All tickets are SOLD OUT for the “I-rish You Luck” raffle! We draw the lucky winners tomorrow afternoon and will post the names on our website.

1st Prize:  $5,000 tuition credit or $4,000 cash

2nd Prize: $1,000

3rd Prize:  $500

“I-rish You Luck” Week helps guarantee we can keep tuition rates to a minimum compared to the actual cost per student. 

Thank you to everyone for your support!

It’s time to celebrate York Catholic at the Green & Gold Gala! You are invited to join us for a festive evening of dinner, drinks, silent and live auctions, camaraderie, and fun. mark your calendars for Friday, April 19, from 5:30-10 PM at the Country Club of York. Tickets are $150 per person. Gather your friends and enjoy a fun night out! This event is for ages 21+. Click below to make your reservation now! The deadline is April 5.

Thank you to our Major Sponsors: Maple Donuts, Stewart & Tate, Tim & Krista Tate.  

Class Baskets

One of the highlights of this special event is our silent auction. Our planning committee is actively coordinating gift baskets from parents of each grade but we need your help. Please consider donating a monetary gift to go toward the creation of a basket for your child's class to be auctioned off at the event. Checks should be made payable to York Catholic and dropped off at the school by Monday, March 25. If you have any questions, please contact Laurie Moir at lmoir@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1322.



Get your business noticed! Sponsorships are available for this event. For details, contact Dave Salter, Director of Development, at dsalter@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1325.

All proceeds raised from the Green & Gold Gala will benefit our York Catholic Fund, enabling us to invest in tuition assistance for those in need, a vibrant curriculum, technology upgrades, the arts and athletics, resources for our valued teachers, and the beautification and safety of our school.

Congratulations to our high school students who raised $26,712.50 to support The Four Diamonds through this year’s Mini-THON. Click the button below to view the photos on our Facebook page. 

Thank you for your support this school year as we continue to offer the finest Catholic education in the area. As we transition to planning for 2024-2025, we ask that you please read the following information thoroughly as it contains important information regarding Re-enrollment and Family Customized Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Re-enrollment

New this year – we have transitioned to online re-enrollment through Simple Tuition Solutions (STS)! Instead of a paper form you have completed in previous years, you will now be re-enrolling online. Since this is our first year of using this convenient process, you will be asked for more information to establish your profile than in previous years. The online re-enrollment process is easy and won’t take more than a few minutes to complete. Your patience is appreciated as we roll out this new online enrollment process. Please share your feedback with us so we can monitor and adjust.

Enrollment Deadline is Friday, April 12

To re-enroll your child for the 2024-25 school year, please click the button below to be directed to our new online re-enrollment portal. The re-enrollment fee is $300 per student if paid by April 12. After April 12, the fee increases to $350. 

Please click the button below to log into your Simple Tuition Solutions (STS) portal and complete the Re-enrollment section. Please note: This must be completed on a PC or laptop; this cannot be completed using a mobile device.

To prepare for this process, be sure to have the following items ready:

• Student's Physician Name and Phone Number
• Student's Medications
• Credit card (fee) or checking account number (no fee)

Our school calendar framework for the 2024-25 school year is available for viewing by clicking the button below. Please note this schedule is tentative. We have had one change since last sharing with you. November 8 will be a full day for the High School and will be a day off for the Middle School. Middle School teachers will continue their Parent-Teacher Conferences at that time. Specific events and activities surrounding this calendar-at-a-glance will be available in May.

Our March 2024 Missions Collection in Lent is for a cause near and dear to our YC hearts, OutreachPARAGUAY, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization started in 2012 by our Spanish teacher, Milner Sosa, and his wife, Eileen. Senor Sosa is a native of Paraguay and met Eileen while she was serving with the Peace Corps. Their love for the country and the recognition of the needs of its citizens are never far from their thoughts so they created OutreachPARAGUAY to give back. Year-round, the Sosa’s gather items to help support medical and educational needs within Paraguay, and each summer, they organize a group to deliver the items. Monetary donations help to fund the maintenance of local health posts and schools in rural areas, medical supplies and instruments, teaching resources, books for elementary schools in rural areas, and the shipping of gently used clothing. Missions Collection Day is Wednesday, March 20, during homerooms. Click the button below for more information about OutreachPARAGUAY 

Through the enthusiasm of its members and the generosity of the students and faculty, the Spanish Club was able to raise $368.65 through its annual bake sale to support Outreach Paraguay. The check will be presented to Senor Sosa at our annual World Language Mass Thursday, March 21, where prayers and music will be shared in English, Spanish, German, Japanese, Maltese, and Portuguese.

Congratulations to our students from St. Mary’s Parish who will be receiving the sacrament of confirmation on Thursday, March 14, at 7 PM.

Our York Deanery pastors will be enjoying lunch with the students of their parishes throughout the next few weeks. 

Father Weiss of St. Joseph Dallastown Parish will be here Wednesday, March 20, from 10:45 AM-12:45 PM and will meet with his student parishioners in the media center.

Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Harrisburg

Congratulations to 8th grader Miles Murdocca who was selected as a Local Finalist in the National Civics Bee® and will compete Thursday, March 21, in the Capital Blue Cross Theatre at Central Penn College. 

Juniors who have already registered for the SAT at YC are reminded the exam will be administered the morning of Monday, March 25, at York Catholic.

Beginning Monday, March 25, we will be transitioning our dress code to 4th quarter regulations.  

General Dress Code:

High School boys and girls may begin wearing the uniform polo in white or navy blue, while the Middle School boys and girls may wear the uniform polo in white only.  

Girls:

It is the responsibility of the parents and students to ensure that skirts or skorts are within two inches (2”) of the knee. Please check all skirts and skorts to ensure this standard is upheld as each morning the students have uniform check.  Only calf length or knee high socks in solid dark green, or navy are permitted.

Boys:

All Boys may wear Flynn & O’Hara uniform khaki shorts, and only calf length socks in solid dark color are permitted.

The complete dress code can be found in the Student Handbook on pages 17-21. 

The state of Pennsylvania requires all students entering 11th grade to get a health physical before the start of the 2024-25 school year.  Now is the time to schedule the appointment with your child’s physician as some offices do not have availability until 2-3 months from now.  Students who do not have a physical on file at York Catholic by August 1 will not be permitted to start the school year.  Please schedule your child’s appointment now.

The PA Department of Health requires screenings for students in certain grades. The following screenings will occur at York Catholic during the months of March through May.  

• Grade 7: 7th Grade - height/weight/vision/hearing/scoliosis
• Grades 8, 9, 10, 12: height/weight/vision
• Grade 11: height/weight/vision/hearing

If you have any questions, please reach out to our school nurse, Tiffany Brocius, at tbrocius@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1321.

The 7th & 8th Grade students are invited to the Middle School Dance on Friday, March 22, from 7-9 PM in the cafeteria. The theme is “Hawaiian.” Students are asked to dress in a Hawaiian shirt or bright colors. Cost is $6 in advance. Tickets are on sale during homeroom March 18-22. Please refer to the After-school Dress Code guidelines on pages 19-20 in the Student Handbook/Agenda. 

York Catholic is proud of the success of its students earning college scholarships over the years.  On average, over 70% of our YC graduates collectively earn over $10 million in scholarship offers.  The Guidance Department keeps an updated list of local, regional, and national scholarship opportunities in each grade’s Google Classroom. The following special scholarships are available with deadline dates fast approaching.  Please note that one of them is for a current Junior to be used toward Senior year tuition at York Catholic.  

Scholarships for current Juniors

Dr. George M. and Mrs. Mary E. Johnson Scholarship

This scholarship is for a current York Catholic junior interested in pursuing a career in medicine. The scholarship is used toward the student’s York Catholic tuition during his or her senior year at York Catholic.  Applicants should exemplify leadership qualities and skills through his/her participation in class, extracurricular clubs, groups, or activities.  The student will also uphold and practice the moral and religious principles of the Roman Catholic faith.  Applications can be found in the Google Classroom titled "Juniors (2025)" and should be returned to the Main Office.

Deadline: March 15, 2024

Scholarships for current Seniors

Ray Tyo St. Ferdinand Scholarship (Diocese of Harrisburg)

This scholarship is valued at approximately $8,000 divided over four years and is awarded to one student from each diocesan high school within the Diocese of Harrisburg who has been accepted for study at a Catholic institution of higher learning.  The recommendation of the student’s high school administrator is required.  Applications can be found in the Google Classroom titled "Seniors (2024)" and should be returned to the Main Office.

Deadline: March 15, 2024

O’Neill Health Sciences Scholarship

The O’Neill Health Sciences Scholarship is for students who will major in a healthcare field in college (four year or two year) such as nursing, pre-med, dental hygiene, etc.  Selection will be based on grades, SAT/ACT scores, interest, financial need, and teacher recommendation.  Applications can be found in the Google Classroom titled "Seniors (2024)" and should be returned to the Main Office.

Deadline: March 15, 2024

Stephen M. Leiser Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in the YC science teacher’s memory and is open for a graduating senior who has taken some non-CP classes at York Catholic and who is interested in furthering his or her education.  Applications can be found in the Google Classroom titled "Seniors (2024)" and should be returned to the Main Office.

Deadline: March 15, 2024

Scholarships for all students 

Knights of St. Paul Scholarship 

The Knights of St. Paul is offering a $500 scholarship to a YC student(s) for use toward their tuition at York Catholic for the 2024-2025 school year. Applications can be obtained from and returned to the Main Office.

Deadline: March 15, 2024

Even though the 2024 color yearbooks are not distributed until May, NOW is the time to place your order for a book. The deadline is March 31 and 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/pennsylvania/york/york-catholic-high-school

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 decision. 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.

Seniors wishing to purchase graduation announcements can place their order online with Balfour now through March 15 by clicking the button below.  Any orders placed after that time are not guaranteed timely delivery for graduation.  You are free to purchase anything you like as a family, but you do not need to purchase a tassel, cap, or gown. That order has already been placed.  If you have any questions, contact Joann Brown at jbrown@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1317. 

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. 

Girls Swimming - PIAA-AA State Championships

March 16 at Bucknell University

Sarah Giesselbach – 100 Freestyle

Prelims: 10:25 AM

Finals: 6:50 PM

Tickets $16 (limit 2)

Tickets can only be purchased online at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar

Livestream: On cable in PA and streamed on PCN Select (fee).

Marching Band

Look for York Catholic’s Marching Band at the York St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Market Street in downtown York Saturday, March 16, beginning at 1 PM!

Concert Choir

York Catholic’s Concert Choir will be singing at the Stations of the Cross at St. Mary’s Church Thursday, March 21, at 7 PM.

Parents of music and choral students are welcome to attend the York Catholic Music Association meeting on Tuesday, March 19, at 8 PM. The meetings usually last approximately one hour and everyone’s input and feedback are welcomed and appreciated. Your help in planning and implementing the efforts of the YCMA are critical. 

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:

• Review information on the SPE program to determine if you qualify at https://www.pennsylvaniaeitc.org/frequently-asked-questions.html
• Confirm your personal state income tax liability with your accountant.
• Complete and submit the Joinder Agreement at https://yorkcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/spe-flyer-and-joinder-agreement.pdf

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.

Thank you to Bianca Cropper (Anne Arundel Medical Center), Briana Cropper (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), Dr. Sharee Livingston (UPMC), Katie Doyle (York Catholic Middle & High School), Laurie Sprecher (Your Financial Community of PA), and Brittany Morgan (University of Pennsylvania Health System) for sharing their stories of success as we celebrated International Women’s Day last Friday. This event was coordinated by our student Diversity Club.

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Living Stations

St. Patrick’s Parish Youth Ministry is presenting the Living Stations of the Cross Friday, March 22, at 7 PM at the church. Several York Catholic students will be participating.  

Discovering Christ

“Discovering Christ” is returning to St. Patrick's Parish Wednesdays April 10-May 22 from 6-8:30 PM and is open to all teens and their parents. Explore the deepest questions of the human heart -- Why am I here? What's life all about? What is the meaning of life? Gather for a delicious dinner, prayer and song, thought-provoking talk, and small group discussion in a warm, and friendly environment. Register by April 3 at www.stpatrickyork.org/discover-christ.

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.