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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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…