📚😍🇺🇸LET'S CELEBRATE READ ACROSS AMERICA TODAY!
📸Send a photo of your Cartmell student reading today to Mrs. Catt via email and she'll include it in a super fun presentation!
EMAIL PHOTOS TO: 📥barbara.catt@carroll.kyschools.us
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❄️ Snow Day Announcement ❄️
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! 🧣☃️
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! 🧣☃️
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.
❄️WINTER OR 🌼SPRING?
We got a little of both today! Students arrived among snowflakes this morning, but enjoyed recess in the sunshine this afternoon.
😁TATTOO THE TEACHER FUNDRAISER!
For the month of March, students can purchase temporary tattoos and select the staff member they want to tattoo from a list of teachers who have agreed to participate. On March 31, teachers will apply all tattoos purchased in their name.
25 cents for small tattoos
50 cents for large tattoos
BRING YOUR COINS & CHOOSE YOUR TEACHERS!
#ccpanthers
For the month of March, students can purchase temporary tattoos and select the staff member they want to tattoo from a list of teachers who have agreed to participate. On March 31, teachers will apply all tattoos purchased in their name.
25 cents for small tattoos
50 cents for large tattoos
BRING YOUR COINS & CHOOSE YOUR TEACHERS!
#ccpanthers
🎉Cartmell 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.)🎉
🎧HEADPHONES REMINDER!
Every Cartmell student requires a pair of working headphones at school. Headphones are essential for many online programs, and keep the learning environment quiet so all students can focus on their learning appropriately. If your child does not have a working pair of headphones at school, PLEASE provide them with a pair as soon as possible. We appreciate your help!
#ccpanthers
Every Cartmell student requires a pair of working headphones at school. Headphones are essential for many online programs, and keep the learning environment quiet so all students can focus on their learning appropriately. If your child does not have a working pair of headphones at school, PLEASE provide them with a pair as soon as possible. We appreciate your help!
#ccpanthers
🌟IREADY STARS!
These students from Ms. Clark's class earned recognition for both time on task and lessons completed goals this week!
Way to go!
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🧩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.
Cartmell Elementary fourth graders visited the Carroll County Area Technology Center this week for a hands-on look at different career paths. 🛠️
The students had a busy day exploring several programs, including:
Learning the basics of CPR 🩺
Examining bacteria in petri dishes 🧫
Using air hoses in the automotive class 🏎️
Working together on a floor game 🤝
Seeing welding and electrical students in action ⚡
It was a great opportunity for our students to see these skills firsthand and learn more about the classes available to them in the future.
📸 More photos are available on the District Facebook page.
The students had a busy day exploring several programs, including:
Learning the basics of CPR 🩺
Examining bacteria in petri dishes 🧫
Using air hoses in the automotive class 🏎️
Working together on a floor game 🤝
Seeing welding and electrical students in action ⚡
It was a great opportunity for our students to see these skills firsthand and learn more about the classes available to them in the future.
📸 More photos are available on the District Facebook page.
📢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.
🧩The Kentucky Autism Training Center is hosting a FREE training session, offering resources and support to families.
Thursday, March 5
5:00-6:30
Cartmell Cafe
Light refreshments
Contact Cartmell's Social Worker, Tammy Welch with questions (502) 732-7085
#ccpanthers
Thursday, March 5
5:00-6:30
Cartmell Cafe
Light refreshments
Contact Cartmell's Social Worker, Tammy Welch with questions (502) 732-7085
#ccpanthers
🥣BREAKFAST IS THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY!
*Cartmell and Kathryn Winn are teaming up for the "Win-Win Cereal Drive" to stock the food pantries with breakfast foods.
*Students can donate unopened boxes of breakfast cereals, breakfast bars, and instant oatmeal at each school now through Mar 13
*🎉We'll celebrate our accomplishments with a fun domino display before stocking the pantry shelves!
#ccpanthers
*Cartmell and Kathryn Winn are teaming up for the "Win-Win Cereal Drive" to stock the food pantries with breakfast foods.
*Students can donate unopened boxes of breakfast cereals, breakfast bars, and instant oatmeal at each school now through Mar 13
*🎉We'll celebrate our accomplishments with a fun domino display before stocking the pantry shelves!
#ccpanthers
🚔WE CELEBRATE AND APPRECIATE OUR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS EVERY DAY AT CARTMELL!
Thank you to Officer Laman Stark (aka Officer Pop) and Officer Darrell Tomlinson. We appreciate all you do to keep our staff and students safe and sound so we can do our best job at school!
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#sroappreciation
Thank you to Officer Laman Stark (aka Officer Pop) and Officer Darrell Tomlinson. We appreciate all you do to keep our staff and students safe and sound so we can do our best job at school!
#ccpanthers
#sroappreciation
🍩Donuts With My Favorite Person will be held at Cartmell Elementary tomorrow. Join us for donuts and quality time with your student.🍩
Kindness Week kicks off tomorrow at Cartmell! 🖤💛✨
Our amazing Family Resources Youth Services Center (FRYSC) team has planned a week full of fun dress-up days all centered around spreading kindness! 👕🌈😊
We can’t wait to see your creativity and all the fun you have participating! Let’s make it a week full of smiles and kindness! 💛👏
Our amazing Family Resources Youth Services Center (FRYSC) team has planned a week full of fun dress-up days all centered around spreading kindness! 👕🌈😊
We can’t wait to see your creativity and all the fun you have participating! Let’s make it a week full of smiles and kindness! 💛👏
📣 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! 🎉✨
Ms. Williams got a sweet surprise that she said made her day when one of her students brought her chocolate and flowers for Valentine's Day. What a nice gesture by Braxton Lintner! (Photo courtesy of Ms. Williams.)
