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The Catoctin High School Newsletter • June 8, 2022
that's a wrap! 2021-22 school year highlights
that's a wrap! 2021-22 school year highlights
Have a great summer!
Spirit Week!
We Are Cougar Nation!
It was a great year for Cougar Athletics!
CHS welcomed back Prom!
We Are Cougar Nation!
It was a great year for Cougar Athletics!
2022-2023 Catoctin FFA Officer Team
President - Abby Moreland, Vice President - Payton Troxell, Secretary - Caroline Clark, Treasurer - Annalise Abruzzese, Reporter - Carly Ridenour, Sentinel - Colt Sanders, Jr. Advisor - Savannah Ridenour, Social Media - Trinity Spidle, Parliamentarian - Alyssa Costa, Historian - Ella Burrier, Program Manager - Shane Milbourne
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FCCLA club helps at TES Field Day!
The Catoctin's FCCLA Club spent Friday, May 20th, overseeing field day at Thurmont Elementary School. This event was a highlight of the year and was enjoyed by all!
Back row - Maddie Greco, Sophia Stout, Jenna Glass, Abby Moreland, Abigail May, Lea Williams, Courtney Wresche, Kenzie Lewis; Middle row - Hailey McIntosh, Willow Kint, Emma Magers, Mackenzie Orndorff, Molly Parsons, Morgan Ridenour, Ciera Davis-Blum, Aubrie Courtney; Front row-Chloe Wantz, Reese Fox, Meghan Gray, Taylor Smith, Samantha Orndorff, Kiernan Myles, Carli Mazaleski, Phoenix Moore.
CHS welcomed a new club this year: Unified Generations!
Shown here are club members and Unified Track and Field members. (top to bottom and left to right) are: Shay Johnson, Bryce Dempsey, Gabe Manan, Oliver Vasquez, Andre Russell, Brenton Kelley, Nathan Dodson, Logan Dukich, Siddah Robbins, Fiad Ali, Helen Hochschild, Chad Zimmerman, Will Bujold, Analisa Russell, Dale Gervase, with advisors Kelle Brumley, and Charmane Nesbitt.
Mark Your Calendar!
June 16 - Report Cards Mailed Home
July 27 & 28 - Senior Portrait Days (register beginning July 1; details TBA)
August 8 - Schedules Visible in Schoology
August 10 - Fall Athletic Season Begins
August 11 - CHS Back to School Night
3:30 pm - FAQ session for 9th graders and their parents
4:00 - 6:00 pm - Open House - Find classrooms and meet teachers!
Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend with their student.
August 17 - First Day of School
September 1 - Underclass Picture Day
October 10 & 11 - Senior Portrait Make-up Dates
October 24 - Underclass Make Up Date
Yearbooks Still Available!
Yearbooks Still Available!
A limited supply of 2022 Yearbooks are available for purchase. Click here to purchase via SchoolCash Online or stop by the office between 7:00 - 3:30 pm to purchase. First come-first serve!
SUPER STAR STAFF
Special Education Instructional Assistant BRENDA LENHART-NOWELL was nominated for the FCPS Support Staff of the Year award!
Career and Technology Education teacher AMY JO POFFENBERGER was nominated for Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award!
World Languages teacher LYNNE GRIFFIN was the CHS nominee for FCPS Teacher of the Year!
SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES
SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES
Catoctin Baseball Camp
Sponsored by the CHS Sports Boosters
June 13 - 16, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Catoctin HS Baseball Field
Open to ages 5-13
Cost: $75
For more information: Baseball Camp
Lady Cougar Basketball Camp
Sponsored by the CHS Sports Boosters
June 13-16, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Open to grades 3-9 (as of Fall 2022)
Cost: $110
For more information: Lady Cougar Basketball Camp
Catoctin Area Youth Football Camp
Sponsored by the CHS Sports Boosters
June 13-16, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Open to grades 2-8 (as of Fall 2022)
Cost: $125, $60 for additional siblings
For more information: Football Camp
Softball Camp
Sponsored by the CHS Sports Boosters
June 27-30, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
CHS Softball Field
Open to grades 2-9th (as of Fall 2022)
Cost: $125
For more information: Softball Camp
Lady Cougar Volleyball Clinic
Sponsored by CHS Sports Boosters
July 18, 19 & 20, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
CHS Gymnasium
Open to grades 6-9 (as of Fall 2022)
Cost: $100 ($90 if paid before 7/1/22)
For more information: Lady Cougar Volleyball Clinic
MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear Catoctin Community,
The end of the 2021-2022 school year is upon us ….. I would suggest that it was another memorable year in many ways. This newsletter depicts some of the highlights of the year, although there were highlights of learning and connections that happened every day and that are not easily captured in a picture. I am thankful for the big events that make Catoctin High School such a special place, but I am also equally thankful for the important work that happens with one student at a time every day. Thank you to our parents and community for your support of our school and our students and thank you to our entire staff for their commitment to Catoctin High School.
Although we are just wrapping up the last days of this year, we already have a lot planned for the 2022-2023 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 8 – Schedules visible in Schoology
August 10 – Fall Sports Begin
August 11 – Back to School Night
3:30 pm – Q & A Session for 9th graders and their parents/guardians
4:00 – 6:00 pm – Open House
Look for more details to come - including the presence of food trucks that evening!
August 17 – 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
Principal
counseling department
counseling department
summer resources for families in need
summer resources for families in need
Local Community Food Drop
The next community food drop is on Thursday, July 7, 3:30 - 5:00 pm at Thurmont Middle School. Volunteers needed! Please contact Crystal.McKenzie@fcps.org if you can help!
Catoctin Food Pantry
To access the CHS food pantry over the summer, email Kelly Gruber at kelly.gruber@fcps.org. School supplies and backpacks will be available at Back to School Night for those in need.
Local Food Banks
Thurmont Food Bank, 10 Frederick Road, Thurmont. For more information call 240-288-1865
Emmitsburg Food Bank, 130 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg. For more information call 717-642-6963
Free Lunch for Children Ages 18 & Younger
FCPS Summer Meals Program:
Frederick Department of Housing & Human Services Summer Food Service Program:
NEED HELP?
NEED HELP?
Child Protective Services (CPS): 301-600-2464
To get help for physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect.
Crisis Services: Dial 211
To get help when you feel really anxious or really depressed and need someone to talk with so that you can stay safe.
Maryland Anonymous Tip Line: 1-833-632-7233
To report threats or situations that put your safety or others’ safety at risk.
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
To get help if you are thinking about suicide.
Fall 2022 Student Schedules
Fall 2022 Student Schedules
Student schedules will be emailed to parents on August 4, 2023. Student schedules will be viewable in Schoology on August 8, 2023. There will be a schedule change period open between schedule release and the first day of school (August 17). Details on this process will be made available this summer. Student schedules are not finalized at this time as work continues on balancing, conflicts resolution, etc., throughout the summer months.
Christy Wahl, School Counselor, Last Names A-G
Christina.Wahl@fcps.org, 240-236-8083
Cameo Lawlor, School Counselor, Last Names H-O
Cameo.Lawlor@fcps.org, 240-236-8084
Shannon Byrnes, School Counselor, Last Names P-Z
Shannon.Byrnes@fcps.org, 240-236-8085
*** Counselors work limited hours in the summer. If you email your counselor over the summer and do not immediately hear back, do not panic! Your counselor will get back to you on their next day in the office. Call 240-236-8100 to be directed to an available counselor or support staff member if you have an issue that requires immediate attention.
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