2023 Annual Catoctin Community School Supply Program
Area churches in Emmitsburg, Lewistown, Rocky Ridge, Sabillasville, and Thurmont are working to provide students in need with school supplies for the 2023-2024 school year. This program is to assist students attending the Catoctin Feeder Schools. These schools include Emmitsburg Elementary, Lewistown Elementary & Pyramid Program, Sabillasville Environmental, Thurmont Primary, Thurmont Elementary, Thurmont Middle, and…
Local Back-to-School Information
Theresa Dardanell Thurmont Primary Open House and visitation for all students and parents will be on Thursday, August 29, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Please come to meet your teacher and tour the school. Kindergarten parent/guardian orientation will be held on Thursday, August 22, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for parents only (no children, please). Thurmont Elementary Thurmont Elementary…
Catoctin Area 2018 Teacher of the Year Nominations
It is time to recognize that special teacher who has made an impact on your child’s life and on your school community. Do you know a teacher who goes beyond what is expected? You can let this teacher know how important he/she has been to you by nominating him/her for the Thurmont Lions Club Teacher…
Food Brings Community Together
Theresa Dardanell Everyone who attended the Free Community Meal at Catoctin High School (CHS) on April 11, 2017, enjoyed pizza, pasta, garlic rolls, salad, and cake. The dinner was provided at minimal cost by Rocky’s Restaurant in Thurmont, and the cakes were donated by Trinity United Church of Christ. The CHS Outreach Committee sponsored this…
Catoctin Corner
by Avie Hopcraft The first day of school has already come and gone, and it’s hard to believe how quickly summer sped by, with fall now upon us. Newbies “Freshmen” have adapted well to Catoctin High’s environment, and the upperclassman are taking on more responsibilities as they move up and get prepared for life after…
SCHOOL news
Hour of Code Lindsay Brandt Technology never seems to be too far from our hands these days. We have smart phones in our pockets; iPads, laptops, and desktop computers for work; and even smart TVs. Although nobody wants their loved ones to be addicted to technology, it is hard to deny that technology is an…
