York Catholic will be closed for Thanksgiving break November 23-28. Classes resume Tuesday, November 29.
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Student Drop-off & Pick-up |
Our parking lot is lined with directional signs and slanted spaces. One-way traffic is to be observed at all times. The entrance to the lot is by the marquee and the exit is by the softball field (with the exception of deliveries and buses for athletics and band). Directional arrows show both ways, but please adhere to the one-way traffic pattern. Also, please use forward facing parking only; do not back into the spaces. The small parking area behind the auditorium and parking in the rear of the building are for staff only.
Parents picking up students at the end of the school day should use the main parking lot, not the bus circle (it is OK to use the bus circle for morning drop-off). Cars may not park in the street or stop at the walkway from the school to the parking lot. Cars must pull forward to the end of the parking lot and along the front of the building to wait for your student. There will be 2 rows of one-way traffic. This will keep traffic congestion off of the street.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding of this safety procedure.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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High School Musical Auditions |
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to audition for this year’s spring musical production of Roald Dahl's “Matilda the Musical” on Tuesday, November 29, from 3:15-6 PM or Wednesday, November 30, from 3:15-5 PM in the auditorium. Students should sign-up for an audition time and only plan to stay for their own audition. Possible call-backs will be Thursday, December 1, from 3:15-6 PM. Students should prepare 16-32 measures of a song of their choice and readings from the script. All Audition materials can be found on Google Classroom. Code: b2o7mgq No previous experience needed! Everyone who auditions is also required to attend Dance Auditions on Friday, December 2, from 3:15-5:30 PM. Save the dates for the performances March 3-5.
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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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Congratulations to our Girls' Volleyball Team for their silver medal performance in the State Championship game!
Congratulations to all of our Fall sports teams on outstanding seasons. We will be sharing a compilation of accomplishments at the end of December once all of the All-Star teams are finalized.
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YC teacher Erin Langione is a Subject Matter Expert for Virtual High School and recently completed writing a national curriculum for high school Health. Congratulations Mrs. Langione!
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The Knights of Columbus St Patrick Council #11872 named 3 York Catholic students as winners of their annual essay contest. 8th grader, Luke Ruiz (center), received the top prize of $100. Junior Natalie Doran (left) and Senior Reese Beck (right) were awarded $25 each. Congratulations!
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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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On Tuesday, November 29, York Catholic will participate in the global day of giving #GivingTuesday to help make York County a stronger, more vibrant community for all.
York Catholic offers an education that combines Catholic tradition with academic excellence and consistently has a 100 percent high school graduation rate. On average, 90% of our high school graduates seek high education, an additional 3 percent commit to military service, and 7 percent enter the workforce. We are so proud of our amazing students!
How You Can Help:
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Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 29 and bookmark this giving link: https://yorkcatholic.org/give/#donate-now
- Help us spread the word by sharing the link above as well as sharing our posts on Facebook!
- Make a donation to support us during #GivingTuesday!
To make this year even more exciting, we have received a $250,000 anonymous matching grant representing 25% per dollar to help YC meet the final $600,000 of our Capital Campaign. Help us to capitalize on this matching gift. Every gift makes a difference this #GivingTuesday!
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Shutterfly
For all of your Shutterfly purchases, visit yorkcatholic.shutterflystorefront.com, instead of shutterfly.com for a percentage of the value of your purchases to go to York Catholic. Please feel free to share this email with your friends, family and co-workers—the more orders we receive through our Storefront, the more YC earns!
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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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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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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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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 0 positive cases within our school community from November 17-23.
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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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