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.
Close Contact definition clarified on 1/25/22
Close contact to a COVID positive individual is defined as being indoors within 3 feet of the positive individual for 15 minutes or more with one or both being unmasked.
The updated COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan can be accessed by clicking the button below.
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Re-enrollment,
Tuition Assistance, & Course Selection
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Thank you for your support this school year as we continue to offer the finest Catholic education in the area while adapting to changing protocols for the health and safety of our community. As we transition to planning for 2022-2023, we ask that you please read the following information thoroughly as it contains important information regarding course selection, tuition assistance, and re-enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year. Links to important documents are included at the end of this article.
Course Selection
Parent Information
Please take the time to review our course catalog and grade-level course registration materials for next school year. These resources will assist as you engage in conversation with your student at home regarding their schedule options for next school year. Both resources are linked at the end of this letter and are also posted on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org in the Parents & Students section under News & Announcements. We will continue our partnership with several colleges and elective high school entities, to include Alvernia University for College in the Classroom credit, Dual Enrollment at three local York County colleges for credit, the York County School of Technology flex program for grades 11 & 12, and the Virtual High School for elective opportunities.
After reviewing the information this week online, please feel free to contact Mrs. Kathy Hand, Director of Studies, with any further questions you may have. She can be reached at khand@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x313.
Student Process
Mrs. Kathy Hand, Director of Studies, and the Guidance Department will visit Middle School classrooms the week of January 31 regarding the course selection process for next school year. Middle School students will bring home a list of courses for the 2022-2023 school year to share with you. As part of the pre-course selection process, please review that list with them, provide the necessary parent signature, and have your student return the course selection form. Signed Middle School forms are due to homeroom teachers by Friday, February 11. Middle School students will register for courses online during Religion class in mid-February.
High School students should be talking with their subject level teachers regarding appropriate course selection and level (1, 2, H, or AP) for 2022-2023. Beginning Monday, January 31, students currently in grades 9 through 11 will have access to the online course selection portal in VISION. This will remain open for three weeks. During this time, students should select their courses, and appropriate levels based on teacher recommendations, for next school year. After completing the process online, students are instructed to print the course selection sheet and review with parents for parent signature. The final step is for students to have each of their teachers sign the course selection sheet next to the desired course to document their approval. These signed forms are due to homeroom teachers by Friday, February 25.
Re-enrollment
In an effort to prepare for the budget and enrollment numbers, we have aligned the re-enrollment process with our course selection calendar. Tuition figures for next year will be published in early April after budget approval by the School Board. In order to budget appropriately, we are asking families to re-enroll now.
To do so, we are offering a discounted early re-enrollment fee of $200.00 per student if paid by February 17, 2022. After February 17, 2022, the regular re-enrolment fee of $250.00 will be in place, with an increase to $300.00 after April 8, 2022. $200.00 of the re-enrollment fee will be applied to your child’s 2022-2023 required technology and capital improvement fees for 2022-2023 ($100.00 each).
Tuition Assistance
If you plan to apply for tuition assistance for the 2022-2023 school year, please be sure to do so no later than March 1, 2022. We are using a NEW service for this process called Simple Tuition Solutions (STS).
Important Documents
Please click on the documents below for information and/or completion:
Again, we thank you for choosing York Catholic and we look forward to a continued partnership with your family next school year.
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If you have a friend or neighbor who is looking for alternate options for their child’s education, be sure to encourage them to check out York Catholic for students in grades 7-12. York Catholic will host Open House on Thursday, February 17, by appointment between 6-7:30 PM. Guests can enjoy a private tour to see how YC blends tradition with technology in the classroom as they make a decision about their child’s education for the 2022-23 school year. Attendees should request a visitation time for Open House by clicking the button below. If there are any questions, please contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x220.
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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 please remind your students to place their valuables out of sight in their vehicle's trunk and to lock their vehicles when entering school.
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Host Families Needed for 1 Night |
The 7th grade class will be enjoying a Retreat Day on Thursday, February 17. The day will be led by the NET Ministries Team based in St. Paul, MN.
Host Families Needed
We will need host families to house and feed same-gender pairs of the NET Team for one night on Wednesday, February 16. It is a wonderful chance to get to know some faithful young Catholics in their year of service to the Church and it’s youth!
Here's what would be needed:
- Host two missionaries in your home.
- Missionaries will stay overnight in your home on Wednesday, February 16. They bring their own sleeping bags and toiletries, so no spare beds are required.
- Provide dinner and breakfast for them.
- Drive them to York Catholic the morning of Wednesday, February 17, to arrive by 8:15 AM.
For more information on hosting, please contact Mr. Paul Miller at pmiller@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x341 as soon as possible.
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York Catholic will be joining the nationwide celebration of Catholic Schools January 30-February 5. Students will honor service to the community, faculty/staff, and religious life throughout the week with a variety of activities including reading to children at partner schools, making sandwiches for the York Giving Helping Hands to distribute to the homeless in York County, giving thank you gift bags to school bus drivers, and creating appreciation notes, games, and refreshments for teachers and staff.
Our postponed Christmas Concerts will be available for online viewing during Catholic Schools Week by clicking the buttons below and using the password: JoyOfTheSeason2021. The Middle School Concert will feature choral and instrumental selections. The High School Concert will feature choral selections. Please note the links will be open February 1-4.
To end our Catholic Schools Week celebration, we invite all students to show their Irish Pride on Friday, February 4, by participating in a Green and Gold dress down day. Our annual Talent Show also takes place February 4 at 1:30 PM where our students get an opportunity to showcase their talents for their peers and teachers. Parents of performers are welcome to attend.
Please help spread the word about the importance of Catholic schools. If you know of anyone who would like more information about enrolling their child or grandchild, please reach out to us at 717-846-8871 x220.
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Middle School Health Workshops |
On Monday, January 31, middle school students will attend workshops at YC led by the staff of the Susan Byrnes Health Education Center and sponsored by Susan and Randy Byrnes, both York Catholic graduates from the class of 1969.
5 Men Up is a program designed for boys that utilizes media, music, and class discussion to raise awareness about physical aggression and bullying. Students will learn the skills needed to break the cycle of bullying and feel empowered to create change in this environment.
In Her Shoes is a program designed for girls that utilizes media, music, and class discussion to raise awareness about relational aggression and bullying. With a focus on respect and empathy, other topics include cyber bullying, sexting, effects of bullying, and how to rise above difficult social situations.
Flirting or Hurting is an interactive program that helps students identify and combat the destructive behaviors that constitute sexual harassment. Students will examine key elements of this serious topic and learn that sexual harassment affects both men and women.
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York Catholic is accepting advertisements from supporters and local businesses for its spring musical program for “The Wizard of Oz.”
Prices for ads are as follows:
- Full page (7 1/2" x 4 1/2") - $100
- Half Page (7 1/2 x 4 1/2") - $60
- Quarter Page (1 3/4 x 4 1/2) - $30
- 100 character messages - $10
- Limited cover spots are available for $250; please email for availability.
Cover ads and full page ads include a free ticket to the show. All ads and payments are due no later than Monday, January 31, and can be forwarded to Deb Gingerich at York Catholic or emailed to musicalads@yorkcatholic.org.
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Those Box Tops are Valuable! |
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.
Our next student reward deadline is February 10, so please have your box tops into school and/or scanned by this date. This 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. The homeroom collecting the most box tops will be rewarded!
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On March 12, over 250 York Catholic high school students will once again join the efforts of over 280 high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools to have fun and work to conquer pediatric cancer. Based on Penn State’s successful THON, a 46-hour dance marathon, Mini-THON challenges students to stay on their feet while participating in a number of high energy activities including Zumba, Relays, and Speedball. All proceeds accumulated through the efforts of Mini-THON are donated directly to The Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital, Hershey, PA. In eight years, York Catholic has raised over $150,000 to help conquer pediatric cancer. This year our goal is to raise $20,000 and raise awareness “For the Kids.”
All high school students who are interested in participating should follow these 3 easy steps:
- High School students must first join the YC Student Body Google Classroom which serves as a home base for information and forms for the event. This Google Classroom is accessible by YC students only.
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Next, high school students can register for Mini-THON by completing the permission slip and paying the $20 registration fee on FamilyID.com during the week of February 7. All permission slips and fees must be submitted on FamilyID.com by February 11 to be able to participate. Students will be asking parents for their family’s FamilyID.com ID and password.
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Once registered, participants will have until February 25 to raise $30 in donations. Participants are encouraged to use The Four Diamond’s Online Social Fundraising Website, DonorDrive at https://fourdiamonds.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=3322 to collect their donations. Students who use DonorDrive will have the opportunity to request online credit card donations from family and friends via social media platforms. As a 2nd option, cash or check donations will also be accepted and can be dropped off in the main lobby before school during the week of February 21. Students who submit donations via cash or check must also submit a Donation form with each individual donation (Donation forms are in the Google Classroom). All checks should be made out to York Catholic Mini-THON. Write “donation” on the memo line along with the student’s name.
All money submitted for Mini-THON is non-refundable. Students may wear their Mini-THON t-shirts, sneakers, and pants or modest shorts to the event. Students are reminded of York Catholic’s Academic Eligibility Policy.
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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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Online Sports Paperwork
Students who played on a York Catholic Fall 2021 or Winter 2021-22 sports team:
Please click here to complete the required recertification form through FamilyID.com no later than Wednesday, March 2, at 3 PM.
Students who did not play on a York Catholic Fall 2021 or Winter 2021-22 sports team:
Parents of athletes who wish to play a spring sport and did not participate in a fall or winter sport must complete the required online forms at FamilyID.com. Please click here for the instructions on how to set-up an account and access the forms.
Students wishing to participate in spring athletics during the 2021-22 school year must have their required paperwork filed online at FamilyID.com no later than Wednesday, March 2, at 3 PM; no exceptions.
Students wishing to play a spring sport MUST verify the paperwork and ImPACT test are on file with Mr. Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330 no later than Wednesday, March 2, at 3 PM.
Failure to complete the online paperwork 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.
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 2021 or Winter 2021-22 sports team:
Please click here to complete the required recertification form through FamilyID.com no later than Wednesday, March 2, at 3 PM.
Students who did not play on a York Catholic Fall 2021 or Winter 2021-22 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 6 & 7) for the doctor to review and complete. All physicals must be dated AFTER June 1, 2021. OSS Health is now scheduling appointments for spring sports athletes only. Click here for the dates and locations. Call 717-848-4800 to schedule your appointment. The cost is $15. Physicals must be completed and uploaded to www.familyID.com no later than Wednesday, March 2, at 3 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330.
Practices Begin
All spring sports teams will begin practices Monday, March 7. For exact practice times, contact the head coach or Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330.
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Students in grades K-6 are invited to Futures Night at the York Catholic boys basketball game on Saturday, February 5.
The JV game starts at 6 PM followed by the Varsity game. Futures will participate in the pre-game prayer and huddle, sit behind the bench for the game, and become part of the welcome tunnel before the game. Wear your uniform shirt (basketball, cheerleading, school) for free admittance to the games. Come out and cheer your future school onto victory!
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Holy Trinity Fire & Ice Gala |
Join the Most Reverend Bishop Gainer for an evening of fellowship and show your support for our Catholic School families at Holy Trinity Catholic Schools' Fire & Ice Gala February 24 at the Country Club of York. Don’t miss cocktails, dinner, dessert, live auction, and our Tesla raffle! Please visit www.htcsyork.org to purchase tickets by February 1 or contact Nicole Nirosky, Director of Development, at 717-854-8263 or nnirosky@htcsyork.org. Click the button below for complete details.
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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 YCHS. The exceptions to this are Southern and Southeastern. These students follow York Catholic’s delay and closing schedule. |
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Angela Cotman of PSECU Zoomed with our Personal Finance class to talk about credit, loan applications, and other finance topics.
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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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