The Cartmell Elementary Greenery Protection Club recently earned a perfect score in Level 2 of the Student Technology Leadership Program at the state meet. They came home with a trophy for being ranked "Best in Level 2." This achievement allowed them to advance to the final Level 3 round of the competition.
While the group did not move on to the top 20 state winners in Level 3, their performance was a major milestone for the school. This yearās team is officially the most successful STLP group Cartmell has had in the past five years. Congratulations to these young Panthers and their sponsors, Diane McCarthy and Leonela Morales!
Not only have they been successful in the state competition, they also organized a lengthy recycling campaign in which more than 1,100 pounds of aluminum was collected. This ranked Cartmell as the top recycling large elementary school in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The school will also receive a check for $2,500 from River Metals Recycling.
(Photos courtesy of Mrs. McCarthy and the STLP team.)
While the group did not move on to the top 20 state winners in Level 3, their performance was a major milestone for the school. This yearās team is officially the most successful STLP group Cartmell has had in the past five years. Congratulations to these young Panthers and their sponsors, Diane McCarthy and Leonela Morales!
Not only have they been successful in the state competition, they also organized a lengthy recycling campaign in which more than 1,100 pounds of aluminum was collected. This ranked Cartmell as the top recycling large elementary school in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The school will also receive a check for $2,500 from River Metals Recycling.
(Photos courtesy of Mrs. McCarthy and the STLP team.)
Families from across our English Language Learners program recently came together for an evening filled with connection, learning and fun!
The ELL team welcomed students and families to learn more about school grading systems, review recent test scores and explore helpful resources available throughout the district and community.
The event also featured several hands-on activities and community partners. iLEAD students showcased their drone projects, the high school Sources of Strength team shared ways they support peers, and The Hope Center provided physicals for students. Families also visited a variety of informational booths throughout the evening.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this a welcoming and meaningful event for our students and families!
(Photos courtesy of Mrs. New)
The ELL team welcomed students and families to learn more about school grading systems, review recent test scores and explore helpful resources available throughout the district and community.
The event also featured several hands-on activities and community partners. iLEAD students showcased their drone projects, the high school Sources of Strength team shared ways they support peers, and The Hope Center provided physicals for students. Families also visited a variety of informational booths throughout the evening.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this a welcoming and meaningful event for our students and families!
(Photos courtesy of Mrs. New)
Hello Carroll County Families!! Summer is right around the corner and the children will be out of school looking for fun and exciting things to do with their time. We want to make sure that our students continue to receive balanced meals, so our Nutrition Department is offering 10-day meal boxes again this year.
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).
Project-Based Learning students grilled and served steaks to the Carroll County High School staff to celebrate Staff Appreciation Week. (Photos courtesy of Mr. Fremin.)
Carroll County High School U.S. History students participated in the second annual history museum showcase recently. Students selected a topic then created a display board and other supporting visual aids. They also gave a presentation about their topic and answered questions from adults and their peers. (More photos on the District Facebook page.)
Can you name any of these members of the Dixieland Dreams Band featured in the 1957 Carrollton High School yearbook? Put their names in the comments!
Congratulations to the senior Lady Panthers softball players recognized during tonight's double header against Eminence!
Tonight's Varsity baseball game against Eminence has been postponed due to wet field conditions. The Panthers will play Eminence on Monday, May 11 at 6 p.m.
Happy School Nurse Day to those who dedicate their day to caring for the needs of others. We appreciate all of our school nurses!
Please use this link for details about all upcoming senior events, including tickets for graduation. This information has also been sent to all senior parents and the members of the CCHS senior class.
https://app.smore.com/n/k692q
Hello Panther Families and Community! Please see the attached letter from Carroll County Schools Superintendent Casey Jaynes regarding the statewide issues of vaping and swatting. Many school districts, including ours, are dealing with these issues. Carroll County has not been the victim of a swatting incident (false report to law enforcement), but we have dealt with student vaping this year. We are asking for your help to educate your students about the dangers of these devices and encourage them to speak to a trusted adult if they have any concerns.
The Sellers Community Garden was officially dedicated in memory of Cartmell Elementary student Deacon Sellers on Saturday, May 2.
Deacon was a member of the school's Student Technology Leadership Program and tragically passed away in a house fire in 2024. His dream was to create a garden that would provide fresh and healthy food to all of Carroll County.
His fellow STLP members have made that dream a reality.
The students, and numerous adults in the Cartmell family, have spent many hours tending to the garden and harvesting the vegetable crops. The Carroll County Conservation District has provided significant help to the team, financially, provided gardening advice and through manual labor.
āEvery garden begins with a single seed and, for us, that seed was Deacon Sellers,ā said STLP and garden sponsor Diane McCarthy at the dedication ceremony. āToday we dedicate more than a garden, we dedicate a living classroom.ā
The garden sign was designed by CCHS student Damien Gomez-Zavala and unveiled during the ceremony by the STLP team.
A video of the ceremony will be posted on the District Facebook page along with numerous photos courtesy of Elizabeth Mefford.
Deacon was a member of the school's Student Technology Leadership Program and tragically passed away in a house fire in 2024. His dream was to create a garden that would provide fresh and healthy food to all of Carroll County.
His fellow STLP members have made that dream a reality.
The students, and numerous adults in the Cartmell family, have spent many hours tending to the garden and harvesting the vegetable crops. The Carroll County Conservation District has provided significant help to the team, financially, provided gardening advice and through manual labor.
āEvery garden begins with a single seed and, for us, that seed was Deacon Sellers,ā said STLP and garden sponsor Diane McCarthy at the dedication ceremony. āToday we dedicate more than a garden, we dedicate a living classroom.ā
The garden sign was designed by CCHS student Damien Gomez-Zavala and unveiled during the ceremony by the STLP team.
A video of the ceremony will be posted on the District Facebook page along with numerous photos courtesy of Elizabeth Mefford.
Attention Panther baseball and softball fans!
Today's varsity baseball game at Eminence has been postponed until May 12 at Eminence.
Today's varsity softball game at Eminence has been postponed. Instead, the Lady Panthers will play a double header against Eminence at home beginning at 6 p.m. The Lady Panthers will celebrate Senior Night beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The varsity baseball team will host Teacher Appreciation Night on Wednesday, May 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
We hope to see you at Panther Field supporting our student athletes!
Today's varsity baseball game at Eminence has been postponed until May 12 at Eminence.
Today's varsity softball game at Eminence has been postponed. Instead, the Lady Panthers will play a double header against Eminence at home beginning at 6 p.m. The Lady Panthers will celebrate Senior Night beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The varsity baseball team will host Teacher Appreciation Night on Wednesday, May 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
We hope to see you at Panther Field supporting our student athletes!
It's that time of year again - Site-Based Decision Making council nominations for the 2026ā27 school year are open at Carroll County High School.
If you're interested in running, or would like to nominate someone, please email:
richelle.wheeler@carroll.kyschools.us or crystal.harris@carroll.kyschools.us
You must have a student enrolled at CCHS for the 2026ā27 school year to be eligible.
Nominations will be open from April 28 through 3 p.m. on May 8. The election is Monday, May 11.
If you're interested in running, or would like to nominate someone, please email:
richelle.wheeler@carroll.kyschools.us or crystal.harris@carroll.kyschools.us
You must have a student enrolled at CCHS for the 2026ā27 school year to be eligible.
Nominations will be open from April 28 through 3 p.m. on May 8. The election is Monday, May 11.
As we start Staff Appreciation Week, we also want to say thank you to those in our Panther community who impact our students even though they are not employed by Carroll County Schools. The positive influence our community has on our students is appreciated and recognized this, and every, week. Thank you to all of our Panther friends and family!
Success worth celebrating! All 14 pre-nursing students at the Carroll County Area Technology Center passed their CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) exam last week at JCTC's Carrollton campus. This photo shows the group after completing their nursing clinicals at Gallatin Health Care.
āI am so proud of them. They have all worked so hard to achieve this goal,ā said Nursing Instructor Jessica Hughes.
This certification is the first step toward nursing school, and these students are already making it count. Congratulations to these future nurses! šš©ŗ
(More photos from their nursing clinical experience on the District Facebook page.)
āI am so proud of them. They have all worked so hard to achieve this goal,ā said Nursing Instructor Jessica Hughes.
This certification is the first step toward nursing school, and these students are already making it count. Congratulations to these future nurses! šš©ŗ
(More photos from their nursing clinical experience on the District Facebook page.)
Today we start Staff Appreciation Week at Carroll County Schools! All of our staff members are invaluable to making our students successful. We are appreciative of you every day, but this week our staff members will receive some extra special treats. The Board of Education is providing lunch for each school this week and individual schools are hosting their own celebrations. If you see a Carroll County Schools staff member, give them a pat on the back for their hard work! š¤š
Cartmell Elementaryās fourth graders recently spent the day celebrating Earth Day at the Robert M. Westrict County Park during the annual Conservation District event, hosted in partnership with Nucor. Students rotated through hands-on learning stations led by community partners including Nucor Gallatin, Carroll County Cooperative Extension, NALCO, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, Kentucky Division of Forestry, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, and Carroll County FFA.
Students spent their entire day outdoors, engaged in hands-on activities and learning about science. Each student even took home tree seedlings or plants to continue the learning at home.
This long-running event, once held on Nucorās campus, continues to grow and evolve each year. A big thank you to Pat Underwood, CCCD Conservation Technician, for organizing such a meaningful day for our students.
(Photos courtesy of Carroll County Conservation District. More photos on the District Facebook page.)
Students spent their entire day outdoors, engaged in hands-on activities and learning about science. Each student even took home tree seedlings or plants to continue the learning at home.
This long-running event, once held on Nucorās campus, continues to grow and evolve each year. A big thank you to Pat Underwood, CCCD Conservation Technician, for organizing such a meaningful day for our students.
(Photos courtesy of Carroll County Conservation District. More photos on the District Facebook page.)
Community partners spoke to CCHS students about careers and the potential for their futures during a recent Career Clusters Friday. We are very grateful for all who give their time to work with our students and teach them about career options and opportunities. (Photos by Mr. Fremin. More photos on the District Facebook page.)
These Carroll County High School students were accepted into the Carroll County Area Technology Center's 2026-2027 class. Congratulations to all of these Panthers!
