The Diocese of Harrisburg has released a memo regarding COVID protocols for 2022-23 and can be read by clicking the button below.
In line with these guidelines, York Catholic Middle & High School will be observing the following COVID protocols:
Masks and/or vaccinations are not required.
Individuals with COVID positive test results will isolate 5 days past the onset of symptoms or positive test results (whichever occurs first) regardless of vaccination status and are not permitted to enter school grounds or participate in school extra-curricular activities.
If the positive individual is asymptomatic on day 5, he/she may return to school and activities on day 6.
If a member of the student’s household tests positive, the negative-testing student should continue to report to school, if asymptomatic. The family needs to make every effort to separate the student from the sick family member. The student is required to take a home COVID test on day three of exposure, and on day five. If the student tests negative and remains asymptomatic, the student stays in school.
Virtual learning will not be offered at this time. If a student needs any books from his/her locker, please notify the attendance office. Books will be retrieved and will be available for pickup in the main office.
Notifications of the number of positive cases within our school community will be included in the weekly Irish Eye e-newsletter. Close contact notifications will be made directly to the parent as warranted via email. At this time, we have been notified of 7 positive cases within our school community from September 1-7.
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.
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Back-to-School Night for Parents Tonight |
We hope to see you at Back to School Night tonight, Thursday, September 8, at 6 PM. The evening begins with a welcome in the auditorium followed by parents having the opportunity to follow their child’s schedule to meet the teachers and learn about class expectations. The evening should wrap up by 8 PM. We look forward to seeing all of our parents in attendance.
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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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Academic Awards 2021-22
Congratulations to all of our students who achieved academic awards for the 2021-22 school year. Special thanks to the faculty and staff whose dedication and commitment is instrumental to the success of those they teach, and special thanks to parents at home who support the mission of our school. We give thanks for the blessings we share to include a love of learning, the joy of teaching, and an environment that fosters the growth of mind, heart, and soul. Pictured are our students who achieved Distinguished Honor Roll for all 4 quarters during the 2021-22 school year.
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World Champion
Last week we wished good luck to Ashton Bruno whose drum corps was competing in the DCA World Championships. We’re happy to report Ashton’s corps won! We have a world champion in the building!
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Girls Scout Silver Awards
Emma Feil (left) and Kara Dobe (right), both in 9th grade, were awarded their Silver Award last week which is the highest achievement a Girl Scout Cadette can earn. Congratulations!
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Beginning Friday, September 16, at 8 AM, the York Catholic Studies Office will review the grades of all students to determine if any are not achieving a passing grade in two or more subjects. Those identified will be placed on the ineligibility list for the week and will not be permitted to participate in extracurricular activities or sports for the upcoming week Monday through Sunday. If at the end of the one-week ineligibility period, a student no longer has two or more failure reports in subject areas, the student may resume participation in extracurricular activities. In cases when a student continues to have two or more failure reports, the ineligibility extends for another one-week period. Parents and students will be notified if the student is on the academic ineligibility list. Please consult Focus for your child's grade status.
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On 9/11, we remember the people that passed away during the terrorist attack on the United States. Students who have study hall periods at 1 PM on September 9 will have the opportunity to participate in a prayer service held on the front lawn around the American flag. Our Director of Student Services will lead a brief reflection followed by a moment of silence in which each student will pray for the souls lost, their grieving families, and peace in the world. We’ll end with closing prayers.
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Each month, our students participate in a missions collection to support various causes and organizations. The September Mission collection goes to the Pontifical Mission Aid Societies in the United States. Our collection will support the spread of the Gospel through the Society for Propagation of the Faith, the Missionary Childhood Association, the Society of St. Peter Apostle, and the Missionary Union of Priests and Religious. Countless missionaries in the United States will benefit from your generous sacrifice of support. The September collection will be held Wednesday, September 14, during homeroom.
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York Catholic students and faculty will have the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation on September 14-15 from 1-3 PM. Several priests from the York Deanery will be available to hear confessions. This is a great chance to begin the new school year with a "clean slate" spiritually. Pope Francis urged, “Everyone say to himself: ‘When was the last time I went to confession?’ And if it has been a long time, don’t lose another day! Go, the priest will be good. And Jesus, (will be) there, and Jesus is better than the priests—Jesus receives you. He will receive you with so much love! Be courageous, and go to confession.”
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Middle School Religion Books |
Students in Grades 7 & 8 purchase textbooks for their Religion course. The texts will be used in class each day and then may be kept at the end of the year as a valuable reference for the future. Textbooks and fees are listed below. The cost of the textbooks will be charged to your Simple Tuition Solutions (STS) account on September 10.
7th Grade: $25
8th Grade: $6
The Religion Department looks forward to guiding students in their faith development.
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Our student class retreats carry fees to cover the cost of transportation and lunch. The fees will be included in your Simple Tuition Solutions (STS) portal approximately 2 months prior to your child’s retreat date. Parents of seniors received their retreat invoice in STS which is due September 10.
Grade 7 - payment due December 10 - Retreat date February 14
Grade 8 - payment due October 10 - Retreat date November 16
Grade 9 - payment due December 10 - Retreat date February 7
Grade 10 - payment due October 10 - Retreat date November 9
Grade 11 - payment due February 10 - Retreat date April 12
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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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Students’ requests for courses were subject to approval by teachers. With few exceptions, these requests have been honored. Barring computer errors, we do not foresee a necessity to change rosters.
Any request for a course change must be accompanied by a written parental request, teacher approval (as originally needed), and a $25 Late Roster Change Fee. Since the Master Roster is built according to the original registration of students, we cannot guarantee admission to particular classes. For incoming new students, if an error has been made in placement, teachers will initiate the needed change and no fee will be assessed. Students requesting schedule changes must do so during the Add Drop period, which ends September 16, and no changes will be made after that date. Level changes, however, will be considered into the first quarter at the discretion of the subject teacher for any student who has been inaccurately placed in a course.
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College Reps Visiting YC
The Guidance Office is very excited to announce that starting next week we will be hosting colleges and universities to visit York Catholic High School. A calendar is posted outside the Guidance Office that details when the admissions representatives from the colleges will be at YC. These presentations are for informational purposes and questions and answers. This is not for Admissions interviews. To attend a presentation, students in grades 11 and 12 need to sign up in the guidance office.
Tour to Penn State University
For the 2022-2023 school year, York Catholic High School and the College Career Center will be providing opportunities for students to visit local colleges and universities within the greater Pennsylvania and DMV region. On Wednesday, September 21, we will be attending The Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus. This visit will include a 30-minute admissions presentation and 90-minute walking tour of campus. At the conclusion of the tour, Penn State will be offering a complimentary lunch where we will eat at one of their five campus dining halls.
YC students in grades 11 and 12 who are interested in attending should click the button below for the permission slip by Tuesday, September 13, at 3 PM. In addition to the permission slip, students will also need to bring $15 to attend. Students should be at YC for the bus at 6:15 AM with a planned return time of 3 PM.
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Class of '23 Senior T-shirts |
Class of 2023 t-shirts will be on sale September 5-9 and can be purchased by clicking the button below to enter the online YC Spirit Store or accessing the store on the YC website. T-shirts are $12 for short-sleeved and $16 for long-sleeved and all ordering must be completed by September 9.
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As seniors and juniors are planning their SAT testing dates, keep in mind that the SAT will be offered at York Catholic to current seniors on October 12 and current juniors on March 23. This is a great opportunity for our students to take the test in a familiar testing environment for optimal results.
Registration and payment are due to Mrs. Hand by September 12 (seniors) and February 13 (juniors). Cost for the exam is $60 and checks should be made out to York Catholic. Registration for this exam is non-refundable.
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The 7th & 8th Grade students and their families are invited to the Middle School Tailgate on Friday, September 16, from 5-6:30 PM on the front lawn. Pizza, party subs, water, and paper products will be provided. There is no charge for the Tailgate. Please sign up your family by clicking the button below by September 14. When RSVPing, please indicate the number of people who plan to eat, so the correct amount of pizza and subs can be ordered. After the tailgate, families can cheer the Irish football team onto victory vs. Bermudian Springs. Kickoff is 7 PM. Cost for the game is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, and $3 for students. YC students get in for free with their student pass.
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Middle School Play Auditions |
Auditions for the Middle School play, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” will be held September 12 from 3:30-4 PM and September 14 from 3-4 PM in the auditorium. No experience is needed. The plot is a little different from the classic. A group of students meet to work on their English project for school. The assigned reading was Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Unfortunately, not a single group member actually read the book, so they spend their time making their best guesses about what the story is about. This causes a series of silly guesses and assumptions which lead to the idea that mockingbirds are a dangerous threat and they are out there ready and willing to attack. The performance will be on Friday, November 18. For more information, contact Rachel Shanko at rshanko@yorkcatholic.org.
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September 30-October 1
Theme Days (Middle & High School student event)
Rules for Dress Down as listed in the handbook apply for this week. Students are encouraged to dress according to the following themes on the specified days:
Monday – Circus Class Colors
12 - pink
11 - red
10 - orange
9 - blue
8 - yellow
7 - green
Tuesday – Team Tuesday
Wednesday – Heroes vs. Villains
Thursday – Flannel vs. Tie-dye
Friday – Green and Gold Friday
Tours/Football Game/Alumni Band & Cheerleaders
Celebrate York Catholic’s annual Homecoming Friday, September 30! We will have an Alumni Table located by the school main entrance bus circle where we will be giving school tours from 5:30-6:30 PM. Join us for the football game versus Delone at 7 PM.
Marching Band Alumni bring your instruments and sit with the Band during this year’s Homecoming game! If you are planning on playing with the band, email cmezza@yorkcatholic.org and she will have music ready for you. If you would like your music in advance, please state that in your email along with your mailing address.
Calling all YC Cheerleader Alumni...Cheer and dance during the 3rd and 4th quarters. If you are interested in participating, please contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org.
Homecoming Dance (High School student-only event)
The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 1, from 7-10 PM in the gymnasium. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $10 per student and will be on sale September 19-23 from 7:45-8:15 AM and 3-3:15 PM in the cafeteria. The Expectations Agreement is required by all students who wish to attend the dance. Any student wishing to bring a guest to the dance must also submit a Guest Permission Form. Parents and students please know the guidelines will be strictly enforced. The most recent trend of formal dress includes two-piece dresses that slightly expose the midriff. Please know that an exposed midriff at any point throughout the evening will not be permitted and the student will be required to change into something acceptable. Click the button below for the required forms. Any questions, please contact Megan Wertz at mwertz@yorkcatholic.org.
Alumni Social
The Alumni Association will be hosting a Homecoming Alumni Social on Saturday, October 1, from 6-9 PM at Central Market for ages 21+ with food from Mezzogiorno Chef Tim Spangler ‘81. The cost to attend is free with one piece of fun YC memorabilia to share. Dig out those class rings, varsity pins, district medals, band awards, pictures, trophies. We want to see what made you YC HAPPY! (memorabilia is not required for admittance). Please RSVP to alumniassociation@yorkcatholic.org for our food planning. We can’t wait to see everyone on October 1!
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Student Passes
All York Catholic students are admitted free to all home sporting events when they present their student ID at the ticket counter. Until 2022-23 student IDs are available, students should use last year's IDs. Students new to YC will be given their temporary student IDs at orientation. Students arriving at the athletic ticket counter without their student ID will be required to pay admission.
Family Passes
Parents, family members, and fans can purchase an All-Year Sports Pass. Click the button below for the form.
Go IRISH!
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If you can’t attend our sporting events this season, you can catch all of the action on our livestreams for events at the stadium and in the gymnasium.
Stadium:
Gymnasium:
Away Games:
If you forget to bookmark these links, they can be found on the YC website in the Athletics section on the Fan & Spectator Guide page.
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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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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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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 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 September 30, 2022, however, the available funds may run out prior to that date, 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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Futures Games - Fall
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. No registration necessary
Boys Soccer – Sep 14 at 6:30 PM. Arrive by 5:45 PM (stadium) - NEW DATE!
Girls Soccer – Sep 15 at 6:30 PM. Arrive by 5:45 PM (stadium)
Girls Volleyball – Sep 20 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:30 PM (gymnasium)
Football – Oct 7 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:15 PM (stadium)
Cheerleading – Oct 7 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:45 PM (stadium)
Marching Band – Oct 7 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 5:30 PM (band room)
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Futures Cheer Clinic
YC’s Varsity Cheerleaders will be hosting a Futures Cheer Clinic for students in grades K-6 on Saturday, September 17, from 9 AM-12 PM in the gymnasium with a showcase of what was learned performed from 11:45 AM-noon. Participants will learn cheers, chants, and a dance. K-6 cheerleaders who participate will get an opportunity to join the varsity squad on the sidelines at the YC football game on October 7. Cost for one child is $25, two children are $35, and three children are $45. Registration and payment are due by September 14. For more information, contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org.
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Futures Mini Band Camp
York Catholic is hosting a Futures Marching Band Camp on Saturday, September 10, from 8 AM-2 PM for any 4th, 5th, or 6th grade student who has played a band instrument for at least a year or who would be interested in color guard. Students will have the opportunity to play level-appropriate Marching Band music, as well as learn basic drill techniques, and basic color guard techniques with a little fun thrown in. A mini-show for parents will take place at 1:45 PM. Lunch, snack, flipbook, lyre, and music will be provided. Cost is $25 per child. Please bring a refillable water bottle, comfortable sneakers, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, and wear comfortable clothing. Please register by September 8 by contacting Cecelia Mezza at cmezza@yorkcatholic.org. Any 6th grade band student who attends a parochial school is welcome to play with the York Catholic Marching Band in the stands at the October 7 football game. You do not need to attend the mini camp in order to play with us. Please email Ms. Mezza at the above address if you are interested. Report time is at 5:45 PM in the YC Band Room. Students can leave at halftime or stay for the full game.
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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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