Richard B. Cartmell Elementary

🍽️🌲HOLIDAY LUNCH! Cartmell students enjoyed a festively decorated cafe for their holiday lunch on Thursday, complete with tablescapes and formal place settings. Dimmed lighting and holiday tunes were the finishing touches for this special lunch. #ccpanthers

Hello Panther Families,
Weather forecasts for the next few days indicate we are likely to receive snow and experience very cold temperatures. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you informed about school decisions as quickly as possible.
Please note, we utilize information from the National Weather Service Wilmington, Ohio office as the definitive measurement of weather. We view and monitor local meteorologists and we have spotters who drive throughout the county to check roads, but those are only pieces of the decision for Carroll County Schools.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we all prepare for the next round of anticipated winter weather.

❄️🐾 Hello Panther Families! Winter is here, and that means snow days might be coming! ⛄️ Just a heads-up: any traditional snow days will be made up during the first week designated as Spring Break, March 30–April 3.
📅✈️ Plan ahead and please avoid vacations during that week! Remember, student absences won’t be excused unless a parent note is sent if these days are used as make-ups.
Thanks for your cooperation! 💛🖤

ALL PRO DADS REMINDER!
Cartmell's All Pro Dads meets TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, Dec 10.
Gym Doors open at 7am
Come for an uplifting presentation and donuts with your Cartmell student!
#ccpanthers

Hello Panther Families! ❄️
We are monitoring the weather forecast as another round of winter weather is expected in our area. Our goal is to make a decision about school by 5:30 a.m.
Please remember: A message will only be sent if school is cancelled.
Stay safe and warm, Panthers! ⛄️🖤💛

Cartmell Elementary students enjoyed an exciting day at the Kentucky Science Center! 🚌🔬
They explored science concepts they've been learning in the classroom by engaging in hands-on experiments and interactive exhibits🌟🧪🤓
What a great day of learning and adventure! 🚀
(📸 credit: Mrs. Thieman)
(More photos on the Cartmell Facebook page.)

❄️☃️OH, THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL, BUT RECESS IS SO DELIGHTFUL! A few Cartmell students delighted in making mini-snowmen during recess time this week. #ccpanthers

Cartmell Elementary’s STLP (Student Technology Leadership Program) groups continue to shine! ✨💻

🌿 The Greenery Protection Club, focusing on conservation efforts , scored 39/40 points! 🍃👏

🍽️ The Hunger Helpers , working to meet community hunger and related needs , scored 38/40 points! 🥫💪

Both teams received compliments on their thorough, creative, and professional presentations. 🎤🎨 They competed virtually in the regional competition in November.

We’re proud to say both teams are on track to head to the STLP State Competition at Rupp Arena in April! 🎉🏆🐾
(📸credit: Mrs. McCarthy)

🎭ACT 1: SCENE 1 Cartmell 3rd graders are wrapping up their current ELA Module by reading plays that they have been studying. Every student has had the opportunity to read a part in each of the three plays from the module.

👏🏻MATH GAMES--Students in Mrs. Ball's 4th grade math class put their knowledge of equivalent fractions into play with a game of Scoot! #ccpanthers

IF YOUR STUDENT IS A MEMBER OF CARTMELL'S "GOOD NEWS" CLUB--Please note that the club will meet NEXT TUESDAY, DEC 9 for a makeup meeting (due to this past Tuesday's snow day). This will be the only meeting in December for the club, and regular Tuesday meetings will resume after winter break.
#ccpanthers

❄️📅Panther families, please see this updated 2025-2026 school calendar. School will be in session on Friday, Feb. 13 to make up yesterday's snow day. The last day of school remains the same. 📅❄️

You are invited to take part in an important conversation about the future of Carroll County. The Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD) will host a series of community forums throughout their eight-county region designed to gather input from local leaders and citizens on key priorities, challenges, and opportunities related to economic and community development.
The Carroll County forum will be on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the JCTC Carrollton Campus. It is held in collaboration with the Carroll County Community Development Corporation. It is free, but organizers request you register in advance.
What to Expect:
Collaborative discussions on local economic and community development
Opportunities to share your vision, concerns, and ideas
Updates on ongoing initiatives and potential future strategies
Networking with peers and stakeholders from across the region


Registration:
Let us know you're coming by registering here.

✨🎄 Cartmell Elementary’s Student Lighthouse and House Club showed off their holiday cheer by decorating a tree at Gen. Butler State Resort Park! 🌟🌲
Amazing job creating such a beautiful tree! ❤️👏
(📸credit: Ms. Martinez)

The CCHS Dance Team is hosting a FREE dance clinic for students in grades K–8 on Tuesday, Dec. 9! 💃✨
Put your dancing shoes on and join in on the reindeer fun! 🦌🎄💫

Carroll County Schools is blessed to have a wonderful, hard-working maintenance department. These men have been working in the cold today so our students and staff will have safe access and parking. Thank you to this team for their amazing work!

❄️📚SNOW DAY READING---hope you can share some with your children today!