The Carroll County Area Technology Center’s welding program recently received a $4,000 grant from Airgas, which sent representatives to visit with the students and learn more about the program.
Welding instructor Justin Tingle used the grant money to purchase essential items such as welding hoods, safety equipment and grinding disks. Local support from Airgas employees Quinton Featherstone, the Terminal Manager at Ghent; Terry Barrett, the District Manager; and Wendy Clifford, Account Manager, made this grant possible.
Criss Spicer, North Zone Fleet Maintenance Manager-Merchant Gases at Airgas, said the welding program’s students and increased number of female welders in the class was inspiring. He praised the class for being grateful for the equipment and being engaged with Airgas representatives when they visited the ATC.
"Industry partners like Airgas keep our programs competitive. Mr. Tingle does an incredible job of working to provide the best learning experience he can for our students,” said ATC Principal Kirk Brooks. “Support from companies like Airgas ensure that the young men and women of our communities arrive at adulthood with the best training our school has to offer. I am very grateful for their support and generosity."
Welding instructor Justin Tingle used the grant money to purchase essential items such as welding hoods, safety equipment and grinding disks. Local support from Airgas employees Quinton Featherstone, the Terminal Manager at Ghent; Terry Barrett, the District Manager; and Wendy Clifford, Account Manager, made this grant possible.
Criss Spicer, North Zone Fleet Maintenance Manager-Merchant Gases at Airgas, said the welding program’s students and increased number of female welders in the class was inspiring. He praised the class for being grateful for the equipment and being engaged with Airgas representatives when they visited the ATC.
"Industry partners like Airgas keep our programs competitive. Mr. Tingle does an incredible job of working to provide the best learning experience he can for our students,” said ATC Principal Kirk Brooks. “Support from companies like Airgas ensure that the young men and women of our communities arrive at adulthood with the best training our school has to offer. I am very grateful for their support and generosity."
Carroll County Area Technology Center students began learning how to hang drywall ceilings and walls in the carpentry class. The drywall materials were donated by CertainTeed St. Gobain. Last year, these same students built the subfloors and framed the walls for the Pod structures. Now in year two of the program, the future carpenters will complete the interior finishes.
Carroll County Area Technology Center welding students worked with materials donated by our community partner, NUCOR Steel Gallatin. The materials are valued at $4,000. Thank you to NUCOR for this tremendous contribution to the ATC's welding program! (Photos courtesy of Mr. Tingle.)
Pre-Nursing students 🩺 at the Carroll County Area Technology Center started their year 📚by creating positive thoughts decorations on their classroom door🚪and bulletin board🖼️. (📸 Ms. Hughes.)
The Carroll County Area Technology Center welcomed students back yesterday. They received a friendly greeting and even got to stop at a fun photo board to begin the school year. 📸🎒
⚽Members of our CCHS boys' soccer team cheered on the Lady Panthers soccer team when they competed in their season opener on Monday! ⚽
🖤💛We love seeing our students support one another! (📸 Cheri Mann)
🖤💛We love seeing our students support one another! (📸 Cheri Mann)
Mandatory meetings will be held for students who are taking dual credit classes at the high school, Area Technology Center or JCTC. Important information about policies and procedures for dual credit students will be shared.
Principles of Entrepreneurship students at the Carroll County Area Technology Center pitched ideas for their start-up business to a panel of business leaders. The students worked on the projects the entire second semester. They gave a three-minute pitch that was followed up with a five-minute Q&A session with a panel of judges. Students were judged on their concepts on creativity, feasibility and finances. (Photos courtesy of Dr. Tim Burgoyne.)
Pre-Nursing students at the Carroll County Area Technology Center practiced hands-on patient care techniques, building confidence and real-world skills to prepare for future careers in healthcare.
Project-Based Learning students worked on electrical projects at the football/soccer complex and a newly renovated workshop at CCHS before the school year ended. They installed new LED lighting in the barn where teams gather during games and installed outlets and lights in the new workshop. They were led by School Community Liaison Jeff Fremin.
Congratulations to these Carroll County Area Technology Center pre-nursing students for achieving their State Registered Nursing Assistant certification.
Welding students at the Carroll County Area Technology Center wrapped up their year by working on a number of projects.
Carroll County Area Technology Center students in the automotive class worked on several projects.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Please continue to check our social media for a multitude of graduation photos.
Carroll County Schools is collecting money to benefit Special Olympics Kentucky. You can bag up your coins or grab a handful from your console of your car and drop them at the board of education office, 813 Hawkins Street. Thank you for supporting Special Olympics!
Carroll County Area Technology Center students teamed up to work on building a deer stand.
Pathfinder of the Year nominees John Tooter Booth and Crystal Raisor were recognized by the Carroll County Board of Education last night. The nominations were made through the Kentucky Community and Technical College System for educators who encourage students to attend a KCTS college, help identify a career path and provide mentorship to students.
Carpentry students at the Carroll County Area Technology Center have been finishing up projects as the year comes to a close. 🪚🔨👏🏻
CCHS Junior Shelby Hillebrandt is working with the regional FFA officer team to collect donations for communities devastated by the recent tornadoes. Shelby's family hails from that region of the state and she will be delivering items to the London, Clay and Hazard areas over Memorial Day weekend.
This is a quick turnaround donation drive with everything due by 3 p.m. on Friday. Please see the flyer for items needed.
Thousands of dollars in scholarships were awarded to Carroll County High School seniors last night at the annual academic honors night. The Top 20 seniors in the class were also highlighted and they recognized their most influential educator. The event was hosted and sponsored by the Carrollton Rotary Club.
The Top 20 Seniors and scholarship awards were (all pictured on the District Facebook page in a separate folder):
Top 20 Seniors - Addyson Campbell, Victoria Foster, Lilly Frye, Madisen Groves, Geoffrey Hash, Melesa Herzet, Alyssa Horner, Zackary Kindoll, Carson Lipe, Kelby Maiden, Jackson Marsh, Erica McGuire, Brenna Mefford, Macie Miller, Kimberly Ramirez, Caitlyn Satchwell, Preston Snow, Elle Spencer, Taylor Theis and Savannah Wright.
American Legion Scholarship - Alyssa Horner, Kylee Kinman, Elle Spencer, Colton Gosser.
American Legion Riders Scholarship - Coy Willhoite, Madisen Groves, Bryson Chadwell, Carson Lipe.
Sons of the American Legion, Squad #41 Scholarship - Erica McGuire, Landon Supplee.
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship - Lilly Frye.
Ashton’s Legacy Scholarship - Landon Supplee, Jackson Marsh, Coy Willhoite, Madisen Groves, Macie Miller, Elle Spencer.
Bryce Stewart Memorial Scholarship - Landon Supplee, Madisen Groves, Coy Willhoite, Cooper Gutman, Bryson Chadwell, Colton Deitz.
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship - Elle Spencer, Macie Miller, Taylor Butler.
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Scholarships - Erica McGuire, Elle Spencer, Lilly Short, Jackson Marsh.
Carroll County Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship - Lilly Frye, Kylee Kinman, Macie Miller, Elle Spencer and Horacio Magdaleno.
Carrollton Lion’s Club Scholarship - Melesa Herzet, Addyson Campbell.
Carroll County Masonic Lodge Scholarship - Alyssa Horner, Kylee Kinman, Macie Miller, Lilly Frye, Colton Gosser.
D’Anthony Shane Collins Legacy Scholarship - Macie Miller.
David Stout Award - Cooper Gutman.
Katie Easom Memorial Scholarship - Kimberly Ramirez.
Farmer’s Bank of Milton Scholarship - Lilly Frye, Alyssa Horner.
First Baptist Church Scholarships - Coy Willhoite, Jack Chowning, Elle Spencer, Kylee Kinman.
Anna Jean Harmon Scholarship - Geoffrey Hash.
Hendricks Heroes’ Scholarship - Coy Willhoite, Lilly Frye.
Ella Margaret Hulette Scholarship - Kylee Kinman, Jackson Marsh.
McDonald’s Ray Croc Scholarship - Taylor Butler.
North American Stainless Scholarships - Horacio Magdaleno, Melesa Herzet, Macie Miller, Taylor Butler, Madisen Groves, Coy Willhoite, Addyson Campbell, Landon Supplee, Erica McGuire.
NUCOR Education Award - Madisen Groves, Lilly Frye.
Carrollton Rotary Club Scholarship - Melesa Herzet, Carson Lipe, Brenna Mefford, Kimberly Ramirez.
United Citizens Bank and Trust Scholarship - Madisen Groves.
Carroll County Training Consortium Scholarship - Dominick McCollum, Kane Lewis, Coy Willhoite, Elijah Watson, Jesse Mann, Colton Deitz, Preston Snow, Nate Gomez, Isaiah Watson.
4-H 10 Year Members - Jesse Mann, Brenna Mefford, Lilly Frye, Zackary Kindoll, Kylee Kinman, Addyson Campbell, Kelby Maiden.
4-H Scholarship - Lilly Frye, Zackary Kindoll, Brenna Mefford.
Carroll County Conservation District Scholarship - Zackary Kindoll.
Hispanic Festival Scholarship - Horacio Magdaleno.
