As temperatures change throughout the school year, so do our recess plans.
We have created a weather restrictions chart to help families understand when students will have recess outside and when recess will move indoors based on the temperature.
The chart provides clear temperature guidelines so families know what to expect and can help students dress appropriately for the school day.
Please take a few minutes to review the chart and keep these guidelines in mind as you plan for school each day.
English: Child Care Weather Chart
Spanish: Vigilancia del Clima
We need your help to protect the learning environment for all students by minimizing distractions. Please remind your students that TOYS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT SCHOOL.
As written in the Student Code of Conduct:
"No toys, including Pokemon cards, outdoor toys, squishies, NeeDohs, sensory items"
Thank you!
Each year Carroll County Schools is mandated by statute to notify the public of the laws related to terroristic threatening. Please use the below links to access the English and Spanish versions of the district's statement. The documents are also available on the district's website, ccpanthers.com, under the District Documents tab on the home page.
English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17RA3QYX8EQ3c8KEuAHDHktZgAvXKM5TW/view?usp=sharing
Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PKGYZOcrax9b5EA30vY-5m2kZMWvg7b8/view?usp=sharing
Each family is asked to complete the Household Income Form (HIF), a completely private and confidential form that has a big impact on the funding our schools receive. Please complete the form today!
The number of forms completed directly affects the resources available for our students, including FRYSC’s Backpack Buddies that go home with several of our students, e-rate funding that provides affordable high-speed internet, and many other essential programs that support families across our district.
Completing the HIF takes less than 3-4 minutes, and every student needs a form on file. Our goal is to have completed forms for 80% of our students.
Please take a few moments today to fill out your student’s Household Income Form. Your effort makes a lasting difference for our students, families, and schools.
How to Complete the HIF:
1. Scan the QR code or type in this link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
2. Enter zip code "41008" or select "Kentucky" from the dropdown menu and select “Search”
3. Select "Carroll County Public Schools, KY - Household Income Forms" from the dropdown menu and select "Select District & Continue"
4. Read the information on the page and select "Begin Application Process"
5. Complete the form with your household information. If you have multiple students in your home, please attach all of them to one form.
A student is considered chronically absent when they miss 10% or more of the school year for any reason, excused or unexcused. In a typical 170-day school year, that means missing 17 or more days.
Regular attendance helps students stay engaged, build strong relationships with teachers and classmates, participate in school activities and stay on track for graduation and their future goals.
We understand that illnesses, family emergencies and unexpected situations happen. Our goal is not to discourage families from keeping sick children home when necessary. Instead, we want to encourage consistent attendance whenever students are healthy and able to attend.
Families can help by:
🖤 Scheduling appointments outside of school hours when possible
💛 Planning vacations during school breaks
🖤 Encouraging students to attend school every day unless they are truly ill
💛 Communicating with your child's school if challenges arise that may affect attendance
Questions about attendance? Contact Mark Willhoite, Chief Operations Officer/Director of Pupil Personnel, at 732-7070.
Please refer to the following Map for Pickup Procedures.
NOTE: Our dismissal time is 2:50
Office pickups will not be released until AFTER the pickup loop is empty---please do NOT park in the loop waves as designated in this map if you are planning to sign your child out of the office. You will need to park in one of the marked side parking lots.
Welcome back to school! We're so excited to welcome students back on the first day of the 2026-2027 school year. It may have been a rainy start to the day, but we saw so many smiles from staff and students.
Check back for more photos throughout the day on the District Facebook page. (Photo contributors: Mr. Creager and Mrs. Snow.)
Student badges are an important part of our district’s commitment to safety, security, and efficiency. They help us:
• Quickly identify students
• Improve safety and accountability on our school buses
• Accurately identify students entering and exiting buses
• Support a safe and secure school environment
• Help our daily routines run smoothly and efficiently
We appreciate our students and families making it a habit to bring and use their badge every day.
Need a badge? No problem! If your student has lost or misplaced their badge, please contact their school for a replacement badge at no cost.
Thank you for partnering with Carroll County Schools as we work together to keep our students safe, secure, and ready for a great school year!
Dear Cartmell Panther Families:
We look forward to seeing our students in the morning for our first day of school! Doors will open at 7:20 am. Car riders will use the main loop and entrance between Cartmell and the high school. The Highway 42 entrance is strictly reserved for bus drop offs.
Parents/Legal Guardians are welcome to walk their child to his/her classroom on the first day of school. We want our students to have a positive start to their school year. After the first day of school, families are asked to drop their students off in the pick up/drop off line or send their students on the bus, and we will be sure to get your child safely to class.
Lunch Visitors
After the first day of school, parents/guardians are welcome to eat lunch with their child. 24 hour advance notice is requested to ensure we have adequate seating. Please call the office at 502-732-7085 if you would like to schedule a time to eat lunch with your child.
Classroom Volunteers and Chaperones
After the first day of school, parents/guardians may schedule times to volunteer in classrooms or to help support teachers. This should be scheduled with the classroom teacher. A background check is required for volunteers IF they will be working directly with students without staff supervision. A background check is NOT required for volunteers IF they will be under direct supervision of a staff member at all times while working with students OR if they will not be working with students (i.e., if they are just coming to help make copies, etc.)
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school.
See you in the morning!
#ccpanthers
Carroll County Schools staff showed up for today’s Opening Day Experience ready to bring the Panther Pride!
The traditional first day of school for approximately 300 staff members was filled with fun, laughter, singing, dancing and, of course, a little food and flavored lemonade along the way. It was a chance to celebrate the people who make Carroll County Schools such a special place and get everyone energized for the year ahead.
The Opening Day Experience was planned and executed by an incredible team. There are far too many people to name, but we want to say thank you to everyone who helped make today happen. Your time, creativity and hard work made this a memorable start to the school year.
The 2026-2027 school year is officially underway, and we are off to a great start! We are One District. One Family. One Panther.🖤💛
(More photos from today’s Opening Day Experience can be found on the District Facebook page. Many of today's photos are courtesy of CCHS students Keeley Stucker and Emily Laib. Several staff members also contributed.)
We look forward to greeting all of our Panthers on Wednesday, August 12!
The Carroll County Schools Transportation Department has released its 2026-2027 bus route schedule. You may also use this link to access the routes list.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vvKILs0JrvbskyXWfufeP5Ke_P-OjGgr/view?usp=sharing
Cartmell Elementary School is seeking a Special Education Teacher. If you enjoy working with exceptional children, please apply at join.ccpanthers.com
These are the only things we are asking from our families:
CCCDC
A backpack without wheels - Head Start/Preschool only
KWP (Grades K–1):
A backpack without wheels
A change of clothes to be kept at school in case of spills or accidents
Cartmell (Grades 2-4)
A backpack without wheels
Two sets of headphones (can be 3.5 mm aux connection or USB)
A change of clothes to be kept at school in case of spills or accidents
Wish List for Cartmell - Optional items that we will take any time throughout the year!
Expo Markers
Post It Notes
Ziploc Bags – Gallon or Quart sized
Pencil Top Erasers
Highlighters
Tissues
Paper Towels
Clorox Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
CCMS (Grades 5–8):
A backpack without wheels
CCHS (Grades 9–12):
Clear backpacks are provided at the school
A set of headphones (can be 3.5 mm aux connection or USB)
Any parent or community member who would like to donate supplies to our schools can contact the school offices, and they will be able to provide information about the school’s needs.
Carroll County High School - 732-7075
Carroll County Middle School - 732-7080
Cartmell Elementary School - 732-7085
Kathryn Winn Primary School - 732-7090
Carroll County Child Development Center - 732-7016
Panther families, please complete the online registration for your student as soon as possible. Completing your child's registration before Open House will help make the start of the school year much smoother.
💻 Please note: Student computers will not be issued until registration has been completed.
While families may complete registration during their school's Open House, it will take additional time and may delay receiving important back-to-school information and devices. We encourage everyone to complete registration before attending Open House whenever possible.
If you currently have a student enrolled in Carroll County Schools (Grades K-12), simply log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal and click Online Registration.
Register here: https://www.carroll.kyschools.us/page/registration
If you've forgotten your Parent Portal username or password, you can:
• Use the account recovery option in Infinite Campus
• Call the Board of Education at 502-732-7070
• Email melissa.hann@carroll.kyschools.us
All students are required to have updated enrollment information each school year. Thank you for taking a few minutes now to help us get your child ready for a great school year!
