The Carroll County Public Library will host The Americans exhibit, a traveling exhibit from The Smithsonian. It will be on display from Feb. 28-April 11. The library is hosting a number of events during this time. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about Native American history and culture.
The 2026-2027 Carroll County Schools calendar may look different from years past, but every change was made with one goal in mind: putting students first.
The Carroll County Board of Education heard the first reading of the calendar at its Feb. 26 meeting. The second reading will occur at the March 26 meeting. The calendar is not approved until after the vote in March.
A committee made up of representatives from the board of education, community members, parents, school staff and administrators met several times to review options and discuss what would best support student learning and well-being. While consistency from year to year remains important for family planning, district leaders emphasized that thoughtful adjustments are sometimes necessary to better meet the needs of students.
School is slated to begin Monday, Aug. 10 for staff and Wednesday, Aug. 12 for students. The last day for students is scheduled to be Thursday, June 3 with closing day on Friday, June 4. Fall break, Thanksgiving break and Spring break will each be one full week. Christmas break remains two full weeks, and make-up days are built throughout the second semester.
One of the most noticeable changes is the addition of more break days spread across the school year, with nearly every month including at least one long weekend. These breaks are designed with both students and staff in mind. For students, they provide opportunities to review and reinforce learning, return refreshed and, when necessary, participate in reteaching. The scheduled breaks help create a healthier pace throughout the year for staff members, allowing time to recharge and maintain balance while continuing to serve students at a high level.
The committee also focused on reducing the impact of the āsummer slide,ā where students lose learning from an extended summer break.. By balancing the calendar with more strategic breaks during the school year, district leaders believe students will have more consistent opportunities to review, reteach and reflect on essential concepts.
āWe worked to find creative solutions and compromises that would support the greatest number of people,ā said Desirae Hay, a special education teacher at Cartmell Elementary who represented the certified staff on the committee. āWe are committed to supporting the whole child, not just academic success, but also mental health, family life and overall well-being. A balanced calendar helps students learn better and helps families and staff maintain a healthier work-life balance.ā
Director of Pupil Personnel and Chief Operating Officer Mark Willhoite said the district values consistency whenever possible. āWe look to provide consistency as best we can from year to year to help with family planning purposes but sometimes we have to make changes based on helping our students become even more well rounded,ā he said.
Superintendent Casey Jaynes said the calendar committee carefully considered feedback and regional partnerships with JCTC and the Area Technology Center before making its recommendation.
The Carroll County Board of Education heard the first reading of the calendar at its Feb. 26 meeting. The second reading will occur at the March 26 meeting. The calendar is not approved until after the vote in March.
A committee made up of representatives from the board of education, community members, parents, school staff and administrators met several times to review options and discuss what would best support student learning and well-being. While consistency from year to year remains important for family planning, district leaders emphasized that thoughtful adjustments are sometimes necessary to better meet the needs of students.
School is slated to begin Monday, Aug. 10 for staff and Wednesday, Aug. 12 for students. The last day for students is scheduled to be Thursday, June 3 with closing day on Friday, June 4. Fall break, Thanksgiving break and Spring break will each be one full week. Christmas break remains two full weeks, and make-up days are built throughout the second semester.
One of the most noticeable changes is the addition of more break days spread across the school year, with nearly every month including at least one long weekend. These breaks are designed with both students and staff in mind. For students, they provide opportunities to review and reinforce learning, return refreshed and, when necessary, participate in reteaching. The scheduled breaks help create a healthier pace throughout the year for staff members, allowing time to recharge and maintain balance while continuing to serve students at a high level.
The committee also focused on reducing the impact of the āsummer slide,ā where students lose learning from an extended summer break.. By balancing the calendar with more strategic breaks during the school year, district leaders believe students will have more consistent opportunities to review, reteach and reflect on essential concepts.
āWe worked to find creative solutions and compromises that would support the greatest number of people,ā said Desirae Hay, a special education teacher at Cartmell Elementary who represented the certified staff on the committee. āWe are committed to supporting the whole child, not just academic success, but also mental health, family life and overall well-being. A balanced calendar helps students learn better and helps families and staff maintain a healthier work-life balance.ā
Director of Pupil Personnel and Chief Operating Officer Mark Willhoite said the district values consistency whenever possible. āWe look to provide consistency as best we can from year to year to help with family planning purposes but sometimes we have to make changes based on helping our students become even more well rounded,ā he said.
Superintendent Casey Jaynes said the calendar committee carefully considered feedback and regional partnerships with JCTC and the Area Technology Center before making its recommendation.
Do you know this crew of library aides featured in the 1986 CCHS yearbook? Put their names in the comments!
A big thank you to the Carroll County Arts Board for supporting our high school theatre department! šāØ
The Arts Board generously donated $1,000 to help purchase digital backdrops and props for our spring production of Clue. šµļøāāļøš¬
We are so grateful for the incredible community partners who continue to invest in our students and their creativity. š¤š
The Arts Board generously donated $1,000 to help purchase digital backdrops and props for our spring production of Clue. šµļøāāļøš¬
We are so grateful for the incredible community partners who continue to invest in our students and their creativity. š¤š
The Carroll County High School FFA chapter celebrated National FFA Week by cooking pancakes for the high school staff yesterday morning. Stay tuned for more exciting adventures by our local FFA chapter during this special week. (Photos courtesy of Carroll County FFA.)
šCartmell Elementary students enjoyed their monthly house assembly with music, games, house chants and passing of the spirit stick. (More photos on the District Facebook page.)š
š¢Do you have a child starting Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year? Make sure to mark your calendars for our upcoming Kindergarten Academic Screener. All incoming kindergarteners must complete the screener.
š Date: March 12
ā° Time: 9:00 a.m. ā 2:00 p.m.
šKathryn Winn Primary School
Please call Attendance Clerk Cydney Conley at 502-732-7090 for more information. šāØ
š Date: March 12
ā° Time: 9:00 a.m. ā 2:00 p.m.
šKathryn Winn Primary School
Please call Attendance Clerk Cydney Conley at 502-732-7090 for more information. šāØ
Our bus drivers recently participated in safety training to sharpen their skills, review procedures, and ensure they are fully prepared for the road ahead. Their dedication behind the scenes helps keep our Panthers safe every single day. š¤š š
Thank you for the important work you do! š
(šøcredit Mark Willhoite)
Thank you for the important work you do! š
(šøcredit Mark Willhoite)
šš Big congratulations to Panther basketball standout Rylan Kinman!
Rylan has been voted to the All Region Team by the coaches of the 8th Region! šš„ He, along with the other All Region selections, will be formally recognized at a special event next month.
We are so proud of Rylan and the hard work he continues to show as a CCHS student athlete. š¤šš¾
(Photos contributed by Justin Carlisle .)
Rylan has been voted to the All Region Team by the coaches of the 8th Region! šš„ He, along with the other All Region selections, will be formally recognized at a special event next month.
We are so proud of Rylan and the hard work he continues to show as a CCHS student athlete. š¤šš¾
(Photos contributed by Justin Carlisle .)
šOur Panthers basketball team takes the court tonight against Eminence in round one of the 31st District Tournament. The Lady Panthers will compete against Eminence on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
All games are played at Gallatin County High School. Let's pack the stands to support our student athletes! š¤š
All games are played at Gallatin County High School. Let's pack the stands to support our student athletes! š¤š
#MondaysCanBeBeautiful
Carroll County High School students with an interest or aptitude in engineering, construction, heavy equipment and transportation got to speak with professionals who work in each of those fields at the Career Cluster Friday recently. CCHS uses the YouScience test to determine areas that might be interesting to students. (More photos on the District Facebook page.)
š§©Cartmell Elementary School, in conjunction with the Kentucky Autism Training Center, is hosting a training session for the community on March 5 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Cartmell Elementary. This event is open to anyone. š§©
šPlease call Tammy Welch at 732-7085 with questions.
šPlease call Tammy Welch at 732-7085 with questions.
Congratulations to CCHS Panther Rylan Kinman for being named NCKC Player of the Week!
Cartmell Elementary fourth graders visited the Carroll County Area Technology Center this week for a hands-on look at different career paths. š ļø
The students had a busy day exploring several programs, including:
Learning the basics of CPR š©ŗ
Examining bacteria in petri dishes š§«
Using air hoses in the automotive class šļø
Working together on a floor game š¤
Seeing welding and electrical students in action ā”
It was a great opportunity for our students to see these skills firsthand and learn more about the classes available to them in the future.
šø More photos are available on the District Facebook page.
The students had a busy day exploring several programs, including:
Learning the basics of CPR š©ŗ
Examining bacteria in petri dishes š§«
Using air hoses in the automotive class šļø
Working together on a floor game š¤
Seeing welding and electrical students in action ā”
It was a great opportunity for our students to see these skills firsthand and learn more about the classes available to them in the future.
šø More photos are available on the District Facebook page.
Senior Young Leaders visited the Kentucky History Center and the State Capitol recently. While there, they participated in an invention workshop, toured the Old State Capitol, and met with Senator Williams.
Thanks to the Carroll County Community Development Corporation, which sponsors the program, the students sported their new polo shirts with the student-designed Young Leaders logo. (More photos on the District Facebook page.)
Photos courtesy of Ms. Mann
Thanks to the Carroll County Community Development Corporation, which sponsors the program, the students sported their new polo shirts with the student-designed Young Leaders logo. (More photos on the District Facebook page.)
Photos courtesy of Ms. Mann
Who were the freshman class officers spotted in the 1979 CCHS yearbook? Put their names in the comments!
š¢All elementary and middle school students interested in joining the Carroll County Track and Field program are invited to join by Monday, March 9. Athletes practice on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the high school track.šš¼āāļøšš¼āāļø
Please contact Coach Creager at joseph.creager@carroll.kyschools.us if you would like to participate.
šā¹š¼āāļøThree senior members of the Lady Panthers basketball team were honored tonight. Congratulations to these student athletes for their dedication to the sport of basketball and their success during their time as a Lady Panther. š¤š
š©Donuts With My Favorite Person will be held at Cartmell Elementary tomorrow. Join us for donuts and quality time with your student.š©
