Carroll County Schools

Good luck to our jazz band that is participating in the KMEA festival today!

The Senior Class of 2024 was honored at a parent-sponsored dinner last night. The event was supported by a number of community partners, including North American Stainless, which paid for the catered meal. Other partners include Searcy Monuments, Rand Insurance, Carrollton Family Dentistry, Nucor Steel, Holiday Inn Express, Kentucky Farm Bureau, Dorman Products, PMC, Raisor Zapp and Woods, Can Do Maintenance, Owen Electric, Kemper Construction, Gallatin Nursing & Rehab, Farmer’s Bank of Milton, Marshall Chevrolet, Edward Jones - Nicholas Schaefer, Mortenson Dental and Gaddie Eye Center. Each senior who attended received a gift, ranging from cash to a TV to a basket full of items for a dorm room. The organizers credited community support and corporate donations as the reason every student could receive a prize. The parent group organized multiple functions for the seniors throughout the year, including a senior sunrise breakfast, bonfire and movie night, scavenger hunt, ice cream sundae event, tailgating at the high school and field day. The fun will continue through the last week of school. (More photos on the District Facebook page.)

Fifth graders at Carroll County Middle School committed to doing their best on the upcoming Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) testing this morning. They dropped slips of paper with their worries and concerns into a time capsule that will be buried at CCMS later this week. CCMS Principal Dr. Robin Stephenson showed students what our neighbors in Owen, Gallatin and Henry scored on their KSA testing last year and challenged the students to beat them this year. “We’re no longer going to say we can’t do that,” Stephenson said. “We’re burying that. We’re getting rid of the ‘I can’t’ for CCMS today.” She encouraged the students to realize they are no different than their counterparts at Owen, Gallatin and Henry and they are just as capable of scoring high on the KSA test. Each student received a fist bump from the fifth grade teachers as well as school and district administrators.

The senior class claimed victory in the Powder Buff volleyball game yesterday! (More photos on the District Facebook page.)

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Carroll County High School U.S. History students created mini museum exhibits for a project in Mr. Martin's class. The projects all had to tell a story of something that had an impact in human history.

Cartmell Elementary School held a western-themed family math and reading night. Students and their families visited classrooms and could shop at the book fair. (More photos on the District Facebook page.)

Carroll County Middle School held its first Family Club Night and Book Fair. Families participated in the clubs students have attended this school year and could also shop at the book fair. (More photos on the District Facebook page.)

Susan Mills, a mom, author and illustrator, spoke to third grade students at Cartmell Elementary School recently. They read her book “Alex, the Awesome and Artsy Allosaurus” together. Alex is a dinosaur who has some anxiety issues. Mills spoke to the children about being anxious and some ways they could calm themselves, including breathing techniques. They also made a pinky promise to talk to someone if they were feeling anxious or needed help. “We are all different and that is awesome,” Mills said. Cartmell teacher Natalie Abbott is studying for a Master of Library Science degree and learned about a program called School Days. The Kentucky Book Festival and Kentucky Humanities provide the author and books to the schools at no charge. Each child receives a signed copy of the author’s book.

Carroll County Schools celebrated Arbor Day with the planting of two trees, a Southern Magnolia and a Redbud. The City of Carrollton and the Urban Forestry Commission collaborated to host a ceremonial tree planting at Kathryn Winn and the Carroll County Child Development Center. Cathy Gilbert spoke to the students about the Urban Forestry Commission and the City of Carrollton’s designation as a Tree City. They have held that honor for 32 years. “It’s a time to appreciate our community and our trees,” Gilbert said. “Planting a tree is a sign of hope.” Gail Becraft, a retired Carroll County teacher, explained to the Winn students what a magnolia tree will look like and described its beautiful flowers. Both trees can sky to 50 feet tall and both are native to Kentucky. Carrollton Mayor Robb Adams read a proclamation from the city to honor Arbor Day. The trees were donated by the Carroll County Conservation District and Carrollton Utilities. (More photos on the District Facebook page.)

The Carroll County High School cheerleading squad was recognized by the Carroll County Board of Education last night for its victory at the AmeriCheer competition in Orlando, Florida. The squad includes Brooklyn Hicks, Addyson Noble, Taylor Sea, Keiry Chavez, Emma Beverly, Kensley Foster, Brooklyn Crawford, Trinity Doolin, Cloie McGuire, Kaylee Snow, Rileigh Ashby, Adyson Hewitt, Skyler Robbins, Olivia Rivers, Angela Rodgers, Bryson Chadwell, Jazmyne Brock, Ryleigh Darnold, Johnny Scherder, Gage Stone, Zayn Satchwell and Brynnlee Tuttle.

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The Carroll County High School FFA Greenhouse opens today!

Carroll County High School has released its Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) Schedule. Please use this information to be ready for end-of-year testing.

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Carroll County Middle School track star Alex Bolton set a new school record this week when the team competed at Switzerland County. He ran the 1600 meter in 5:16.94 to take first place. Congratulations to Alex! https://vimeo.com/938792221/93ef7d1308?share=copy

Thank you to all the administrative staff who help make Carroll County Schools great! We appreciate you!

📢📢BOTH SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24!📢📢 Come to Carroll County High School tonight to watch the Lady Panthers softball and the Panthers baseball teams take on Owen County!