The CATALYST program, begun last year at CCHS, was featured on the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents website. We are excited about the future of this program and the impact it can have on our students and community! Check it out at this link: https://www.kysupts.org/district-spotlight1d19afb8/district-spotlight--carroll-county-schools
Carroll County Area Technology Center students began learning how to hang drywall ceilings and walls in the carpentry class. The drywall materials were donated by CertainTeed St. Gobain. Last year, these same students built the subfloors and framed the walls for the Pod structures. Now in year two of the program, the future carpenters will complete the interior finishes.
Carroll County's Skyler Robbins and J.T. Davis participated in the Swiss Wine Festival ambassador's competition this weekend in Vevay, Indiana. The CCHS Band of Gold marched in the parade. (Some photos courtesy of Danielle Cornett Davis and CCHS Band. More photos on the District Facebook page.)
Panther families, a friendly reminder that school is not in session on Friday, Aug. 29 or Monday, Sept. 1. Enjoy your break!
Carroll Countyās cross country teams competed in their first meet of the season this weekend. Here are the results for the Trimble County Backwoods Invitational. (Photos courtesy of Mr. Creager.)
Boys Varsity 5K Results:
69th- Elias Cardoso-Ortiz, 23:52.38
86th- Johnathan Pirtle, 26:02.70
96th- Michael Weedman, 32:07.22
Girls Varsity 5K Results:
80th- Adree Dermon, 34:16.39
Elementary 2K
8th - Maelee Pence, 10:34.46
Boys Varsity 5K Results:
69th- Elias Cardoso-Ortiz, 23:52.38
86th- Johnathan Pirtle, 26:02.70
96th- Michael Weedman, 32:07.22
Girls Varsity 5K Results:
80th- Adree Dermon, 34:16.39
Elementary 2K
8th - Maelee Pence, 10:34.46
Carroll County Area Technology Center welding students worked with materials donated by our community partner, NUCOR Steel Gallatin. The materials are valued at $4,000. Thank you to NUCOR for this tremendous contribution to the ATC's welding program! (Photos courtesy of Mr. Tingle.)
The CCHS Band of Gold šŗš„has been practicing for its upcoming marching band season. The band š¤šwill perform at all half-time shows during football šseason and will be in the Swiss Wine Festival parade tomorrowš.
CCHS students in Mrs. Creager's math class used compassesš§ to draw circles that would create a perfect hexagon then had to prove mathematicallyš§® that all six sides were equal. (šø Mrs. Mann)
Cartmell Elementary teacher Diane McCarthy was recognized by the Carroll County Board of Education last night for being named the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts Teacher of the Year.
The Local Planning Committee will meet Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. regarding the District Facilities Plan. The meeting is open to the public.
Carroll County High School is seeking nominations for a parent member on the Site-Based Decision Making Council. Parents must have a student enrolled at CCHS and cannot be employed by the school district. Please email nominations to richelle.wheeler@carroll.kyschools.us
Do you know who the best dancers were in the 1963 Carroll County High School yearbook? Put their names in the comments! š¶šš»šŗš»
Students in Mr. Martinās U.S. History šclass experienced rapid urbanization šļøwhile drawing out fast-developing cities on the whiteboard tables āļøand then reflected on whether urbanization was a benefit for the United States in the 1800ās. (šøMrs. Mann.)
Pre-Nursing students š©ŗ at the Carroll County Area Technology Center started their year šby creating positive thoughts decorations on their classroom dooršŖand bulletin boardš¼ļø. (šø Ms. Hughes.)
Changes have been made to today's boys' soccer match at Spencer County.
The first Project-Based Learning unit at CCHS addresses being a hometown hero. āCCHS students are challenged with designing a model of either a mini golf course ā³or a playground š. To help students gain an understanding of how real playgrounds and mini golf courses are designed, they visited the playground and mini golf courses at General Butler State Park š³and the new accessible playground at Camp Kysoc š¤. Magistrate Scott Nab also talked to students about county government and ways students can be involved in the community. š¾(šø CCHS staff.)
Cartmell Elementary students listened to the book, "The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer", with Mrs. Hamilton. The fourth graders then worked together as a group to create one way the main character could travel during his summer adventures. Mrs. Hamilton praised their efforts to achieve full inclusion. (Photos courtesy of Mrs. Hamilton.)
The CCHS Lady Panthers volleyball team is on the court tonight! Join us in supporting our student athletes!
These Cartmell Elementary students enjoyed a sunny day at recess!
The Carroll County Food Pantry has set its fall schedule. Those needing help can receive food every eight weeks, unless an emergency is approved by the pantry. Commodities are available monthly. Carroll County residents can utilize both the food pantry and commodities.
