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Passion meets purpose at York Catholic (we call it YC), a place where students learn to thrive in and out of the classroom as they build the skills to succeed in college and life.
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When you walk through our doors, you can feel it—the indescribable energy that comes from a place where every student is known, cared for, and inclusively inspired to thrive in the classroom and beyond. York Catholic is a private middle and high school where students with diverse talents, backgrounds and interests in grades 7 through 12 truly belong and are empowered with the skills to be inspired learners, leaders, and innovative thinkers. Success in college and beyond starts at YC. Let us show you how an educational experience that embraces every student makes all the difference.
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The YC Impact
Hear from the extraordinary people who make up our welcoming learning community at York Catholic, and discover an educational experience where all students are valued, nurtured, and encouraged to build skills to succeed.
Congratulations to John Kellett ‘26 for being named the international winner of the Knights of Columbus Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest with the topic, “What are the two most important virtues that an elected leader should possess, and why? How can you determine if the leader has these virtues?” Click here to read John’s award-winning essay.
If you hear the YC music…you’ll see Jeff & Kim Pautz! When you attend any musical event at York Catholic, you are assured to witness Jeff & Kim hard at work to make your entertainment experience enjoyable. They tirelessly volunteer their time at football games running the concession stand, at performances keeping the snack bar stocked, and at marching band competitions and parades moving equipment and chaperoning. In short, we couldn’t do it without them. Thank you to Jeff & Kim for always giving your heart to York Catholic.
When Adam Bittner ‘17 was a student at York Catholic, he was familiar with York Catholic’s mission that states in part that the school prepares students to serve the global community. He took it to heart and travels the world learning, exploring, and making a difference wherever he goes. Click here to read more about Adam’s adventures.
Kathy Hand started her career at York Catholic as an English teacher and rose to the position of Director of Studies where she was responsible for scheduling classes for all of our students in middle school and high school.
Mrs. Hand was also named Chair of the Reaccreditation Committee that York Catholic goes through every seven years with the Middle States Association of Secondary Schools. The reaccreditation process is a job within itself with numerous steps, reports, and surveys to create, gather, and interpret in the arduous task of setting objectives and establishing steps to reach the goals.
In July 2024, Mrs. Hand was named Interim Principal of York Catholic Middle & High School. She will continue to oversee the academic side of both schools.
