This retreat is held rain or shine with some accommodations made for bad weather. Please dress accordingly and pray for a gorgeous sunny day for the Juniors!
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Students in 9th-12th grade English classes have been presenting speeches in English class with the top presentations moving on to the semi-finals and finals. On Friday, April 1, speech finalists take the stage in an all school assembly at 10 AM. Family members of the finalists are welcome to attend.
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Congratulations to junior Addie Seufert who was selected to sing the National Anthem at the PIAA Basketball Championships at the Giant Center in Hershey last weekend.
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York Catholic is proud of the success of its students earning college scholarships over the years. More than 68% of last year's graduating class collectively earned over $10 million in scholarship offers. The Guidance Department keeps an updated list of local, regional, and national scholarship opportunities in the Guidance Center and in the College & Career Google Classroom. The following special scholarships are available with deadline dates fast approaching.
Scholarship for all students
Knights of St. Paul Scholarship
The Knights of St. Paul is offering at least one $500 scholarship to a YC student(s) for use toward their tuition at York Catholic for the 2022-2023 school year. Applications can be obtained from and returned to Mrs. Gick in the Main Office.
Deadline: April 18, 2022
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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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Tomorrow, April 1, is Spirit Shirt Friday. Students may pay $1 in homeroom and wear their favorite YC spirit shirt in place of their uniform shirt. Students still must wear the standard uniform pants or skirt. All money collected from this fundraiser goes toward activities sponsored by Student Council.
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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.
The order deadline is March 31.
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Those Box Tops are Valuable!
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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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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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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 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 2022, you can find your PA tax liability on Form PA-40 Line 12 of your 2021 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, please follow these steps:
The last day to apply for 2022 is December 1, 2022, however, the available funds may run out prior to December, so it's recommended to apply as soon as possible.
For more information about this easy tax donation, please contact Katie Seufert, York Catholic Principal, at kseufert@yorkcatholic.org.
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St. John the Baptist Catholic School is hosting an online auction now through April 6. You can view and place a bid on the items by clicking the button below. The online auction leads up to the St. John the Baptist Fiesta on April 23 from 6-10 PM in the Capitani Social Hall. You can purchase tickets for $65 for this dinner and live auction event by clicking the button below. If you have any questions, please contact the SJB school office at 717-235-3525.
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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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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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