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School will not be in session for Middle School and High School students on Friday, April 26. Teachers will be attending an In-service session.
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Thank you for your support this school year as we continue to offer the finest Catholic education in the area. As we transition to planning for 2024-2025, we ask that you please read the following information thoroughly as it contains important information regarding Re-enrollment and Family Customized Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year.
Re-enrollment
New this year – we have transitioned to online re-enrollment through Simple Tuition Solutions (STS)! Instead of a paper form you have completed in previous years, you will now be re-enrolling online. Since this is our first year of using this convenient process, you will be asked for more information to establish your profile than in previous years. The online re-enrollment process is easy and won’t take more than a few minutes to complete. Your patience is appreciated as we roll out this new online enrollment process. Please share your feedback with us so we can monitor and adjust.
To re-enroll your child for the 2024-25 school year, please click the button below to be directed to our new online re-enrollment portal. The re-enrollment fee is $350 per student.
Please click the button below to log into your Simple Tuition Solutions (STS) portal and complete the Re-enrollment section. Please note: This must be completed on a PC or laptop; this cannot be completed using a mobile device.
To prepare for this process, be sure to have the following items ready:
- Student's Physician Name and Phone Number
- Student's Medications
- Credit card (fee) or checking account number (no fee)
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Open House
Tuesday, April 23
6 PM to 7:30 PM
Tell a friend!
Register to attend our upcoming in-person Open House and join us for a look at the York Catholic Middle & High School experience. Learn what life at our school is like and see all we have to offer students (grades 7-12) and their families. Space is limited and pre-registration is required to attend. Click here to pre-register
https://yorkcatholic.org/admissions/open-house/
What You’ll Experience at York Catholic’s Open House Event:
✔Take a tour of the newly renovated campus.
✔ Talk with York Catholic teachers and administrators.
✔ Meet current students and hear their experiences.
Did You Know? On average, YC graduates are offered over $10 million dollars in college scholarships and over 90 percent of graduates now study at 55 colleges around the country. Join us to learn how York Catholic sets students up for success and creates a place where every student is known and cared for.
Reserve your spot today! We hope to see you there!
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Students and visitors who use Boundary Avenue to access campus should be aware of a temporary detour in front of the new distribution center on the corner of Boundary and Albemarle. Students should continue on Mt. Rose Avenue and turn left on Wheatlyn (across from Dunkin) or continue to Vander Avenue and turn left there. The detour is expected to last through the end of April.
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York Catholic Middle & High School has the following employment opportunities available:
- Art Teacher
- Substitute Teachers
- Cafeteria Aide
- Cafeteria Volunteers
Interested candidates can find details and application links at https://yorkcatholic.org/about/employment-opportunities/
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Congratulations to all of our students who achieved Honor Roll for the 3rd Marking Period.
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Congratulations to Brenna McKnelly (Business Management) and Ashley Patterson (Business Calculations) who won awards at the PA Future Business Leaders of America Conference in Hershey last week. Both students are shown here with their Business teacher, Mrs. Dynellia Washington.
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Service Hours for students in grades 7-11 for the 2023-2024 school year are due Monday, April 29. Corporal works of mercy are an important part of Christian life, and our life as a YC community. Keep an eye out for service opportunities from now until the due dates if you are in need of doing a bit more.
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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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The state of Pennsylvania requires all students entering 11th grade to get a health physical before the start of the 2024-25 school year. Now is the time to schedule the appointment with your child’s physician as some offices do not have availability until 2-3 months from now. Students who do not have a physical on file at York Catholic by August 1 will not be permitted to start the school year. Please schedule your child’s appointment now.
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College, Trade & Technical Schools, and Military
Junior students and their families are invited to attend “For My Future: YC Moves Me Forward” hosted by our Guidance Department on Thursday, April 25, from 6:30-8 PM. The session will highlight the Senior Year Timeline and what families can do this summer to assist their rising seniors as they make their post-secondary plans. The Guidance Department will be discussing college, technical and trade schools, military opportunities, and NCAA Eligibility Information. Important college resources will be highlighted and families will be provided with a parent workbook. To register, click the button below by Friday, April 19.
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Advanced Placement will be administered at York Catholic on the dates listed below.
May 6 AP Government at 8 AM
May 6 AP Chemistry at 12 PM
May 8 AP English Composition & Literature at 8 AM
May 10 AP US History at 8 AM
May 10 AP Art & Design Submission Deadline
May 13 AP Calculus AB & BC at 8 AM
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English and Math teachers will administer STAR assessment tests to students in grades 7-9 on Monday, April 22, during class time. These tests take only about twenty minutes each, are computer-adaptive, and provide us with results immediately. The goal of STAR assessments is to provide all of us with current, actionable information so we can ensure our classroom instruction meets the needs of our students. Students are encouraged to get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast in preparation for the test.
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The 8th grade students will be heading to Gettysburg, PA on April 25 for their 8th Grade Field Trip. Students will attend the showing of the film “A New Birth of Freedom,” which provides the backdrop of the battle, experience the Gettysburg Cyclorama and a light and sound show of Pickett’s Charge, explore the events and issues surrounding the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg in the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War, and participate in guided lessons by our own history enthusiasts, Mr. Hunt and Mr. MacDougall.
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Green Shirt Day
The YC Stewards of the Earth Club are encouraging students to spend a dollar to wear a green shirt in honor of Earth Day on Monday, April 22. Money will be collected in homerooms and will go towards sponsoring whale sharks. In previous years, we have adopted 2 manatees (2017), 3 red pandas (2018), 2 lion cubs (2019), 3 sets of sea turtle hatchlings (2021), 4 polar bears (2022), and 5 red-eyed tree frogs (2023).
Earth Day Clean-up at YC
We will have our Earth Day Campus Clean-up on Saturday, April 20, from 2-3 PM at YC. Students should meet on the front lawn by the main parking lot. We'll be walking around the school grounds cleaning up litter and trash, so good shoes and proper clothing are recommended. Service hours will be given to those who participate. Students do not need to sign-up.
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Middle School students who need help with service hour opportunities can come to the Middle School Service Project on Saturday, April 20, from 2-3 PM at York Catholic. Students can help clean with our Earth Day Clean -up of our campus. To participate, students can sign-up during homeroom the week of April 15.
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Senior students are reminded to complete the Google Form survey that was emailed by the Guidance Department titled, “Class of 2024.” These surveys will assure that all students are honored on our social media leading up to Graduation.
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Anyone wishing to send a senior a congratulatory carnation may order it from April 8-21 for the cost of $2 each. Any parent, grandparent or friend may click the button below to fill out an order form. National Honor Society members will distribute the flowers on Tuesday, May 14, the seniors' last day of classes.
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Class of 2024 congratulatory yard signs have been created for our graduating seniors. The cost of each sign is $26. Please click the button below to order by April 22 at 5 PM.
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The senior class schedule for May 2024 is listed below. Attendance is mandatory at all events. If a student does not attend a mandatory event, conferral of his or her diploma will be held until those hours are made up at school during the week or after graduation. No trips will be approved for seniors after May 1.
May
14 Last Regular Class Day
15 Exams (Math and Social Studies)
16 Exams (Theology and Science)
17 Exams (English and Foreign Language)
17 Rehearsal for Graduation after exams 11 AM-3 PM
17 Cap & Gown Class Photo 2:30-3 PM
17 Senior Sunset 6-8:30 PM (Seniors only)
20 Senior Clean-up 8:15-8:30 AM
20 Senior Breakfast at York Catholic 8:30-9:30 AM (Seniors only)
20 Rehearsal for Graduation 10 AM-1 PM
21 Senior Awards Assembly 8:30 AM-10 AM
22 Rehearsal for Baccalaureate at St. Joseph York Church 9 AM-1 PM
22 Baccalaureate Mass at St. Joseph’s, York 7 PM
23 Graduation at York Catholic, 7 PM (tickets required)
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In preparation for the Senior Breakfast, please don’t forget to mail congratulatory cards and letters, as well as a 3x5, 4x6, or 5x7 photo of your child (when he or she was younger than age 5) into the main office. Please be sure to label the photo with your child’s name on the back of the photo. Please be sure not to enclose the photo in the same envelope as a card or letter. We want to preserve the privacy of the cards and letters. All items should be placed in one large envelope and delivered to York Catholic by Monday, May 6.
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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 decision. 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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Over 250 students receive art instruction at York Catholic and are exposed to pencil drawing, canvas painting, marker designs, portraits, linoleum block prints, watercolors, charcoal drawings, sculpture, pottery, and 3-D design. These art students are hosting a public display of their work at the school April 22-24 from 9 AM-3 PM. Students in grades 7-11 are showing their work completed during this school year, while students in grade 12 are showing a compilation of their work from throughout their school career.
Senior art students will be recognized at the art show reception Sunday, April 21, at 3:30 PM after the Spring Concert.
Graphic by Mitchell Kilgore '24
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Instruments and voices come together as students perform at York Catholic’s Spring Concerts.
The High School Concert on Sunday, April 21, at 2 PM will feature Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, and Brass Choir.
The Middle School Concert on Monday, April 22, at 7 PM will feature Middle School Chorus and Middle School Band.
Admission is free.
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York Catholic students who performed in “Footloose! The Musical” will participate in “Encore! A York County High School Musical Theatre Showcase” Sunday, April 28, at 2:30 PM at the Pullo Center on the campus of Penn State York. This celebration of musical theater recognizes the talent, work and accomplishments evident in our community’s high school musical productions. Over 500 students will perform and a total of over $30,000 in scholarships will be awarded to students at the event. Tickets are $25 and all seats are reserved. Click the button below for tickets.
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High School and Middle School cheerleading tryouts for the fall will be held May 13-15 from 4:30-6:30 PM. Students wanting to tryout must be fully registered for the 2024-25 school year. Click the button below to sign-up to tryout. Contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org for more information.
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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! Partner students can spend time with the varsity players and coaches, listen to coach’s pre-game instruction, participate in team prayer, and pose with the team for a picture. Students should wear their uniform shirt for free admittance and must be accompanied by an adult.
Baseball – April 18 at 4:15 PM. Arrive by 3:45 PM (at Memorial Park’s Hoffman Stadium)
Boys Lacrosse – April 23 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:30 PM - NEW DATE!
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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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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. John the Baptist Catholic School
St. John the Baptist Catholic School is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Preschool on Sunday, April 28, from 12:30-2:30 PM. There will be a carnival-style celebration on the school parking lot featuring games, prizes, food trucks, vendors, entertainment, and more! You may even see an old school mate or teacher from years gone by! Click here for the flyer.
St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School has the following employment positions for the 2024-2025 school year: Full-day PreK4 Teachers and Aide, Teachers for Grades 3 and 4, Instructional Support Teacher, Extended Care Director, and Class Supervisors. Interested individuals may send cover letters and resumes to Mrs. Corrinne A. Eck, Principal at eck@sjy.org, and complete an online application at https://sjyschool.org/careers/
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Council #6353 will be holding a Golf Tournament June 14 at Heritage Hills Golf Resort. Registration begins at 10:30 AM, with lunch at 11 AM, and a shotgun start at 12:30 PM. Cost is $95 per person and includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, dinner, and beverages. Proceeds benefit Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Reservations can be made by clicking here.
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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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