Carroll County Schools

✨❄️ 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! ❤️🎉

🎤🎄The Cartmell Elementary Choir Club performed for the school in preparation for their Christmas caroling adventure to the Carroll County Memorial Hospital. Students sang several traditional Christmas tunes and got their friends in on the fun by singing along. 🎄❤️

🎄🛍️ CCMS students enjoyed a fun and festive day at the Holiday Bazaar! Students submitted their gift requests through the Panther Store and were paired with a personal shopper and members of our W.E.B. Leaders to help collect their items.

🎁✂️ After shopping, students headed to the wrapping room to wrap their gifts, or get a helping hand from an adult. It was a wonderful day filled with generosity, teamwork, and holiday cheer! ❤️🎄

📸Watch for more photos from today's holiday events on the CCMS Facebook page.

🎅❤️ 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.

It’s always a joyful day at the Carroll County Child Development Center! 💛✨ Our little learners play hard while they learn every day by running, exploring, and building strong motor skills through fun games posted all around the building. 🏃‍♀️🎨🎯 Learning has never looked so fun! 😊📚

Who are the 1977 Mr. and Ms. CCHS? Put your answers in the comments!

🎖️🪖Carroll County Schools proudly honors our graduates currently serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces. 🪖🎖️
We are incredibly proud of these Panthers and want to take a moment to say thank you for your service. ❤️🤍💙

If you know a CCHS graduate who is currently serving, please share their name, rank, and mailing address so we can recognize and support them. You can comment below or email publicrelations@carroll.kyschools.us. ✉️🎖️

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.

Cartmell Elementary School is incredibly grateful to Marshall Chevrolet for selecting our school as the recipient of its annual Chevy Back to School donation. 🙌 A $1,000 check was presented to Principal Brandi Wells by Marshall Chevrolet representative Justin Hiatt. 💵🤝
“On behalf of Cartmell Elementary, the staff and students would like to thank Marshall Chevrolet for their generous donation,” Wells said.
This generous gift will support a staff holiday dinner 🎄🍽️ and provide academic 📖⭐ and behavioral 🏅👏 rewards for our students. We truly appreciate Marshall Chevrolet’s continued support of our school and community! 🏫🖤💛

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

CCMS students in the Sources of Strength program recently spread kindness ❤️ by visiting local nursing homes 🏡, delivering gifts 🎁 to veterans 🎖️ and treats 🍪 to all residents in partnership with the American Legion Auxiliary 🤝⭐.

The students were led by Brandi McIntyre, Sheila Reynolds, Kyndal Yager, and Sharonia Barr 👏😊
(📸credit: Mrs. McIntyre)

🎓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.)

#MondaysCanBeBeautiful

Here is a glimpse of the condition of roads throughout the county. Various spotters travel the roads for Carroll County Schools and provide the images to the district, which helps make the decision about closing school.