It's Show Time!

Enjoy the musical talents of York Catholic students at the spring musical performances of “Footloose: The Musical.” Show times are Friday, March 1, at 7 PM; Saturday, March 2, at 7 PM; and Sunday, March 3, at 2 PM. Adults $12; Students (age 5-18) $10. All seats are General Admission. Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the show or pre-purchased by tomorrow at noon by clicking below.

Take a chance at tuition credit or a cash prize in the “I-rish You Luck” raffle beginning March 4! The luck of the Irish is in your favor since we only have 300 opportunities available to win. Tickets are $100. You might take a chance by yourself or invite friends and family to join you in the purchase of a ticket (sharing the proceeds among yourselves). We will pull the lucky ticket on March 15 at YC.  

1st Prize: $5,000 tuition credit or $4,000 cash

2nd Prize: $1,000

3rd Prize: $500

“I-rish You Luck” Week helps guarantee we can keep tuition rates to a minimum compared to the actual cost per student. As a result, every family is strongly encouraged to participate.

This Year’s Incentives:

• 1 ticket sold - family earns dress down (March 11-15)
• 2 tickets sold – family earns YC Spirit Store merchandise (value $50) (in addition to 1 ticket sold incentive)
• 3 or more tickets sold - family earns one entry in a separate drawing for one $500 tuition credit (in addition to 1 and 2 tickets sold incentives)

All raffle orders will be placed online at yorkcatholic.org/i-rish-you-luck beginning Monday, March 4. Orders will close March 14 at 3 PM or when all 300 tickets are sold, whichever comes first. A scan of your raffle ticket will be emailed home. Purchase by March 6 to guarantee your child's participation in I-rish You Luck dress down week. 

Click the button below for a form to reserve your participation in “I-rish You Luck” Week at YC. 

Questions can be directed to David Butler, Sr. at dbutlersr@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871.  

It’s time to celebrate York Catholic at the Green & Gold Gala! You are invited to join us for a festive evening of dinner, drinks, silent and live auctions, camaraderie, and fun. mark your calendars for Friday, April 19, from 5:30-10 PM at the Country Club of York. Tickets are $150 per person. Gather your friends and enjoy a fun night out! This event is for ages 21+. Click below to make your reservation now! The deadline is April 5.  

Class Baskets

One of the highlights of this special event is our silent auction. Our planning committee is actively coordinating gift baskets from parents of each grade but we need your help. Please consider donating a monetary gift to go toward the creation of a basket for your child's class to be auctioned off at the event. Checks should be made payable to York Catholic and dropped off at the school by Monday, March 25. If you have any questions, please contact Laurie Moir at lmoir@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1322.



Get your business noticed! Sponsorships are available for this event. For details, contact Dave Salter, Director of Development, at dsalter@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1325.

All proceeds raised from the Green & Gold Gala will benefit our York Catholic Fund, enabling us to invest in tuition assistance for those in need, a vibrant curriculum, technology upgrades, the arts and athletics, resources for our valued teachers, and the beautification and safety of our school.

DEADLINE TOMORROW!

Our Early Enrollment Deadline is Friday, March 1!

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.

Deadline is Tomorrow, Friday, March 1

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. We are offering a discounted early re-enrollment fee of $250 per student if paid by March 1, 2024. After March 1, 2024, the regular re-enrollment fee of $300 will be in place, with an increase to $350 after April 12, 2024. 

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)

Our York Deanery pastors will be enjoying lunch with the students of their parishes throughout the next few weeks. Father Kuchinski of Immaculate Conception Parish (St. Mary's) will be here Wednesday, March 6, from 10:45 AM-12:45 PM and will meet with his student parishioners in the media center.

Photo courtesy of Immaculate Conception Parish

York Catholic students and faculty will have the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation on March 5-6 from 1-3 PM at YC.  Several priests from the York Deanery will be available to hear confessions.  This is a great chance for students and faculty to begin the Lenten season with a "clean slate" spiritually.  

Good luck to the following students who will be competing in the York County Science & Engineering Fair next Tuesday, March 5: (shown left to right) Olivia Otremba, Sara Piccolo, Patrick Koury, Caroline O’Neill, Grace Rapp, Ellis Alas.

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.

The PA Department of Health requires screenings for students in certain grades. The following screenings will occur at York Catholic during the months of March through May.  

• Grade 7: 7th Grade - height/weight/vision/hearing/scoliosis
• Grades 8, 9, 10, 12: height/weight/vision
• Grade 11: height/weight/vision/hearing

If you have any questions, please reach out to our school nurse, Tiffany Brocius, at tbrocius@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1321.

York Catholic is proud of the success of its students earning college scholarships over the years.  On average, over 70% of our YC graduates collectively earn over $10 million in scholarship offers.  The Guidance Department keeps an updated list of local, regional, and national scholarship opportunities in each grade’s Google Classroom. The following special scholarships are available with deadline dates fast approaching.  Please note that one of them is for a current Junior to be used toward Senior year tuition at York Catholic.  

Scholarships for current Juniors

Dr. George M. and Mrs. Mary E. Johnson Scholarship

This scholarship is for a current York Catholic junior interested in pursuing a career in medicine. The scholarship is used toward the student’s York Catholic tuition during his or her senior year at York Catholic.  Applicants should exemplify leadership qualities and skills through his/her participation in class, extracurricular clubs, groups, or activities.  The student will also uphold and practice the moral and religious principles of the Roman Catholic faith.  Applications can be found in the Google Classroom titled "Juniors (2025)" and should be returned to the Main Office.

Deadline: March 15, 2024

Scholarships for current Seniors

Ray Tyo St. Ferdinand Scholarship (Diocese of Harrisburg)

This scholarship is valued at approximately $8,000 divided over four years and is awarded to one student from each diocesan high school within the Diocese of Harrisburg who has been accepted for study at a Catholic institution of higher learning.  The recommendation of the student’s high school administrator is required.  Applications can be found in the Google Classroom titled "Seniors (2024)" and should be returned to the Main Office.

Deadline: March 15, 2024

O’Neill Health Sciences Scholarship

The O’Neill Health Sciences Scholarship is for students who will major in a healthcare field in college (four year or two year) such as nursing, pre-med, dental hygiene, etc.  Selection will be based on grades, SAT/ACT scores, interest, financial need, and teacher recommendation.  Applications can be found in the Google Classroom titled "Seniors (2024)" and should be returned to the Main Office.

Deadline: March 15, 2024

Stephen M. Leiser Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in the YC science teacher’s memory and is open for a graduating senior who has taken some non-CP classes at York Catholic and who is interested in furthering his or her education.  Applications can be found in the Google Classroom titled "Seniors (2024)" and should be returned to the Main Office.

Deadline: March 15, 2024

Scholarships for all students 

Knights of St. Paul Scholarship 

The Knights of St. Paul is offering a $500 scholarship to a YC student(s) for use toward their tuition at York Catholic for the 2024-2025 school year. Applications can be obtained from and returned to the Main Office.

Deadline: March 15, 2024

Mini-THON is just around the corner and all participants are reminded that they must submit a $30 minimum donation to The Four Diamonds Fund by tomorrow, Friday, February 23. Students are encouraged to have their donors use The Four Diamond’s Online Social Fundraising Website, DonorDrive at https://fourdiamonds.donordrive.com/event/yorkcatholichsminithon to collect their donations. Students who use DonorDrive will have the opportunity to request online credit card donations from family and friends via social media platforms. As a 2nd option, cash or check donations will also be accepted and can be dropped off in the main lobby before school during the week of February 20. Students who submit donations via cash or check must also submit a Donation form with each individual donation (Donation forms are in the Google Classroom). All checks should be made out to York Catholic Mini-THON. Write “donation” on the memo line along with the student’s name. 

All money submitted for Mini-THON is non-refundable.

In preparation for changing the uniform dress code for the 3rd and 4th marking periods on March 25, York Catholic is hosting a uniform exchange to assist students who are in need of uniform items. The uniform exchange will be available for trades and purchases on Wednesday, March 13, from 3:30-5 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 some at a reduced price:  skirts $10, pants $8, sweaters $6, shirts $4. Uniforms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Please note: We had previously announced that school uniforms with the old crest logo would not be permitted to be worn next year, however, we have decided to allow that uniform version to be worn through the end of the 2024-25 school year.  

Even though the 2024 color yearbooks are not distributed until May, NOW is the time to place your order for a book. The deadline is March 31 and extra yearbooks are not available in May. Only what is ordered is delivered to YC for distribution. All orders are taken by phone by calling the Balfour ordering line at 1-800-944-5930 or by visiting https://www.balfour.com/pennsylvania/york/york-catholic-high-school

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.

Seniors wishing to purchase graduation announcements can place their order online with Balfour now through March 15 by clicking the button below.  Any orders placed after that time are not guaranteed timely delivery for graduation.  You are free to purchase anything you like as a family, but you do not need to purchase a tassel, cap, or gown. That order has already been placed.  If you have any questions, contact Joann Brown at jbrown@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1317. 

Rotary Students of the Month

Juniors Kyle Scott and Rosalyn Mulligan were honored as Rotary's Students of the Month yesterday. They will attend RYLA, a Youth Leadership Conference held at Messiah University in June, compliments of the Rotary Club of York. Both are exemplary students, athletes, performers, and most importantly, leaders. Congratulations!

The following list includes potential post-season dates that our teams may be in play. Add the dates to your calendar so you can come out to support the Fighting Irish. We will update game times, locations, opponents, and ticket information on our website as the information is determined.

Girls Basketball 

PIAA-AAA Tournament

Friday, March 8

Time TBA

York Catholic vs. TBA

at TBA

Tickets $8

Purchased online only beginning March 4 at

https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar

No season passes permitted

Potential Future Games

3/12, 3/15, 3/18 and 3/21

Swimming

District Championships

at Cumberland Valley High School

Friday, March 1

Delaney King – 200 IM and 100 Butterfly

Sarah Giesselbach – 50 Free

Saturday, March 2

Sarah Giesselbach – 100 Free

Sheila Driscoll – 100 Back

Tickets are $8 and can only be purchased by credit card at Cumberland Valley 30 minutes before each session. There is a limit of 1 ticket per person.

Livestream:  https://youtube.com/c/CumberlandValleySwimmingandDiving

States – 3/13, 3/14, 3/15, 3/16 at Bucknell University

Bowling

Regionals - March 1 (Individual), March 2 (Team) at Leisure Lanes in Lancaster

States - 3/15 (Individual), 3/16 (Team)

Practices Begin

All spring sports teams will begin practices Monday, March 4. For exact practice times, contact the head coach or Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1330.

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:

• Review information on the SPE program to determine if you qualify at https://www.pennsylvaniaeitc.org/frequently-asked-questions.html
• Confirm your personal state income tax liability with your accountant.
• Complete and submit the Joinder Agreement at https://yorkcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/spe-flyer-and-joinder-agreement.pdf

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.

During inclement weather that would cause a school closing or delay of schedule, York Catholic will call/text/email you through our One Call Now Emergency Notification system.  Other modes of notification include WGAL TV-8, Fox43, and the YC website.  Students from individual school districts are automatically excused if their district closes and does not provide transportation to YC.  The exceptions to this are Southern and Southeastern.  These students follow York Catholic’s delay and closing schedule.