Calendar of Events 2025-26
*Please note: Current Knott Scholars are required to attend at least one in person event each academic year.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025: Book Drive
After a springtime book drive within the Scholar community, our scholars will distribute collected books to the campers at Camp Umoja, a summer program held on Notre Dame Preparatory school’s campus. Please contact Anne Wisniewski: studentsupport@knottscholar.org for more details and how to get involved!
Saturday, August 16, 2025: Summer Community Day | Shrine of Saint Anthony | Family Friendly!
The Knott Scholar Community (all levels) will work in teams on beautification tasks and then join for food and fun! Registration required.
This is a great event for parents to not only work alongside their Scholar but also meet and mingle with other parents!
Saturday, October 25, 2025: Service Event | First Fruits Farm | Family Friendly!
Current Knott Scholars (all levels) will perform service work on the First Fruits Farm. Click HERE for more information about First Fruits Farm.
Current elementary scholars will gather in fellowship to paint bowls for the 2026 Empty Bowls event. Registration is required & space is limited. RSVP: https://forms.fillout.com/t/9kmva12T6pus
This is a great event for parents to not only work alongside their Scholar but also meet and mingle with other parents!
Registration deadline of December 15th
Saturday, February 7th, 2026: Building Connections Event | Notre Dame of Maryland University
In our Knott Scholar Community, we provide unique and valuable opportunities to develop lifelong skills in our Building Connections program. Whether you are a secondary or a collegiate scholar, each year we will come together to develop life skills outside of the classroom. The 2026 annual event will be held on Notre Dame of Maryland University campus. Fun and food included! The inclement weather date will be February 21st.
Registration is required. RSVP: https://forms.fillout.com/t/sDJnzQ5K9tus
Registration deadline of January 10th
Sunday, April 26th at 8:30 am 2026: Pinning Mass & Ceremony | St. Joseph Fullerton
Newly appointed elementary & secondary scholars and their families are invited to the annual Pinning Day Mass, Breakfast, Ceremony and Orientation. Current Scholar Council members and current secondary scholars are encouraged to volunteer. This event is mandatory for all new scholars.