Catoctin’s FFA Attends the 98th Maryland State FFA Convention
Thirty-three Catoctin FFA members attended the 98th Maryland State FFA Convention on June 23-25 (pictured above). The state convention was held in Garrett County at Garrett College and The Wisp. This year’s theme was Unwritten. All students attended workshops and sessions, industry tours, and participated in CDE/LDEs (contest), getting to network with over 550 members,…
Mother Seton School Announces Appointment of New Principal
The Board of Directors of Mother Seton School is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Joseph M. Fanning (pictured right) as the principal of Mother Seton School. Mr. Fanning will be only the second lay principal in school history. Mr. Fanning began his career in law enforcement before discovering a calling to education. He…
18th Annual Catoctin Community School Supply Program
Area churches and businesses in Emmitsburg, Lewistown, Rocky Ridge, Sabillasville, and Thurmont are working to provide students in need with school supplies for the 2026-2027 school year. This program is for the students attending the Catoctin Feeder Schools. These schools include Emmitsburg Elementary, Lewistown Elementary, Sabillasville Environmental School, Thurmont Primary, Thurmont Elementary, Thurmont Middle, and…
The Thoughtful Panda College Scholarship
Born from kindness and the belief that small acts matter, this low-barrier award helps ease the cost of college essentials—books, lab fees, parking, uniforms, and more! In order to assist as many students as possible, this one-time award will not exceed $2,500 per student. The application opened on June 1 and runs through August 31.…
Sons of the American Revolution Essay Contest
Three students from Sabillasville Environmental School were selected as winners in the Sons of the American Revolution Essay Contest: Quinton Runion, Harper Holmes, and Evan Matthews (pictured above). This year’s essay topic focused on Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a wealthy Maryland planter, delegate to the Continental Congress, and the only Catholic signer of the Declaration…
Back to School Tips
As summer winds down, families are preparing for the start of another school year. While shopping for school supplies is an important part of the season, a little planning can help students make a smooth transition back into the classroom. One of the best ways to prepare is by gradually returning to a school-year sleep…
Catoctin Softball Hosts Emma Baker Memorial County All-Star Tournament
Catoctin Rec Softball was delighted to host the Emma Baker Memorial County All-Star Tournament on Saturday, June 6. Over 200 of the county’s best softball players and their families descended upon Thurmont for a day of games at the East End Park complex. Teams from Araby, Walkersville, LOUYAA, Middletown, Urbana, Libertytown, Catoctin, and Frederick came…
New Midway Elementary School Goes to NASP World Championship
The Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Association sponsored a second group of students in the National Archery in Schools Program. The New Midway Elementary School’s archery team participated in the National Championship in Kentucky in May and won! The team advanced to the World Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida, on June 18-20. Pictured from left: (standing) Nolan…
Catoctin High School Celebrates Class of 2026
By Alisha Yocum Catoctin High School (CHS) welcomed the Class of 2026, along with their families and friends, to Knott Arena at Mount St. Mary’s University for the school’s 57th Commencement Ceremony on June 2. The ceremony began with all the traditional pomp and circumstance. Seniors Delaney Hench and Jack Fordham performed the National Anthem…
Catoctin High School Student’s Four-Year Journey in STEM Education
Ben Harbaugh of Sabillasville graduated from Catoctin High School and will attend West Virginia University this fall to study Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. His passion for STEM began in 2022, while finishing at Thurmont Middle School, when a presentation about a local robotics program inspired him to join FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 686, Bovine…
Three $2,000 Scholarships Awarded
The Emmitsburg High School Alumni Association (EHSAA) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual EHSAA scholarship program. Three $2,000 scholarships were awarded this year. They must live in the Emmitsburg School District. All scholarship applicants were judged on involvement in school and community activities. Olivia Baker plans to attend Salisbury University, where she…
The Thoughtful Panda College Scholarship
Born from kindness and the belief that small acts matter, this low-barrier award helps ease the cost of college essentials—books, lab fees, parking, uniforms, and more! In order to assist as many students as possible, this one-time award will not exceed $2,500 per student. The application opened on June 1 and runs through August 31.…
Sabillasville Environmental School PTO Awards Scholarships
The Sabillasville Environmental School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) recently awarded two $500 scholarships to high school seniors who are pursuing a path in agriculture or environmental science, which is a focus of the charter school. The two recipients were Ella Fell of Middletown High School and Hayden Hahn of Catoctin High School. Fell plans to…
Seton Center’s Back-to-School Helping Hands Program
Seton Center will offer its Back-to-School Helping Hands program to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. Families can register between July 13 and July 29 to receive backpacks filled with school supplies. The Back-to-School Helping Hands Distribution Day will take place on August 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For generations, Seton…
Fishy Fun!
By Rowan Wachter and Emma Fasnacht, Middletown Elementary School, 5th Grade The students of Middletown and Wolfsville Elementary Schools went on an outdoor adventure to explore Doubs Meadow Park and release the trout that they watched grow from eggs to fry! The students finally got to release the rainbow trout that arrived back in December.…
Student’s Corner
Buckets of Fun by bayley grossnickle Mother Seton School Student, 6th Grade Have you ever done a summer bucket list? Now, you may be thinking this summer bucket list is just for students, but it’s actually for families, friends, students, teachers, and, oh, pets, too. You could go swimming at your own pool or a…
SES Students Advance in Essay Contests
Sabillasville Environmental School (SES) recently had two students advance in local essay contests. Ruby Jones, an 8th grader, placed first in the Thurmont American Legion Americanism, and then went on to win both the Regional and State competitions. Julia Marl, also an 8th grader, place first in the Thurmont Lions Club Patriotism Essay Contest, advancing…
Catoctin Community 5K: Heroes on the Run
By Zo Wetzel, Catoctin High School Student On June 6, the 3rd Annual Catoctin Community 5K will commence at Catoctin High School, down at the Cougar Stadium. Catoctin High’s Student Government Association has been reaching out to local businesses for several months, collecting donations and general public support in order to bring this event to…
Student’s Corner
Mother Seton School Student, 7th Grade Each month, students from Mother Seton School’s Newspaper Club will be submitting articles from their perspective as a student. Mother Seton School’s Annual Trout Release Field Trip On Wednesday, April 29, the seventh-grade class from Mother Seton School went on the annual trout release field trip at the Roddy…
From Calf to Show Ring
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 scenes of what it takes to raise…
