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Family Surveys Due Tomorrow | |
Parents: Don't forget your homework!
Reminder that all Family Surveys are due to homeroom teachers by tomorrow, Friday, September 15. Please click the button below for the form.
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COVID Protocol Reinstated | |
As a result of a rise in reported cases of COVID within the Diocese of Harrisburg, the Diocese has reinstated the following COVID protocol:
- Masks and/or vaccinations are not required.
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Parents should report any positive student COVID results to the school nurse at tbrocius@yorkcatholic.org.
- Individuals with COVID positive test results will isolate 5 days past the onset of symptoms or positive test results (whichever occurs first) regardless of vaccination status and are not permitted to enter school grounds or participate in school extra-curricular activities. Symptoms must be resolved before returning to school. Day 0 is the day symptoms begin or a test has positive results, whichever is first.
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If a student needs any books from his/her locker, please notify the attendance office. Books will be retrieved and will be available for pickup in the main office.
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.
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School will be closed Wednesday, September 20, while teachers attend the Diocesan Educational Conference.
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Beginning Friday, September 15, at 8 AM, the York Catholic Studies Office will review the grades of all students to determine if any are not achieving a passing grade in two or more subjects. Those identified will be placed on the ineligibility list for the week and will not be permitted to participate in extracurricular activities or sports for the upcoming week Monday through Sunday. If at the end of the one-week ineligibility period, a student no longer has two or more failure reports in subject areas, the student may resume participation in extracurricular activities. In cases when a student continues to have two or more failure reports, the ineligibility extends for another one-week period. Parents and students will be notified if the student is on the academic ineligibility list. Please consult Focus for your child's grade status.
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Students’ requests for courses were subject to approval by teachers. With few exceptions, these requests have been honored. Barring computer errors, we do not foresee a necessity to change rosters. Any request for a course change must be accompanied by a written parental request, teacher approval (as originally needed), and a $25 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 Add Drop period, which ends September 15, 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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College Admissions Reps at YC | |
The York Catholic Guidance Office is hosting numerous admissions representatives from colleges and universities to speak to our students about their schools. These presentations are for informational purposes and questions and answers, not Admissions interviews. Students in grades 11 and 12 should sign up in the guidance office to attend the presentations. Additional presentations will be scheduled for October.
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John Carroll University: Sep 21 from 11:30 AM-12:15 PM
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Muhlenberg University: Sep 28 from 10-10:45 AM
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Susquehanna University: Sep 21 from 8:30-9:15 AM
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Towson University: Sep 27 from 10-10:45 AM
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Junior and Senior Parents: The school is obligated to give names, addresses, and phone numbers of our juniors and seniors to the armed services upon their request, unless parents opt out of having the information shared. If you do not want us to share your student’s information with the military, please contact Mrs. Deb Gingerich dgingerich@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1319 indicating your wishes by September 15.
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We need your help in filling our cafeteria positions! Please spread the word.
York Catholic Middle & High School is seeking to fill the following positions.
- Substitute Teachers
- Cafeteria Aide
- Cafeteria Volunteers
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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Spirit Week Theme Days (Middle & High School student event)
Rules for Dress Down as listed in the handbook apply for the week of September 18 leading up to Homecoming. Students are encouraged to dress according to the following themes on the specified days:
Monday – Stars & Stripes
Tuesday – Favorite All Star Sports Team Attire
Thursday – Shine Bright Like a Star (Neon Day)
Friday – Green and Gold Friday
Football Game/Alumni Band, Cheerleaders, & Social
Celebrate York Catholic’s annual Homecoming Friday, September 22! Join us for the football game versus York Tech at 7 PM. Pre-game festivities including the marching band performance and announcement of the Homecoming King and Queen begin at 6:15 PM.
Marching Band Alumni bring your instruments and sit with the Band during the game! If you are planning on playing with the band, email cmezza@yorkcatholic.org and she will have music ready for you. If you would like your music in advance, please state that in your email along with your mailing address.
Calling all YC Cheerleader Alumni...Cheer and dance during the 3rd and 4th quarters. If you are interested in participating, please contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org.
The Alumni Association will be hosting a Homecoming Alumni Social after the football game on Friday, September 22, at Vito's Pizza beginning at approximately 9 PM for ages 21+. RSVP to alumniassociation@yorkcatholic.org for our food planning. We can’t wait to see everyone on September 22!
Homecoming Dance (High School student-only event)
The “Under the Stars” Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, September 23, from 7-10 PM at YC. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $10 per student and will be on sale September 11-15 from 7:45-8:15 AM and 3-3:15 PM in the lobby. The Expectations Agreement is required by all students who wish to attend the dance. Any student wishing to bring a guest to the dance must also submit a Guest Permission Form. Parents and students please know the guidelines will be strictly enforced. The most recent trend of formal dress includes two-piece dresses that slightly expose the midriff. Please know that an exposed midriff at any point throughout the evening will not be permitted and the student will be required to change into something acceptable. Click the button below for the required forms. Any questions, please contact Megan Wertz at mwertz@yorkcatholic.org.
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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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Marching Band Competitions | |
Come out and cheer on our marching band as they compete against other bands in the area. Performance times are not determined until approximately 2 weeks prior to the events, but most competitions begin at 6 PM.
Sep 16 at Conestoga Valley HS
Sep 30 at Eastern HS
Oct 14 at South Western HS
Oct 21 at Wilson HS
Oct 28 at Cumberland Valley HS
Nov 4 at Championships at TBA
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Parents of music and choral students are welcome to attend the York Catholic Music Association meeting on Tuesday, September 19, at 8 PM. The meetings usually last approximately one hour and everyone’s input and feedback are welcomed and appreciated. Your help in planning and implementing the efforts of the YCMA are critical.
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The York Catholic Athletic Booster Club is hosting "Night at the Races" on Saturday, October 28, at YC. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Post time is 6:15 PM. Join us for 8 simulcast horse races, silent auction, raffles, rip tickets, and all you can eat food and beverages with catering by GingerBabies for $40 per person or $75 per couple.
Fun sponsorship opportunities are available. You can buy a table, name a race, and name your horse(s). Volunteer opportunities are also available! Dress is casual. This event is for ages 21+.
Please support one of our biggest fundraising events and come prepared to play and have fun while supporting YC Athletics.
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Futures Cheer Clinic
YC’s Varsity Cheerleaders will be hosting a Futures Cheer Clinic for students in grades K-6 on Saturday, September 16, 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 13. Cost for one child is $25, two children are $35, and three children are $45. Registration and payment are due by September 14. For more information, contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org.
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Futures Games
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 pre-game instruction, participate in team prayer, sit together to cheer on the team, and pose with the team for a picture. No registration necessary.
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Girls Volleyball – Sep 14 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:30 PM (gymnasium)
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Girls Soccer – Sep 21 at 5:00 PM. Arrive by 4:15 PM (stadium)
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Boys Soccer – Sep 21 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:15 PM (stadium)
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Football – Oct 13 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:15 PM (stadium)
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Cheerleading – Oct 13 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:45 PM (stadium)
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Marching Band – Oct 13 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 5:30 PM (band room)
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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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Give Yourself a Tax Break! |
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Parents, would you like to save on your State Income Tax return? Additionally, what if I told you those savings can have a direct impact on York Catholic students? Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? If you file for, and are accepted, as a Special Purpose Entity (SPE), it’s a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the tax liability on your personal tax return. Please continue reading for additional information.
Pennsylvania now allows individuals to take advantage of EITC Tax Credits (just as businesses can) whereby you have the opportunity to re-direct 90% of your personal state income taxes to York Catholic Middle & High School.
The Special Purpose Entity (SPE) is based on tax liability, not income, therefore each taxpayer’s situation will differ. Participants must be PA residents where at least one spouse is employed or has an ownership interest in a PA for-profit business. An individual or couple filing jointly must have a state tax liability of $3,500 or more to participate. To see if you qualify for 2023, you can find your PA tax liability on Form PA-40 Line 12 of your 2022 tax return. 100% of participant contributions are distributed to the school. You have to pay these taxes regardless, so why not have a say in how your taxes are allocated? Additionally, you will receive at least a 10% personal deduction on your federal taxes. The money you re-direct to York Catholic is for educational purposes, specifically tuition assistance.
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity to reduce your tax liability AND provide much needed assistance to York Catholic students, please follow these steps:
For more information about this easy tax donation, please contact Dave Salter, York Catholic Director of Development at dsalter@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1325.
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Diocese of Harrisburg’s
Asbestos Management Plan
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Please click the button below for the Diocese of Harrisburg’s Asbestos Management Plan.
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The Knights of Columbus, Council #6353, East York, PA, is holding its 2nd Annual William “Bill” Smith Memorial Oktoberfest Fundraiser on October 28, from 5-8 PM at the St. Joseph School Gym on Kingston Road in York. Proceeds go to the Jamaican Mission Team. If interested in sponsoring or attending the event, please click the button below. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Kelly Brown at 717-668-0509 or kbbrown79@hotmail.com.
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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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