Carroll County Schools

Olivia Rivers, through the Work-Based Learning Program at CCHS, is currently learning about strategies used in Applied Behavior Analysis and observing Registered Behavior Technicians implement those strategies with children who have autism. She also plans the materials for different structured activities, like art time at the Commonwealth Autism Center. The goal for all PBL/WBL students is to attain 300 hours of successful employment and be considered career ready at graduation. Those students who are career ready receive a notation on their diploma and a cord to wear at graduation.

Cartmell Elementary School is incredibly grateful to Marshall Chevrolet for selecting our school as the recipient of its annual Chevy Back to School donation. 🙌 A $1,000 check was presented to Principal Brandi Wells by Marshall Chevrolet representative Justin Hiatt. 💵🤝
“On behalf of Cartmell Elementary, the staff and students would like to thank Marshall Chevrolet for their generous donation,” Wells said.
This generous gift will support a staff holiday dinner 🎄🍽️ and provide academic 📖⭐ and behavioral 🏅👏 rewards for our students. We truly appreciate Marshall Chevrolet’s continued support of our school and community! 🏫🖤💛

CCHS students, who are members of the local chapter of Educators Rising, recently had the incredible opportunity to attend the NKU Educators Rising Conference. 🏫📚 CCHS students participated in a variety of events, and you could truly see the excitement on their faces as they explored a field they’re passionate about. 💡🍎
🌟 Two of our students were even selected to be featured on NKU’s College of Education social media pages. They were interviewed about why they aspire to become teachers, and their responses showed a genuine passion for education at such a young age. ❤️✏️
📸 Photos courtesy of Mrs. Sutton

CCMS students in the Sources of Strength program recently spread kindness ❤️ by visiting local nursing homes 🏡, delivering gifts 🎁 to veterans 🎖️ and treats 🍪 to all residents in partnership with the American Legion Auxiliary 🤝⭐.

The students were led by Brandi McIntyre, Sheila Reynolds, Kyndal Yager, and Sharonia Barr 👏😊
(📸credit: Mrs. McIntyre)

🎓Seniors, don't forget to order your cap and gown! To date, only 41 seniors have ordered their cap and gown. The deadline is Jan. 15, 2026. 🎓
🔗Please use this link to order: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1070019/CARROLL-COUNTY-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2916061768/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/2921451263

Carroll County High School will host two major basketball events this month, featuring boys’ and girls’ programs from across Kentucky and the region. 🏀✨
The North American Stainless Christmas Classic, featuring boys’ teams, will take place Dec. 20-23 🎄🏀. The Pam Browning Classic, featuring girls' teams, will follow Dec. 29-31 🤶🏀.
All tournament games will be hosted in the Carroll County High School gymnasium 🏫. Concessions will be available 🍿🥤. Community members, families, and alumni are encouraged to attend and support our student athletes 💛🖤.
“Holiday basketball is a great tradition in Carroll County and we look forward to hosting outstanding teams in both tournaments,” said Athletic Director Scott Anderson.
The tournament schedules are:
North American Stainless Christmas Classic (Boys) 🎅
Saturday, December 20
🏀 11:45 AM – Eminence vs Calvary Christian
🏀 1:15 PM – Williamstown vs Francis Parker
🏀 3:00 PM – Waggener vs Bullitt East
🏀 4:45 PM – Ryle vs DeSales
🏀 6:30 PM – Carroll County vs Robertson County
Monday, December 22
🏀 1:15 PM – Bullitt Central vs South Dearborn (IN)
🏀 3:00 PM – Fern Creek vs Dixie Heights
🏀 4:45 PM – DeSales vs Gallatin County
🏀 6:30 PM – Carroll County vs Williamstown
Tuesday, December 23
🏀 1:15 PM – Lloyd Memorial vs Fern Creek
🏀 3:00 PM – Gallatin County vs Bullitt Central
🏀 4:45 PM – South Dearborn (IN) vs DeSales
🏀 6:30 PM – Carroll County vs Francis Parker
Pam Browning Classic (Girls) 🤶
Game matchups and times are provided in the bracket and will be updated on Carroll County Athletics platforms throughout the Dec. 29-31 tournament🎄.
🏀Carroll County
🏀North Oldham
🏀Iroquois
🏀Lloyd Memorial
🏀Greenwood
🏀Christian Academy (Louisville)
🏀Pendleton County
🏀Henry County
Daily Ticket Prices (per tournament)
💰 Adults: $10
🎒 Students: $5
🧒 Students under age 5: Free admission
🏫 Carroll County students with a valid school ID: Free admission
Payment Options:
💵 Gate: Cash
💳 Gate: Credit card
📱 Gate: EventLink digital tickets
🥤 Concessions: Cash only
An All-Session Pass will also be available for purchase for each tournament at a discounted price for $25 🎟️ and can be found here: https://carrollpanthersathletics.com/Tickets
Please remember all students in eighth grade or younger must have an adult with them when attending CCHS athletic events 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.

🎄🏀The CCHS Panthers and Lady Panthers basketball teams will travel to Trimble County tomorrow, Dec. 16, for the inaugural Christmas Clash. 🎄🏀
❄️The Lady Panthers and Lady Raiders tip off at 6 p.m.
❄️The Panthers and Raiders hit the court at 7:30 p.m.
🎟️Tickets are $6 cash and $6.85 on EventLink.
🏆The winners will take home the Christmas Clash trophy. (📸credit: Trimble County Schools.)

#MondaysCanBeBeautiful

Here is a glimpse of the condition of roads throughout the county. Various spotters travel the roads for Carroll County Schools and provide the images to the district, which helps make the decision about closing school.

Hello Panther Families! Due to dangerously cold temperatures and the condition of roadways throughout the county, Carroll County Schools will use its second NTI Day tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 15. Staff members will be working from home, but will contact students regarding their expectations for the day. Stay safe and warm, everyone!

🛠️📚 All Project-Based Learning (PBL) students are required to complete safety training on small power tools, including a written test and hands-on demonstration, before jumping into their projects.
👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ These students, some of whom are in the carpentry program at the Area Technology Center, are working together to build confidence and skill with the equipment. Teamwork at its best! 🤝

❄️We had a little less snow this time, but we still want to give an appreciation shout out to our hard-working maintenance department. 📣They shoveled and plowed snow as well as treated sidewalks and parking lots today. 💪Thank you for all of your efforts! 🖤💛

CCMS eighth grade science students explored the reproductive properties of flowers during a recent lesson in Ms. James' class. Students dissected the flowers with scissors and their hands so they could identify all parts of the flower ✂️🌼. Students were investigating reproduction, heredity, and growth of organisms 🌱🧬.
Thank you to Maribeth's Flowers and Boutique for donating the flowers for our students to dissect and find the reproductive parts. 🙏💐
Students then used Google Drawings to diagram their flowers and their reproductive parts 💻✍️ and will be putting these diagrams into their Panther Path portfolio!

🎶 Schedule Update! 🎶
Tonight’s Carroll County Middle School Band Concert time has been changed. The concert will now begin at 5:30 p.m. in the CCMS gym.

📣 Band students should arrive at 5:00 p.m. to set up and prepare.

Come out and enjoy a wonderful evening of music from our talented 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands! 🎺🥁✨

📣 Schedule Update!
Tonight’s boys–girls varsity basketball doubleheader vs. Gallatin County has a new start time! 🏀🐾
✨ Girls Game: 5:30 p.m.
✨ Boys Game: 7:00 p.m. or 20 minutes after the girls game ends
Come out to the CCHS gym and cheer on our amazing student-athletes! 🙌🔥
Let’s pack the stands, Panther Nation! 🖤💛

Who are these CCHS students featured in the 1973 yearbook? Put your answers in the comments!