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Rosary Walk Dedication
Closes the $12 Million Capital Campaign
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York Catholic celebrated a momentous occasion last week as we closed our $12 million Capital Campaign with the dedication of our Rosary Walk by Bishop Timothy Senior.
We thank everyone who made our “Grow Today, Impact Tomorrow” vision a reality.
We invite you to check out the photos from the day at https://www.facebook.com/YorkCatholicHighSchool
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Tomorrow is the last day to purchase YC Christmas Cash Calendars. Each calendar costs $25 and will have a four-digit number to enter the buyer in a daily drawing for the month of December. Each day of December has a different payout assigned. When we pull a purchaser’s calendar number on a specific date in December, they will win the amount noted on that date. Every purchaser has 31 chances to win, coordinating with the 31 days of the month. Winners will be posted on the YC website, www.yorkcatholic.org, and will be notified by email. The winner does not need to be present to win. Winning raffle amounts will be mailed weekly.
All orders will be placed online at https://yorkcatholic.org/yc-christmas-cash-calendar by tomorrow, Friday, October 27. Numbered calendars labeled with the purchaser's name will be sent home to the selling family for distribution in mid-November.
If you have any questions about the YC Christmas Cash calendar raffle, please contact Mr. David Butler, Sr. at dbutlersr@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871.
Thank you in advance for making this a successful fall fundraiser!
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The York Catholic Athletic Booster Club is hosting "Night at the Races" this Saturday, October 28, 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.
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.
If you’d like to help us with donations of baked goods or drinks, please click here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094EABAD2AA5FD0-45306939-ycabc
If you have any questions, contact Laurie Moir at 717-846-8871 x1322 or lmoir@yorkcatholic.org.
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All Saints Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, November 1, at 10:20 AM in the auditorium. All students will be attending. This will fulfill the Holy Day of Obligation.
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In the heritage of the Roman Catholic Church, November 2 has been set aside as a day when we remind ourselves to pray for those who “have gone before us, marked with the sign of faith.” The entire month of November is then dedicated to pray for them and for the healing of memories in their regard. Alumni are invited to submit the names of deceased loved ones to be remembered in prayer throughout the month of November. Their names will be placed on the altar in the chapel and commemorated during Mass. Please email the names to us at allsouls@yorkcatholic.org and we will be sure to add them to those already in the chapel.
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The following seniors were commissioned as our student Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. They will assist Father Kuchinski in distributing Holy Communion at our school Masses this year. Shown left to right: Taylor Thomas, Chandler Miltsch, Luke Campbell, Father Kuchinski, Julianna Doyle, Ethan Andrews, Bill Gillmen.
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York Catholic has been sharing the expertise of its teachers with the public on social media. The current topic is digital citizenship authored by our school counselors.
Check out the helpful tips to guide your children by clicking the button below.
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Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, November 9, from 3:30-5:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM and Friday, November 10, from 12-3 PM. We encourage parents to take advantage of this opportunity to talk with teachers about their student's progress or course of study. To schedule conferences, please click the button below. If you have difficulty navigating the website, please contact Mrs. Deb Gingerich at ptconference@yorkcatholic.org and she will be happy to assist you. In the event a teacher's online conference schedule is full, please email the teacher directly to request a conference time. We recommend you schedule without delay as conference slots fill quickly.
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In preparation for the colder months ahead, we have updated our "One Call Now" Emergency Notification System. In the event our school schedule is adjusted due to weather, a phone call and an email will be sent to the contact information we have on file.
A text option is also available. If you opted-in to receive text messages last school year, you do not need to do anything additional. If you would like to begin receiving text messages this year, you must "opt-in" to receive text notification.
To do so, text the word ALERT to the number 22300. Do not include any words other than the word ALERT.
After doing so, you will no longer receive a phone call at that number and will only receive a text message.
If you do not want to receive text notification, you do not have to do anything. Your phone number and email address from our Focus system have automatically been entered into the One Call Now system.
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As we end the first quarter of school, we transition our dress code to 2nd quarter regulations beginning Monday, October 30. Click the button below for the Student Handbook/Agenda and go to pages 17-19 for specifics about the dress code.
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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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Student pictures were taken for inclusion in the yearbook and for your purchase. Students received their proofs this week. If you would like the photo re-taken or if your child was absent for the first photo, the picture re-take day is Friday, November 10. More details will be in the Irish Eye e-newsletter on November 2 and 9.
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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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College Financial Aid Night
A College Financial Aid Night is planned for families on Tuesday, October 31, at 6:30 PM at YC. A representative from the Pennsylvania’s Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will speak about all aspects of financial aid including state and federal grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships. The evening will also include information about completing the FAFSA application for college financial aid. Parents and students who have not yet had the experience of completing the state and federal financial aid forms will find the information extremely valuable. While this presentation is geared toward parents, students are welcome to accompany their parents to get an understanding and appreciation of the financial obligation of a college education. Register by emailing your name to YC College and Career Advisor, David Butler, at dbutler@yorkcatholic.org.
College Reps Visiting YC
The York Catholic Guidance Office is hosting numerous admissions representatives from colleges and universities to speak to our students about their schools. These presentations are for informational purposes and questions and answers, not Admissions interviews. Students in grades 11 and 12 should sign up in the guidance office to attend the presentations.
10/27 Loyola University Maryland
10/30 Salisbury University
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The sophomore retreat will be Thursday, November 2, at St. John Chrysostom Orthodox Church. Students will delve deeper into Sacred Scripture through Visio Divina (divine seeing) and Lectio Divina (divine reading). We hope all of our students will encounter God in a special way during this retreat.
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YC is holding Bring a Friend to School Day on Friday, November 17. Current students can encourage an interested friend (from dance class, scouts, a sports team, your neighbor or cousin, etc.) to spend the day at YC as a shadow student. Instead of shadowing with one of our Ambassadors, they can shadow with their friend. Please have the friend’s parent contact Mr. David Butler at dbutler@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1354 by Friday, November 3, to set up a visit day and to receive a permission slip. Only students with a real interest in possibly attending YC will be scheduled for this date.
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It is time for the class 2025 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. 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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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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Look for the York Catholic Marching Band at the York Halloween Parade this Sunday, October 29, beginning at 1 PM on Market Street in downtown York.
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Please support our student-athletes who are involved in post-season play. Updates will be posted to the YC website at yorkcatholic.org/fall-sports-post-season
DISTRICT III TICKETS
All tickets for District games must be pre-purchased online. Tickets are not sold at game sites.
The link to purchase via HomeTown Ticketing is https://piaad3.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
Simply click on the sport you would like to purchase tickets to attend, find the specific game, click that link, and make your purchase. When you go to the game, event staff will scan the tickets on your phone and you are in.
Prices are $6 per ticket until the District III championships, which are $8. Game links will be available shortly after the brackets are made public.
The District III cross country championships, October 28 at Big Spring High School, are $10 per car, and tickets will be scanned upon entering the parking area at Big Spring.
CROSS COUNTRY
District III-A Championships
10/28 – at Big Spring High School
10:00 AM – Girls
10:45 AM – Boys
BOYS SOCCER
District III-A Tournament
10/28 – Semifinals - 7 PM – vs. Tulpehocken at Tulpehocken High School
11/1 – Time TBA – vs. TBA at TBA (if win 10/28)
VOLLEYBALL
District III-AA Tournament
10/26 – 7 PM – vs. Linville Hill Christian at York Catholic
10/31 – 7 PM – vs. TBA at TBA (if win 10/26)
11/2 – 7 PM – vs. TBA at TBA (if win 10/31)
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Online Sports Forms
Students who played on a York Catholic Fall 2023 sports team:
You will be receiving an email the week of November 13 with a link to complete the required recertification forms through ArbiterSports/FamilyID.com. You do not need to complete anything until you receive that email.
Students who did not play on a York Catholic Fall 2023 sports team:
Parents of athletes who wish to play a winter sport and did not participate in a fall sport must complete the required online forms at ArbiterSports/FamilyID.com. Parents who set-up a FamilyID account last year should continue to use the same ID and password to access your account. To set-up a new account, please click here for the instructions. https://yorkcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/arbiterlive-familyid-overview-2023-24.pdf
Students wishing to participate in winter athletics during the 2023-24 school year must have their required forms filed online at ArbiterSports/FamilyID no later than Wednesday, November 8, at 3 PM; no exceptions.
Students wishing to play a winter sport MUST verify the forms and ImPACT test are on file with Mr. Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1330 no later than Wednesday, November 8, at 3 PM.
Failure to complete the online forms by the deadline will mean the student will not be permitted to practice the first day of the season. For some sports, this could mean the student will not make the team.
If you need technical assistance with ArbiterSports/FamilyID, contact support@arbitersports.com
or 1-800-311-4060. Support is available 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, and messages will be returned promptly.
Physicals
Students who played on a York Catholic Fall 2023 sports team:
You will be receiving an email the week of November 13 with a link to complete the required recertification forms through ArbiterSports/FamilyID.com. You do not need to complete anything until you receive that email.
Students who did not play on a York Catholic Fall 2023 sports team:
Student-athletes are reminded that a physical is required prior to the start of the sports season. Please be sure to complete the medical information online at www.familyID.com before arriving at your doctor's appointment and only print the 2 sections indicated (sections 5 & 6) for the doctor to review and complete. PLEASE NOTE: in addition to completing Section 5 online, you will also need to complete the form that prints. The information saved in the computer does not print on the form. All physicals must be dated AFTER June 1, 2023. Co-payments apply. Physicals must be completed and uploaded to www.familyID.com no later than Wednesday, November 8 at 3 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1330.
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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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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 2023, you can find your PA tax liability on Form PA-40 Line 12 of your 2022 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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Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus, Council #6353, East York, PA, is holding its 2nd Annual William “Bill” Smith Memorial Oktoberfest Fundraiser on Saturday, October 28, from 5-8 PM at the St. Joseph School Gym on Kingston Road in York. Proceeds go to the Jamaican Mission Team. If interested in sponsoring or attending the event, please click the button below. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Kelly Brown at 717-668-0509 or kbbrown79@hotmail.com.
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Shooting Irish Lacrosse
The Shooting Irish Lacrosse Club is hosting a free lacrosse clinic for children ages 6-14 on Sunday, November 5, at 1:30 PM at Heritage Hills Athletic Club. Equipment will be available to use during the clinic. Register at usalacrosse.com/celebratelacrosse
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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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