2022 - 23 School Year Highlights

Have a great summer!

MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

Dear Catoctin Community,

The end of the 2022-2023 school year is here…..it has been a great year with a lot for us to celebrate.  This newsletter depicts some of the highlights, but there was also important learning and connections that happened every day that are difficult to capture in a picture.  I love the big events (Graduation, Underclass Awards, sporting events, fine arts productions, FFA events, etc.) that make Catoctin High School a special place, but I am also equally pleased by the little steps that staff and students take each day to learn and grow.  As I said at graduation, I am grateful to the outstanding CHS staff who care so much and work so hard with and for our students.  I am also grateful to our parents and community for your partnership and support – our kids need all of us behind them to foster their development into well-rounded and well-educated young adults and our community rises up to answer this call.  We have done great things this year and it is important to celebrate that.  At the same time, I am already excited for the potential that next year holds.  We will welcome back a Learning for Life Program which will provide the support for ALL of the students in our Catoctin community to be successful in our school.  Catoctin High School will also welcome the addition of another Assistant Principal (Sarah Ryley, a proud CHS graduate).  These additions, along with our continued focus on good attendance and strong academic challenge and support, position us to do great things next year.

Speaking of next year, we already have a lot planned for the 2023-2024 school year.  Please continue to look for Find Out First messages throughout the summer – we will rely upon that as our main mode of communication and will be sending out important details related to the next school year.  I have noted a few important dates below that I encourage you to mark on your calendar now (as they will be here before we know it):

• August 9 – Fall sports begin

• August 16 – Schedules will be visible in Schoology

• August 21 – Back to School Night (look for more details to come)

• August 23 – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

I send my best wishes to every family for a safe, enjoyable summer that affords you a break from the school-year routines and some time to re-energize.  It has been my sincere pleasure to serve as principal of Catoctin High School and I look forward to continuing our work together next year. 

Go Cougars!
Jen Clements

catoctin Safe and Sane

Safe and Sane is a non-profit, parent-run, tax-exempt corporation established to address the very serious issues of youth drinking, drug use and driving behavior during one of the highest risk social events of their lives. This will be our 32nd year of providing an alternative way for graduates to celebrate and “JUST SAY NO” to drugs and alcohol! 

Want to get involved? Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/groups/catoctinsafeandsane.  This is the best way for you and your Senior to stay up-to-date on events.

Class of 2024 Safe and Sane Meeting - Tuesday, June 13, 6:45 - 7:45 pm (* new date/time*) - Thurmont American Legion - Parents and family members of the Class of 2024 are encouraged to attend and find out more about our organization and the ways they can support our Safe and Sane 2024 event! We will be electing officers that evening and gathering ideas for fundraising activities. 

cATOCTIN SPORTS BOOSTERS

Catoctin High School Sports Boosters supports all CHS sports teams and coaches, all money raised goes to the athletic programs. We raise money through fundraisers, sponsorship, concession sales and membership.

For more information on CHS Sports Boosters or to make a donation, please visit our website! 

Upcoming Sports Camps

• CHS Cougars Soccer Camp - June 5-9, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, Catoctin High School, for students entering Grades 2 - 7 (Fall 2023) Registration Form.

• Lady Cougar Basketball Camp - June 12-15, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Catoctin High School, for Girls in Grades 3 - 9 (entering Fall 2023), Registration Form.

• Catoctin Youth Football Camp - June 12-15, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Catoctin High School, Grades 2 - 8 (completed), Registration Form.

• Catoctin Baseball Camp - June 12-15, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Catoctin High School Baseball Field, ages 5 - 13, Registration Form.

• Softball Camp, June 19-22, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Catoctin High School - Softball Field, for students in grades 2 - 9 (entering Fall 2023), Registration Form.

• Volleyball Camp - July 17-19, full or half day, Catoctin High School Gym, for students entering Grades 5 - 9 (Fall 2023), Registration Form.

ptsa news

CHS PTSA – A PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION

We need your help!  The CHS Parent Teacher Student Association exists to help support all of our kids and the professional staff that works so hard on their behalf. We want to continue that level of support and we are looking for volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering you can send an email to CatoctinPTSA@gmail.com.  For more information visit: https://edu.fcps.org/chs/ptsa

PTSA General Meetings - Come Join the Fun!

CHS PTSA meetings will be held at 7:00 pm via Zoom Meeting from your home. All are welcome to attend! For more information, email CatoctinPTSA@gmail.com or contact:

Traci Tatum (President) / tracitatum41@gmail.com

Vacant (Vice President) / WE NEED YOU!

Peggy Davis (Secretary) / cowgirlproud@aol.com

Vacant (Treasurer) / WE NEED YOU!

community flyers

These flyers have been approved for electronic distribution by FCPS:

• • The Frederick Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol is hosting an Open House on May 30 from 7:00-9:00 PM at 296 Bucheimer Road, Frederick, 21701. For more information see this flyer.

  • Celebrate with Frederick County Parks & Recreation on July 14, 5:00-8:00 PM at Utica District Park.  Click here for the flyer.

  • The Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Work Study program (for students who are at least 16 years of age) supports fire and emergency service departments by fostering relationships and engaging youth in learning about, and ultimately becoming, members of the emergency services. The program serves as an umbrella for firefighter programs locally to promote youth participation within the fire and emergency services community.  This program offers a great career opportunity as well as learning specialized skills to deal with a wide array of potential emergencies.  More information can be found at these links: Explanatory Brochure, Internship Agreement.

  • Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is an all-volunteer 501(C)(3) non-profit that builds twin beds, and delivers them, FREE of CHARGE, to families in Frederick Co Maryland whose kids, ages 4-17, are sleeping on the floor, a couch, or with their parents or siblings. Please see this Flyer for more information.