ALL-PRO DADS NEXT TUESDAY, MAY 12 at Cartmell
The Cartmell Elementary Greenery Protection Club recently earned a perfect score in Level 2 of the Student Technology Leadership Program at the state meet. They came home with a trophy for being ranked "Best in Level 2." This achievement allowed them to advance to the final Level 3 round of the competition.
While the group did not move on to the top 20 state winners in Level 3, their performance was a major milestone for the school. This year’s team is officially the most successful STLP group Cartmell has had in the past five years. Congratulations to these young Panthers and their sponsors, Diane McCarthy and Leonela Morales!
Not only have they been successful in the state competition, they also organized a lengthy recycling campaign in which more than 1,100 pounds of aluminum was collected. This ranked Cartmell as the top recycling large elementary school in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The school will also receive a check for $2,500 from River Metals Recycling.
(Photos courtesy of Mrs. McCarthy and the STLP team.)
While the group did not move on to the top 20 state winners in Level 3, their performance was a major milestone for the school. This year’s team is officially the most successful STLP group Cartmell has had in the past five years. Congratulations to these young Panthers and their sponsors, Diane McCarthy and Leonela Morales!
Not only have they been successful in the state competition, they also organized a lengthy recycling campaign in which more than 1,100 pounds of aluminum was collected. This ranked Cartmell as the top recycling large elementary school in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The school will also receive a check for $2,500 from River Metals Recycling.
(Photos courtesy of Mrs. McCarthy and the STLP team.)
Hello Carroll County Families!! Summer is right around the corner and the children will be out of school looking for fun and exciting things to do with their time. We want to make sure that our students continue to receive balanced meals, so our Nutrition Department is offering 10-day meal boxes again this year.
The summer feeding program provides each child in Carroll County ages 18 and under with 10 breakfasts and 10 lunches as well as milk for each meal. All items are shelf stable, so they won't take up space in your refrigerator or freezer. Just click the link below and fill it out to get your children on the pick-up listing. There is space for four children, so if you have more, you will need to fill out the form another time to list the other children. Once you fill it out, you remain on the list for the entire summer feeding program. You do not need to complete a form for every pick-up event. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/F94DYi9o7NBkMPAUA
Please note, meal boxes should be collected by the parent or guardian of the child(ren).
CARTMELL THANKS WALMART AND FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER for their generous donations in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week!
⚾🧢JOIN THE CARTMELL CHOIR FOR THEIR SPRING CONCERT!
KSA STATE TESTING BEGINS TOMORROW FOR CARTMELL'S 3rd and 4th GRADERS!
Testing is scheduled from May 7-19, and student attendance on testing days is VERY IMPORTANT. Please avoid absences on these dates, especially in the mornings, except for emergencies.
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Happy School Nurse Day to those who dedicate their day to caring for the needs of others. We appreciate all of our school nurses!
Hello Panther Families and Community! Please see the attached letter from Carroll County Schools Superintendent Casey Jaynes regarding the statewide issues of vaping and swatting. Many school districts, including ours, are dealing with these issues. Carroll County has not been the victim of a swatting incident (false report to law enforcement), but we have dealt with student vaping this year. We are asking for your help to educate your students about the dangers of these devices and encourage them to speak to a trusted adult if they have any concerns.
The Sellers Community Garden was officially dedicated in memory of Cartmell Elementary student Deacon Sellers on Saturday, May 2.
Deacon was a member of the school's Student Technology Leadership Program and tragically passed away in a house fire in 2024. His dream was to create a garden that would provide fresh and healthy food to all of Carroll County.
His fellow STLP members have made that dream a reality.
The students, and numerous adults in the Cartmell family, have spent many hours tending to the garden and harvesting the vegetable crops. The Carroll County Conservation District has provided significant help to the team, financially, provided gardening advice and through manual labor.
“Every garden begins with a single seed and, for us, that seed was Deacon Sellers,” said STLP and garden sponsor Diane McCarthy at the dedication ceremony. “Today we dedicate more than a garden, we dedicate a living classroom.”
The garden sign was designed by CCHS student Damien Gomez-Zavala and unveiled during the ceremony by the STLP team.
A video of the ceremony will be posted on the District Facebook page along with numerous photos courtesy of Elizabeth Mefford.
Deacon was a member of the school's Student Technology Leadership Program and tragically passed away in a house fire in 2024. His dream was to create a garden that would provide fresh and healthy food to all of Carroll County.
His fellow STLP members have made that dream a reality.
The students, and numerous adults in the Cartmell family, have spent many hours tending to the garden and harvesting the vegetable crops. The Carroll County Conservation District has provided significant help to the team, financially, provided gardening advice and through manual labor.
“Every garden begins with a single seed and, for us, that seed was Deacon Sellers,” said STLP and garden sponsor Diane McCarthy at the dedication ceremony. “Today we dedicate more than a garden, we dedicate a living classroom.”
The garden sign was designed by CCHS student Damien Gomez-Zavala and unveiled during the ceremony by the STLP team.
A video of the ceremony will be posted on the District Facebook page along with numerous photos courtesy of Elizabeth Mefford.
Thank you to NAS for supporting our Cartmell teachers this teacher appreciation week!
As we start Staff Appreciation Week, we also want to say thank you to those in our Panther community who impact our students even though they are not employed by Carroll County Schools. The positive influence our community has on our students is appreciated and recognized this, and every, week. Thank you to all of our Panther friends and family!
Today we start Staff Appreciation Week at Carroll County Schools! All of our staff members are invaluable to making our students successful. We are appreciative of you every day, but this week our staff members will receive some extra special treats. The Board of Education is providing lunch for each school this week and individual schools are hosting their own celebrations. If you see a Carroll County Schools staff member, give them a pat on the back for their hard work! 🖤💛
🍅TODAY IS THE DAY!
See you at Cartmell's playground gate at 10am for this very special ribbon-cutting and dedication!
Cartmell Elementary’s fourth graders recently spent the day celebrating Earth Day at the Robert M. Westrict County Park during the annual Conservation District event, hosted in partnership with Nucor. Students rotated through hands-on learning stations led by community partners including Nucor Gallatin, Carroll County Cooperative Extension, NALCO, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, Kentucky Division of Forestry, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, and Carroll County FFA.
Students spent their entire day outdoors, engaged in hands-on activities and learning about science. Each student even took home tree seedlings or plants to continue the learning at home.
This long-running event, once held on Nucor’s campus, continues to grow and evolve each year. A big thank you to Pat Underwood, CCCD Conservation Technician, for organizing such a meaningful day for our students.
(Photos courtesy of Carroll County Conservation District. More photos on the District Facebook page.)
Students spent their entire day outdoors, engaged in hands-on activities and learning about science. Each student even took home tree seedlings or plants to continue the learning at home.
This long-running event, once held on Nucor’s campus, continues to grow and evolve each year. A big thank you to Pat Underwood, CCCD Conservation Technician, for organizing such a meaningful day for our students.
(Photos courtesy of Carroll County Conservation District. More photos on the District Facebook page.)
PLEASE RSVP BY 3 PM TODAY!
(Be sure and enter full names of guests before submitting the form--this will allow pre-registration with our Raptor visitor system, and speed up entry at the door.)
Can't wait to see you at Family Breakfast!
*Monday, May 4
Doors open at 7am
Each student may invite up to TWO (2) guests
Cost is $4 per guest (cash payment at the door)
Please RSVP at this link:
https://forms.gle/PboQMQYCeTrLydQm7
We love it when the grown-ups come to school! Thank you to everyone who attended student-led conferences this evening--our students were so proud to share their accomplishments.
#ccpanthers
Please join us for our Cartmell Family Breakfast--
*Monday, May 4
Doors open at 7am
Each student may invite up to TWO (2) guests
Cost is $4 per guest (cash payment at the door)
Please RSVP at this link:
https://forms.gle/PboQMQYCeTrLydQm7
*Monday, May 4
Doors open at 7am
Each student may invite up to TWO (2) guests
Cost is $4 per guest (cash payment at the door)
Please RSVP at this link:
https://forms.gle/PboQMQYCeTrLydQm7
🌱 You’re invited to a special and meaningful celebration 💚
Join us for the ribbon-cutting and dedication of the Sellers Community Garden at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 2.
This garden was created in honor of Deacon Sellers, a member of the Cartmell STLP program whose life was tragically lost in a fire. His dream of building a community garden has now become a reality, thanks to the dedication of his STLP friends.
📅 Rain date: Saturday, May 9
Join us for the ribbon-cutting and dedication of the Sellers Community Garden at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 2.
This garden was created in honor of Deacon Sellers, a member of the Cartmell STLP program whose life was tragically lost in a fire. His dream of building a community garden has now become a reality, thanks to the dedication of his STLP friends.
📅 Rain date: Saturday, May 9
SELLERS COMMUNITY GARDEN RIBBON-CUTTING AND DEDICATION
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 10:00 AM
CARTMELL PLAYGROUND
#ccpanthers
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 10:00 AM
CARTMELL PLAYGROUND
#ccpanthers
A friendly reminder that Carroll County Schools is not in session on Friday, May 1. Please enjoy the long weekend!
