Homecoming
September 25-26, 2026
Theme Days – “A Night in New York City” (Middle & High School student event)
Rules for Dress Down as listed in the handbook apply for this week. Students are encouraged to dress according to the following themes on the specified days:
Monday – Big Apple (wear red)
Tuesday – Traveling Tourist (wear a shirt from somewhere you have visited)
Wednesday – Broadway Brights (wear bright colors)
Thursday – Liberty Looks (red, white, & blue)
Friday – Green & Gold (wear green & gold)
Football Game/Alumni Events
Celebrate York Catholic’s annual Homecoming Friday, September 25! Join us for the football game versus Hanover at 7 PM. The Marching Band will perform at 6:15 pm, followed by the introduction of the Homecoming Court and the crowning of the king and queen.
Marching Band Alumni bring your instruments and sit with the Band during the game! If you are planning on playing with the band, email cmezza@yorkcatholic.org and she will have music ready for you. If you would like your music in advance, please state that in your email along with your mailing address. Calling all YC Cheerleader Alumni…Cheer and dance during the 3rd and 4th quarters. If you are interested in participating, please contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org.
After the game, join us for an Alumni Social at Vito’s Pizza on South Queen St. Let us know if you plan on attending so we can let Vito’s know. Simply email your RSVP to lburkey@yorkcatholic.org by September 23. We hope to see you there!
Homecoming Dance (High School student-only event)
The “A Night in New York City” Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, September 26, from 7-9:30 PM at YC. Doors open at 6:45 PM. Tickets are $15 per student and will be on sale September 8-11 from 7:45-8:15 AM and 3-3:15 PM in the lobby. The Expectations Agreement is required by all students who wish to attend the dance. Any student wishing to bring a guest to the dance must also submit a Guest Permission Form. This dance is formal and floor length gowns are required. Please be sure to read the dress code that follows. Parents and students please know the guidelines will be strictly enforced.
Click the button below for the required forms. Any questions, please contact Megan Wertz at mwertz@yorkcatholic.org.
Homecoming Dress Code Change
We are adjusting the dress code for girls for the 2026 Homecoming Dance, requiring all dresses to be floor length. Please note this change as you begin to shop for just the right dress this summer. This year’s Homecoming Dance will be Saturday, September 26, and grades 9-12 are welcome and encouraged to attend. As a reminder, dress code for both ladies and gentlemen is as follows:
Young Women must wear gowns that may not:
- Be extremely low-cut front or back
- Have slits higher than the knee
- Have bare midriffs or cut outs
- Have transparent or translucent material
- Have nude or flesh-tone colored material as a primary or secondary base color
- Men’s wear is not acceptable; no pantsuits
Young Men:
- Must wear a suit or sport coat, dress shirt, and tie
- Must wear dress shoes (sneakers are not permitted)
- May not wear earrings
- Must be clean shaven
We hope students will use common sense and good judgment when choosing formal attire. The York Catholic administration will make a final determination the night of the event as to what is appropriate attire. Those who choose to disregard these guidelines will incur a major infraction and the consequences that go with it. Students dressed inappropriately may be asked to leave the event. Refunds will not be provided to students who violate this dress code.
