Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Friday, May 3, 2019
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Monday, May 6, 2019
Dates and times may be subject to change. For the most current athletic schedule, visit: http://www.frederickcountycmc.org
Mr. Franklin Wins Teacher of the Year - Catoctin's very own Mike Franklin, PE teacher, baseball coach and ROAR club co-advisor, was named FCPS Teacher of the Year! Read all about Mr. Franklin and the ceremony at this link: FCPS Teacher of the Year
Road Closures on Rt. 77 - If you travel Rt. 77 to and from school, please take note of the road closures and leave ample time for detours and/or traffic. Read more here: Rt. 77 Road Closures
Free Movie Showing of Heroin's Grip - Join the Catoctin community for a free showing of Heroin's Grip, a documentary film about the heroin and opioid addiction epidemic from the viewpoint of those on the front lines on Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 pm. The movie showing is free of charge and is sponsored by Thurmont Addiction Commission. A collection of canned/boxed good for the local food bank will be held at the event. For more information: Heroin's Grip
Catoctin Boosters Baseball Camp for ages 6-13 will be offered June 24-27. For more information and a registration form click here: Baseball Camp
Lady Cougar Basketball Camp will be held July 8-11 for girls entering grades 3-9. For more information and a registration form click here: Lady Cougar Basketball Camp
Senior Cap and Gown Pick Up - Seniors should come to the main office during school hours to pick up your cap and gown for graduation! See Mrs. Naff for more information.
CHS Horticulture Program Annual Spring Plant Sale - Stop by the CHS greenhouses for a wide selection of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetable plants and herbs! The sale is open to the public on Saturdays, May 4 and May 11, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. For more information, call 240-236-8192 or email: amy.poffenberger@fcps.org. For the complete catalog click here: Plant Sale 2019
Attention FFA Members - Banquet forms are due to Mr. Burch or Mrs. Poffenberger by May 6. Forms were handed out at the last FFA meeting. Extra forms are on the board outside of Mrs. Poff's room.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Awareness Poster Contest - Catoctin students are invited to participate in a poster contest to create awareness about the risks associated with substance abuse and addition. CHS is collaborating with the Thurmont Addiction Commission to provide this opportunity. Posters will be judged by a panel of CHS staff, representatives from TAC and members of local law enforcement. Winners will win cash prizes of $100 for 1st Place, $75 for 2nd Place, and $50 for third place. Submissions must be entered to Mrs. Mills in the library no later than 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. For more information, visit the main office for a guidelines sheet.
50th Anniversary Artist-Signed Prints Available - Catoctin High School is selling a limited edition print featuring a drawing of Catoctin High School as it was in 1964 with images of Thurmont High School and Emmitsburg High School. The artwork was created by Kim Flabbi especially for Catoctin High School and each print is numbered and signed by the artist. Fifty prints are available for sale for the cost of $50 each. For more information, visit Catoctin High School or call 240-236-8100.
IMPORTANT YEARBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT! Please note that May 4th by 11:59 pm is the last day to order your 2019 CHS yearbook through Jostens! Jostens accepts credit card payments, CHS does not. You may contact Jostens directly to purchase your book by calling 1-877-767-5217 or visiting: Yearbooks
Travel Opportunity (NON-school sponsored) - Why should you travel? The experience is everything! Educational travel is a vital part of a complete education. It expands views, promotes understanding, and provides first-hand experiences of classroom lessons. For many who participate in youth travel, the credit their travel experience as positively impacting their education and career. Consider travel to Costa Rica next year. You do not have to be a language student or speak Spanish to participate in this experience. Volunteer opportunities are embedded into the trip and can count as service learning hours. For more information, see Ms. Griffin in room 153 or go to the Costa Rica June 2020 Explorica webpage by visiting this link: Costa Rica Trip
Join the CHS PTSA! The cost to join is $10. Send your name and $10 annual dues to the CHS, Attn: PTSA, 14745 Sabillasville, Road, Thurmont, MD 21788.
Parents of the Class of 2019: Your help is needed to make the Safe and Sane Graduation night a success. Please consider participating, volunteering, and/or selling tickets!
Upcoming Events:
For more information, attend the next meeting or call/ text Chris Black at 240-674-5962 or email christopherblack73@hotmail.com. Please visit the Catoctin Safe and Sane Facebook Page ("CatoctinHigh Safe/Sane 2019") or follow on Twitter (@CHS_SafeandSane).