These young thinkers were hard at work during iLEAD Academyās STEM Night, where students led spectators in games they created in computer and engineering classes. The iLEAD high schoolers also challenged younger students to put their critical thinking skills to the test. (More photos on the District Facebook page.)
The CCHS Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program will host its initiation and installation ceremony Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The community is invited to attend.
This ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate our JAG students, recognize their growth and accomplishments, and highlight the impact that (JAG) is making at CCHS.
The program includes hearing from our students, learning more about our JAG program, and celebrating the leadership, skills, and opportunities they are developing as they prepare for life beyond high school.
The student displayed what he called a lithium bomb in the hallway and gave it to another student. That student then gave it to a teacher, who easily identified it as batteries rather than a bomb.
The teacher then turned the item in to the school administration.
Law enforcement determined it was not a bomb, but was cell phone batteries taped together.
āWe take these incidents very seriously,ā said Carroll County Schools Chief Operations Officer Mark Willhoite, emphasizing the districtās commitment to be transparent about incidents with our community.
āThe teacher quickly identified the item as a couple of batteries wrapped up and no students or staff were in danger,ā he said. No lockdown was necessary because it was easily identified to be batteries.
The student was arrested by the Carrollton Police Department, which is continuing its investigation.
Join Carroll County Schools from 5-7 p.m. on October 29 for an evening of Halloween fun! Approximately 65 school groups, teams and staff members will line the Carroll County High School parking lot, ready to hand out candy to our community. Everyone should park at Cartmell Elementary School and walk to the high school parking lot. The Highway 227/Park Avenue entrance to CCHS will be closed to vehicle traffic during our event.
Bring the family, dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy a fun night of trick-or-treating with our Panther family. Everyone is welcome!
We can't wait to see you there!
The CCHS Lady Panthers volleyball team starts district tournament play tonight! The Lady Panthers will compete against Owen County at 6 p.m. All games are at Henry County High School.
Tickets are $8 per person and can be purchased at the gate with card or cash. Tickets for tonight's game can also be purchased in advance at this link: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=214491 A surcharge is applied for the online ticket purchase.
Good luck to our Lady Panthers! š¤š
The CCHS Panthers boys' soccer team will compete in the first round of the regional tournament tonight at Simon Kenton High School. The Panthers take on the Simon Kenton Pioneers.
Tickets are $10 each and can only be purchased via the link below.
Good luck to our Panthers!! š¤š
https://gofan.co/event/6975577?schoolId=KY6250
The CCHS Lady Panthers soccer team will compete tonight at Panther Field against North Oldham in round one of the KHSAA Regional Tournament.
Tickets are $10 per person and can only be purchased via the GoFan link below. Please join us at Panther Field tonight to support our student athletes! Good Luck Lady Panthers!! š¤š
https://gofan.co/event/6975562
(Photos courtesy of Jennifer Noble.)
Four grades within Carroll County Middle and High School are participating in the Kentucky Incentives for Prevention (KIP) Youth Survey on November 4. Parent permission is required for students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12 to participate in the survey. Regular emails and text messages have been sent to parents in those grades asking for the permission slip to be completed. Participation is voluntary, but the results do help counselors and mental health providers know what types of support our students need to be successful.
A link to the permission slip QR code is below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lNZBH0EcpfRNTDD5rcMamIMbaVw4XA28/view?usp=sharing
Please take a moment to review this flyer for helpful guidance on when itās best to keep your child (or yourself) home and when it is safe to return to school. Allowing time to rest and recover helps your child heal and protects classmates and staff as well.
Thank you for your care, understanding, and support in keeping our Panther community healthy and learning strong!
This appointment will be effective until the November 2027 regular election. The Carroll County Board of Education has 60 days to select a person to fill the vacancy or the Kentucky Department of Education will appoint a representative.
Responsibilities include:
Setting policy to govern the district
Hiring/evaluating the superintendent
Levying taxes
Adopting the district budget
Board members must:
Be at least 24 years old and a Kentucky citizen for the last three years
Be a registered voter in District 1
Have completed the 12th grade or have a GED certificate
Meet all other legal qualifications (KRS 160.180)
Complete required annual in-service training.
Applications are available at the Carroll County Board of Education. Mail applications to: Superintendent, ATTN: Board Vacancy, 813 Hawkins St., Carrollton, KY 41008.
Kentucky is experiencing a measles outbreak with 170 confirmed cases as of October 16, 2026. Measles, a highly contagious illness, can be prevented by receiving the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health has confirmed cases in Carroll County, but there are none in Carroll County Schools. Measles symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes and a rash. Please be mindful of these symptoms before sending children to school. Kentucky measles information is available at this link: Kentucky Measles Dashboard
Some general information to consider:
ā£ Kentucky currently has 170 confirmed cases of measles in Kentucky.
ā£Measles is highly contagious. Exposure can occur simply by being in the same area, such as a gym, as someone with measles.
ā£Two MMR doses are recommended for full vaccination.
ā£If someone is exposed and is not fully vaccinated, they may need to remain home and be monitored for 21 days. We can offer home hospital services during this time if appropriate.
ā£A healthcare provider can order a test to check immunity.
ā£After exposure, a child may be able to receive an additional MMR dose if at least 30 days have passed since the previous dose.
