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 “summer slide,” 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.
“We worked to find creative solutions and compromises that would support the greatest number of people,” said Desirae Hay, a special education teacher at Cartmell Elementary who represented the certified staff on the committee. “We 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.”
Director of Pupil Personnel and Chief Operating Officer Mark Willhoite said the district values consistency whenever possible. “We 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,” 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 “summer slide,” 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.
“We worked to find creative solutions and compromises that would support the greatest number of people,” said Desirae Hay, a special education teacher at Cartmell Elementary who represented the certified staff on the committee. “We 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.”
Director of Pupil Personnel and Chief Operating Officer Mark Willhoite said the district values consistency whenever possible. “We 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,” 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 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 tonight 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 “summer slide,” 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.
“We worked to find creative solutions and compromises that would support the greatest number of people,” said Desirae Hay, a special education teacher at Cartmell Elementary who represented the certified staff on the committee. “We 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.”
Director of Pupil Personnel and Chief Operating Officer Mark Willhoite said the district values consistency whenever possible. “We 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,” 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 tonight 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 “summer slide,” 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.
“We worked to find creative solutions and compromises that would support the greatest number of people,” said Desirae Hay, a special education teacher at Cartmell Elementary who represented the certified staff on the committee. “We 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.”
Director of Pupil Personnel and Chief Operating Officer Mark Willhoite said the district values consistency whenever possible. “We 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,” 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 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.
📅 Date: March 12
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍Kathryn Winn Primary School
Please call Attendance Clerk Cydney Conley at 502-732-7090 for more information. 📞✨
📅 Date: March 12
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍Kathryn Winn Primary School
Please call Attendance Clerk Cydney Conley at 502-732-7090 for more information. 📞✨
🧩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. 🧩
📞Please call Tammy Welch at 732-7085 with questions.
📞Please call Tammy Welch at 732-7085 with questions.
📢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.🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♀️
Please contact Coach Creager at joseph.creager@carroll.kyschools.us if you would like to participate.
Kathryn Winn's student leaders celebrated Habit 4, Think Win-Win, during an assembly last week.🤝
Students did a great job taking initiative, showing leadership and keeping their friends engaged during the assembly. 🎉🎉
📸(More photos on the District Facebook page.)
Students did a great job taking initiative, showing leadership and keeping their friends engaged during the assembly. 🎉🎉
📸(More photos on the District Facebook page.)
📣 Friendly Reminder!
Carroll County Schools will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 for a staff work day. 🗓️
👩🏫 Staff will be working, but students do not report to school.
We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend! 🎉✨
Carroll County Schools will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 for a staff work day. 🗓️
👩🏫 Staff will be working, but students do not report to school.
We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend! 🎉✨
💙👮♂️ School Resource Officer Appreciation Day is Sunday, Feb. 15! 👮♀️💙
Carroll County Schools is incredibly blessed to have a School Resource Officer in each of our schools through our partnership with the Carrollton Police Department and the City of Carrollton.
Our SROs do so much more than keep our buildings safe — they build relationships, mentor students and support our staff every single day. 🏫✨
Thank you to our amazing SRO team for your dedication, protection and care for our Panther family! 💙🐾
Carroll County Schools is incredibly blessed to have a School Resource Officer in each of our schools through our partnership with the Carrollton Police Department and the City of Carrollton.
Our SROs do so much more than keep our buildings safe — they build relationships, mentor students and support our staff every single day. 🏫✨
Thank you to our amazing SRO team for your dedication, protection and care for our Panther family! 💙🐾
❤️🎈 Valentine’s Day Reminder for Families 🎈❤️
As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, we want to remind families that students are not permitted to take balloons, glass vases, or any object that blocks the aisle/exits on the school bus. These items can create safety concerns and distractions during transportation.
Please do not send these types of gifts to school with your child. If you would like to surprise your student, we encourage small items that can easily fit inside their backpack. 💌🎁
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and our buses running smoothly! 🚌💛
As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, we want to remind families that students are not permitted to take balloons, glass vases, or any object that blocks the aisle/exits on the school bus. These items can create safety concerns and distractions during transportation.
Please do not send these types of gifts to school with your child. If you would like to surprise your student, we encourage small items that can easily fit inside their backpack. 💌🎁
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and our buses running smoothly! 🚌💛
This week, we proudly celebrate and say THANK YOU to our Family Resource & Youth Services Center (FRYSC) team! 💙✨
Their dedication, compassion, and willingness to do whatever it takes make a lasting difference in the lives of our students every single day. We are so thankful for these amazing ladies and the support they provide our school family! 👏🌟
Their dedication, compassion, and willingness to do whatever it takes make a lasting difference in the lives of our students every single day. We are so thankful for these amazing ladies and the support they provide our school family! 👏🌟
📣Panther families, please remember that school will be in session on Friday, Feb. 13. This is a make-up day for our first snow day. ❄️
INCOMING 26/27 KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES
We continue to celebrate our school counselors. Thank you to each of our counselors - you make a difference every day!
Hello Panther Families! 🖤💛
Our school food pantries will be open tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 6, offering FREE food to families in our district. 🛒✨ Please go to the school that your child attends.
📍 Cartmell Elementary Families
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Cartmell Elementary
📍 Kathryn Winn & Head Start Families
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Kathryn Winn Elementary
📍 Middle & High School Families
🕚 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Carroll County High School
➡️ Please use the back entrance by the cafeteria, accessible from the side road between the high school and Cartmell.
We’re proud to support our Panther families and make sure everyone has access to food when they need it. ❤️🐾
Please help spread the word! 📣
Our school food pantries will be open tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 6, offering FREE food to families in our district. 🛒✨ Please go to the school that your child attends.
📍 Cartmell Elementary Families
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Cartmell Elementary
📍 Kathryn Winn & Head Start Families
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Kathryn Winn Elementary
📍 Middle & High School Families
🕚 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Carroll County High School
➡️ Please use the back entrance by the cafeteria, accessible from the side road between the high school and Cartmell.
We’re proud to support our Panther families and make sure everyone has access to food when they need it. ❤️🐾
Please help spread the word! 📣
📣Hello Panther Families! 📣
❄️❄️Carroll County Schools will use a traditional snow day tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 due to projected snowfall and freezing temperatures during the time buses, student drivers and staff would be on the roadways.
⭐This day is required to be made up in our calendar. We will use March 31 as the make-up day.
🖤💛We appreciate your patience and understanding as we have navigated this winter weather. We look forward to returning to school on Monday. Please stay safe and warm. 🧣
❄️❄️Carroll County Schools will use a traditional snow day tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 due to projected snowfall and freezing temperatures during the time buses, student drivers and staff would be on the roadways.
⭐This day is required to be made up in our calendar. We will use March 31 as the make-up day.
🖤💛We appreciate your patience and understanding as we have navigated this winter weather. We look forward to returning to school on Monday. Please stay safe and warm. 🧣
📣❄️Hello Panther Families! One more round of winter weather is threatening our region and we are watching the progression of the event.
🚨 NTI Day Announcement 🚨
Carroll County Schools will use an NTI Day 9 tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, due to slick and hazardous road conditions ❄️. An early evening road check, especially in areas known to be challenging, showed freezing conditions developing.
For the safety of our students and staff, school will be closed. Staff will not report to buildings but will be in contact with students to share expectations for the day 💻📚.
Please stay safe and warm. 🧣☕
Carroll County Schools will use an NTI Day 9 tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, due to slick and hazardous road conditions ❄️. An early evening road check, especially in areas known to be challenging, showed freezing conditions developing.
For the safety of our students and staff, school will be closed. Staff will not report to buildings but will be in contact with students to share expectations for the day 💻📚.
Please stay safe and warm. 🧣☕
📣Hello Panther Families! Please see this statement from Carroll County Schools regarding school on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this winter season. ❄️☃️
