Richard B. Cartmell Elementary

PICKUP PROCEDURES OVERVIEW!

Cartmell Families---Please review the attached graphics for an understanding of our car pickup procedures. We have established clear procedures for student safety and efficient dismissal, and appreciate your patience and understanding as we get students to their vehicles each day.

Important to Know--

*Vehicles MUST HAVE A SCHOOL ISSUED PICKUP TAG to pickup a child in the car line! (Tags are issued and pickup numbers assigned to students EACH YEAR; last year's tag is void.) If you do not have a car tag yet, and plan to pick up your student tomorrow, PLEASE visit the front office ASAP to obtain a new car tag.

*Pickup traffic must enter via FISHER AVE and proceed to the pickup lines in the main parking lot. The Hwy 42 side parking lot is the BUS LOT ONLY and willl be closed to vehicle traffic during our dismissal times.

*Do NOT LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE UNATTENDED in the dismissal line. Remain inside your vehicle as we are dismissing. Students will be escorted by staff and enter at designated locations in the loop.

*DO NOT BLOCK CROSSWALKS when parking! There are multiple CROSSWALKS in the pickup loop, and these are entry points for students. It is imperative to leave these CROSSWALKS accessible and open during dismissal.

*PATIENCE IS ESSENTIAL AND APPRECIATED!
Please FOLLOW STAFF DIRECTIONS for safety and traffic flow. Do NOT attempt to CHANGE LANES or proceed to drive without staff direction. It will certainly take us a few days to familiarize new students and parents with the procedures, but once we get things ironed out, dismissal rolls very smoothly and the loop is cleared most days by 2:55.

OUR TRAFFIC STAFF AND SCHOOL RESOURCES OFFICERS APPRECIATE YOUR ATTENTION TO THESE PROCEDURES FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILDREN!
Please contact the school office at 732-7085 with any questions or concerns regarding pickup procedures.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PARENT INFO:

Cartmell Panther Families:
Please remember that the first day of school is on Wednesday, August 6. 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.

We can't wait to see those smiling faces tomorrow morning!

Panther families, we need your help to keep vital resources flowing into our schools. Before the new year begins, please take a few moments to complete the Household Income Form. Even though all Carroll County students receive free meals through the Community Eligibility Program, this form is still essential because it determines whether students qualify for free or reduced fees on things like courses and computer use. More importantly, it helps secure critical funding for programs like Title I and the Family Resources Youth Services Center (FRYSC), which supports our students every day. Submitting your form early not only benefits the district, but also saves our FRYSC team valuable time tracking down paperwork later. Thank you for making a difference!
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application#

Panther families, as the school year is set to begin, we would like to remind you of some basic policies that are in effect at Carroll County Schools. Each of these is important to maintain the decorum and high standards we hold for our students, staff and visitors. Please take a moment to review this information and help us to have a great 2025-2026 school year.
➡️Please note that if you would like to be a volunteer at Carroll County Schools, you must have a background check completed. The checks are in effect for three years. Please contact Jennifer Cox at 502-732-7070 to schedule an appointment.
Each policy can be accessed via these links:

Harassment/Discrimination
Acoso/Discriminación

Volunteers
Voluntarios

Civility
Civilidad

Visitors to School
Visitantes de las escuelas

Panther families, please see these letters for information on the 2025-2026 school bus routes. Links to the route listing are below.
English: Bus routes
Spanish: Autobus

Panther families, please use the link below to register your child for school. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Wednesday, August 6!
Registration

🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️The Carroll County Cross Country teams have released their schedule! 🏃🏻‍♂️
The last day to register for cross country is Monday, Aug. 11. Students in grades 2-12 are eligible to join the team. Please contact joseph.creager@carroll.kyschools.us with questions.