The Carroll County Board of Education recognized three FFA Officers who received leadership awards during FFA camp this summer. Superintendent Casey Jaynes presented certificates and pins to Johnny Scherder, Keagan Hatton and Gage Stone. Congratulations to these young men!
Students in the automotive technology class at the Carroll County Area Technology Center worked together on projects this week.
The CCHS Volleyball team recognized its three seniors last night. Kai Howard, Jazmyne Brock and Sydney Singer were presented with flowers and gifts between the JV and Varsity volleyball games against Gallatin County. Congratulations to these ladies!
Several Carroll County High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society at iLEAD Academy this week.
NHS Treasurer Jackson Marsh and Vice President Carson Lipe, who are also CCHS students, assisted President Roger Phelps with the induction.
The Carroll County inductees were Katherine Southworth, Alyssa Horner, Macie Miller, Edwin Rodriguez and Chris Perez. Students from other counties who were inducted include Taryn Alcorn, Emma Boes, Eliza Cornett, Cara Cobb, Heath Phelps and Dominic Sileo.
National Honor Society members must maintain a 3.6 grade point average, complete an application demonstrating leadership, character and service as well as write an essay.
The Carrollton Main Street Program and the Carroll County Arts Board are sponsoring a sidewalk chalk art contest on Oct. 14. Students in K-12 are invited to participate as are adults!
CCMS has scheduled tryouts for the girls' basketball team.
Congratulations to CCHS Senior Garrison Brumback!
The CCHS Cross Country Team competed in the NCKC meet last night. Our results were:
Girls
Adree Dermon - 30:32.95
Lydia Risk - 32:17.00
Ava Noe - 44:48.16
Boys
Taylor Harsin - 20:19.09
Alex Bolton - 22:14.87
Aiden Lilley - 22:42.39
(Photos courtesy of Michelle Risk)
The CCMS 8th grade band is hard at work! See the district's Facebook page for more photos.
The Carroll County basketball program is seeking coaches for youth leagues that will be used to contribute to the rise of the Carroll County program. If you enjoy coaching and have a program-building mindset, please check this out.
A haircut clinic was held this morning at Cartmell Elementary School so students could get a fresh cut before school pictures next week. Tara McArter, owner of Tara's NuWave Barbershop, donated her time.
WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) Leaders at CCMS gave a seminar on rumors and gossip today. The group talked to fifth graders about the topic and played some games with them, including squeezing toothpaste out of a tube and trying to put it back in, telephone and airing dirty laundry. WEB plans to host a seminar monthly.
Cartmell Elementary inducted its second graders into their houses today. House members cheered and welcomed their new friends as they jumped on a trampoline then landed on a yellow dot that selected their house. (More photos are posted on the district's Facebook page.)
The CCHS homecoming parade was a big hit last night! Students enjoyed riding floats and the community showed its support by lining the parade route. Homecoming king and queen will be crowned at 7 p.m. Kickoff against Anderson County begins at 7:30 p.m. Support your Panthers!!
CCHS students are preparing for tomorrow's homecoming game! King and queen candidates practiced walking the field, the band worked on its routines and students decorated within the school. Crowning is at 7 p.m. and the game starts at 7:30 p.m. Come support your Panthers!
Kathryn Winn Primary held its back to school bash tonight. Face painting, snow cones, games, inflatables, fire trucks and even a visit with the Carroll County Panther entertained everyone! (More photos are available on the district's Facebook page.)
CCHS students, don't miss the deadline to purchase your Homecoming Dance tickets!
The CCHS golf team won the NCKC tournament today. Panther golfer Ayden Taylor was the medalist with the lowest score of all players. He shot a 75 for the day to take first place.
Branon Battaglia was named to the all-tournament team after securing a score of 78.
The Panthers competed against Walton Verona, Gallatin County, Owen County, Trimble County and Henry County in the tournament.
"These boys push each other to be better and the support they show for each other is awesome," said Head Coach John Battaglia. "The off-season work is showing up now with some low rounds. I couldn't be more proud of them."
Their scores were:
Ayden Taylor 1st place individual 75
Branon Battaglia All-Tourney team 78
Dustin Battaglia 83
Luke Taylor 84
Dalton Wilson 92
Homecoming Week festivities continue tomorrow with Ken and Barbie Day!
Basketball open gym dates have been announced!
