This week, our students took their learning beyond the classroom by interviewing both staff and students to hear their perspectives on our school’s climate and culture. Their goal is to listen, learn, and identify ways they can use their leadership skills to better serve and support our school community.
Students are learning leadership isn’t just about having a title, it’s about listening to others, recognizing needs, and finding ways to make a positive difference.
(Photos courtesy of Mrs. Sutton.)
Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students. Panther students with their school ID get in free!
Wear your black and gold and show up for our student athletes tonight! 🖤💛
(Graphics courtesy of Rachel Spencer.)
The 2025–2026 CCHS Yearbooks have arrived! 🐾🖤💛
If you ordered one, stop by to pick yours up and relive all the memories from an amazing school year! 📸✨
🐐 Staff GOATs of the Week! 🐐
Each week, we’re recognizing two staff members who are truly GOATs! Our GOATs are chosen by their fellow staff members as a way to recognize those who go above and beyond for our students and CCHS.
Congratulations to this week’s GOATs, Mr. Harden and Mr. Yount! 🖤💛 Thank you for all you do! 🐐
Our sophomore science students took on a Mystery Box Challenge! 📦 They used magnets, scales, and their scientific reasoning skills to investigate their boxes and figure out what was hidden inside.
Hands-on learning, teamwork, and a little mystery make science even more fun! 🧪🐾🖤💛
Beginning immediately:
• Students below ninth grade must be accompanied by an adult to attend Carroll County High School athletic events. The adult does not have to be the student’s legal parent or guardian.
• All Carroll County high school students must present a school-issued student ID for admission. Carroll County students who show their ID will receive free admission to home games.
• Students who cannot provide proof that they are a Carroll County High School student and arrive without an adult will not be admitted and will be asked to contact a parent or guardian for pickup.
• Younger students may still spend time with friends during games but are expected to remain in designated areas, including clearly identified safe play areas at the football field.
The policy also applies to students visiting from other schools. Visiting high school students may be asked to show a school ID or driver’s license to verify their grade level, and students from other counties will pay regular admission.
We appreciate the cooperation of our families, students and community as we work to make Carroll County athletic events safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.
Students in Mrs. Sutton’s class completed a “What Type of Learner Are You?” survey to learn more about their individual learning styles. Understanding how they learn best helps students begin to take ownership and accountability for their own learning and recognize strategies that can help them be successful in the classroom. 📚💡
Students also worked on their “All About Me”, giving them an opportunity to share more about who they are—their interests, strengths, goals, and what makes them unique!
We’re starting the year by learning more about ourselves as learners and as individuals, because knowing yourself is an important first step toward growth! 🖤💛🐾
#CCHSPanthers #StudentOwnership #LearningAboutLearning #PBL
We kicked off the school year with our first Back to School Ren Rally on Friday, and what a way to start! 🎉
Students played games, met our amazing Staffulty (staff + faculty), recognized our new students, freshmen, and new staff, and got PUMPED for the year ahead! 🐾
We’re ready for an incredible year at CCHS! Let’s make it one to remember! 🖤💛
#WelcomeToOurHouse #CCHSPanthers #BackToSchool #RenRally
Each year Carroll County Schools is mandated by statute to notify the public of the laws related to terroristic threatening. Please use the below links to access the English and Spanish versions of the district's statement. The documents are also available on the district's website, ccpanthers.com, under the District Documents tab on the home page.
English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17RA3QYX8EQ3c8KEuAHDHktZgAvXKM5TW/view?usp=sharing
Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PKGYZOcrax9b5EA30vY-5m2kZMWvg7b8/view?usp=sharing
Each family is asked to complete the Household Income Form (HIF), a completely private and confidential form that has a big impact on the funding our schools receive. Please complete the form today!
The number of forms completed directly affects the resources available for our students, including FRYSC’s Backpack Buddies that go home with several of our students, e-rate funding that provides affordable high-speed internet, and many other essential programs that support families across our district.
Completing the HIF takes less than 3-4 minutes, and every student needs a form on file. Our goal is to have completed forms for 80% of our students.
Please take a few moments today to fill out your student’s Household Income Form. Your effort makes a lasting difference for our students, families, and schools.
How to Complete the HIF:
1. Scan the QR code or type in this link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
2. Enter zip code "41008" or select "Kentucky" from the dropdown menu and select “Search”
3. Select "Carroll County Public Schools, KY - Household Income Forms" from the dropdown menu and select "Select District & Continue"
4. Read the information on the page and select "Begin Application Process"
5. Complete the form with your household information. If you have multiple students in your home, please attach all of them to one form.
Mark your calendars for September 18! 📅
Get ready to smile, Panthers! 🐾🖤💛
A student is considered chronically absent when they miss 10% or more of the school year for any reason, excused or unexcused. In a typical 170-day school year, that means missing 17 or more days.
Regular attendance helps students stay engaged, build strong relationships with teachers and classmates, participate in school activities and stay on track for graduation and their future goals.
We understand that illnesses, family emergencies and unexpected situations happen. Our goal is not to discourage families from keeping sick children home when necessary. Instead, we want to encourage consistent attendance whenever students are healthy and able to attend.
Families can help by:
🖤 Scheduling appointments outside of school hours when possible
💛 Planning vacations during school breaks
🖤 Encouraging students to attend school every day unless they are truly ill
💛 Communicating with your child's school if challenges arise that may affect attendance
Questions about attendance? Contact Mark Willhoite, Chief Operations Officer/Director of Pupil Personnel, at 732-7070.
We’re excited to introduce the amazing educators who support and inspire our Panthers! 🖤💛🐾
Help us welcome the amazing educators who inspire our Panthers to learn, explore, and think critically! 🖤💛🐾
🖤💛 We’re so thankful for all they do to keep our Panthers fueled and ready to learn! 🐾
Seniors and senior parents, please follow CCHS Panthers Class of 2027 Facebook page for updates on future events.
Welcome back to school! We're so excited to welcome students back on the first day of the 2026-2027 school year. It may have been a rainy start to the day, but we saw so many smiles from staff and students.
Check back for more photos throughout the day on the District Facebook page. (Photo contributors: Mr. Creager and Mrs. Snow.)
Student badges are an important part of our district’s commitment to safety, security, and efficiency. They help us:
• Quickly identify students
• Improve safety and accountability on our school buses
• Accurately identify students entering and exiting buses
• Support a safe and secure school environment
• Help our daily routines run smoothly and efficiently
We appreciate our students and families making it a habit to bring and use their badge every day.
Need a badge? No problem! If your student has lost or misplaced their badge, please contact their school for a replacement badge at no cost.
Thank you for partnering with Carroll County Schools as we work together to keep our students safe, secure, and ready for a great school year!
