CALENDAR CHANGE

October 15 is the last day of the first quarter. North Catholic will move to a Remote Instruction Day (RID) on October 16. For a RID, students should not report to campus but should check Schoology for assignments from each teacher. Assignments are due by 11:59pm on October 16. Students who don't complete even one assignment will be considered absent for the day.

MESSAGE FROM BISHOP ECKMAN

Please click on the video for a special message for students and families from Bishop Eckman.

HOMECOMING 2026

Our 2026 Homecoming Dance will take place on October 10 from 7-10pm at North Catholic High School. The cost is $50 per ticket. Ticket sales close TODAY at 3:00pm. There will be NO extensions on the sales of tickets.

Any student NOT present at school on Friday, October 9 will not be permitted to attend the dance on Saturday. If they show up at the dance, parents will be contacted and the student will be asked to leave. 

Any student who has an account with a past due balance should get this rectified immediately with Business Office as students with a past due balance are not permitted to attend Homecoming. 

As always, the dress code is as follows:

Young men:

·    Suits/Dress shirt and tie are required for this function

·    Hats are not permitted

Young women:

·    Dresses should reflect modesty and should not be overly revealing, sheer, low cut or excessively tight. Tube/form fitting dresses are strictly prohibited.

·    The bodice of the dress must provide full coverage and midriffs must be covered. Dresses are not permitted to have cut outs on the side or front of the dress.

·    Dresses that are not full length must be no more than four inches from the top of the kneecap. Slits on dresses should not be higher than the top of the kneecap

·    The cut of the dress in the back must not fall below the middle of the back

·    Deep V or deep sweetheart necklines are not permitted

Please reach out to Mrs. Boyer with any questions! We are looking forward to continuing this wonderful tradition!

NC ON KD QUIZ

North Catholic is back on KD Quiz again this year! (televised high school quiz show on KDKA). Please be sure to tune into KDKA TV at 11am on Saturday, October 10 and then again the following week at 11:30am on Saturday, October 17 to cheer on our NC Quiz team.

9th GRADE PEER MENTOR GROUPS

Freshmen students have the opportunity to participate in the Peer Mentoring Program this school year. The transition to high school is a significant milestone, and we want to ensure that students feel supported. To help navigate this exciting new chapter, students will be paired as a mentee with a dedicated upperclassman mentor who has volunteered their time to guide, encourage, and support them. 

The mentor groups will meet in person during study hall or lunch four times throughout the school year during the following windows:

• September: Initial kickoff, icebreakers, and navigating the first weeks of school
• October: Checking in on academic adjustments and working on time management
• November/December: Managing final exams, holiday stress, and winter preparation
• After Christmas Break: Launching into the second semester and setting new goals

In addition to these structured meetings, mentors will be available throughout the year. This program will help students build meaningful connections, increase their confidence, and ensure a smooth, successful transition to high school. 

*Due to the limited time in their schedules, Excel students were not automatically assigned a mentor. If your student is having difficulty transitioning, please contact us and we can assign them a mentor. 

If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to reach out to the school counseling office or email: brittany.schneider@miu4.org or kpearson@northcatholic.org

SPIRIT SHOP HOURS

The in-school Spirit Shop will be open after school from 2:15pm - 3:15pm on the following Thursdays this fall:

October 8

October 22

November 5

The online Spirit Shop remains available anytime for families to shop online or are unable to visit during the in-school hours.

Questions related to the Spirit Shop should be directed to Mrs. Amy Caligiuri.

IRONMEN WRESTLING

Students who attend St. Kilian, Holy Sepulcher, St. Gregory's, Blessed Francis Seelos Academy or Holy Cross Academy are invited to join the Ironmen Wrestling program. The season runs from November through February with practices occurring twice per week at North Catholic High School.

To learn more about the program and to register, please see the flyer or contact NC Wrestling coach Darin Lyles.

EVENTS

FALL ADMISSIONS EVENTS

Do you know someone interested in attending North Catholic? We have two fall admissions events taking place in October.  Please feel free to share the information with prospective families and help to spread the good word about our growing school!

Fall Open House

Sunday, October 18th – 1:00pm-3:00pm

Link to register:  https://www.northcatholic.org/openhouse

PARENT VOLUNTEERS

We are looking for parent volunteers for the above upcoming admissions events. If you are interested and able to help out with either event, please contact Megan O’Hara for more information!

OPEN HOUSE YARD SIGNS

We have yard signs available to promote our open house. If you would like to help us spread the word and put an Open House sign in your yard, please contact Megan O’Hara. We’ll be sure to set one aside for you!

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT NORTH

10/5-10/9: SPIRIT WEEK - see flyer above for dress themes

10/8: ALL SCHOOL MASS

10/10: HOMECOMING DANCE

10/12: CLOSED FOR COLUMBUS DAY/INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY

10/15: ALL SCHOOL MASS

10/16: REMOTE INSTRUCTION DAY

ALUMNI CORNER

OUR ALMA MATER

Know the Words to Our Alma Mater?

Have you ever wondered what the words to our North Catholic Alma Mater are or wanted to sing along at a game? Now you can!



Take a look at the lyrics below and then click the button to hear our incredibly talented teachers, Maria Campbell, Maria Constantine, and Gaby DeJesus beautifully sing our alma mater.

So the next time you hear it at a game or school event, you’ll be ready to sing along with pride! 

Forever true to thee our Alma Mater

Forever loyal to our flag and our God

Where’er we go, we’ll always be an honor

Uphold thy fame and glory; do or die.

We lift our voice, in praise on high

Thy colors scarlet bright and gold

We’ll e’re defend

Through all our days

Thy name will lead us onward

Forever true to thee North Catholic High!

JOIN US BEFORE THE HOMECOMING GAME

Stop by the Alumni Tailgate at the Old Firehouse on Friday, October 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy snacks, connect with alumni, and help us cheer on the Trojans before they take on Deer Lakes.

No alcohol will be served, and everyone is welcome. Stop for a little while or stay until it’s time to head to JC Stone Field for the game.

We hope to see you there! 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT NORTH

The North Catholic Annual Fund provides essential support for the people, programs, and opportunities that make our school special. Every gift, regardless of size, makes a difference and helps ensure that our students have the resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive.

Please consider making a gift to the Annual Fund today. Your support truly matters and together, our North community can make a lasting impact. Thank you for your support!

EITC PROGRAM – AN EASY WAY TO SUPPORT NORTH CATHOLIC

There’s a simple and effective way you can help students at North Catholic by using the money you’re already paying to the state of PA in income taxes. The EITC program ensures the money you owe in state taxes is instead designated to North Catholic. 



Check out our webpage for more details

SUPPORT OUR BOOSTERS

We are happy to share information on upcoming Booster Fundraisers here. Please note that events will be included only 2-3 weeks prior to the event date. Information should be emailed to office@northcatholic.org by Wednesdays at 3pm in .pdf or .jpg format.

• NC Cheer Showcase
• NC Drama Pepperoni Roll Fundraiser

North Catholic High School

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