Building, Exploring, and Creating
STEM Night Inspires Thurmont Students Alisha Yocum Families of Thurmont Primary School and Thurmont Elementary School gathered on February 12 for an evening of hands-on learning during the schools’ third annual Family STEM Night, which was sponsored by the Parent Teacher Association. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Nearly 150 students, parents, and…
EHS Alumni Association Offers Scholarships
The Emmitsburg High School Alumni Association is accepting scholarship applications. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in May to deserving students. Any Catoctin High School senior or graduate who is enrolled in an institution of higher learning is eligible if he/she resides in the Emmitsburg School District. This includes Emmitsburg 21727, Rocky Ridge 21778, and…
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Acacia Lodge #155
Thurmont’s Masonic Lodge Offering Three Scholarship Awards Since 1995, Thurmont Masons have awarded scholarships worth over $100,000 to area students! Scholarships are available to all graduating high school level seniors from a Maryland State accredited public, private, and/or homeschool program who reside within the Catoctin High School district boundaries, as per the Frederick County Public…
Thurmont High School Association Alumni Scholarships
Are you looking for a scholarship? Check the Community Foundation of Frederick County for the scholarships offered by the Thurmont High School Association Fund, Donald L. Lewis Community Impact Fund for Thurmont High School Alumni & Donald P Dougherty Jr. Memorial Fund. Nine Scholarships are available for the 2026-2027 college year. The Application process is…
CHS Teacher and Coach Inducted into Hall of Fame
Named after its former Executive Director, the YMCA of Frederick County’s Alvin G. Quinn Sports Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact on athletics in Frederick County. On January 31, the YMCA inducted nine new recipients into the Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony at New Spire Arts in Frederick.…
Students Corner
by Elliott BrownMother Seton School Student, Sixth Grade Each month, students from Mother Seton School’s Newspaper Club will be submitting articles from their perspective as a student. The Almost Nine-Day Weekend Day 1: Tuesday, January 20. Today, on Tuesday, January 20, middle school social studies teacher Mr. Brown informed each of his classes of a…
FCPS Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Award Recipients
Alisha Yocum Each year, Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr through a ceremony at Thomas Johnson High School. Dr. King, a minister and civil rights leader, devoted his life to the fight for equality and justice, advocating for social change through nonviolent protest. His leadership played a…
From Calf to Show Ring
An FFA Project Series For my 2026 market and breeding projects, all animals were born and bred on my farm. The steer I plan to take to the Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show in September is a Maintainer named Fort Worth. Fort Worth was born on March 25, 2025, and was the last calf born…
Bocce Tournament Raises Funds for the Ms. Kelle Brumley Inclusivity Scholarship
Catoctin High School(CHS) students and staff participated in a very special Bocce Tournament on Wednesday, December 17, held in memory of CHS Special Education Teacher Kelle Brumley. Ms. Brumley was not only a teacher but also a co-coach of the many Unified Sports teams at Catoctin High School. The tournament was held to raise funds…
Local Students Excel in SkillsUSA Competition
Several students from Catoctin High School who attend the Frederick County Public Schools Career and Technology program recently showed off the skills they learned during the annual SkillsUSA local competition. Students from across all Fredrick County Public Schools who finished in the top five of their competition were recognized during an award ceremony on December…
Spanish Honor Society Students Serve Community
Six Catoctin High School Spanish Honor Society students and advisor/teacher Lynne Griffin spent the evening of Monday, December 1, serving as Spanish translators for a Christmas event at the Thurmont Community Closet. The event is held annually at the start of the Christmas season. The purpose of the event is to serve families in need…
From Calf to Show Ring
An FFA Project Series by Makayla Comer Makayla Comer is a junior at Catoctin High School and a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). She is serving as the 2025-2026 Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show Ambassador and currently serves as Social Media Coordinator. In this monthly series, Comer will take readers behind the…
Catoctin FFA “EMPOWER” at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo
The National FFA Convention is held every year and attracts FFA members from every state, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The 98th National FFA Convention was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 29 through November 1, 2025. While at the convention, 24 Catoctin FFA members joined over 73,000 other FFA members and guests…
Wolfsville Students Dig Into Fall Cleanup As Garden Club Prepares for Winter
Alisha Yocum On a crisp fall afternoon, Wolfsville Elementary School (WES) students were excited to stay after school as part of the Garden Club, led by teacher Janet Dill. Their mission: Clean up the fall leaves and prepare the garden for winter. For more than 30 years, the WES community garden has thrived with the…
Words For Thirds
Thurmont Grange Donates Dictionaries The Thurmont Grange delivered Webster’s Dictionaries to third graders in the Catoctin feeder pattern on October 21 as part of its annual Words for Thirds community service project. During their visit, Grange volunteers gave a brief presentation about the organization and shared how students can use their new dictionaries to support…
Mount St. Mary’s University Opens School of Health Professions
Alisha Yocum It was an exciting day not only for Mount St. Mary’s University but for the town of Emmitsburg on October 19. Patrica Hill-Callahan, Vice President for Advancement and Class of ’87, welcomed a crowd of people to the ribbon-cutting of Mount St. Mary’s Timothy E. Trainor School of Health Professions—a building that will…
Local Private School Gets New Name
Alisha Yocum In 2023, Chesterton Academy of the Annunciation opened in Emmitsburg, offering a private Catholic school option for high school students. Originally operating under the Chesterton Schools Network, this spring, the school became an independent school in order to gain more curricular autonomy. The school recently selected a new name, Annunciation High School. Kristin…
Become a Catoctin High School Sports Booster Member
Catoctin High School (CHS)Sports Boosters is a parent-based organization that provides support for all CHS athletes, sports teams, and coaches. The Sports Boosters program is needed to cover the additional expenses not covered by the very limited athletic department budget. Money is raised through fundraisers, concession sales, sponsorship, and membership. Please consider becoming a Catoctin…
Faith, Love, and Legacy Build the Foundation for the New Mother Seton School Chapel
For years, the Mother Seton School community dreamed of having its own chapel—a quiet, sacred place where students could gather for prayer, reflection, and faith formation. This fall, that dream will finally come to life, thanks to a gift born of both generosity and love. TJ and Donna (Fitzgerald) Demmon, whose ties to the school…
New Damascus Road Christian Academy Opens in Waynesboro
Waynesboro has a new option for families seeking faith-based education. In August, Damascus Road Christian Academy opened its doors at 336 Barnett Avenue. The school was founded by Haley Reynolds, who said she has always had a passion for education and felt called to open a Christian school. The academy is currently accepting active enrollment…
