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Here is a checklist of items that are needed before your child can begin the upcoming school year. If you’ve already completed the checklist, thank you! If you still have items to complete, please do so now as all items are past due.

Required for All

• STS Re-enrollment or Enrollment
• STS Tuition Plan Set-up
• Focus Account Update

Other Forms

• Student Agreement (this was mailed to you if applicable)
• Immunizations Form (all new students & any updates since 2025-26 school year)
• School Physical Form (all new students & incoming Grade 11 students)
• Allergy Form (Epi-pen or Inhaler) (if applicable)
• Prescription Medication Form (if applicable)
• Dental Form (all incoming 7th grade students)
• School District Bus Forms (for all students needing bus transportation)
• Athletic Physical Forms (Family ID) (for all students planning to play a fall sport)
• PIAA Transfer Form (New 10-12th grade students who plan to play sports. This was mailed to you if applicable.)
• Retreat - Grade 12 (FamilyID & STS) (for all Grade 12 students & parents) (this was emailed to you)
• Schedule Senior Picture (for all Grade 12 students who did not get their yearbook picture taken in June)

FlynnO’Hara Uniforms can be ordered at https://flynnohara.com/shop/york-catholic-school-pa096/. Complete details can be found at: 

https://yorkcatholic.org/parents-students/middle-school-uniforms/

https://yorkcatholic.org/parents-students/high-school-uniforms/

Join the FlynnO’Hara email list at https://flynnohara.com/join-our-email-list/ to receive the following updates directly to your inbox:



• Summer promotion details
• Uniform shopping reminders
• Important ordering deadlines
• Product and inventory updates
• School-specific uniform content

York Catholic’s School Code: PA096

Gym Uniforms

Gym uniforms are available for purchase through the online YC Spirit Store which can be accessed on the YC website or by clicking the button below. Sports apparel is also available through the same link. Families can select their garment of choice and add whichever sports logo they prefer!

York Catholic requires all families to use the Lunchtime program in order to purchase items from the school cafeteria. Through this system, parents are able to view what their students are purchasing in the cafeteria and their lunch account balances. The following policies are in place regarding Lunchtime Accounts and Balances. We encourage parents to sign up for email notification when their Lunchtime account balances are getting low.

• Parents may deposit money electronically into their child’s lunchtime account through their Focus account.  
• Checks and/or cash are not accepted in the cafeteria for food purchases during lunch periods. It is the responsibility of the student to submit a check or cash in a sealed envelope (clearly labeled with his/her name, grade, and student ID number) and place it in the Lunchtime box located in the cafeteria for the student’s account to be credited. The minimum check amount is $10. Funds may not be available for 24 hours.
• It is the student and parent’s responsibility to monitor the Lunchtime account online for balance information and retain a positive balance at all times.
• If a student has a lunchtime balance at $0.00 or below, they will only have the option to purchase a lunch consisting of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fruit, and 8 oz. drink for $3.00.
• No refunds will be given during the school year. Seniors will be issued a refund on accounts with a balance of $5 or more after graduation unless they have a sibling enrolled at YC in which case the balance will be transferred to the sibling for the next school year. All underclassmen accounts will roll-over to the next school year.
• Report cards and Focus access will be held at the end of each quarter if Lunchtime balances are not current.

If you have any questions about FOCUS, please contact Deb Gingerich at dgingerich@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1319.

The Student Supply List is now available for the upcoming school year. It is posted on the website and can also be accessed by clicking the button below. The Middle School list is sorted by grade. The High School list is sorted by subject and teacher. Teacher assignments will be noted on student schedules. Some teachers will announce the supplies needed for their classes on the first day the class meets.  

Summer Reading

The summer reading recommended book list ensures there is a topic for everyone’s interests, and that the summer read is a positive experience and a fun adventure. Our English Department invested time developing reading lists per grade level, to include a few classics, nonfiction, realistic and historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and dystopia. Take time with your student(s) to peruse the list, making sure their book choice meets with your parental approval. A synopsis is included with each title to assist with selection. Students will be asked to respond to a written prompt referencing their title once they are back in the classroom in late August. Honors students will still be expected to complete assigned reading above and beyond what is asked otherwise; those assignments are listed as well. We wish your family a safe and fun-filled summer, and invite all of you to pick up one of the titles listed to enjoy on the beach, by the pool, on a long car ride, or in a shady chair in the backyard. Happy reading, everyone! Click the button below for the class reading lists.

Summer Math

Keeping students' math skills strong during the summer months helps to avoid the "summer slide" and aids in less review time when school resumes. Students should complete the summer math work that corresponds with the class they will be entering in the fall. Assignments are due August 28. Click the button below for the assignments list.

Parking Lot Passes & Registration

Parking Passes from last year are no longer valid. All students driving to school will need to register their vehicle with the school for the 2026-27 school year. Each student will receive a numbered parking pass to place on their rearview mirror. All students will need to park in the main parking lot in the numbered lot space that corresponds to their parking pass number. Please click the link below to register your vehicle and receive a parking lot pass.  

Parking Lot Safety

The YC parking lot is lined with directional signs and slanted spaces. One-way traffic will be observed. The entrance to the lot is by the digital marquee and the exit is by the open field (with the exception of deliveries and buses for athletics and band). Directional arrows show both ways, but please adhere to the one-way traffic pattern. Also, please use forward facing parking only; do not back into the spaces. The small parking area behind the auditorium and parking in the rear of the building are for staff only.

Parents picking up students at the end of the school day should use the main parking lot, not the bus circle (it is OK to use the bus circle for morning drop-off). Cars may not park in the street or stop at the walkway from the school to the parking lot. Cars must enter the parking lot and pull forward to the end along the front of the building to wait for your student. There will be 2 rows of one-way traffic. This will keep traffic congestion off of the street.

Event Parking

Please use the York Catholic main parking lot for event parking, including stadium events. The Ice Rink is not available for overflow parking so that they may accommodate their patrons. If parking along Springettsbury Avenue, please be sure to not block the entrance and exit to the ice rink lot.

Attendance Office:

717-846-8871 x1333

attendance@yorkcatholic.org

A parent must provide written or emailed notice of all absences from a scheduled school day.

Please review the following attendance policies from Student Handbook, pages 30-33: 

Absence: 

Attendance is required of all enrolled students during the days and hours school is in session. Parents/Guardians have the responsibility of ensuring their students attend and remain in school daily. Students may be excused for temporary absences when satisfactory evidence is provided to warrant a reasonable cause for the absence. Since daily instruction of material by the teacher is essential in our educational system, an absence of even one more day may, understandably, result in lower grades. More than ten days of accumulated absence is considered excessive. This limit does not include preapproved educational trips or absence due to a death in the family. Students with a history of chronic absence may be required to provide a physician’s excuse prior to the accumulation of 10 days.

Reporting Absences, Early Dismissals, and Late Arrivals:

When a student is absent from school, needs to be dismissed early, or will be arriving late to school, the following procedure is to be observed:

• The parent/guardian should call or email the school Attendance Office each day of absence by 8:30 a.m. The reason for the absence, late arrival, or early dismissal must be included in the voice mail or email.
• Upon returning to school, if an email was not sent, the student has two school days to present a parent note to the Attendance Office with the following information; failure to do so will result in an Unexcused Absence and assigned detention.
• Name of Student
• Date(s) of Absence
• Reason for Absence
• Signature of Parent/Guardian
• For early dismissals, a note is required in advance of the dismissal time in order for the student to leave school property. Parents picking up children must sign students out in the Main Office. If student drivers are to transport themselves, specific permission to do so must be granted by the parent in writing. 

Any student arriving to school after 10:30 a.m. is not permitted to participate in any after school events that day.

All Absences (within one school calendar year):

• 7 absences within the school year – An email or letter will be sent to the parent/guardian intended to raise awareness and identify root causes for the absences and explain the physician’s note requirement if absences exceed 10 days.
• 10 days throughout the school year – An email or letter will be sent to the parent/guardian informing them a Physician’s Note will be required for all future absences. Physician’s notes must be on official Physician’s Office stationery. A note from a doctor/dentist does not guarantee the absence(s) will be excused.

Excused Absences and Excused Lateness to School

Excuses will be kept on file. Cooperation in this matter is essential because of state laws governing school attendance. Pennsylvania School Law states that “excused” absences (including partial day/lateness) include ONLY the following:

• Doctor/dentist appointment
• School scheduled educational trips
• Authorized school activities
• Illness

The school reserves the right to excuse students for any reason. Any absence or lateness to school with no note or approval will be marked “Non-excused” and the student will be assigned detention.

Unexcused Absences (within one school calendar year)

• 2 unexcused days throughout the school year – a personal contact will be made to the parent/guardian via phone call to raise awareness and establish the preferred language and mode of communication.
• 3 unexcused days throughout the school year – written notice of truancy will be made to the parent/guardian. An Attendance Improvement Conference will be recommended.
• 4-5 unexcused days throughout the school year – An Attendance Improvement Conference will be required at which time an Attendance Improvement Plan will be developed. Truancy citations may be filed.
• 6 unexcused days throughout the school year – Referrals may be made to the York County Children and Youth. Truancy citations may be filed. Parents may be cited for truant students 14 years of age and under. Parents and/or the child may be cited for truant students 15-16 years old.

For York Catholic students, twenty days of absence is sufficient to warrant repeating the school year. The matter will be decided by the administration. Taken into consideration will be the frequencies of absences, reasons for the absences, attempts to make up work missed during the absences, etc.

After 10 days of accumulated lateness to school (excused and/or unexcused combined), a physician’s excuse will be required for each additional absence. 

Tardiness: 

Students are expected to arrive to school on time. If a student is late to school without an approved excuse, they are considered tardy. 

• Verbal warnings may be given the first and second times a student is tardy.
• The third tardy and all subsequent tardies for the year will result in the student being assigned to detention.
• If a student is tardy more than ten times during the school year, tardiness becomes a major infraction and will result in four days’ detention for each subsequent day of lateness.

Senior Privilege: 

Seniors scheduled for a last period study hall may be dismissed at the start of ninth period if a parental contract is on file with the Attendance Office. Early dismissal requires that a senior leave the school premises immediately (within six minutes) following their eighth period class. Exceptions to this privilege are days of afternoon assemblies or detentions. On those days, students are required to be present until all are dismissed. Any senior who is on the ineligibility list or whose privileges have been revoked is not permitted to leave. Those students who do not opt for early dismissal must report to the scheduled study hall and remain there until dismissal. 

Educational Trips: 

Under Pennsylvania law, family trips are not automatically an excused absence. If an educational trip is absolutely necessary, the request for a student to be absent must be submitted in written form to the Attendance Office at least one week prior to the absence. Educational merit must be shown. Following the approval of administration, the student must obtain an Educational Trip Form from the Attendance Office to get assignments. The form must be filled out completely and a copy submitted to the Attendance Office prior to leaving on the trip. A maximum of five days of excused absences due to an educational trip will be permitted each academic year. If the above is not followed, the absence will be marked “nonexcused” and the teachers are not required to accept work. Students must be traveling with their parents. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain all work prior to the absence. Students are expected to have all work completed on the day of return. Tests missed must be scheduled immediately upon return to school. Trips should be taken during school vacation periods whenever possible. Approval will be denied to any student who is failing one or more subjects, has a cumulative average of 75% or lower, or has missed ten days or more of school. If the above procedure is followed, the absence will be marked “excused.” No trips will be approved during Midterm and Final exams.

College Visits: 

Any student wishing to visit a college must submit a note from a parent requesting a visit to the college two days in advance. The student will then receive a college visit form from his or her Guidance Counselor. The Admissions Office of the college will verify the visit on the form. This form must be submitted upon return in order for the absence to be excused. Two college visits will be permitted per year. Students are required to obtain work in advance. Failure to follow this procedure will result in a “non-excused” absence and teachers will not be required to accept work. If the visit is two days or more, the student must obtain a trip form from the Attendance Office. 

Legacy Photography is the exclusive portrait photography vendor for York Catholic. All students in grades 7-11 will have their yearbook and school ID pictures taken on Wednesday, August 26, at YC. Students must be in uniform with regulation hair lengths. Families are under no obligation to purchase a photo package, but all students will be photographed for the yearbook and for their student IDs. Senior pictures will be used for 12th Grade student IDs.

For those families wishing to place a photo order, visit shop.legacystudios.com and use School Code 4741F27. Once all photos are processed, photos will be able to be viewed using your student’s school ID number and the order window will open again. Purchased photo packages are shipped within a few weeks.

If there is ever an error with your photo order, please contact Legacy at customercare@legacystudios.com. Their Customer Service Department will be best equipped to correct your order or answer your questions.  

The academic awards from the 2025-26 school year will be presented to students Thursday, August 27, immediately following our Opening Mass scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM. Parents are welcome to attend Mass and Awards.

Students will be bringing home important forms next week that will require parent or guardian signatures:

• Family Survey (helps to ensure York Catholic continues to receive federal materials and programming support)
• Middle School Policies & Agreement
• High School Policies & Agreement
• Senior Privilege Agreement (early dismissal)

Please complete the form and have your child return it to their homeroom teacher no later than Friday, August 28.

York Catholic will not be in session Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We hope to see you at Back to School Night Thursday, September 10. Doors will open at 5:30 PM with the program beginning promptly at 6 PM.  The evening begins with a brief welcome in the auditorium followed by parents having the opportunity to follow their child’s schedule to meet the teachers and learn about class expectations. The evening is scheduled to end at 8:30 PM.  We look forward to seeing all of our parents in attendance.

The 7th & 8th Grade students and their families are invited to the Middle School Tailgate on Friday, September 11, from 5-6:30 PM on the lawn by the bus circle. Pizza, mini-sandwiches, water, and paper products will be provided. There is no charge for the Tailgate.

Please sign up for your family by clicking the button below by September 10. When RSVPing, please indicate the number of people who plan to eat, so the correct amount of pizza and sandwiches can be ordered and made. 

After the tailgate, families can cheer the Irish football team onto victory vs. Lancaster Catholic. Kickoff is 7 PM. Cost for the game is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, and $3 for students. YC students get in for free with their student pass.

For the third year in a row, York Catholic has been granted permission by the Diocese of Harrisburg to offer an exciting overseas travel opportunity for its students. Mrs. Laura Richards, Foreign Language Department Chair, and YC German teacher, will be the lead chaperone on a trip to Germany & Austria in April 2027. This opportunity is available to all academically eligible students in grades 10-12.  

In order for the students to have the best learning experience possible, YC has partnered with the American Council for International Studies (ACIS) as our tour management company. Below you will find details regarding the trip:

• Travel dates are March 19-27, 2027
• Total cost: $4,947
• Cost includes airfare, hotels, transportation, personalized tour guide, activities listed on itinerary listed on the link below, breakfast, and dinner.
• Family informational meeting Thursday, September 10, at 5 PM in the York Catholic Media Center.
• Interested families must commit by October 1.
• Final payments are due by November 9.
• Additional details can be found on the tour website: https://acis.com/tripsite-trip-overview/?key=MjAyN3w5NzY0Mg

We ask that all interested families please contact Frau Richards at lrichards@yorkcatholic.org for information and/or to indicate interest in participating in the trip by Friday, August 28. 

Have you considered hosting an international student? They speak English and come with their own spending money and travel insurance. You simply need to offer them room and board, transportation to/from York Catholic, and a family environment offering support and guidance.  If you are interested, contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1320.

Seniors are reminded that the link to order Class of 2027 signature t-shirts will close Friday, August 28. Click the button below to place your order.

We have two Gold Out games scheduled for this year in support of Mini-THON and the fight against pediatric cancer. The first Gold Out game is our regularly scheduled football game on Friday, September 11. Our second Gold Out game is a newly scheduled Powderpuff football game for girls in grades 9-12 on Monday, October 5, from 6:30-8:30 PM at the YC stadium.

Special Gold Out t-shirts will be on sale August 24-28 through the Spirit Store. Purchasing a Gold Out t-shirt is an easy way to support YC and help conquer pediatric cancer. Students will also be permitted to wear the t-shirts later in the year for our FTK Fridays. It is requested that all students interested in participating in the Powderpuff game purchase a Gold Out t-shirt. 

As seniors and juniors are planning their SAT testing dates, keep in mind that the SAT will be offered at York Catholic to current seniors on October 7 and current juniors on March 22. This is a great opportunity for our students to take the test in a familiar testing environment without the stress of taking it at an area public school. Registration and $60 payment for seniors are due by September 11 on FamilyID.com. Registration for this exam is non-refundable. Registration information for juniors will be available in January.

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:

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, PA

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

Read their guaranteed admissions criteria here:  

https://yorkcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Guidance-Chestnut-Hill-College-Agreement.pdf

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

Families from York Deanery parishes and schools are invited to hear York City Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow’s vision for the City with an emphasis on safe schools and strong communities. He’ll tell stories, provide motivation, and welcome community conversation as together we work toward a greater York City. 

Join us Thursday, September 3, from 6:30-8 PM at Holy Trinity Catholic School/St. Patrick’s Parish - Brenner Hall, 219 S. Beaver St. in York. No registration necessary. Refreshments and translation headsets will be available. 

Come listen, be inspired, and join the conversation.

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

• Advancement Associate
• Middle School Girls' Basketball Coach

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

A Choreography Workshop is being held for all students interested in being in the spring musical. Ms. Alesia Duffee, our choreographer, is hosting the workshop September 1 from 3:15 to 5:30 PM on the YC Auditorium Stage. No registration is needed.

Fall Sports apparel is available to purchase online now on the YC Spirit Store website. Place your orders by August 23 by clicking the button below.

We are in need of volunteers to fill two time slots at our home YC football games. Tasks include selling tickets, programs and 50/50 tickets. Shift One is 5:30-7 PM and Shift Two is 7-8:30 PM. Students are encouraged to help and can earn service hours if a parent volunteers as well. Students cannot be responsible for selling 50/50 tickets but can volunteer for the other tasks. Signup by clicking the button below. Thank you for your support!

Don’t miss a minute of YC sports with an All-Year Sports Pass. Click the button below for the form. Go IRISH!

Please note:  

All York Catholic students are admitted free to all home sporting events when they present their student ID at the ticket counter. Students are scheduled to receive their IDs the first week of school. Students arriving at the athletic ticket counter without their student ID will be required to pay admission.

Yard signs to support your fall sports student-athlete or Marching Band musician are on sale now through August 20 through the YC Spirit Store. The cost is $26 and can be ordered by clicking the button below. The vendor, Anstadt Printing, will contact you for payment. 

Futures Cheer Clinic

YC’s Varsity Cheerleaders will be hosting a Futures Cheer Clinic for students in grades K-6 on Saturday, September 5, from 9 AM-12 PM in the gymnasium with a showcase of what was learned performed from 11:45 AM-noon. Participants will learn cheers, chants, and a dance. K-6 cheerleaders who participate will get an opportunity to join the varsity squad on the sidelines at the YC football game on October 9. Cost for one child is $30, two children are $40, and three children are $50. Registration and payment are due by September 2. For more information, contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org.  

Futures Band Camp

York Catholic is hosting a Futures Marching Band Camp on Saturday, September 5, from 8 AM-2 PM for any 4th, 5th, or 6th grade student who has played a band instrument for at least a year or who would be interested in color guard. Students will have the opportunity to play level-appropriate Marching Band music, as well as learn basic drill techniques, and basic color guard techniques with a little fun thrown in. A mini-show for parents will take place at 1:45 PM. Lunch, snack, flipbook, lyre, and music will be provided. Cost is $25 per child. Please bring a refillable water bottle, comfortable sneakers, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, and wear comfortable clothing. Please register by September 2. For more information, contact Cecelia Mezza at cmezza@yorkcatholic.org. 

Any 6th grade band student who attends a parochial school is welcome to play with the York Catholic Marching Band in the stands at the October 9 football game. You do not need to attend the mini camp in order to play with us. Please email Ms. Mezza at the above address if you are interested. Report time is at 5:45 PM in the YC Band Room. Students can leave at halftime or stay for the full game.  

Futures Games

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! 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. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Please register at https://yorkcatholic.org/futures-events/.  

• Cross Country – Sep 8 - arrive by 4 PM (behind middle school)
• Girls Volleyball – Sep 17 - arrive by 6:30 PM (gymnasium)
• Boys Soccer – Sep 22 - arrive by 6:30 PM (stadium)
• Girls Soccer – Sep 29 - arrive by 6:30 PM (stadium)
• Football – Oct 9 - arrive by 6:15 PM (stadium)
• Cheerleading – Oct 9 - arrive by 6:45 PM (stadium)
• Marching Band – Oct 9 - arrive by 5:30 PM (band room)

Thank you for your support of our YC Golf Tournament. We are now SOLD OUT!

There are still openings for sponsorships. If you would like to get your business noticed to this sold out field of golfers, please click the button below for details.  

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.
• 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.

St. John the Baptist

St. John the Baptist Catholic School has the following employment positions for the 2026-2027 school year: Part-Time Instructional Support Teacher - Reading, and Part-Time Little Angels Extended Care Program. Interested individuals may send cover letters and resumes to Mrs. Michelle Williams, Principal, at mwilliams@sjbnf.org and complete an online application at https://www.stjnschool.org/jobs.