Thank you to all of our families who participated in the YC Christmas Cash fundraiser. Since our goal was met, students and staff will enjoy an extended Thanksgiving vacation with an extra day off on Monday, November 30. Your lucky numbers will be forwarded to you in mid-November so you will be able to check the winning numbers each day in December. Good Luck!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Athletic Booster Club’s Night at the Races last Saturday!  Thank you to our Major Sponsor, Beer & Soda Mart.  Thank you to our Table Sponsors:  American Woodwrights, Designer Headlines, Double Barrel Roadhouse, Little Creek’s Finest—The Lucky Irish 10, WellSpan Health; and to our Race Sponsors President Katie Doyle and the YC Baseball Team. Thank you to our Game Sponsor, FLS, our Snack Sponsor, Martin's Snacks, and our Silent Auction Donors:  Chas. A. Schaefer Flower Shop, YC Cheerleading Team, Chick-fil-A East Market Street, Designs Unlimited, Dick’s Sporting Goods, The First Post, Girls’ Lacrosse Team, Middle School Football Team, Outdoor Country Club, Pop Goes the Laser, Regents’ Glen Country Club, and Shue's Sealcoating.

In preparation for the colder months ahead, we have updated our "One Call Now" Emergency Notification System.  In the event our school schedule is adjusted due to weather, a phone call and an email will be sent to the contact information we have on file. 

A text option is also available.  If you opted-in to receive text messages last school year, you do not need to do anything additional.  If you would like to begin receiving text messages this year, you must "opt-in" to receive text notification. 

To do so, text the word ALERT to the number 22300.  Do not include any words other than the word ALERT.  

After doing so, you will no longer receive a phone call at that number and will only receive a text message. 

If you do not want to receive text notification, you do not have to do anything.  Your phone number and email address from our Focus system have automatically been entered into the One Call Now system.

With the start of the 2nd marking period on Monday, November 2, families are reminded that we switch to winter uniforms as detailed on pages 18-19 of the Student Handbook.

Girl Scout Gold Award

Congatulations to senior Eliza Oathout who achieved her Girl Scout Gold Award. Eliza built raised flower beds for a low income nursing home community. Her project included purchasing supplies and planting with the residents to provide a sustainable food option. Excellent work, Eliza!

The November mission collection will be our annual food contribution to the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry. Each high school homeroom is asked to donate a turkey and boxed goods for a Thanksgiving dinner to the Food Pantry. Cash donations are also welcome. Items should be stored in each homeroom until Tuesday, November 10. Please do not bring frozen turkeys until November 10. They cannot be stored at the school

The following boxed items are needed:



• Frozen Turkeys
• Stuffing
• Boxed Brownie Mix
• Turkey Gravy
• Instant Potatoes

Thanks for your donations!

In the heritage of the Roman Catholic Church, November 2 has been set aside as a day when we remind ourselves to pray for those who “have gone before us, marked with the sign of faith.”  The entire month of November is then dedicated to pray for them and for the healing of memories in their regard.  Alumni are invited to submit the names of deceased loved ones to be remembered in prayer throughout the month of November.  Their names will be placed on the altar in the chapel and commemorated during Mass.  Please email the names to us at allsouls@yorkcatholic.org and we will be sure to add them to those already in the chapel.

Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, November 5, from 3:30-5:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM for high school and middle school and Friday, November 6, from 8:45-2:45 PM for middle school only. 

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.  

Middle School students will have the day off from school on Friday, November 6, while teachers are meeting with parents for conferences.

High School students will attend school for the full day.

The PA Department of Health requires screenings for students in certain grades. The following screenings will take place at York Catholic on Tuesday, November 3:  

• Grade 7: 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, Bonnie Campbell, at bcampbell@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1321.

YC is holding Share the Spirit Day on Friday, November 20. Current students can encourage an interested friend (from dance class, scouts, a sports team, your neighbor or cousin, etc.) to spend the day with them at YC and see what it means to be part of the Green & Gold. Interested students will spend the day with their YC friend. 

If your child has an interested friend, please have the friend’s parent contact Mrs. Christina Lee at clee@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1354 by Monday, November 2, to set up a visit day and to receive a permission slip. Only students with a real interest in possibly attending YC will be scheduled for this date.

College Reps Visiting 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 check their Google Classrooms for scheduled visits and sign up in the guidance office to attend the presentations. Here are some of the colleges visiting YC. More will be added in the coming weeks:

11/11: Albright College

11/12: Randolph Macon College

11/16: Alvernia University

YCAL Partnership

The York County Alliance for Learning (YCAL), is an organization unique to York County, offering students free career exploration and job shadowing opportunities through partnerships with local businesses. With the goal of helping students make informed career decisions, YCAL’s programming is diverse and offered at different on-site host locations. Last year, York Catholic had over 24 students participate in the program. This fall, YCAL is offering exploration opportunities in the following career fields: accounting, agriculture, automotive, aviation, financial services, government, health care, law, court reporting, criminal justice & forensics, entrepreneurship. media, marketing & social media, performance arts, psychology, veterinary science. Apply now at https://ycal.us/students/mentoring-program/. Seats are limited so apply early! Students will then be notified via email if they have been accepted into the program 2 weeks before the start of each program. Please reach out to Dr. Barto if you have any questions. 

YC’s guaranteed admissions program includes relationships with thirty prestigious colleges and universities who guarantee admission to YC students who meet the established academic performance criteria. These colleges and universities provide outstanding programs across a variety of subject areas and deliver memorable student experiences.

This week’s featured college partner is:

King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Visit their website at https://www.kings.edu/

Read their guaranteed admissions criteria here:  

https://yorkcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Guidance-Kings-College.pdf

To see the complete list of colleges and universities offering York Catholic students guaranteed admission, visit https://yorkcatholic.org/academics/college-career-prep/ 

The York Catholic Yearbook captures memories of student activities and campus life throughout the 2026-27 school year for students in grades 7-12. NOW is the time to place your order for a 2027 yearbook! Yearbooks will be distributed in May. All orders are taken by phone by calling the Balfour ordering line at 1-800-944-5930 or by clicking the button below. 

Yearbook - Senior Tributes

There will be a special section of the 2027 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 $25 and can be in full color with a total of 30 words and 1 picture. Please click the button below for the Class of 2027 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 Monday, November 30.  

York Catholic Middle & High School has the following employment opportunities available:  

• Theology Teacher
• Middle School Girls' Basketball Coach

Interested candidates can find details and application links at https://yorkcatholic.org/about/employment-opportunities/

Good luck to the YC Marching Band as they close out their competition season Saturday, November 7, with a final performance at the Cavalcade Championships at Dallastown High School. Purchase tickets at https://cavalcadeofbands.ticketspice.com/2026-cavalcade-of-bands-championships

Don’t miss the York Catholic High School performance of "The Play That Goes Wrong" November 13-14 at 7 PM. 

A small, local theatre company attempts to stage a murder mystery play, but everything possible goes wrong: a collection of mistakes, errors, and misjudgments create the worst possible (but hysterical) performance for the actors and the audience.

Tickets are $6 adults, $4 students & children, $20 (immediate) family maximum. Tickets are available at the door.

Please support our fall student-athletes who are competing in post-season play. Check the YC website’s News & Announcements page for updates. 



Girls Tennis

• 10/31, 11/1 - PIAA Tennis Doubles

Cross Country

• 10/31 - District Championships 
• 11/7 - State Championships 

Boys Soccer 

• 10/31, 11/4 - District Tournament
• 11/10, 14, 17, 20 - PIAA Tournament

Girls Volleyball

• 11/2, 11/5 - District Tournament
• 11/3, 11/7, 11/10, 11/14 - PIAA Tournament

Football

• 11/6, 13 - District Tournament
• 11/21-22, 11/27-28, 12/4-5, 11 - PIAA Tournament

Cheer

• 11/9 - SCAC Championships @ Spring Grove at 6 PM
• TBD - District Championships
• TBD - PIAA Championships

Practices Begin

All high school winter sports teams will begin practices Friday, November 20. For exact practice times, contact the head coach or Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1330.

Online Sports Forms/Physicals  

Students who played on a York Catholic Fall 2026 sports team:

If your fall season has ended, you will be receiving an email the week of October 26 that contains a link to complete the required recertification forms through ArbiterSports/FamilyID.com. You do not need to complete anything until you receive that email. If your fall season is still in post-season play, you will receive the email at the close of your fall season.

Students who did not play on a York Catholic Fall 2026 sports team:

Parents of athletes who wish to play a winter sport and did not participate in a fall sport must complete the required online forms at ArbiterSports/FamilyID.com. 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: 

https://yorkcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ArbiterLive-FamilyID-Overview-2026-27.pdf

Students wishing to participate in winter athletics during the 2026-27 school year must have their required forms filed online at ArbiterSports/FamilyID no later than Wednesday, November 11, at 3 PM.

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 doctor's appointment and only print the 2 sections indicated (sections 5 & 6) for the doctor to review and complete. PLEASE NOTE: in addition to completing Section 5 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 May 1, 2026. Physicals must be completed and uploaded to www.familyID.com no later than Wednesday, November 11, at 3 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1330

Failure to complete the online forms and upload your physical 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, 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.

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/

Our current families are the heart of YC and we know those who know and love our school are our best ambassadors for sharing what sets the YC experience apart. Your referrals of new students and families who have not yet applied, help us grow our community of exceptional and diverse students, and we want to show our appreciation to you for recommending YC to your friends and family.

NOW EXPANDED

$250 Dual Tuition Credit

Referrals are a win/win for everyone involved. When you refer one new family to YC, you will receive a $250 tuition credit. The new family you referred will also receive the same credit.

BONUS REWARD

$300 Re-Enrollment Credit

Refer more, save more! YC families who refer four or more new families in one school year will receive a $300 credit to waive their re-enrollment fee for the following school year.

How It Works

Step #1: Share Your ❤️ for YC

Help spread the word about YC by sharing your experiences with family and friends.

Step #2: Make a Referral

There are a variety of convenient ways to share your referral.

• Online: Submit a referral using the button below.
• In-person: Pick up a form in the office and return it to share your new referral.

Step #3: Get Rewarded

After you submit a new referral, our admissions team will support your referred family throughout their consideration and admissions process. We will reach out to share your rewards following the referred student’s confirmed enrollment.

Program Details

• Referral forms can only be completed for new prospective families prior to their actual enrollment.
• A “referred student” only applies to a new student who does not currently attend a partner school.
• To receive referral rewards, referred new students must be accepted and attend YC through their first semester.
• The referral rewards are not available for referring your own children.
• Families may only be referred by one other family. The credit is received by the first referring family.
• Referral rewards are no-cash given, non-transferrable credits to a student’s tuition account.
• Credits will be applied at the start of the second full semester after the student is enrolled. Families who choose to pay tuition in full will receive their credits the following school year.
• The $250 Dual Tuition Credit will be spread as four credits applied to the months of February, March, April, and May.

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 2026, you can find your PA tax liability on Form PA-40 Line 12 of your 2025 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/2026/08/spe-joinder-agreement-fall-2026.pdf

For more information about this easy tax donation, please contact Laura Burkey, York Catholic Director of Advancement, at lburkey@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1323.