The Carroll County Middle School and Carroll County High School bands performed Friday in their annual spring concert. The CCMS Winter Guard also participated. (Additional photos will be posted on the Carroll County School District Facebook page.)
Yahir Garcia Mendoza and Katie McAlister were crowned King and Queen of the Carroll County High School prom tonight. The other members of the prom court were Madigan Coulter, Alyssa Dermon, Anna Richter, Averie Schaub, Courtney Strickland, Chloe Young, Brack Cayton-Wright, Alex Froman, Andrew Frye, Tucker Harris, Landon Isaacs and Connor Mefford.
Student authors revealed their Tall Tales books at Cartmell Elementary School this week.
Fourth graders taught by Mrs. Young, Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Tuttle and Mrs. Butcher wrote stories using exaggeration and hyperbole. Each student read their Tall Tale to a small group of parents and classmates.
“They have become really awesome writers,” Young said of the children. She recognized Priscila Malo Beach for creating the cover that was used by her classroom. Ironically, Priscila’s sibling made the cover for a previous book written by Young’s class.
CCMS students got pumped up before they begin standardized testing next week. Students dressed in their house colors and played a game of Jeopardy. Principal Dr. Robin Stephenson shared the school's status compared to neighboring counties and encouraged the students to do better and beat their border rivals this year.
The Carroll County High School prom is Saturday at Gen. Butler State Resort Park. The promgoers will participate in the Grand March at the CCHS gymnasium at 7 p.m. then go to the prom. The prom king and queen will be crowned at 7 p.m. at the Grand March. The 2023 Prom Court includes Madigan Coulter, Alyssa Dermon, Katie McAlister, Anna Richter, Averie Schaub, Courtney Strickland, Chloe Young, Richard Cayton-Wright, Alex Froman, Andrew Frye, Yahir Garcia Mendoza, Tucker Harris, Landon Isaacs and Connor Mefford.
Austin Hicks and Courtney Strickland were named Carroll County High School's Winter Sports Athlete of the Year. Congratulations!
Carroll County High School will be the scene of a mock accident on the afternoon of April 26.
The event is being held before prom and graduation to remind students of the importance of not driving under the influence or driving while distracted.
A number of law enforcement and emergency personnel will be on scene, including a helicopter. In addition, criminal justice students instructed by Benny Johnson, will investigate the scene as their end-of-year project.
“Parents and community members, please be aware of this event and that it is a learning event for our students and a practice event for our first responders in the community,” said Carroll County Schools Superintendent Casey Jaynes.
The accident will portray an alcohol-involved fatality scene. Only students in the junior and senior classes will attend the event. The mock accident will begin at 12:30 p.m.
The Three Rivers Health District held a vaccination clinic at Carroll County High School today. The program allows them to assist students to become current on all their vaccinations.
Kathryn Winn Primary students enjoy reading in the library and checking out books.
Carroll County students continue to excel in technology with another group of students preparing for the state STLP competition in Lexington next week. CCMS is sending two students this year. Jonathan Pirtle is competing in the multimedia mash-up category with a video about using a Geiger counter. Kevin Zuniga has two entries in the event - Well Designed Bee in the 3D design category and a taco animation. Kevin Zuniga, Johnathan Pirtle, Ivan Turner, Elias Cardoso, Hailey Pyrtle, Keyla Hernandez, Allen Wainscott and Kyla Roland all competed at the initial level of STLP (Student Technology Leadership Program).
Nikola Tesla visited the Carroll County Middle School today. He spoke about his studies, dreams, employment and creation of the theory of alternating current. Tesla's alternating current was controversial at its inception, but permeates nearly all electrical devices today. Tesla was portrayed by Chris Logan Carter of the Children's Theatre of Cincinnati.
CCHS art students put on a great display during their inaugural art show. Their works expressed tremendous amounts of creativity and talent.
Five Panthers were named to the All-A District Team following this week's tournament. Coy Willhoite, Colton Deitz and Braden Stephenson received the honor for baseball while Brooklyn Rose and Mallory Noble were recognized for softball. Congratulations to each of them for their hard work and dedication to their sport!
Support the art students of Carroll County High School tonight. They have worked hard to create their works of art. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Attention parents and guardians of students who will be entering Kindergarten in the 2023-2024 school year. Please review the flyers and contact Kathryn Winn Primary School at 732-7090.
CCHS held a spring pep rally, powder buff volleyball game and a brief excerpt of the production of The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon recently.
First graders in Crystal Trimble's class recently learned about clouds and rain. To culminate their unit, the students conducted experiments and predictions about how many rain drops their clouds would hold.
Cartmell Elementary’s Walk-A-Thon fundraiser generated $10,508.06 to be put toward new playground equipment.
Benson Hill walked the most steps and will serve as assistant principal for the day. Each student was given a pedometer from the Three Rivers Health District.
Miri Hawkins raised the most money and will serve as principal for the day.
The Blue House raised $3,965.96, the most of all houses, and will receive a special field day.
Members of the Carroll County Middle School's environmental club have launched a paper recycling project in their school.
Students from iLEAD Academy recently held their spring showcase, an opportunity for them to demonstrate their pathway skills to the public.
