Carroll County High School

✨❄️ Winter Break is a perfect time to rest, reflect, and recharge. Enjoy this special time with family and friends, take care of yourself, and come back ready for an amazing new year! ❤️🎉

🎅❤️ Santa Claus spent time with some special students at Carroll County High School today, spreading smiles, joy, and a little holiday magic. It was a visit full of laughter, kindness, and Christmas cheer! 🎄✨
(📸credit: Mrs. Frank)

Students from Carroll County High School’s Young Leaders Institute recently stepped inside Carrollton City Hall for an immersive, behind-the-scenes look at local government and public service careers available right here in their community.
During the visit, students heard directly from Mayor Robb Adams, who provided an overview of city government and how local leadership impacts day-to-day life. Police Chief Michael Willhoite and members of the city’s public safety team shared insights into law enforcement and emergency services, allowing students to explore a police cruiser and fire truck while learning firsthand about the responsibilities and rewards of public safety careers. Representatives from other city offices also highlighted the wide range of professional pathways available within municipal government.
In addition to learning about city operations, students participated in a class focused on workplace communication, emphasizing the importance of clear, professional, and effective communication across all careers.
The Young Leaders Institute, open to high school juniors and seniors through an application process, is designed to cultivate future leaders by exposing students to leadership, civic engagement, and career exploration. Participants take part in field experiences throughout the school year and conclude the program with a capstone project that applies what they have learned to real-world challenges.

The snack cart made a special stop today for our staff Christmas treat! 🎅🍪
Nothing like a few goodies to brighten the day and keep the holiday spirit rolling.
So thankful for our amazing staff and all they do for our students every day! 🎄✨

Olivia Rivers, through the Work-Based Learning Program at CCHS, is currently learning about strategies used in Applied Behavior Analysis and observing Registered Behavior Technicians implement those strategies with children who have autism. She also plans the materials for different structured activities, like art time at the Commonwealth Autism Center. The goal for all PBL/WBL students is to attain 300 hours of successful employment and be considered career ready at graduation. Those students who are career ready receive a notation on their diploma and a cord to wear at graduation.

CCHS students, who are members of the local chapter of Educators Rising, recently had the incredible opportunity to attend the NKU Educators Rising Conference. 🏫📚 CCHS students participated in a variety of events, and you could truly see the excitement on their faces as they explored a field they’re passionate about. 💡🍎
🌟 Two of our students were even selected to be featured on NKU’s College of Education social media pages. They were interviewed about why they aspire to become teachers, and their responses showed a genuine passion for education at such a young age. ❤️✏️
📸 Photos courtesy of Mrs. Sutton

🎓Seniors, don't forget to order your cap and gown! To date, only 41 seniors have ordered their cap and gown. The deadline is Jan. 15, 2026. 🎓
🔗Please use this link to order: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1070019/CARROLL-COUNTY-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2916061768/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/2921451263

Carroll County High School will host two major basketball events this month, featuring boys’ and girls’ programs from across Kentucky and the region. 🏀✨
The North American Stainless Christmas Classic, featuring boys’ teams, will take place Dec. 20-23 🎄🏀. The Pam Browning Classic, featuring girls' teams, will follow Dec. 29-31 🤶🏀.
All tournament games will be hosted in the Carroll County High School gymnasium 🏫. Concessions will be available 🍿🥤. Community members, families, and alumni are encouraged to attend and support our student athletes 💛🖤.
“Holiday basketball is a great tradition in Carroll County and we look forward to hosting outstanding teams in both tournaments,” said Athletic Director Scott Anderson.
The tournament schedules are:
North American Stainless Christmas Classic (Boys) 🎅
Saturday, December 20
🏀 11:45 AM – Eminence vs Calvary Christian
🏀 1:15 PM – Williamstown vs Francis Parker
🏀 3:00 PM – Waggener vs Bullitt East
🏀 4:45 PM – Ryle vs DeSales
🏀 6:30 PM – Carroll County vs Robertson County
Monday, December 22
🏀 1:15 PM – Bullitt Central vs South Dearborn (IN)
🏀 3:00 PM – Fern Creek vs Dixie Heights
🏀 4:45 PM – DeSales vs Gallatin County
🏀 6:30 PM – Carroll County vs Williamstown
Tuesday, December 23
🏀 1:15 PM – Lloyd Memorial vs Fern Creek
🏀 3:00 PM – Gallatin County vs Bullitt Central
🏀 4:45 PM – South Dearborn (IN) vs DeSales
🏀 6:30 PM – Carroll County vs Francis Parker
Pam Browning Classic (Girls) 🤶
Game matchups and times are provided in the bracket and will be updated on Carroll County Athletics platforms throughout the Dec. 29-31 tournament🎄.
🏀Carroll County
🏀North Oldham
🏀Iroquois
🏀Lloyd Memorial
🏀Greenwood
🏀Christian Academy (Louisville)
🏀Pendleton County
🏀Henry County
Daily Ticket Prices (per tournament)
💰 Adults: $10
🎒 Students: $5
🧒 Students under age 5: Free admission
🏫 Carroll County students with a valid school ID: Free admission
Payment Options:
💵 Gate: Cash
💳 Gate: Credit card
📱 Gate: EventLink digital tickets
🥤 Concessions: Cash only
An All-Session Pass will also be available for purchase for each tournament at a discounted price for $25 🎟️ and can be found here: https://carrollpanthersathletics.com/Tickets
Please remember all students in eighth grade or younger must have an adult with them when attending CCHS athletic events 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.

🎄🏀The CCHS Panthers and Lady Panthers basketball teams will travel to Trimble County tomorrow, Dec. 16, for the inaugural Christmas Clash. 🎄🏀
❄️The Lady Panthers and Lady Raiders tip off at 6 p.m.
❄️The Panthers and Raiders hit the court at 7:30 p.m.
🎟️Tickets are $6 cash and $6.85 on EventLink.
🏆The winners will take home the Christmas Clash trophy. (📸credit: Trimble County Schools.)

Hello Panther Families! Due to dangerously cold temperatures and the condition of roadways throughout the county, Carroll County Schools will use its second NTI Day tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 15. Staff members will be working from home, but will contact students regarding their expectations for the day. Stay safe and warm, everyone!

🛠️📚 All Project-Based Learning (PBL) students are required to complete safety training on small power tools, including a written test and hands-on demonstration, before jumping into their projects.
👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ These students, some of whom are in the carpentry program at the Area Technology Center, are working together to build confidence and skill with the equipment. Teamwork at its best! 🤝

📣 Schedule Update!
Tonight’s boys–girls varsity basketball doubleheader vs. Gallatin County has a new start time! 🏀🐾
✨ Girls Game: 5:30 p.m.
✨ Boys Game: 7:00 p.m. or 20 minutes after the girls game ends
Come out to the CCHS gym and cheer on our amazing student-athletes! 🙌🔥
Let’s pack the stands, Panther Nation! 🖤💛

Hello Panther Families,
Weather forecasts for the next few days indicate we are likely to receive snow and experience very cold temperatures. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you informed about school decisions as quickly as possible.
Please note, we utilize information from the National Weather Service Wilmington, Ohio office as the definitive measurement of weather. We view and monitor local meteorologists and we have spotters who drive throughout the county to check roads, but those are only pieces of the decision for Carroll County Schools.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we all prepare for the next round of anticipated winter weather.

❄️🐾 Hello Panther Families! Winter is here, and that means snow days might be coming! ⛄️ Just a heads-up: any traditional snow days will be made up during the first week designated as Spring Break, March 30–April 3.
📅✈️ Plan ahead and please avoid vacations during that week! Remember, student absences won’t be excused unless a parent note is sent if these days are used as make-ups.
Thanks for your cooperation! 💛🖤