Arrival, Dismissal, and Parking

Student safety is an important priority and we need the cooperation of everyone who enters our campus to ensure that, especially in our parking lots.  Please take note of and adhere to the following guidelines - they are for the safety of all:

• • During arrival, the front bus loop is for buses only.  All student drop-offs should take place in the upper lot (near the baseball field).

  • During dismissal, car riders should also be picked up in the upper lot.

  • The lot directly in front of the building is for staff daily parking only (visitors who will only be in the building for a short time between 7:30 am and 2:20 pm may use this lot for short-term parking).

  • Student walkers should take great care when crossing the parking lot and roads; use the crosswalks and cross Sabillasville Road at the crossing guard.  Please do not walk out in front of vehicles and pay attention to the traffic around you.

  • All drivers (student and adult) are asked to exhibit caution and to drive slowly and alertly at all times.  All vehicle drivers and passengers are reminded to wear their seat belts.

  • Student drivers parking on school property are required to purchase a parking permit from the main office

Thank you for your partnership in ensuring our students’ safety on the campus of Catoctin High School.

catoctin high school Fall Sports Season

The Catoctin High School home athletic season will be underway with our first home game on Tuesday, September 10 when the Cougar girls volleyball team plays Tuscarora at 5:30 pm. Within a short period of time, all of our fall sports will kick off their regular season. View the most up-to-date athletic game calendar at this link: CHS Athletics Game Schedule.  Please help us maintain a safe environment by adhering to the following policies. 

The following items are prohibited from being brought into the stadium or gymnasium.  We do not have a bag check or holding area; please plan to store these items in your vehicle:

• • Backpacks, string bags or large purses

  • Athletic equipment (sticks, helmets, balls, etc.)

  • Any food, beverages, or food and beverage containers

  • Skateboards

  • Bicycles

  • Animals (only service animals are permitted)

Parking and Event Guidelines:

• • Per FCPS policy, if you choose to leave the stadium, you must pay to re-enter the event.  Student fans will not be re-admitted.

  • The use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, including chewing tobacco and vaping, is prohibited on FCPS school property.

  • Good Sportsmanship is an expectation.  Spectator behavior is expected to be one that is respectful of the student athletes and performance groups, officials, staff, and other spectators. Behavior not in line with these expectations may result in removal from the venue.

  • All students in grades K-8 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • No fans should enter the track area, nor sit or stand on any railings or handrails.

  • Parking in non-marked spaces such as sidewalks, grassy areas or any other area not designated for vehicle parking is prohibited and may result in the vehicle being towed.

Cell Phones

FCPS has established expectations system-wide regarding the use of cell phones in school.  Our policy has not changed as our current practices align well with the FCPS expectations.

When we met with students last week, we shared the following reminders:

• • Your learning is too important to be interrupted by electronic distractions!

  • Phones may be used between classes, at lunch, and before and after school.

  • During instructional time, cell phones should be silenced and out of sight.

  • If phones are out, students will be required to report to the office to turn in the phone.

Please help us enforce these expectations by talking to your child about the use of his/her cell phone at school.  Please also try not to contact your child via text and/or call during the school day (except in cases of an emergency).

Thank you for your partnership in our efforts to support students’ responsible management of their devices and the removal of this distraction during instructional times.