Cartmell Elementary student Emily West is the first Carroll County student to enter and win a Star pageant, which is designed for special needs children.
She won Miss Kentucky Star Personality Supreme recently and will compete in the national competition in July. She also won the Rising Star award, which her mom Taylor West said means she’s going to do great things.
“I like pageants,” she said in a previous interview with the aid of a communication device. “I like to dress up.” Emily has a genetic condition called Sjogren Larsson syndrome and she has cerebral palsy. The syndrome causes her body to not create fatty acids. This affects her skin, intellectual abilities and speech.
Emily collected nearly 2,000 items for the Fairview assisted living center as part of the pageant and will continue to do other humanitarian projects before the national competition this summer.
“Emily is ready to make her county and community proud, but she is also excited to reunite with her friends that she made in Lexington,” Taylor West said. “Emily is more than just a pageant star; she is a friend, a warrior, and a wonderful person to know. We firmly believe your differences make you beautiful and that's what Amerifest is all about.”
Anyone interested in donating items for Fairview or supporting Emily should contact Taylor West at taylorroark26@yahoo.com.
Carroll County Schools Superintendent Casey Jaynes is hosting an open meeting at Hos Coffee on Dec. 1 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. All are invited to attend to discuss Carroll County Schools. Please join us!
Panther families, several local agencies are sponsoring a Christmas parade on Dec. 2. Please check out these flyers for details.
We are excited to announce and welcome two new bus drivers!
Carroll County Schools is seeking volunteers to serve on the calendar committee. Please contact Mark Willhoite if interested.
The annual food drive to support the Carroll County Food Pantry begins today. Please bring your donations to school each day to help our community members who are in need. Items will be collected through Friday, Nov. 17.
Veterans were recognized at ceremonies throughout Carroll County Schools today. Alumni Jacob Stewart and Jacob Southworth, who served together in the Marines and now work together on the Carrollton Police Department, spoke at Cartmell. (More photos on the district Facebook page.)
Sign-ups for Carroll County Parks and Recreation are open until Nov. 20. CCHS Panthers Basketball Head Coach Roger Harden went to Cartmell recently to talk to students about the programs. Use this link to register. https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1561329
Next week begins the annual Carroll County Schools food drive to support the Carroll County Food Pantry. Please bring your donations to school each day to help our community members who are in need. Items will be collected through Friday, Nov. 17.
Black and Gold Night will be held next week to spotlight middle and high school basketball teams.
The boys and girls teams for seventh, eighth, JV and Varsity will play one quarter each on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Admission to the event is $5 for adults and $1 for students.
A chili supper will begin at 5 p.m. with games starting at 6 p.m.
Join us at the CCHS gymnasium to support our Panther basketball players!
CCHS Varsity basketball coach Roger Harden visited with Cartmell Elementary students today to encourage them to sign up for Carroll County Parks and Recreation basketball leagues. Please follow this link to register. https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1561329
A message from Carroll County Schools Superintendent Casey Jaynes celebrating Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) test scores!
Cartmell Elementary held a house assembly and costume day today. Some students were sorted into their houses by spinning the wheel. Awards were also given for attendance and students and staff played games. (More photos are on the District Facebook page.)
If you hold a bachelor's degree, you could become an emergency certified teacher. Contact Jonica Ray for details at 502-732-7070 or jonica.ray@carroll.kyschools.us
Have you ever thought about being a teacher? If you have a bachelor's degree, you could become emergency certified! Explore your options by contacting Jonica Ray at jonica.ray@carroll.kyschools.us.
Carroll County Schools has a new communication platform called Rooms. Invitations have been sent to all guardians. The district app is scheduled to be updated soon to provide even better usage. Look for Carroll County Schools KY in the app store or use the QR code to download.
Carroll County Schools are in session tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 24. We look forward to seeing our students!
Carroll County 4H Extension Agent Joyce Doyle talked with students in Mrs. Alsup and Ms. Williams' classes about habitats this week. Students made a craft and discussed what types of animals live in various habitats.
Cartmell Elementary School held its fall festival last night. Students were able to dress in costume, play games, peruse the book fair and the winners of the pumpkin contest were announced. More photos are on the district's Facebook page.
Cartmell Elementary students with October birthdays got to have a special lunch and birthday cake to celebrate their special month. The food is provided by the food services department. Students also received birthday cards from the Cartmell Birthday Club run by Jill Hamilton.
