Kathryn Winn Primary students hosted moms and mother figures today. They gathered in the gymnasium for statements from a few children then went to classrooms, where they made a craft together.
Cartmell Elementary School held its spring musical yesterday. The students performed for their classmates during the day and the community that evening. A rendition of Disney songs and a dance party rounded out the event.
Congratulations to Landon Isaacs for being named NCKC Player of the Week!
The Carroll County High School symphonic band is competing at the State Concert Band Festival at the University of Louisville today. This is the first time in recent history the band has made it to this level of competition so a bus was chartered for the musicians. CCHS Principal Amy Sutter helped the students load their instruments.
Students in the Agriculture Employability Skills class tested out their interviewing abilities today with a guest panel. The class teaches life skills, such as purchasing a car, paying taxes, how to write a check and how to write a resume and cover letter. The 12-person mock interview panel included industry representatives, CCHS Principal Amy Sutter, small business owners, a member of the military as well as Carroll County Schools Superintendent Casey Jaynes.
The Carroll County High School FFA Greenhouse is open! Plants are for sale from Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This week, the greenhouse will stay open until 4 p.m. on Thursday for the Mother's Day shoppers. Cell packs are $2, 4 inch pots are $4 and all hanging baskets are $18.
Students in the electrical program at the Carroll County Area Technology Center learned about pipe bending from two Synergy Electrical Services employees. They explained the types of bends, materials to use and why each bend is used.
Cartmell Elementary is seeking to hire for several positions. Check out the offerings and the benefits of working at Carroll County Schools! More information can be found at join.ccpanthers.com.
Kathryn Winn Primary School is seeking a few staff members. Check out the opportunities and benefits of working with Carroll County Schools! Go to www.join.ccpanthers.com to see all openings.
Today we celebrate our Lunch Heroes! Thank you for your dedication and hard work. Cartmell Elementary third graders are pictured with the thank you notes they wrote. We appreciate you!
Kindergarten registration is ongoing. Please see these flyers for details.
Eighth grade students in the gifted and talented program took a field trip to the Carroll County Extension Office recently. They learned about healthy eating habits, how to properly measure ingredients, cut vegetables and made their own pizzas, salad and dessert. (Additional photos will be posted on the Carroll County School District Facebook page.)
CCHS science students of Mariah Adair are closing out their year by working on a variety of experiments. They sought to understand different chemical reactions, such as when soda interact with Mentos candy. Students wrote a lab report explaining what they learned. They used different types of soda to see if they reacted differently to the candy.
The Carroll County Middle School and Carroll County High School bands performed Friday in their annual spring concert. The CCMS Winter Guard also participated. (Additional photos will be posted on the Carroll County School District Facebook page.)
Yahir Garcia Mendoza and Katie McAlister were crowned King and Queen of the Carroll County High School prom tonight. The other members of the prom court were Madigan Coulter, Alyssa Dermon, Anna Richter, Averie Schaub, Courtney Strickland, Chloe Young, Brack Cayton-Wright, Alex Froman, Andrew Frye, Tucker Harris, Landon Isaacs and Connor Mefford.
Student authors revealed their Tall Tales books at Cartmell Elementary School this week.
Fourth graders taught by Mrs. Young, Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Tuttle and Mrs. Butcher wrote stories using exaggeration and hyperbole. Each student read their Tall Tale to a small group of parents and classmates.
“They have become really awesome writers,” Young said of the children. She recognized Priscila Malo Beach for creating the cover that was used by her classroom. Ironically, Priscila’s sibling made the cover for a previous book written by Young’s class.
CCMS students got pumped up before they begin standardized testing next week. Students dressed in their house colors and played a game of Jeopardy. Principal Dr. Robin Stephenson shared the school's status compared to neighboring counties and encouraged the students to do better and beat their border rivals this year.
The Carroll County High School prom is Saturday at Gen. Butler State Resort Park. The promgoers will participate in the Grand March at the CCHS gymnasium at 7 p.m. then go to the prom. The prom king and queen will be crowned at 7 p.m. at the Grand March. The 2023 Prom Court includes Madigan Coulter, Alyssa Dermon, Katie McAlister, Anna Richter, Averie Schaub, Courtney Strickland, Chloe Young, Richard Cayton-Wright, Alex Froman, Andrew Frye, Yahir Garcia Mendoza, Tucker Harris, Landon Isaacs and Connor Mefford.
Austin Hicks and Courtney Strickland were named Carroll County High School's Winter Sports Athlete of the Year. Congratulations!
Carroll County High School will be the scene of a mock accident on the afternoon of April 26.
The event is being held before prom and graduation to remind students of the importance of not driving under the influence or driving while distracted.
A number of law enforcement and emergency personnel will be on scene, including a helicopter. In addition, criminal justice students instructed by Benny Johnson, will investigate the scene as their end-of-year project.
“Parents and community members, please be aware of this event and that it is a learning event for our students and a practice event for our first responders in the community,” said Carroll County Schools Superintendent Casey Jaynes.
The accident will portray an alcohol-involved fatality scene. Only students in the junior and senior classes will attend the event. The mock accident will begin at 12:30 p.m.