Approximately 65 trunks will line the parking lot, ready to hand out candy and help make it a fun evening for our Panthers and their families. Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume, bring the kids and enjoy an evening of treats and community fun!
š Thursday, October 29
ā° 5-7 p.m.
š Carroll County High School parking lot
It's free, it's fun, and everyone is welcome! We can't wait to see you there!
One District. One Family. One Panther.



The CCHS Lady Panthers basketball team will once again offer the Rising Stars program. Rising Stars is open to all Kā3rd grade girls in Carroll County.
Come learn and have fun while working with the Lady Panthers High School coaching staff, players, and one of our favorite alumni, Hemi Dickerson!!
Cost: $30
Registration will close Oct. 30, 2026
Each participant will receive a T-shirt and a skills shooter basketball
Dates and times are listed on the flyer. All practices will be held at Carroll County High School.
Registration and payment are required to complete enrollment. Please use this link:
Rising Stars Registration


Please use this link to access Dr. Stephenson's first community newsletter.
https://sites.google.com/carroll.kyschools.us/ccschoolssuperintendentscorner/home

Carroll County Schools is hosting a community Trunk or Treat on October 29, and youāre invited! Around 65 school groups, teams and staff members will be ready with candy and Halloween fun for our little ghosts and goblins. Everyone is asked to park in the Cartmell Elementary lots and walk to CCHS.
š Thursday, October 29
ā° 5-7 p.m.
š Carroll County High School parking lot
Put on your favorite costume, bring the family and join us for a fun evening with your Panther family. We canāt wait to see you there!


The district welcomed business and community leaders to Carroll County Middle School, where students from across grade levels took part in the program. Two students from Kathryn Winn Primary greeted guests, two Cartmell Elementary students led the Pledge of Allegiance, and two Carroll County High School students shared highlights about our district. The CCMS band performed for the guests and the W.E.B. Leaders served as hosts and hostesses.
Each student was well-spoken, confident and poised throughout their presentation. Weāre proud of these students and the way they represented Carroll County Schools!
(More photos on the District Facebook page.)
After completing their collaborative work, students can dive into passion projects driven by their individual interests, allowing them to explore their strengths, pursue their curiosity, and take ownership of their learning. (Photos courtesy of Mrs. Snow.)





The ELL students made the same presentation to their class and other districtwide administrators recently as part of an initiative to improve their speaking and presentation skills as well as give them confidence in their abilities. Each student spoke about their culture and a favorite food connected to their lineage. They explained why it is culturally significant, why they like the food and how to prepare the dish.

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!





