York Catholic will be closed for Thanksgiving break November 23-28. Classes resume Tuesday, November 29.
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Enthronement of the Sacred Heart |
Jesus Christ is King! We say this often in Mass and even in religious hymns. Now, York Catholic is proclaiming that Jesus is our King through the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The Enthronement is a para-liturgical act of consecrating (making holy) and dedicating our school to Jesus. The students have been preparing for this moment by growing in knowledge and understanding of what it means to be a true follower of Jesus. Promulgated by Blessed Claude de la Colombiere and St. Margaret Mary, the devotion of the Enthronement promises us many blessings, but to name a few: peace in our school, abundant blessings over all our undertakings, and comfort in our afflictions. Jesus' heart is on fire with love for each one of us, "For God so loved the world, that he gave us his only begotten Son, that whosoever believed in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (Jn 3:16).
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Students involved in extra-curricular activities will have their group pictures taken for the yearbook the morning of Friday, November 18. Students are to dress in school uniform.
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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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November is Native American Heritage Month! York Catholic is grateful to again be awarded a grant from the Catholic Black and Indian Mission Board to support the education and professional development programs for our faculty and staff in the areas of diversity education.
In thanks to the generosity of the Catholic Black and Indian Mission Board, our York Catholic mission collection for the month of November will be for the Black and Indian Catholic Missions. This mission will donate to the African American and Native American communities so the Gospel of our Lord may reach all people, in all places of the United States. Donations will provide for real and pressing needs of those minority communities, as well as help support the missionaries that give their time and service to them.
The donation will be collected Friday, November 18, in all middle and high school homerooms.
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There will be a special section of the 2023 yearbook reserved only for parents of seniors to send a message to their senior 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. Photos should be in good condition and printed on photo paper or emailed to chenson@yorkcatholic.org.
Please click the button below for the Senior Form and return it with your payment (checks made payable to York Catholic) to the main office no later than Tuesday, November 22.
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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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York Catholic Middle School students will present “How to Kill a Mockingbird,” on Friday, November 18, at 7 PM.
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.
Tickets will be sold at the door - $3 for Adults and $1 for Students - all seats are general admission.
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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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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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Ashley Patterson
Congratulations to junior Ashley Patterson who is participating in the Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) Student Ambassador Program this school year. This is a leadership opportunity for recent PFEW Alumni to grow as young professionals and gain valuable career readiness skills for their future. It’s also an opportunity to share the power and value of the PFEW program with prospective students -- to be the authentic voice of PFEW and inspire others to take the PFEW journey.
Honor Roll
Congratulations to all of our students who achieved Honor Roll for the 1st Marking Period.
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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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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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Playing a YC Winter Sport? |
Online Sports Forms & Physicals
Students who played on a York Catholic Fall 2022 sports team:
You will be receiving an email the week of November 14 with a link to complete the required recertification forms through ArbiterSports/FamilyID. You do not need to complete anything until you receive that email.
Practices Begin
All winter sports teams will begin practices Friday, November 18. For exact practice times, contact the head coach or Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1330.
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Thank You to our Business Partner |
Thank you to R. L. Addlesberger Roofing for supporting our student athletic and fine arts programs through the Business Partnership program. For more information on how you can get your business noticed at YC sports and music events, please click the button below.
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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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Admissions Applications Due |
If you know of any student thinking about attending York Catholic next year, please remind them that new student applications for York Catholic’s 2023-2024 school year are due Friday, November 18, by 3 PM.
Please contact David Butler at dbutler@yorkcatholic.org if you have any questions. We’re excited to see our Futures join us as YC students next year!
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York Catholic is hosting Futures Neon Night for students in grades 4-5-6 on Tuesday, November 22, from 6-8 PM. Our Futures will enjoy a night of games, snacks, and glow stick fun! Cost is $10 and is payable at the door, however, pre-registration is required by November 18 by clicking the button below or visiting the YC website at https://yorkcatholic.org/futures-events/.
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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 10-16.
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Our Girls' Volleyball Team will be playing for the State Championship this Saturday, November 19, at 1 PM at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg. Tickets are only available online and will not be sold at the game. Tickets are $8.00 plus processing fee for ALL Adults and Students (K-12). To purchase tickets, visit www.piaa.org and select “Purchase Championship Tickets” in the upper right side of the website. Select Girls Volleyball – AA.
We hope to see a sea of green and gold fans on Saturday to cheer our team onto victory!
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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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