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Middle School & High School students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM tomorrow, Friday, November 10, so that teachers can continue to participate in scheduled Parent-Teacher Conferences. Most buses will adjust their schedules for the earlier pickup time. Please ask your driver. We ask parents to also pick-up car riders by 11:30 AM.
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Our students are honoring alumni, family members, and friends who are veterans of the Armed Forces with our Wall of Heroes in the cafeteria.
Each student was asked to submit names of anyone they knew who has had a part in protecting our country.
All of the names are being displayed this week in honor of Veterans' Day.
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The November mission collection will be our annual food contribution to the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry. Each homeroom is asked to donate a turkey and canned and/or boxed goods for a Thanksgiving dinner to the Food Pantry. Cash donations are also welcome. Items should be stored in each homeroom until Friday, November 10. Please do not bring frozen turkeys until November 10. They cannot be stored at the school.
The following are items needed:
- Boxed desserts (brownies, lemon or raspberry bars, cookie mixes etc.)
- Canned cranberry sauce
- Boxed stuffing
- Frozen turkey (or money toward this)
Thank you for helping to make a family’s Thanksgiving dinner a special one this year.
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The local judges for the Knights of Columbus Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest have selected the following winners:
8th Grade Winner - Maddox Gans (left)
12th Grade Winner - Allison Patera
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Overall Winner - Isabella Chapman
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The local council will be presenting the awards at the St. Patrick York Cookie Walk and Pancake Breakfast on December 10 in Brenner Hall. The students’ essays are now in consideration for judging at the state level.
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Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, November 9, from 3:30-5:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM and Friday, November 10, from 12-3 PM. We encourage parents to take advantage of this opportunity to talk with teachers about their student's progress or course of study. To schedule conferences, please click the button below. If you have difficulty navigating the website, please contact Mrs. Deb Gingerich at ptconference@yorkcatholic.org and she will be happy to assist you. In the event a teacher's online conference schedule is full, please email the teacher directly to request a conference time. We recommend you schedule without delay as conference slots fill quickly.
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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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Discover Catholic Schools Week | |
National Discover Catholic Schools Week is November 12-18!
York Catholic will be hosting potential students from our partner schools and partner parishes’ religious education programs. They’ll take a tour of York Catholic and spend the day with a current YC student.
St. Joseph, York - November 13
St. John the Baptist - November 14
St. Rose of Lima - November 15
Holy Trinity - November 20
Religious Education Students (grades 6-10) - November 17
Welcome to our future students!
If you know of anyone who would like to checkout York Catholic, please let us know and we’ll schedule them for a visit. Contact David Butler at dbutler@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1354.
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Students who were absent on Picture Day or those who wish to have their picture re-taken, should report to the auditorium lobby Friday, November 10, at 8:30 AM.
Students requesting a re-take should bring their original photo package. There is no charge to have pictures taken or re-taken for your yearbook portrait. If you wish to purchase additional photos, place orders online by going to www.mylifetouch.com PRIOR to November 10 and using Picture Day ID# EVTTN4VVQ (note: this is a different code than the original Picture Day last month).
If there is ever an error with your photo order, please contact Lifetouch at 1-800-743-8997 or ltcustomerservice@lifetouch.com. Their Customer Service Department will be best equipped to correct your order or answer your questions.
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There will be a special section of the 2024 yearbook reserved only for parents of seniors to send a message to their graduating 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. Please click the button below for the Class of 2024 Yearbook Shoutout online form where you can include your message, upload a photo, and complete your payment all in one stop. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, November 21.
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York Catholic Middle School students will present “America's Next Top Model Student,” on Friday, November 17, at 7 PM.
In this year’s production, ten students from across the USA will compete for the title of "America's Next Top Model Student" in the latest TV reality show. Who will be the winner? Join us to find out!
Tickets will be sold at the door - $5 for Adults and $1 for Students - all seats are general admission. All students will receive a coupon for a sweet treat with their admission.
Please RSVP to Rachel Shanko at rshanko@yorkcatholic.org with your student’s name, your family name, the number of adults, and the number of students attending by November 15 so we can have the right amount of treats!
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Our 8th Grade students will be on Retreat at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Harrisburg on Thursday, November 16. This retreat will tie in with Confirmation as the students will get to know about the Bishop and the Diocese. Students will depart after homeroom and return to the school before afternoon dismissal. Please pray for the success of the retreat, and for our students’ hearts to be touched by our time together in fellowship, reflection, and prayer.
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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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Scholarship for Current Student | |
The Knights of Columbus Educational Foundation is offering scholarship opportunities to any student whose father is a member in good standing with a Pennsylvania Knights of Columbus Council or who is a child of a deceased Knight of Columbus and was a member in good standing at the time of death. More than fifty $1000 grants will be distributed throughout Pennsylvania to students in grades 1‐12 for the 2024-25 school year. The application deadline is January 31, 2024.
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York Catholic is offering an SAT Math Prep course for juniors interested in getting extra practice before taking the actual exam. The course will run four Saturday mornings from 9-11:15 AM in York Catholic classrooms, and will be team-taught by members of the Math Department. Class dates are as follows: January 20, 27, February 3, 10. If snow causes cancellation of any of the classes, the make-up date is February 17. Cost is $200 per student and includes the cost of the Kaplan book. Registration forms and a check made to York Catholic should be turned into Mrs. Hand in the main office by Friday, January 12.
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It is time for the class 2025 to consider the purchase of a York Catholic keepsake, a class ring!
Visit https://www.balfour.com/pennsylvania/york/york-catholic-high-school to make your selection. 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. We will celebrate the class of 2025 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.
Questions can be directed to Kathy Hand at khand@yorkcatholic.org.
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York Catholic is hosting Futures Mini-THON for students in grades 4-5-6 on Tuesday, November 21, from 6-8 PM. Our Futures will enjoy a night modeled after Penn State’s THON with dancing, games, and crafts all to benefit the Four Diamonds fight to conquer childhood cancer! We are asking for a minimum donation of $1 payable at the door, however, pre-registration is required by November 17 by clicking the button below or visiting the YC website at https://yorkcatholic.org/futures-mini-thon/
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Marching Band Championships | Congratulations to our Marching Band who finished their season last weekend with a 12th place finish at the Cavalcade of Bands Championships held in Reading. | |
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Competitive Spirit
YAIAA-Small Varsity Competition
11/16 - 4 PM at Dallastown
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Cross Country
Congratulations to our Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country teams who competed in the PIAA State Championships last weekend. The girls team finished 12th and the boys team finished 16th. Junior Madeline Murphy finished 7th overall.
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Girls' Cross Country Team
left to right: Lisa Demurger, Gwen Kerr, Madeline Murphy, Sheila Driscoll, Briana Bradley. Missing from picture - Alexis Courtright.
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Boys' Cross Country Team
left to right: Leo Bradley, Henry Stevens, Mitchell Bradley, Matthew Deconto, Jack Driscoll, Luke Campbell, Nathaniel Kerr.
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Girls’ Volleyball
Congratulations to our Girls’ Volleyball team who finished their season as District Silver Medalists!
Front row: Kayla Dinh, Isabella Zimliki, Brenna McKnelly, Annemarie Doores, Assistant Coach Bayleana Sowers. Back row: Head Coach Shane Gephart, Andria Bohlen, Ashley Patterson, Caroline O’Neill, Paige O’Brien, Teagan Amos, Reagan Miller, Jaydyn Brown, Alexa Firestone, Bailey Green, Marley Costlow, Assistant Coach Bill Autrey.
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Other Accolades
- Girls' Soccer won the Division III Sportsmanship Award as voted on by the officials
- Boys' Soccer won their county division title
- Girls' Cross Country won their county division title
- Middle School Football had an undefeated season
Congratulations to all!
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Online Sports Forms
Students who played on a York Catholic Fall 2023 sports team and wish to play on a Winter sports team are reminded to check their email the week of November 13 for a link to complete the required recertification forms through ArbiterSports/FamilyID.com. You do not need to complete anything until you receive that email.
Practices Begin
All high school winter sports teams will begin practices Friday, November 17. All middle school winter sports teams will begin practices Saturday, 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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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! | |
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 2024, you can find your PA tax liability on Form PA-40 Line 12 of your 2023 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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St. Joseph Teaching Position
St. Joseph School in York is looking for a long-term substitute teacher, with the possibility of permanent full-time, for third grade beginning in late November. Requirements include development and implementation of appropriate programming in alignment with the Diocese of Harrisburg curriculum, supervision of children, communication with parents, and performance of other related duties as needed. Individuals interested can apply at https://bit.ly/493ZbOq and should reach out to Principal Mrs. Corrinne Eck at Eck@sjy.org or 717-755-1797.
St. Rose Play
The St. Rose Elementary School “Performing Stars” will present Annie KIDS on Saturday, December 2, at 5 PM at York Catholic. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for students and may be purchased by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-saint-rose-performing-stars-present-annie-kids-tickets-725461554037?aff=oddtdtcreator
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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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