The wonderful staff at the Carroll County Youth Services Center and Family Ties Service Center are available to help families throughout the summer, not just during the school year.
The Youth Services Center, which is located at Carroll County High School, can assist with in-school and community resources. “We can get families signed up for our in-school resources, such as Backpack Buddies, and if families are in need of emergency assistance, we can help them get connected with those community resources for food, clothing, finances, transportation, family resources, etc.,” said YSC Coordinator Sydney Ball. The center also offers assistance with college and career applications.
The Family Ties Service Center, which has an office at Cartmell and Kathryn Winn, is also staffed during the summer from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. “We can help with signing families up for services or, if they need help finding services in our community, we can direct them or contact services for them,” said Family Ties Coordinator Aayme Kindoll. She is also able to help with emergency food assistance and signing children up for school.
Ball, Kindoll, CCMS Youth Services Coordinator Sharonia Barr and Amanda New, Director of Federal Programs and Families in Transition Coordinator, are pictured collecting items students identified they would need during the summer.
“The FRYSC team surveyed our students and a lot said they needed basics like underwear, shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste,” New said. The team filled backpacks that were handed out before the school year ended. Students received food packs, shampoo, a blanket, educational books, toothpaste, toothbrush, soaps and washrags.
New said Title 1 money, which is specified for very unique purposes, was used for the project. She learned about the idea at a conference she attended last school year and hopes to continue it throughout the future. “We’re trying to keep the family in mind and I would like to keep building on this,” she added.
Donations can be made by contacting New at amanda.new@carroll.kyschools.us or calling 502-662-0590.
Please use this information if you are in need of assistance:
Carroll County Youth Services Center
At CCHS from 8am-2pm Monday-Friday or by appointment
Call: 502-732-9272 for the direct office line
Email: sydney.ball@carroll.kyschools.us
Family Ties Service Center
Aayme Kindoll, Coordinator
Cartmell Elementary School (502) 732-7008
Open 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday-Friday
Email: aayme.kindoll@carroll.kyschools.us
Planning ahead when shopping for school clothes can help ensure students are ready for a great first day.
Thank you for partnering with us to create a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment. If you have any questions about the dress code, please contact the high school office at 502-732-7075.
(Photos courtesy of Mr. Fremin.)
Attendees can get a free backpack as well as important resources about healthcare, dental care, child care, grandparents caring for grandchildren and children's immunizations. More information is available on the Family Ties Resource Center Facebook page.
This hands-on activity gave students a real-world look at microbiology while reinforcing the importance of proper cleaning, hand hygiene and infection prevention.
The students partnered with board certified behavior analyst Stevie Mefford to develop the project, while the City of Carrollton Public Works Department fabricated the metal and concrete display, and Heitz Signs printed the board.
This simple addition has the potential to make a meaningful difference for families by giving more children a way to communicate while enjoying one of our community's favorite parks.
(Photos courtesy of Mr. Fremin)
Today's participants include J.P. Willett of EH Construction, Ben Seiter of CMTA, Joe Hayes of REH, Carroll County Board of Education member Carolyn Jones, ATC Principal Kirk Brooks, ATC welding instructor Justin Tingle, Chief Financial Officer Jon Conrad and Chief Operations Officer Mark Willhoite. The project is expected to take one year to complete.
Carroll County Schools was saddened to learn of the loss of former Carroll County Board of Education member Tommy Unker.
Tommy served the Carroll County Schools students and staff from November 2004 through December 31, 2012. Former Superintendents Carroll Yager and Lisa James remembered Tommy as their friend, neighbor and colleague.
“Tommy was a great person that loved Carroll County and Carroll County Schools,” Yager said. “Tommy was a great board member who served his community and the school system with compassion, energy and pride. He was always well prepared to discuss board meeting agenda items. He asked great questions and provided well thought out input. He was a valuable asset in moving our schools forward. The Carroll County community has lost one of its best.”
James added that she and her family lived beside Tommy and his family then later worked with him during his tenure on the board of education. “Tommy was a very supportive board member and made sure all decisions were in the best interest of the students of Carroll County,” James said. “He will be sadly missed by those of us who had the privilege of working beside Tommy.”
His full obituary is available at this link: https://www.tandyecklerrileyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Tommy-Unker
Livingood has worked with Carroll County Schools on multiple occasions from 2017 through 2019, including as interim superintendent and interim principal of CCHS and the Carroll County ATC.
“I adopted a whole new family down here,” Livingood said. "I think I’ve always gotten a bigger blessing being in Carroll County than any good I may have done.” Livingood, who retired as Grant County Schools superintendent in 2016, said he isn’t typically looking for a job, but “if the Lord sends an assignment my way I always try and do my best to help in a situation that a little bit of help might be needed.”
He will meet with the board at its June 25 meeting. Livingood said he wants to hear the board’s priorities and determine what they need from him. “I need to sit down and listen to the board and determine what needs they perceive. They’re the community so I’ll get a feel from them on what are some important things to do,” he added.
“I think the people in Carroll County are really good. I owe them my best effort until things get rolling and they’re able to get everybody in place for that district to run smoothly and the kids to get the greatest benefit,” Livingood said.
Please see this statement from the Carroll County Board of Education regarding a search for a new superintendent. We're also pleased to announce that Chief Financial Officer Jon Conrad will remain with Carroll County Schools.
Panther families, it's not too late to sign up for the FREE summer food boxes provided by our Nutritional Services team! Use the link below to access the details and register.
The summer feeding program provides each child in Carroll County ages 18 and under with 10 breakfasts and 10 lunches as well as milk for each meal. All items are shelf stable, so they won't take up space in your refrigerator or freezer. Just click the link below and fill it out to get your children on the pick-up listing. There is space for four children, so if you have more, you will need to fill out the form another time to list the other children. Once you fill it out, you remain on the list for the entire summer feeding program. You do not need to complete a form for every pick-up event. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/F94DYi9o7NBkMPAUA
Please note, meal boxes should be collected by the parent or guardian of the child(ren).
A mandatory CCHS Panthers football parents and players meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Coach Weston is also inviting the football boosters and all of Panther Nation to hear all of the great things that will be happening pre-season, including Panther Fest and other ways to bring excitement back to Panther Friday Night Lights. Anyone with questions may email Coach Weston at david.weston@carroll.kyschools.us
Attention incoming seniors! Mrs. Harris has sent emails to incoming seniors to discuss schedule changes. If you received an email from Mrs. Harris, please contact her as soon as possible. You can call the high school at 502-732-7075 or email her at crystal.harris@carroll.kyschools.us.
