Due to storm damage, the City of York will be performing repairs to the small bridge located on the side of the Roller Rink near school. Rockdale Avenue is closed while the repairs are in progress. This is the main entrance area for students and parents arriving from Queen Street.
We are told the repairs could take as long as a month to complete. Drivers should use an alternate route.
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Adjusted Parking Lot
& Student Dismissal Procedures
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Our new parking lot is lined with directional signs and slanted spaces. One-way traffic will be observed. The entrance to the lot is by the marquee and the exit is by the softball field (with the exception of deliveries and buses for athletics and band). Directional arrows show both ways, but please adhere to the one-way traffic pattern. Also, please use forward facing parking only; do not back into the spaces. The small parking area behind the auditorium and parking in the rear of the building are for staff only.
Parents picking up students at the end of the school day should use the main parking lot, not the bus circle (it is OK to use the bus circle for morning drop-off). A change to our previous pick-up process is that cars may not park in the street or stop at the walkway from the school to the parking lot. Cars must pull forward to the end of the parking lot and along the front of the building to wait for your student. There will be 2 rows of one-way traffic. This will keep traffic congestion off of the street.
Because of the detour, we are adjusting our dismissal procedures to facilitate less traffic congestion.
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Car riders will be dismissed first at 2:50 PM. Students should move quickly to their pick-up cars to keep the line moving. Pick-up cars need to move quickly and clear Vander Avenue so we can dismiss those who are parked in spaces and allow buses to stay on their schedules. Cars are encouraged to turn right at the alley between school and Boundary Avenue. This will avoid the need to stop at the stop sign and create congestion and delays.
- Bus riders will be dismissed next at 3 PM.
- Student drivers and athletes will be dismissed at 3:05 PM. Student drivers have the option to also park in the ice rink parking lot near the Middle School wing. Please leave the area toward the front of the ice rink clear for ice rink patrons. Student drivers are also encouraged to turn right at the alley between school and Boundary Avenue. This will avoid the need to stop at the stop sign and create congestion and delays.
Thank you for your adherence to this new process.
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Please click below to carefully review the Diocese of Harrisburg/York Catholic Middle & High School Reopening Health & Safety Plan 2021-22.
Here is a summary of the changes we shared with you earlier this week:
Pending Test Results
If a household member of a student or school employee, or the student or employee themselves have been tested and are waiting for COVID-19 test results, the student or school employee must follow the quarantine protocol applicable to their vaccination status:
Not Vaccinated
The student or school employee may not come to school until the test is confirmed negative and the school nurse has granted permission to return. If the result of the immediate household member's test is positive, please see the next section titled Positive Test Results.
Vaccinated
The student or school employee may come to school, however, a mask must be worn until the test is confirmed negative. If the result of the immediate household member's test is positive, please see the next section titled Positive Test Results.
Positive Test Results
If a student, school employee, or household member tests positive for COVID-19, families are obligated to inform the school for the health and safety of the entire school community. This applies even when we are not in person or in session. Please follow the protocol detailed in the section titled Quarantine.
Quarantine
Not Vaccinated
Non-vaccinated individuals identified as close contacts to someone who tests positive must quarantine for 10 days and are not permitted to enter school grounds or participate in school extra-curricular activities. The non-vaccinated individual does not need to be tested for COVID-19 unless they become symptomatic.
Non-vaccinated individuals have the option of getting a COVID test on day 7 after exposure and they may return to school and activities IF there is a negative result on that test. Proof of the result must be sent to the school nurse at sdeluca@yorkcatholic.org. If the test is positive, the Non-vaccinated individual will quarantine for the remaining 3 days to complete the 10 day total quarantine period. Please note that the test date cannot be earlier than 7 days after exposure.
Quarantined students will be noted as “Absent Excused” in their Attendance record.
Vaccinated
Individuals are considered fully vaccinated if it is:
- 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or
- 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine
Vaccinated individuals do not have to quarantine. However, the following CDC guidelines must be followed:
If your child has been vaccinated and has been designated a close contact to someone with COVID-19, they must wear a mask for 14 days indoors, social distance, and continue to go about their normal activities (e.g. attend school, extra-curricular activities, etc.).
After 5 days, your child may get tested for COVID-19. If negative, then the child may remove the mask. If the test is positive, the child will quarantine for the remaining 5 days to complete the 10 day total quarantine period. Please forward your test results to Mrs. Sarah Deluca at sdeluca@yorkcatholic.org.
You may choose to fully quarantine your child.
If your vaccinated child is identified as a close contact, you may choose to quarantine your child for 10 days. Please notify Mrs. Sarah Deluca at sdeluca@yorkcatholic.org.
Quarantined students will be noted as “Absent Excused” in their Attendance record.
Reporting
With any cases of pending test results, positive test results, or quarantine, please notify the following:
Vaccines
If your child has received, or plans to receive, the COVID-19 vaccine, please email a photo of the vaccine card to the school nurse at sdeluca@yorkcatholic.org. Having this information on file will eliminate the need for the student to quarantine next school year if they are identified as a close contact to someone who has contracted COVID-19.
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It’s time to celebrate YC! You are invited to join us on Saturday, September 11, from 6-10 PM at York Catholic Middle & High School for a festive evening of hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, camaraderie, and fun!
We’re excited to have everyone back in our building so we can show you the new renovations! Gather your friends and enjoy a fun night out! Click below to make your reservation now!
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All skill levels are welcome at the York Catholic Golf Tournament on Monday, September 20, at the Out Door Country Club. Check-in starts at 7:30 AM with a Shotgun Start at 8 AM.
Click here to register by September 10.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please click here for complete details.
For more information about the tournament, contact Laurie Moir at lmoir@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x322.
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York Catholic is excited to share some information with you that is sure to change how you view paying your state and federal taxes each year!
If you pay personal state income taxes, you now have the opportunity (whether filing individually or jointly) to choose how these taxes are spent each year by joining a Special Purpose Entity (SPE). SPEs are based on tax liability, not income, therefore each taxpayer’s situation will differ. 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 2021, you can find your PA tax liability on Form PA-40 Line 12 of your 2020 tax return.
You could receive at least a 10% deduction on your personal federal taxes each year, so why not have your personal state income taxes serve as tuition assistance funds, allowing more students to thrive at York Catholic High School?
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please follow these steps:
All SPE funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so NOW is the time to submit your Joinder Agreement for the 2021 Tax Year!
For more information about this easy tax donation, please contact Katie Seufert, York Catholic Principal, at kseufert@yorkcatholic.org.
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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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Back-to-School Forms Needed |
Back-to-School Online Forms and Paper Forms were due August 4. Thank you to those parents who have completed the forms. If you have not yet completed this process, please be sure to complete it today.
Paper Forms
There are a few forms that require original signatures instead of electronic signatures. We mailed those forms to your home at the end of July. Please drop-off those paper forms to YC immediately. Due to needing an original signature, we cannot accept these forms through email or fax.
Your student also brought home a 2nd pack of paper forms he or she received on the first day of school. The Diocese of Harrisburg requires you to complete these forms and return them to school by tomorrow, August 27.
Online Forms
As we previously communicated, we are now using FamilyID.com for our online forms. If you haven’t already done so, please create your online FamilyID account now. Complete details about setting up an account can be found by clicking here.
Once your account is set-up, please click the button below to be directed to the online Back-to-School Packet for 2021-22. It should only take a few minutes to complete.
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The following adjustments have been made to the morning arrival process for students:
- Students may not arrive prior to 7:45 AM without permission.
- Students are required to exit their vehicles upon arrival to campus and proceed directly to the school building.
- Doors to the academic wings won't be opening until 8 AM. Students arriving prior to 8 AM will be required to wait in the cafeteria and lobby.
- Students needing to meet with teachers prior to 8 AM will need to obtain a pass from the teacher the day before and present it to the cafeteria or lobby moderator before being permitted to enter the academic wing for the meeting.
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Reminders from the Attendance Office |
A parent must provide written or emailed notice of all absences from a scheduled school day.
Please review the following attendance policies:
Attendance
Absence: Attendance is required of all enrolled students during the days and hours school is in session. Parents/Guardians have the responsibility of ensuring their students attend and remain in school daily. Students may be excused for temporary absences when satisfactory evidence is provided to warrant a reasonable cause for the absence. Since daily instruction of material by the teacher is essential in our educational system, an absence of even one more day may, understandably, result in lower grades. More than ten days of accumulated absence is considered excessive. This limit does not include pre-approved educational trips or absence due to a death in the family. Students with a history of chronic absence may be required to provide a physician’s excuse prior to the accumulation of 10 days.
All Absences (within one school calendar year):
- 7 absences within the school year – An email or letter will be sent to the parent/guardian intended to raise awareness and identify root causes for the absences and explain the physician’s note requirement if absences exceed 10 days.
- 10 days throughout the school year – An email or letter will be sent to the parent/guardian informing them a Physician’s Note will be required for all future absences. Physician’s notes must be on Official Physician’s Office stationery. A note from a doctor/dentist does not guarantee the absence(s) will be excused.
Unexcused Absences (within one school calendar year)
- 2 unexcused days throughout the school year – a personal contact will be made to the parent/guardian via phone call to raise awareness and establish your preferred language and mode of communication.
- 3 unexcused days throughout the school year – written notice of truancy will be made to the parent/guardian. An Attendance Improvement Conference will be recommended.
- 4-5 unexcused days throughout the school year – An Attendance Improvement Conference will be required at which time an Attendance Improvement Plan will be developed. Truancy citations may be filed.
- 6 unexcused days throughout the school year – Referrals may be made to York County Children and Youth. Truancy citations may be filed. Parents may be cited for truant students 14 years of age and under. Parents and/or the child may be cited for truant students 15-16 years old.
For York Catholic students, twenty days of absence is sufficient to warrant repeating the school year. The matter will be decided by the administration. Taken into consideration will be the frequencies of absences, reasons for the absences, attempts to make up work missed during the absences, etc.
Excuses will be kept on file. Cooperation in this matter is essential because of state laws governing school attendance. Pennsylvania School Law states that “excused” absences (including partial day/lateness) include ONLY the following:
- Doctor/dentist appointments
- School scheduled educational trips
- Authorized school activities
- Illness
The school reserves the right to excuse students for any reason. Any absence with no note or approval will be marked “Non-excused” and the student will be assigned detention.
Early Dismissal/Late Arrival
From Student Handbook, page 30:
When a student is absent from school or needs to be dismissed early from school or will be late arriving to school, the following procedure is to be observed:
- The parent/guardian calls the school attendance secretary. Call each day of absence by 8:30 a.m. using voice mail to give the reason for the absence, late arrival or early dismissal.
- For early dismissals, a note is required in advance of the dismissal time in order for the student to leave school property. Parents picking up children must sign students out in the Main Office. If student drivers are to transport themselves, specific permission to do so must be granted by the parent in writing.
- Upon returning to school, the student has two school days to present a note to the Attendance Secretary with the following information; failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence and assigned detention: Name of Student -- Date(s) of Absence -- Reason for Absence -- Signature of Parent/Guardian
Any student arriving to school after 10:30 a.m. is not permitted to participate in any after school events that day. Pennsylvania School Law states that “excused” absences (including partial day/lateness) include ONLY the following:
- Doctor/dentist appointments
- School scheduled educational trips
- Authorized school activities
- Illness
The school reserves the right to excuse students for any reason. After 10 days of accumulated lateness to school (excused and/or unexcused combined), a physician’s excuse will be required for each additional absence.
Tardiness
Tardiness is lateness due to negligence. Students should not be admitted late to homeroom without a pass. Verbal warnings may be given the first and second times a student is tardy. The third tardy and all subsequent negligence of this nature for the year will result in the student being assigned to detention. If a student is tardy more than ten times during the school year, tardiness becomes a major infraction and will result in four days’ detention for each subsequent day of lateness.
College Visits
Any student wishing to visit a college must have a note from a parent requesting a visit to the college two days in advance. The student will then receive a “college visit” form from his or her Guidance Counselor. This form must be submitted upon return in order for the absence to be excused. The Admissions Office of the college will verify the visit on the form. Two college visits will be permitted per year. Students are required to obtain work in advance. Failure to follow this procedure will result in a “non-excused” absence and teachers will not be required to accept work. If the visit is two days or more, the student must obtain a trip form from the Studies Office.
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We hope to see you at Back to School Night Thursday, September 9, 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. We look forward to seeing all of our parents in attendance.
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Summer Reading & Math Assignments |
Students are reminded their Summer Reading and Math assignments are due Friday, August 27. Each current student has received information regarding their assignments. The assignments are also available on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org on the Forms & Documents page in the Course Related section.
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Uniforms & Dress Code Changes |
The following items have officially been retired and are no longer part of the official school uniform:
- white pullover sweater for boys and girls
- blue pants for boys and girls
- blue skort
- khaki panel skort
Additions to the current dress code:
- khaki pants for all grades for boys and girls
- khaki pleated skort
Parents are reminded of the following:
- All uniform attire should be in good repair, free of holes and tears
- Skirts can be no more than 2” above knee (front & back)
- Female socks can be navy blue or green - solid - calf length or knee high
FlynnO’Hara, our official uniform vendor is experiencing delivery delays. They say, “Due to nationwide staffing shortages, we have already begun to experience order delays, and anticipate this will last through the back-to-school season. In order to ensure you’ll have your uniforms in time for the first day of school, we highly recommend ordering as soon as possible.” Order through the FlynnOhara online store at https://flynnohara.com/shop/york-catholic-school-pa096/ or visit the store at 869 Eisenhower Boulevard in Harrisburg. For FlynnOHara customer support, contact 800-441-4122 or atyourservice@flynnohara.com.
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Gym uniforms are available for purchase through the online YC Spirit Store which can be accessed on the YC website or by clicking below.
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The Student Supply List is now available for the upcoming school year. It is posted on the website and can also be accessed by clicking below. Some teachers will announce the supplies needed for their classes on the first day the class meets.
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The Lunchtime link is now available for you to deposit lunch money into your student’s account. Our Lunchtime Point of Sale purchasing system for student lunches is connected directly to the Vision online parent portal. Parents simply log in to the Vision parent portal, choose “More” in the upper right corner, select “Fees,” and click “Make Cafeteria Deposit.” As parents, you will be able to view what your student is purchasing in the cafeteria and the remaining balance in the account.
To ensure we are using this system to its potential, everyone is required to use their Lunchtime account log in to pay for his or her lunch meals. The following policies are in place regarding Lunchtime Accounts and Balances. We encourage parents to sign up for email notification when their Lunchtime account balances are getting low.
- Checks and/or cash are not accepted in the cafeteria for food purchases during lunch periods. It is the responsibility of the student to submit a check (not cash) in a sealed envelope (clearly labeled with his/her name, grade, and student ID number) and place it in the Lunchtime box located in the cafeteria for the student’s account to be credited. The minimum check amount is $10. Funds may not be available for 24 hours.
- It is the student and parent’s responsibility to monitor the Lunchtime account online for balance information and retain a positive balance at all times.
- If a student has a lunchtime balance at $0.00 or below, they will only have the option to purchase a lunch consisting of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fruit, and 8 oz. drink for $3.00.
- No refunds will be given during the school year. Seniors will be issued a refund on accounts with a balance of $5 or more after graduation unless they have a sibling enrolled at YC in which case the balance will be transferred to the sibling for the next school year. All underclassmen accounts will roll-over to the next school year.
- Report cards and Vision access will be held at the end of each quarter if Lunchtime balances are not current.
If you need assistance accessing your Lunchtime account, please contact Deb Gingerich at dgingerich@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x319.
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Any request for a course change must be accompanied by a written parental request, teacher approval (as originally needed), and a $25.00 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 Drop Add period, which ends September 17, 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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Middle school and high school students are invited to kick-off the new school year at the Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 28, from 4-7 PM at the YC Stadium. Admission is free and concessions will be on sale. Activities include kickball, capture the flag, ultimate frisbee, soccer & football challenge, cornhole, kan jam, jenga, spikeball, badminton, and face painting. We’ll also start the school year off right with a Rosary Rally led by the sports teams. Students won’t want to miss this fun event!
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The 7th & 8th Grade students and their families are invited to the Middle School Tailgate on Friday, September 10, 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 click below to sign up your family by September 8.
After the tailgates, families can cheer the Irish football team onto victory vs. York Suburban. 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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Fans Can Watch Live or on Livestream |
Just a reminder that fans are welcome to attend our fall sporting events this season. We also will be continuing our livestream 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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Student Sport Passes
All York Catholic students are admitted free to all home sporting events when they present their student ID at the ticket counter. Until 2021-22 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 to the athletic ticket counter without their student ID will be required to pay admission.
Family & Fans Sports Passes
Parents, family members, and fans -- don’t miss a minute of YC sports with an All-Year Sports Pass. Click below for the form. Go IRISH!
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YC’s Varsity Cheerleaders will be hosting a Futures Cheer Clinic for students in grades K-6 on Saturday, September 18, 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 8. Cost for one child is $25, two children are $35, and three children are $45. Registration and payment are due by September 11. For more information, contact Heather Hoffman at 717-846-8871 x220 or hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org.
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York Catholic is hosting a Futures Marching Band Camp on Saturday, October 2, 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, $40 for 2 children, $55 for 3 children. Please bring a mask, refillable water bottle, comfortable sneakers, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, mask, and comfortable clothing. Please register by September 27 by contacting Cecelia Mezza at cmezza@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x324. 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 8 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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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.
Boys Soccer - Sep 21 at 5:45 PM. Arrive by 5:15 PM.
Meet at the stadium concession stand.
Girls Soccer - Oct 5 at 5:45 PM. Arrive by 5:15 PM.
Meet at the stadium concession stand.
Football – Oct 8 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:15 PM.
Meet at the stadium concession stand.
Cheerleading – Oct 8 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:45 PM.
Meet at the stadium under the press box.
Marching Band – Oct 8 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 5:30 PM.
Meet in the Band Room at the back of the school.
Volleyball - Oct 12 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:30 PM.
Meet in the gymnasium.
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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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