Carroll County Schools will participate in the Kentucky Incentives for Prevention (KIP) Survey on Nov. 4, giving students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12 an opportunity to anonymously share their experiences and perspectives.
The KIP Survey is an important source of information about the issues affecting Kentucky students, including mental health, substance use, social media and other areas that can impact students’ well-being and success.
Most importantly, the information gathered through the survey will help Carroll County Schools better understand the needs of our students and guide prevention and support efforts.
“This is one true way that students can anonymously convey their needs to us, and we take this data and genuinely do something with it,” said CCHS counselor Laura Beth Neff. “The sole purpose of the survey is to gather data so we can proactively address the needs of our students.”
Participation requires parent/guardian permission. Permission forms will be sent home and will also be available electronically. A link is available at the end of this story. Because the survey is designed to provide meaningful data about our students, participation is especially important.
“The biggest component is that, in order for this data to be usable and helpful, we need the most participation we can get,” Neff said.
The survey is anonymous and is not connected to a student’s school account. Students will complete the survey during the school day on Nov. 4, and it should take approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
Parents and guardians who would like to review the survey questions before giving permission may do so by requesting a copy at the middle or high school front office.
More information and reminders about the KIP Survey will be shared with families in the coming weeks. Anyone with questions or needing more information should contact Jeaneen Crutcher at jeaneen.crutcher@carroll.kyschools.us.
Please use these links to access the parent information and permission slips:
English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UhomsAyLWWowEE6Mkqx_lHKQnxdrakY3/view?usp=sharing
Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GpdpbH8PfuKG1uRTQY68rno6eo-3bPnV/view?usp=sharing
The CCHS Panthers and Lady Panthers soccer teams will compete in the District Tournament this week. The Panthers take the field tonight at 8 p.m. in a match against Owen County. The Lady Panthers will play Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. against the winner of the Henry and Owen County game. All tournament games will be played at Gallatin County High School.
Tickets are $8 per person and can be purchased at this link: https://gallatinky.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/888/571/False/True
Cash, card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay are also accepted at the gate.
A livestream link is available here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ky/warsaw/organization/23966/gallatin-county-high-school/watch?ib=4612053
Come out and support our student athletes this week!
Great news for our seniors! Any student who applies to a college during CCHS College Application Day will have a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship from KHEAA! 💰
This is a great opportunity to get help with your FAFSA, send transcripts, and apply to a college or trade school with support from our counselors and college representatives.
📅 Friday, October 16
📍 CCHS Library Media Center
Be sure to sign up for a time using the link below!
🔗 CCHS College Application Day Reservation
https://forms.gle/oZpxrFuMPaYWnyxo9
We hope to see you there! 💛🖤
All local veterans, active duty service members and Panther fans are invited to help us honor those who have served our country. Veterans should line up on the home sideline at 7 p.m. Panther fans, please wear your red, white and blue to show your support!
The game will begin at 7:30 p.m. Join us at Panther Field to honor our veterans and support our student athletes!
The Carroll County High School Lady Panthers basketball team has announced its tryout schedule. Student athletes must attend all three day of tryouts and have a current physical on file. Please contact Coach Brandon Hicks at brandon.hicks@carroll.kyschools.us with questions.
Our future educators were given this scenario:
A student receives a 58% on a test and says, “See, I told you I’m stupid at this.”
After recently learning about neuroplasticity, fixed vs. growth mindset, and multiple intelligences, students had to put that knowledge into practice by crafting a response they could actually use with a future student.
But there was a catch—they couldn’t simply say, “You’re not stupid!” or “You’ll do better next time!”
Their response had to give the student a path forward. They had to think like a teacher: acknowledge the student’s frustration, shift the focus from ability to growth, and provide a specific next step the student could take to improve.
It was a great reminder that a growth mindset isn’t just about telling students to “keep trying.” As educators, we have to help students understand how to move forward when something is difficult.
Our future teachers are learning that sometimes the most important part of teaching happens after a student struggles. 🍎📚
We’re excited to continue our new Career Cluster Friday series at CCHS!
Our first Career Cluster Friday is focusing on careers in:
🩺 Health Science
• Nursing
• Medical Careers
🤝 Human Services
• Counseling
• Social Services
📚 Education & Training
• Teaching
• Childcare
Do you work in one of these fields or professions? We would love to have you join us on October 23 to talk with our students about your career!
We’re looking for community members who are willing to share about:
✨ What you do in your career
✨ Your day-to-day work
✨ Schooling or training required
✨ Certifications or credentials
✨ How you got started
✨ Advice for students interested in the field
This is a great opportunity to help our students learn what careers are really like and see the many different pathways available to them!
If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Jeff Fremin, Heather Haddix, or call Carroll County High School! 🐾💛
Help us connect our students with the people and careers in their own community!
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! If you have already completed the form, thank you!
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.
HIF FORMS ARE DUE TOMORROW, OCTOBER 1!
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
The meeting begins at 2 p.m. in the Carroll County Board of Education office at 813 Hawkins Street, Carrollton. The meeting is open to the public.
Seniors: Join us for Carroll County High School's College Application Day!
🗓️ Friday, October 16th
⏰ 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
📍 CCHS Library Media Center
We will have CCHS counselors, KHEAA representatives, and college admissions counselors available to help you with the scheduling process, review admissions essays, submit transcripts, provide application fee waivers (where applicable), discuss FAFSA, and give you donuts! Application fee waivers are available for students who attend the application day.
At this time, the following colleges will have representatives present:
Western Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University
Jefferson Community and Technical College
University of Kentucky (12:00 - 2:00)
Ivy Tech
University of Cincinnati
Even if you don't see your college representative listed, we will be able to help get applications turned in! PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW TO RESERVE A TIME (and so we know how many donuts to provide)!
💛 Our Sources of Strength team had their first meeting of the season last week!
Our meetings always include three things: 🎲 a game, 💛 pouring into ourselves, and 📣 planning campaigns to support our school community.
We’re excited for another great season of building connections, spreading positivity, and making CCHS a stronger community! 🐾
One of our PBL groups officially delivered their FIRST prototype of their phone cart to teachers today! 💛🖤
This group identified a real need in our school and has been working through the process of planning, designing, building, and now TESTING their solution!
The best part? This is only the first prototype! 👏 Our teachers will get the opportunity to use the cart and provide feedback so the students can determine what works, what needs to change, and how they can improve the next version.
This is exactly what PBL is about! Solving real problems, creating something meaningful, learning from feedback, and making improvements along the way.
So proud to see our students’ ideas starting to come to life! 🐾💛🖤
#CCHS #PantherPride #PBL #StudentInnovation #BlackAndGold
Ms. Coulter’s Science In Context students have been reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, and today they put their problem-solving skills to the test!
Their challenge: Build a wind-powered device using a hair dryer that could lift a cup off the floor. 💨🥤
Here are a few of their creative designs in action! 💛🖤🐾
Our staff had a little fun celebrating with Dolly-inspired drinks from the 9 to 5 Drink Cart! ☕🥤
As Dolly says, “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” 💖
Thank you to Carroll County Champions for helping our students make a difference! 🐾
