Members of the Carroll County Middle School Academic Team were recognized by the Carroll County Board of Education recently.
Fourteen students tested at the district competition and advanced to the regional level individually, the quick recall team placed first and future problem solvers team placed second in their categories, while the team won first place overall. Lilly Humphrey will advance to the state competition in the Arts and Humanities category.
āWeāre building and weāre excited. Theyāve worked very hard,ā CCMS Academic Team Coach Sheila Underwood said. āYou should be very proud of these kids. They represent Carroll County well.ā
The Academic Team includes: Gabrial Beach, Ava Boyer, Kelsey Hash, Keyla Hernandez-Garcia, Owen Hodson, Attie Hoover, Ellie Hoover, Lillie Humphrey, Emma Marsh, Landon Martin, Alan McCarthy, Coralyn McCarthy, Hailey Pirtle, Elijah Riggs, Jaxon Routon, Jace Shisler and Gian Zacarias.
Fourteen students tested at the district competition and advanced to the regional level individually, the quick recall team placed first and future problem solvers team placed second in their categories, while the team won first place overall. Lilly Humphrey will advance to the state competition in the Arts and Humanities category.
āWeāre building and weāre excited. Theyāve worked very hard,ā CCMS Academic Team Coach Sheila Underwood said. āYou should be very proud of these kids. They represent Carroll County well.ā
The Academic Team includes: Gabrial Beach, Ava Boyer, Kelsey Hash, Keyla Hernandez-Garcia, Owen Hodson, Attie Hoover, Ellie Hoover, Lillie Humphrey, Emma Marsh, Landon Martin, Alan McCarthy, Coralyn McCarthy, Hailey Pirtle, Elijah Riggs, Jaxon Routon, Jace Shisler and Gian Zacarias.
Students from Carroll County High School and the Carroll County Area Technology Center had an opportunity to explore careers, education and military services during a recent career fair. Thank you to all of the community partners who made this possible! (More photos on the District Facebook page.)
Congratulations to the Carroll County indoor track team! š¾ We have quite a few Panthers ranked statewide, and most of them are headed to the state tournament tomorrow. Best of luck to all our student-athletes! šš
āļø Snow Day Announcement āļø
Carroll County Schools will be closed Monday, March 2 due to anticipated winter weather and ongoing staff and student illness. The forecast is calling for conditions that may cause slick and dangerous road conditions during the morning commute. This will be a traditional snow day and will be made up on Wednesday, April 1.
Please stay safe and warm! š§£āļø
Carroll County Schools will be closed Monday, March 2 due to anticipated winter weather and ongoing staff and student illness. The forecast is calling for conditions that may cause slick and dangerous road conditions during the morning commute. This will be a traditional snow day and will be made up on Wednesday, April 1.
Please stay safe and warm! š§£āļø
Congratulations to CCHS Panthers basketball junior Blake Webster for being named to the District 31 All-Tournament team. (Graphic by CCHS Lady Panthers Coach Brandon Hicks.)
Congratulations to CCHS Lady Panthers basketball senior Hemi Dickerson for being named to the District 31 All-Tournament basketball team. (Graphic by Lady Panthers Coach Brandon Hicks.)
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Our middle and high school bands are performing their KMEA pre-assessment concert next week.
š CCMS Gym
š 6 p.m. Middle School (7th & 8th)
š 7 p.m. High School
Come show your support for our awesome musicians! š·š¼
š CCMS Gym
š 6 p.m. Middle School (7th & 8th)
š 7 p.m. High School
Come show your support for our awesome musicians! š·š¼
Our JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) students from Carroll County High School recently toured the Owen Electric Co-Op to get a firsthand look at the utility industry. It was a great opportunity to see how the energy sector works in our region. š
The group learned about:
Electrical safety and best practices. ā”ļø
How outages are identified and the technical process of restoring power. š ļø
The unique role of a member-owned cooperative. š¤
Career paths and job opportunities within the industry. š¼
(šø credit: Ms. Robinson)
The group learned about:
Electrical safety and best practices. ā”ļø
How outages are identified and the technical process of restoring power. š ļø
The unique role of a member-owned cooperative. š¤
Career paths and job opportunities within the industry. š¼
(šø credit: Ms. Robinson)
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 āsummer slide,ā 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.
āWe worked to find creative solutions and compromises that would support the greatest number of people,ā said Desirae Hay, a special education teacher at Cartmell Elementary who represented the certified staff on the committee. āWe 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.ā
Director of Pupil Personnel and Chief Operating Officer Mark Willhoite said the district values consistency whenever possible. āWe 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,ā 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 āsummer slide,ā 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.
āWe worked to find creative solutions and compromises that would support the greatest number of people,ā said Desirae Hay, a special education teacher at Cartmell Elementary who represented the certified staff on the committee. āWe 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.ā
Director of Pupil Personnel and Chief Operating Officer Mark Willhoite said the district values consistency whenever possible. āWe 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,ā 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 know this crew of library aides featured in the 1986 CCHS yearbook? Put their names in the comments!
A big thank you to the Carroll County Arts Board for supporting our high school theatre department! šāØ
The Arts Board generously donated $1,000 to help purchase digital backdrops and props for our spring production of Clue. šµļøāāļøš¬
We are so grateful for the incredible community partners who continue to invest in our students and their creativity. š¤š
The Arts Board generously donated $1,000 to help purchase digital backdrops and props for our spring production of Clue. šµļøāāļøš¬
We are so grateful for the incredible community partners who continue to invest in our students and their creativity. š¤š
The Carroll County High School FFA chapter celebrated National FFA Week by cooking pancakes for the high school staff yesterday morning. Stay tuned for more exciting adventures by our local FFA chapter during this special week. (Photos courtesy of Carroll County FFA.)
šCartmell Elementary students enjoyed their monthly house assembly with music, games, house chants and passing of the spirit stick. (More photos on the District Facebook page.)š
š¢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.
š Date: March 12
ā° Time: 9:00 a.m. ā 2:00 p.m.
šKathryn Winn Primary School
Please call Attendance Clerk Cydney Conley at 502-732-7090 for more information. šāØ
š Date: March 12
ā° Time: 9:00 a.m. ā 2:00 p.m.
šKathryn Winn Primary School
Please call Attendance Clerk Cydney Conley at 502-732-7090 for more information. šāØ
Our bus drivers recently participated in safety training to sharpen their skills, review procedures, and ensure they are fully prepared for the road ahead. Their dedication behind the scenes helps keep our Panthers safe every single day. š¤š š
Thank you for the important work you do! š
(šøcredit Mark Willhoite)
Thank you for the important work you do! š
(šøcredit Mark Willhoite)
šš Big congratulations to Panther basketball standout Rylan Kinman!
Rylan has been voted to the All Region Team by the coaches of the 8th Region! šš„ He, along with the other All Region selections, will be formally recognized at a special event next month.
We are so proud of Rylan and the hard work he continues to show as a CCHS student athlete. š¤šš¾
(Photos contributed by Justin Carlisle .)
Rylan has been voted to the All Region Team by the coaches of the 8th Region! šš„ He, along with the other All Region selections, will be formally recognized at a special event next month.
We are so proud of Rylan and the hard work he continues to show as a CCHS student athlete. š¤šš¾
(Photos contributed by Justin Carlisle .)
šOur Panthers basketball team takes the court tonight against Eminence in round one of the 31st District Tournament. The Lady Panthers will compete against Eminence on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
All games are played at Gallatin County High School. Let's pack the stands to support our student athletes! š¤š
All games are played at Gallatin County High School. Let's pack the stands to support our student athletes! š¤š
#MondaysCanBeBeautiful
Carroll County High School students with an interest or aptitude in engineering, construction, heavy equipment and transportation got to speak with professionals who work in each of those fields at the Career Cluster Friday recently. CCHS uses the YouScience test to determine areas that might be interesting to students. (More photos on the District Facebook page.)
