Please read this issue carefully as we have many deadlines
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Wednesday, August 3.
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Required Back-to-School Forms |
In preparation for the upcoming school year, parents must complete the required Back-to-School forms by Wednesday, August 3. That's 2 short weeks from now!
York Catholic uses ArbiterSports/FamilyID for our online forms. If your family had a student at York Catholic last year, please continue to use your FamilyID account information for your log-in and password to ArbiterSports/FamilyID. If you are new to YC, please create your online ArbiterSports/FamilyID account now. Complete details about setting up an account can be found by clicking the button below.
Once your account is set-up, please click the button below to be directed to the online Back-to-School Packet for 2022-23. It should only take a few minutes to complete. These online forms must be completed by Wednesday, August 3.
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Medical Requirements for 2022-23 |
Immunizations
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has established school immunization requirements for all students. The regulations are intended to ensure that children attending school in PA are adequately protected against potential outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. A child must have the required medically-appropriate vaccines or a plan to complete those vaccines or risk exclusion from school.
Children in grades 7-12 need the following immunizations for attendance:
- 4 doses of tetanus * (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of diphtheria* (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of acellular pertussis* (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of polio (4th dose on or after 4th birthday and at least 6 months after previous dose given)
- 2 doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (usually given as MMR)
- 3 doses of hepatitis B
- 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity
- 2 doses meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)
- 1st dose is given 11-15 years of age; a 2nd dose is required at age 16 or entry into 12th grade.
- If the dose was given at 16 years of age or older, only one dose is required.
- 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) – age 11 or older
* Usually given as DTaP or DTP or DT or Td
RETURNING STUDENTS
If you submitted doctor’s documentation of the administration of these vaccines previously to the York Catholic nurse, you do not need to repeat this step unless an additional booster or immunization is needed or has been given in the past year.
Students entering grades 10, 11, & 12 – please note the dose requirements for the MCV vaccine.
If your child has received the COVID-19 vaccine, please share a copy of the vaccine card so they can be removed from the potential quarantine list of close contacts.
NEW STUDENTS
All new students must submit doctor’s documentation of the dates the above doses were administered to the York Catholic nurse.
If any of the required immunizations will not be given by August 3, 2022, please click here for the PLAN form to detail the dates the immunizations are scheduled to be given.
If your child has received the COVID-19 vaccine, please share a copy of the vaccine card so they can be removed from the potential quarantine list of close contacts.
Under Pennsylvania state law, students without the required immunizations or a plan with scheduled dates of administration on file, cannot be admitted to school. Please be sure this documentation is forwarded to the school nurse no later than August 3.
Incoming 11th Grade Physicals
The School Health Law of Pennsylvania requires that all children must have a medical examination upon entry into grade 11. A medical examination is also required for those children who have transferred to York into any grade from other states or from other Pennsylvania areas and who have not sent records of previous examinations. Please click the button below for the School Physical Form to be completed by a private physician. Return the form to the school nurse no later than August 3. Any student who does not return this form will receive a medical examination by a school physician.
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Incoming Parents – 7th Grade Dentals
The School Health Law of Pennsylvania requires that children receive a dental examination upon entry into grade 7. Please click the button below for the School Dental Form to be completed by a private dentist. Return the form to the school nurse no later than August 3. Any student who does not return this form will receive a medical examination by a school dentist.
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Bus Transportation for 2022-23 |
If you have not received your bus transportation information from the school district where you live, please click on the link below to print and complete your form. Please mail your form to the school district where you reside immediately as bus schedules are being finalized now.
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Dress Code Changes
We have a few changes to the uniform policy for next year:
- White socks will no longer be permitted for girls. Dark green, navy blue, or black socks – solid – calf length or knee high are permitted. Girls may wear solid, opaque, dark green, navy blue, or black tights with no pattern or design in place of knee high socks.
- Because all of the classrooms will be climate controlled, sweaters will now be an optional uniform choice. Please note that only school sweaters will be allowed to be worn during the school day if students are cold. No sweatshirts, coats, blankets, etc. will be allowed.
- Polo shirts and sweaters will have the new YC logo embroidered on them. Sweaters and polos with the old logo will be grandfathered for the 2023-24 school year with the new logo being required for the 2024-25 school year.
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Uniform Exchange
York Catholic hosts a uniform exchange to assist students who need financial assistance with uniforms. The uniform exchange will be available for trades and purchases on Wednesday, August 3, from 5-7 PM. Walk-ins on days other than this date cannot be accommodated. If you need uniforms, bring your gently worn items for an even trade or purchase used uniforms at a reduced price: skirts $10, pants $8, sweaters $6, shirts $4. Uniforms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Uniform Orders
Flynn O'Hara is the company who handles our uniform needs. Please place your orders now to be sure you receive your order in time for the start of the school year. Click the button below for more information on ordering uniforms.
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New Parents (Grades 8-12)
Wednesday, August 10, from 6-7 PM
New Students (Grades 8-12)
Wednesday, August 10, from 6-7 PM
New Parents (Grade 7)
Wednesday, August 10, from 7-8 PM
New Students (Grade 7)
Thursday, August 25, from 8:15 AM-3 PM
International Students and Host Families
Thursday, August 25, from 12-2 PM
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York Catholic Middle & High School is seeking to fill the following positions.
- School Counselor
- Science Teacher
- Math Teacher
- Substitute Teachers
- School Nurse
- Administrative Assistant
- Cafeteria Staff
- 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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Calendar Change: Baccalaureate & Graduation |
We are adjusting our schedule to the previously published dates for Baccalaureate and Graduation due to the Ascension holy day and the previous commitments our pastors have to their parishes at that time. Baccalaureate is now scheduled for Monday, May 22, 2023, and Graduation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
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Handbook & Forms
The Marching Band Handbook and required paperwork are available on the YC website in the Forms & Documents section. All required paper forms should already be turned in to the office. Please be sure to upload the physician-signed physical forms online at www.familyid.com by August 3. Musicians will not be permitted to participate until paperwork is uploaded.
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.
Physicals
A physical is required to participate in Marching Band. Please be sure to complete the medical information online at www.familyID.com before arriving for your physical at your doctor's office or urgent care center and only print the 2 sections indicated (sections 6 & 7) for the doctor to review and complete. PLEASE NOTE: in addition to completing Section 6 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, 2022. Co-payments apply. Physicals must be completed and uploaded to www.familyID.com no later than August 3 at 3 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330.
If you need technical assistance with FamilyID/Arbiter Sports, 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.
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New Member Band Camp
New Member Band Camp takes place August 3-4 at York Catholic from 8 AM-4 PM. All new members should attend. Returning members are invited to attend. Bring your instrument, music, lunch and a snack, refillable water bottle, hat, sunglasses, lanyard, sunscreen and bug spray. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can march in all day.
Full Band Camp
Full Band Camp begins August 8-12 and August 15-17 from 8 AM-4 PM and August 18 from 1-8 PM at YC. All members are required to attend. Be sure to bring the same items as listed above.
Marching Band Uniform Fittings
All Marching Band and Colorguard members will be fitted for their uniforms August 3-4 from 8-11 AM in the Band Room.
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Open Gyms
Many teams will be holding open gyms throughout the summer for informal practice time. Please contact the head coach for a schedule.
Fall Practices Open
Varsity football heat acclimation practice begins Monday, August 8, with all other Fall sports teams beginning practice on Monday, August 15. For exact practice times, contact the head coach or Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330.
Online Sports Forms
Students wishing to participate in athletics during the 2022-23 school year must have their required forms filed online at FamilyID/Arbiter Sports no later than Wednesday, August 3, at 3 PM; no exceptions. 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.
Students wishing to play a fall sport MUST verify the forms and ImPACT test are on file with Mr. Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330 no later than Wednesday, August 3, 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 FamilyID/Arbiter Sports, 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
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 for your physical at your doctor's office or urgent care center and only print the 2 sections indicated (sections 6 & 7) for the doctor to review and complete. PLEASE NOTE: in addition to completing Section 6 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, 2022. Co-payments apply. Physicals must be completed and uploaded to www.familyID.com no later than August 3 at 3 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330.
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The YC Athletic Booster Club (YCABC) is coordinating the sports program publication, which will be sold at various home games and through the YC Athletic Department. If businesses would like to purchase an ad, please click the button below for rates and information. The deadline to place an ad is Wednesday, August 3, by 3 PM. Thank you for your support of the Athletic Booster Club and our students.
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Sports Complex Clean-up Day |
The Athletic Department invites "all hands on deck" on Saturday, August 13, from 9-11AM to help prep the fields, grounds and structures for the fall season. Please bring your paint brushes, tool boxes, work gloves, and a willingness to help. Parents and YC supporters, along with seventh graders and older are needed. This is a service hours opportunity for students. Please click on the button below to sign-up.
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York Catholic Volleyball Coach Phil Autrey will be hosting a free volleyball clinic for boys and girls in grades 6-8 August 9-11 from 6:30-8:30 PM at YC. Please click the button below to sign-up. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Autrey at pautrey@yorkcatholic.org.
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Congratulations to our spring athletes who have been named to YAIAA All-Star teams as voted by the league coaches, as well as those who have earned district and national honors:
Baseball
Luke Campbell - 1st Team Outfielder
Brady Walker - Utility/DH
Ryan Tully - Honorable Mention
Boys Lacrosse
Nick Creisher - 1st Team Goalie
Girls Lacrosse
District III-AA Silver Medalists
YAIAA County Champions
Grace Doyle - USA Lacrosse Academic All-American
Sydney Mentzer - YAIAA Most Valuable Player
Sydney Mentzer - 1st Team Midfielder and Co-Midfielder of the Year
Libby Staples - 1st Team Midfielder
Katie Bullen - 1st Team Attacker and Attacker of the Year
Amanda Reed - 1st Team Goalie and Goalie of the Year
Grace Doyle - 2nd Team Midfielder
Laney Staples - 2nd Team Attacker
Jess Daugherty - 2nd Team Attacker
Sophie Perry - 2nd Team Defender
Grace Grandas - 2nd Team Defender
Anna Seufert - Honorable Mention Defender
Rob Linthicum - Coach of the Year
Softball
Division IV Sportsmanship Award
Emily Raugh - 1st Team Infielder
Addi Hess - Honorable Mention
Mikayla Quaid - Honorable Mention
Willow Sepan - Honorable Mention
Boys Volleyball
John Forjan - 2nd team District III-AA Setter
Luke Forjan - 2nd team District III-AA Outside Hitter
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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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All skill levels are welcome at the York Catholic Golf Tournament on Monday, September 26, at the Out Door Country Club. Check-in starts at 8:30 AM with a Shotgun Start at 9 AM. Click the button below to register by September 2. Sponsorship opportunities are also available to get your business recognized. For more information about the tournament, contact Laurie Moir at lmoir@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x322.
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It’s time to celebrate YC! You are invited to join us on Saturday, September 10, from 6-10 PM at York Catholic Middle & High School for a festive evening of food, drinks, silent and live auctions, camaraderie, and fun! We’re excited to have everyone back in our building so we can show you the new middle school renovations! Gather your friends and enjoy a fun night out! To make reservations or help to sponsor the event, please click on the button below.
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The old green middle school lockers have left the building!
In just a few short weeks the much needed updates to our 26,000 square foot York Catholic Middle School (old Brady Science Hall) will be completed! In August, we look forward to welcoming our students to 19 beautifully updated Middle School classrooms, one large group instruction room with a folding partition, two offices, additional lockers, and new restrooms. Our students will be comfortably cool in our air-conditioned classrooms under a brand new roof. Along with these Middle School renovations, York Catholic will be installing a new press box and stadium bleachers that will seat 1000. Our 2022-23 athletic season will be one of the best yet! The relocation of the Grotto and creation of a Rosary Walk will begin the summer of 2023.
$250,000 in Matching Funds Available...We Need Your Support!
We have received a $250,000 anonymous matching grant representing 25% per dollar to help York Catholic meet the final $1 million of our Capital Campaign. In order to secure these funds we need your support by December 2022! There are many ways you can give to the campaign including a one-time gift or a pledge over multiple years. There is also the opportunity for several naming opportunities, including the Rosary Walk and bleachers, to recognize the generosity of donors. More information can be found by clicking the button below.
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York Catholic extends our thanks to each and every incredible donor who made this school year and all those before it possible! Every student, family member, faculty, alumni, and donor are a part of the YC story. Each plays an interconnected role in the important work we do together to enrich the lives of our community’s young adults to grow the next generation of learners and leaders.
Over 83% of graduates continue their education at colleges and universities across the country and around the world. Our graduates are offered over $8 million in scholarships to continue their education and students participate in an average of over 13,000 hours of service to our community each year. Thank you to all who make this possible!
In order to hit our 2021-2022 Annual Fund goal of $300,000 by midnight tonight, June 30th, we are asking our generous alumni, parents, friends, and community to consider making a donation towards our YC Fund to help us finish this school year strong! Each dollar donated will go towards the cost of tuition for our incredible students.
Thank you for caring and giving!
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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.
Box Tops for Education 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.
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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 2022, you can find your PA tax liability on Form PA-40 Line 12 of your 2021 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, please follow these steps:
The last day to apply for 2022 is September 30, 2022, however, the available funds may run out prior to that date, so it's recommended to apply as soon as possible.
For more information about this easy tax donation, please contact Katie Seufert, York Catholic Principal, at kseufert@yorkcatholic.org.
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Holy Trinity Catholic School
Holy Trinity Catholic School has the following positions available for the 2022-23 school year.
- STEAM LAB/Technology Elementary Educator Pk-6th/full-time
- Elementary Spanish Teacher Pk-3rd/part-time
- Librarian for grades Pk-6th/part-time
- Band Director for grades 4th-6th/part-time
- Instrumental Music Teacher for grades 3rd-6th/part-time
- Cafeteria manager-part-time
- Extended Day Care monitor- part-time
- Full-time aids- Kindergarten Paraprofessional; 1st Grade Paraprofessional, 2nd Grade Paraprofessional, 3rd Grade Paraprofessional
Please click here for additional details.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Dallastown
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dallastown is immediately looking to hire a person for the position of part-time (20 hour/week) Coordinator of Religious Education Program. This person would be responsible for overseeing the coordination and direction of the K-8 Religious Education Program, with additional responsibilities as agreed upon by the Pastor. Education and work experience include high school diploma or equivalent, experience as a parish catechist is preferred. Basic and advanced catechetical certification or if not held prior to hire must be obtained within 4 years of hire. This position requires a mature, professional, responsible, committed individual with excellent communication, organizational, administrative, managerial, and interpersonal skills. For more information, please contact Fr. Mark Weiss at the parish office at 717-246-3007.
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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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