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
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SATURDAY, MAY 2, 10:00 AM
CARTMELL PLAYGROUND
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A friendly reminder that Carroll County Schools is not in session on Friday, May 1. Please enjoy the long weekend!
AND THEY'RE OFF!!
Cartmell and CCMS STLP Teams, under the leadership of coaches Diane McCarthy and Leonela Morales, with support from several parent chaperones, are en route to State Competition at Rupp Arena!
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The Carroll County middle and elementary track teams will compete in a 10-team invitational on Friday, April 24. The eighth grade members of the CCMS team will be recognized before the meet. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 5:20 p.m. with field events at 5:30 p.m. and running events at 6 p.m. Please join us in supporting our Panther student athletes! 🖤💛
AFTER HOURS SHOPPING AT THE BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS TODAY FROM 3:00-6:00!
Shoppers may enter Door 5 at the Library Courtyard on the Hwy 42 side.
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Today we say THANK YOU to our administrative professionals team! We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication to our students and staff.
LOST AND FOUND LAST DAY!
Please remind your students to check Lost and Found for any missing jackets, sweaters, or coats by end of day Wednesday! We'll be cleaning and clearing that area out after school tomorrow.
#ccpanthers
Please remind your students to check Lost and Found for any missing jackets, sweaters, or coats by end of day Wednesday! We'll be cleaning and clearing that area out after school tomorrow.
#ccpanthers
🗣STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES are coming to Cartmell next week!
Tuesday, April 28
4:00-6:00 pm
This event is designed as "open house style" so families can attend any time between 4:00 and 6:00. There are no scheduled times for individual parent-teacher conferences--this is simply an opportunity for your child to share their Leadership Binder and highlight their school year with you.
Related Arts teachers will be showcasing their specials content with an activity in each of those locations, and the Conservation Club will be presenting information about their ongoing project.
Hope to see you there!
#ccpanthers
Tuesday, April 28
4:00-6:00 pm
This event is designed as "open house style" so families can attend any time between 4:00 and 6:00. There are no scheduled times for individual parent-teacher conferences--this is simply an opportunity for your child to share their Leadership Binder and highlight their school year with you.
Related Arts teachers will be showcasing their specials content with an activity in each of those locations, and the Conservation Club will be presenting information about their ongoing project.
Hope to see you there!
#ccpanthers
📚💪🏼😊THANKS TO THIS CREW OF (somewhat silly, but hard-working) BOOK FAIR HELPERS, the BOGO Book Fair is all set up and ready for shopping this week!
Monday-Friday during school hours and Thursday after school until 6pm!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/cartmellelementaryschool
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