Carroll County Board of Education member Corey Groseclose has announced his resignation from the board in an effort to support his daughterās goal to become a teacher in Carroll County Schools.
āMy daughter has been looking at positions in the Carroll County school district for the last two or three years. So, as a family, weāve talked about the ramifications of that a couple of times in the past. Weāve talked about what that would mean for me and my role in the board, and what that would mean for her in the district,ā he explained.
Miranda Groseclose Perez is a 2016 graduate of Carroll County High School. She has accepted the English Language Learners teaching position at Carroll County Middle School.
āBased on the way the law is written, both of us cannot work in the district at the same time,ā Groseclose said. āBased on me wanting to help her be able to fulfill her goals of working in the district, Iāve decided to step down from my role in the district. After ten years of service, this was not a decision that was made lightly.ā
Groseclose said he is disappointed to not be able to complete his term on the school board, but feels this is a good reason to resign. āOver the past decade, I have had the privilege of witnessing many changes and being part of important decisions that have helped shape the future of our schools. While there have certainly been challenges along the way, I am proud of the work we have accomplished together and especially proud of the people who work every day to provide our students with the best education and opportunities possible,ā Groseclose said in his resignation letter.
Perez is married to a native Spanish speaker and has community connections to many of the students she will have, Groseclose said, noting he believes that it will help her develop strong connections with her students right away.
āI think it will be a good move for her and I want to support that,ā he said.
Board Chairperson Gwen Chapman, Vice Chairperson DāAnne Smith and board member Carolyn Jones all praised Groseclose and his commitment to Carroll County Schools.
āItās been a pleasure serving with Corey Groseclose. His contributions have been insightful and he has contributed to the forward progression of our school district,ā Chapman said.
After the board accepts his resignation, they have 60 days to fill the vacancy. Anyone interested in applying for the vacancy can pick up an application at the board of education office or use this link: Board member Application.pdf
The Carroll County Area Technology Center has created a calendar highlighting important dates for students from all five counties who attend the ATC.
Please pay special attention to the dates highlighted in gray, as the ATC will be closed on those days.
Be sure to save the calendar and keep these dates handy throughout the school year! The calendar is available at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TTa8ja381QPhooWJeQLHSX0fRmUb4HG/view?usp=sharing
Students earned this special treat by following lunch expectations and earning points for their class and house throughout the week. Each class can earn up to three points per day.
Congratulations to this weekās winners:
ā Ms. Williamsā class - 13 points
ā Ms. Johnsonās class - 13 points
ā Ms. Downeyās class - 15 points
ā Ms. Owensā class - 15 points
Carroll County's junior panthers football and cheerleading squads as well as the Yellow Jackets football teams were recognized during Friday night's contest between the CCHS Panthers and Owen County Rebels. (Photo contributor: Jack Bolton. More photos on the District Facebook page.)
Mr. Winghamās biology class is studying the grass near the front of CCHS to determine species distribution. Students are counting individual grass plants and analyzing the data to learn whether the species are clumped, evenly distributed or randomly distributed.
Motorists will not be allowed to drive on the roadway that connects the Cartmell parking lots and Carroll County High School parking lots between 7:15 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. or 2:40 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This is being enforced for the safety of our students and staff. School Resource Officer David Trimble will direct motorists from the high school lot and cones are in place near Cartmell to deter drivers from entering the area in the morning and afternoon.
We appreciate your cooperation and support in enforcing this safety measure for the benefit of our staff and students.
This week, our students took their learning beyond the classroom by interviewing both staff and students to hear their perspectives on our schoolās climate and culture. Their goal is to listen, learn, and identify ways they can use their leadership skills to better serve and support our school community.
Students are learning leadership isnāt just about having a title, itās about listening to others, recognizing needs, and finding ways to make a positive difference.
(Photos courtesy of Mrs. Sutton.)
Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students. Panther students with their school ID get in free!
Wear your black and gold and show up for our student athletes tonight! š¤š
(Graphics courtesy of Rachel Spencer.)
As temperatures change throughout the school year, so do our recess plans.
We have created a weather restrictions chart to help families understand when students will have recess outside and when recess will move indoors based on the temperature.
The chart provides clear temperature guidelines so families know what to expect and can help students dress appropriately for the school day.
Please take a few minutes to review the chart and keep these guidelines in mind as you plan for school each day.
English: Child Care Weather Chart
Spanish: Vigilancia del Clima
The Panther Path includes:
Empowered Learner - Someone who works hard to learn and does not let failure stand in the way.
Productive Collaborator - Someone who works with others to achieve a common goal.
Critical Thinker - Someone who uses credible information to make good decisions.
Effective Communicator - Someone who listens, adapts and can clearly convey ideas and thoughts.
Beginning immediately:
ā¢ Students below ninth grade must be accompanied by an adult to attend Carroll County High School athletic events. The adult does not have to be the studentās legal parent or guardian.
ā¢ All Carroll County high school students must present a school-issued student ID for admission. Carroll County students who show their ID will receive free admission to home games.
ā¢ Students who cannot provide proof that they are a Carroll County High School student and arrive without an adult will not be admitted and will be asked to contact a parent or guardian for pickup.
ā¢ Younger students may still spend time with friends during games but are expected to remain in designated areas, including clearly identified safe play areas at the football field.
The policy also applies to students visiting from other schools. Visiting high school students may be asked to show a school ID or driverās license to verify their grade level, and students from other counties will pay regular admission.
We appreciate the cooperation of our families, students and community as we work to make Carroll County athletic events safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.
Each year Carroll County Schools is mandated by statute to notify the public of the laws related to terroristic threatening. Please use the below links to access the English and Spanish versions of the district's statement. The documents are also available on the district's website, ccpanthers.com, under the District Documents tab on the home page.
English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17RA3QYX8EQ3c8KEuAHDHktZgAvXKM5TW/view?usp=sharing
Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PKGYZOcrax9b5EA30vY-5m2kZMWvg7b8/view?usp=sharing
Each family is asked to complete the Household Income Form (HIF), a completely private and confidential form that has a big impact on the funding our schools receive. Please complete the form today!
The number of forms completed directly affects the resources available for our students, including FRYSCās Backpack Buddies that go home with several of our students, e-rate funding that provides affordable high-speed internet, and many other essential programs that support families across our district.
Completing the HIF takes less than 3-4 minutes, and every student needs a form on file. Our goal is to have completed forms for 80% of our students.
Please take a few moments today to fill out your studentās Household Income Form. Your effort makes a lasting difference for our students, families, and schools.
How to Complete the HIF:
1. Scan the QR code or type in this link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
2. Enter zip code "41008" or select "Kentucky" from the dropdown menu and select āSearchā
3. Select "Carroll County Public Schools, KY - Household Income Forms" from the dropdown menu and select "Select District & Continue"
4. Read the information on the page and select "Begin Application Process"
5. Complete the form with your household information. If you have multiple students in your home, please attach all of them to one form.
