A change in Kentucky state law now mandates students who have 15 or more unexcused absences be reported to the Carroll County Attorney’s Office for truancy. This change is part of ongoing efforts to emphasize the importance of regular school attendance and to provide additional support to families to help prevent chronic absenteeism, according to the Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel.
Mark Willhoite, the Carroll County Schools Director of Pupil Personnel, said excused absences are unavoidable and encouraged families to familiarize themselves with the absence policies. “Our primary goal remains to collaborate with families to support students’ educational journeys and to address any barriers to consistent school attendance,” the DPP organization said in a press release.
Regular school attendance is crucial for academic success and families are urged to plan accordingly to ensure their children attend school consistently. Willhoite noted this information is being announced before school starts so there will be no confusion as the year progresses.
“We are here to support you and your child in achieving educational success,” he said. Please contact Willhoite’s office at 732-7070 with questions.
Open House season is underway! These Cartmell families registered students and visited informational tables last night. Please see the list of upcoming open houses and registration dates here.
Teachers from Kathryn Winn and Cartmell held a joint professional development day that featured breakout sessions taught by their fellow teachers. (Photos courtesy of Jonica Ray.)
Cartmell's newest staff members were inducted into their houses during our first staff work day. We are so excited for our growing team and can't wait to induct our new students soon. Four Houses-->One Big Family!
We are proud to share our new 2024-2025 school calendar featuring some of our new branding! School starts August 14!! We're excited to welcome students back to school.
The 2024-2025 school year is just around the corner in Carroll County and a confident energy is sweeping through the district, setting the stage for an inspiring start.
“I’m excited. I think we’re going to have an awesome year,” Carroll County Schools Superintendent Casey Jaynes said to staff during a professional development session today. Now entering his third year as Panther, Jaynes noted a marked shift in the district’s atmosphere compared to when he first assumed the role.
“Things are moving in the right direction and that is a tribute to the work you’re doing in the classrooms daily,” he said to the gathering of teachers and administrators.
This year, Carroll County Schools is experiencing an uptick in enrollment, a decrease in staff turnover, and a pervasive positive mindset that has taken hold at all levels. Several staff members indicated they enjoyed hearing from instructional coaches and learning about the new technology improvements coming to the district. The crew also enjoyed a fun game of Friendly Feud between the schools.
“I’m proud to be your superintendent and proud to work with each of you as we move our district to be a Top 10 district in the state,” Jaynes said.
The online registration for 2024-2025 is open! Please log into Infinite Campus, update and confirm your student's information to get them registered. All students are required to have an updated enrollment for each school year.
If you currently have a student enrolled in the Carroll County School District in Grades K-11, you will register by logging into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account, click on the word “More”, “Online Registration” and “24-25 Existing Student Registration”.
If you do not remember your username and/or password, you can request your information here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGW94YuO4SAqmG4mOnVTM_gvn2rA3nUN8ZjYLZUOGJDjZ8zA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Parent Portal - Here is the link to access your Parent Portal account.
https://kyede2.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/carroll.jsp
All schools will be hosting open houses next week. Please see each school's Facebook page or website for details. Visit carroll.kyschools.us to access the school websites.
The final food box distribution is today from 12-6 p.m. at CCMS on the Fourth Street side. Quantities are limited, so come early! We have enjoyed providing this service to the children in our community this summer and look forward to seeing them back in person on August 14!
An elementary Cross Country team is competing this year. Please see the flyer for details!
The final food box distribution is tomorrow, Friday, August 2, from 12-6 p.m. at CCMS. Quantities are limited, so come early! We have enjoyed providing this service to the children in our community this summer and look forward to seeing them back in person in a few weeks!!
Carroll County Schools took a step forward with the installation of new dual-sided LED signs at all its schools, replacing the old and malfunctioning ones. Today, the vibrant new signs featuring the official district logo and colors were erected at Kathryn Winn Primary and Cartmell Elementary School.
The middle and high schools are next in line for this upgrade, with installations happening soon. While the signs aren't electrified yet, the plan is to have them all fully operational before the start of the school year. New directional signage has also been placed on the high school campus.
“We are thrilled to provide this much-needed upgrade to our schools,” said Superintendent Casey Jaynes.
These high-tech LED screens are capable of showcasing messages, vivid color photos, and even videos, bringing a new level of communication and engagement to the school community.
Parents and Guardians,
Get a head start on this year's paperwork, and receive help with online registration! Registration Day is optional; if you can't attend, your child will bring the forms home on the first day.
Registration Steps:
1. Pick up folder with paperwork and checklist in the lobby. Staff at the tables will initial your checklist.
2. Fill out forms in the cafeteria: Contact Info, Title I Parent Compact, Behavior System, Transportation Policy, and School Smiles (if interested).
3. Talk to the school nurse about medical info and turn in medication with proper documentation.
4. Visit the transportation table for bus route info and submit the signed Transportation Policy form.
5. Get a pickup number and tag at the contact info table.
6. Once your checklist has each item initialed by a staff member, receive your child’s teacher’s name at the class list table.
Note: Teachers and the principal won't be present at registration but will be available at the Open House on Thursday, August 8th, 4-6 PM. For questions during registration, see Assistant Principal Tina Wilson or our school counselors Jen Blank and Tammy Welch.
We look forward to seeing you!
Cartmell Elementary will host their Open House on Thursday, August 8th from 4-6 PM. We're so excited to see our returning students, and meet our new students!
Family Ties will be hosting their annual Ready Fair on Thursday, Aug 8th from 4-6 PM at Kathryn Winn. The event is open to students/families enrolled at CCCDC, Kathryn Winn, and Cartmell.
FREE school supply bags have been provided by Kentucky Utilities Co. There will be several community agencies on site providing lots of great information.
If you have any questions, please call Family Ties at 732-7008.
Carroll County Schools has some opportunities to join its team! We are one of the top paying districts in our area and offer great benefits! Check us out at join.ccpanthers.com.
The online registration for 2024-2025 is now open! Please log into Infinite Campus, update and confirm your student's information to get them registered. All students are required to have an updated enrollment for each school year.
If you currently have a student enrolled in the Carroll County School District in Grades K-11, you will register by logging into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account, click on the word “More”, “Online Registration” and “24-25 Existing Student Registration”.
If you do not remember your username and/or password, you can request your information here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGW94YuO4SAqmG4mOnVTM_gvn2rA3nUN8ZjYLZUOGJDjZ8zA/viewform
Parent Portal - Here is the link to access your Parent Portal account.
https://kyede2.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/carroll.jsp
The Carrollton American Legion Post 41 and the Ladies Auxiliary donated new flags to all schools. They began installing the flags at the end of the school year.
Summer meal box pick-up starts today at noon! Families are asked to circle around the middle school so you will exit the line at Fourth & Seminary streets after receiving you box(es). Please wait for staff members to come to your vehicle. Call 732-9362 with questions.
The elementary schools are receiving a new mulch covering for their playgrounds this summer. The crew started working at Cartmell this week. They will spread a total of 483 cubic yards of playground-rated mulch at Cartmell and Kathryn Winn.
