Maddy Chesher, an eighth grader at CCMS, was recently diagnosed with bone cancer. This diagnosis brought life as she and her family knew it to a screeching halt. One of the big changes for Maddy is losing the ability to play basketball, a sport she loves. As an eighth grader she has seen consistent playing time on the CCHS freshman team. She recently played what could be her last basketball game. The Lady Panthers tapped her to start the game and score the first points of their contest against Shelby County on Feb. 17.
According to her family, after three months of chemo she will have surgery to remove the damaged bone and replace it with cadaver bone and a metal plate in her rotator cuff. “After surgery, she will then do another three months of chemo and 12 to 18 months of physical therapy to rebuild the strength in that arm and basically learn how to maneuver that arm because it will not function the same as her right arm,” said her mom, Kim Curtis. “The doctor said as long as everything goes according to plan and schedule we are looking at a five- to seven-year process from start to finish. Finished means being able to say she is cancer free.”
Please continue to follow for updates on Maddy.
According to her family, after three months of chemo she will have surgery to remove the damaged bone and replace it with cadaver bone and a metal plate in her rotator cuff. “After surgery, she will then do another three months of chemo and 12 to 18 months of physical therapy to rebuild the strength in that arm and basically learn how to maneuver that arm because it will not function the same as her right arm,” said her mom, Kim Curtis. “The doctor said as long as everything goes according to plan and schedule we are looking at a five- to seven-year process from start to finish. Finished means being able to say she is cancer free.”
Please continue to follow for updates on Maddy.
Members of the Carroll County Middle School Academic Team were recognized by the Carroll County Board of Education recently.
Fourteen students tested at the district competition and advanced to the regional level individually, the quick recall team placed first and future problem solvers team placed second in their categories, while the team won first place overall. Lilly Humphrey will advance to the state competition in the Arts and Humanities category.
“We’re building and we’re excited. They’ve worked very hard,” CCMS Academic Team Coach Sheila Underwood said. “You should be very proud of these kids. They represent Carroll County well.”
The Academic Team includes: Gabrial Beach, Ava Boyer, Kelsey Hash, Keyla Hernandez-Garcia, Owen Hodson, Attie Hoover, Ellie Hoover, Lillie Humphrey, Emma Marsh, Landon Martin, Alan McCarthy, Coralyn McCarthy, Hailey Pirtle, Elijah Riggs, Jaxon Routon, Jace Shisler and Gian Zacarias.
Fourteen students tested at the district competition and advanced to the regional level individually, the quick recall team placed first and future problem solvers team placed second in their categories, while the team won first place overall. Lilly Humphrey will advance to the state competition in the Arts and Humanities category.
“We’re building and we’re excited. They’ve worked very hard,” CCMS Academic Team Coach Sheila Underwood said. “You should be very proud of these kids. They represent Carroll County well.”
The Academic Team includes: Gabrial Beach, Ava Boyer, Kelsey Hash, Keyla Hernandez-Garcia, Owen Hodson, Attie Hoover, Ellie Hoover, Lillie Humphrey, Emma Marsh, Landon Martin, Alan McCarthy, Coralyn McCarthy, Hailey Pirtle, Elijah Riggs, Jaxon Routon, Jace Shisler and Gian Zacarias.
❄️ Snow Day Announcement ❄️
Carroll County Schools will be closed Monday, March 2 due to anticipated winter weather and ongoing staff and student illness. The forecast is calling for conditions that may cause slick and dangerous road conditions during the morning commute. This will be a traditional snow day and will be made up on Wednesday, April 1.
Please stay safe and warm! 🧣☃️
Carroll County Schools will be closed Monday, March 2 due to anticipated winter weather and ongoing staff and student illness. The forecast is calling for conditions that may cause slick and dangerous road conditions during the morning commute. This will be a traditional snow day and will be made up on Wednesday, April 1.
Please stay safe and warm! 🧣☃️
Save the date! 📅 Our middle and high school bands are performing their KMEA pre-assessment concert next week.
📍 CCMS Gym
🕕 6 p.m. Middle School (7th & 8th)
🕖 7 p.m. High School
Come show your support for our awesome musicians! 🎷🎼
📍 CCMS Gym
🕕 6 p.m. Middle School (7th & 8th)
🕖 7 p.m. High School
Come show your support for our awesome musicians! 🎷🎼
The Carroll County Public Library will host The Americans exhibit, a traveling exhibit from The Smithsonian. It will be on display from Feb. 28-April 11. The library is hosting a number of events during this time. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about Native American history and culture.
The 2026-2027 Carroll County Schools calendar may look different from years past, but every change was made with one goal in mind: putting students first.
The Carroll County Board of Education heard the first reading of the calendar at its Feb. 26 meeting. The second reading will occur at the March 26 meeting. The calendar is not approved until after the vote in March.
A committee made up of representatives from the board of education, community members, parents, school staff and administrators met several times to review options and discuss what would best support student learning and well-being. While consistency from year to year remains important for family planning, district leaders emphasized that thoughtful adjustments are sometimes necessary to better meet the needs of students.
School is slated to begin Monday, Aug. 10 for staff and Wednesday, Aug. 12 for students. The last day for students is scheduled to be Thursday, June 3 with closing day on Friday, June 4. Fall break, Thanksgiving break and Spring break will each be one full week. Christmas break remains two full weeks, and make-up days are built throughout the second semester.
One of the most noticeable changes is the addition of more break days spread across the school year, with nearly every month including at least one long weekend. These breaks are designed with both students and staff in mind. For students, they provide opportunities to review and reinforce learning, return refreshed and, when necessary, participate in reteaching. The scheduled breaks help create a healthier pace throughout the year for staff members, allowing time to recharge and maintain balance while continuing to serve students at a high level.
The committee also focused on reducing the impact of the “summer slide,” where students lose learning from an extended summer break.. By balancing the calendar with more strategic breaks during the school year, district leaders believe students will have more consistent opportunities to review, reteach and reflect on essential concepts.
“We worked to find creative solutions and compromises that would support the greatest number of people,” said Desirae Hay, a special education teacher at Cartmell Elementary who represented the certified staff on the committee. “We are committed to supporting the whole child, not just academic success, but also mental health, family life and overall well-being. A balanced calendar helps students learn better and helps families and staff maintain a healthier work-life balance.”
Director of Pupil Personnel and Chief Operating Officer Mark Willhoite said the district values consistency whenever possible. “We look to provide consistency as best we can from year to year to help with family planning purposes but sometimes we have to make changes based on helping our students become even more well rounded,” he said.
Superintendent Casey Jaynes said the calendar committee carefully considered feedback and regional partnerships with JCTC and the Area Technology Center before making its recommendation.
The Carroll County Board of Education heard the first reading of the calendar at its Feb. 26 meeting. The second reading will occur at the March 26 meeting. The calendar is not approved until after the vote in March.
A committee made up of representatives from the board of education, community members, parents, school staff and administrators met several times to review options and discuss what would best support student learning and well-being. While consistency from year to year remains important for family planning, district leaders emphasized that thoughtful adjustments are sometimes necessary to better meet the needs of students.
School is slated to begin Monday, Aug. 10 for staff and Wednesday, Aug. 12 for students. The last day for students is scheduled to be Thursday, June 3 with closing day on Friday, June 4. Fall break, Thanksgiving break and Spring break will each be one full week. Christmas break remains two full weeks, and make-up days are built throughout the second semester.
One of the most noticeable changes is the addition of more break days spread across the school year, with nearly every month including at least one long weekend. These breaks are designed with both students and staff in mind. For students, they provide opportunities to review and reinforce learning, return refreshed and, when necessary, participate in reteaching. The scheduled breaks help create a healthier pace throughout the year for staff members, allowing time to recharge and maintain balance while continuing to serve students at a high level.
The committee also focused on reducing the impact of the “summer slide,” where students lose learning from an extended summer break.. By balancing the calendar with more strategic breaks during the school year, district leaders believe students will have more consistent opportunities to review, reteach and reflect on essential concepts.
“We worked to find creative solutions and compromises that would support the greatest number of people,” said Desirae Hay, a special education teacher at Cartmell Elementary who represented the certified staff on the committee. “We are committed to supporting the whole child, not just academic success, but also mental health, family life and overall well-being. A balanced calendar helps students learn better and helps families and staff maintain a healthier work-life balance.”
Director of Pupil Personnel and Chief Operating Officer Mark Willhoite said the district values consistency whenever possible. “We look to provide consistency as best we can from year to year to help with family planning purposes but sometimes we have to make changes based on helping our students become even more well rounded,” he said.
Superintendent Casey Jaynes said the calendar committee carefully considered feedback and regional partnerships with JCTC and the Area Technology Center before making its recommendation.
The 2026-2027 Carroll County Schools calendar may look different from years past, but every change was made with one goal in mind: putting students first.
The Carroll County Board of Education heard the first reading of the calendar tonight at its Feb. 26 meeting. The second reading will occur at the March 26 meeting. The calendar is not approved until after the vote in March.
A committee made up of representatives from the board of education, community members, parents, school staff and administrators met several times to review options and discuss what would best support student learning and well-being. While consistency from year to year remains important for family planning, district leaders emphasized that thoughtful adjustments are sometimes necessary to better meet the needs of students.
School is slated to begin Monday, Aug. 10 for staff and Wednesday, Aug. 12 for students. The last day for students is scheduled to be Thursday, June 3 with closing day on Friday, June 4. Fall break, Thanksgiving break and Spring break will each be one full week. Christmas break remains two full weeks, and make-up days are built throughout the second semester.
One of the most noticeable changes is the addition of more break days spread across the school year, with nearly every month including at least one long weekend. These breaks are designed with both students and staff in mind. For students, they provide opportunities to review and reinforce learning, return refreshed and, when necessary, participate in reteaching. The scheduled breaks help create a healthier pace throughout the year for staff members, allowing time to recharge and maintain balance while continuing to serve students at a high level.
The committee also focused on reducing the impact of the “summer slide,” where students lose learning from an extended summer break.. By balancing the calendar with more strategic breaks during the school year, district leaders believe students will have more consistent opportunities to review, reteach and reflect on essential concepts.
“We worked to find creative solutions and compromises that would support the greatest number of people,” said Desirae Hay, a special education teacher at Cartmell Elementary who represented the certified staff on the committee. “We are committed to supporting the whole child, not just academic success, but also mental health, family life and overall well-being. A balanced calendar helps students learn better and helps families and staff maintain a healthier work-life balance.”
Director of Pupil Personnel and Chief Operating Officer Mark Willhoite said the district values consistency whenever possible. “We look to provide consistency as best we can from year to year to help with family planning purposes but sometimes we have to make changes based on helping our students become even more well rounded,” he said.
Superintendent Casey Jaynes said the calendar committee carefully considered feedback and regional partnerships with JCTC and the Area Technology Center before making its recommendation.
The Carroll County Board of Education heard the first reading of the calendar tonight at its Feb. 26 meeting. The second reading will occur at the March 26 meeting. The calendar is not approved until after the vote in March.
A committee made up of representatives from the board of education, community members, parents, school staff and administrators met several times to review options and discuss what would best support student learning and well-being. While consistency from year to year remains important for family planning, district leaders emphasized that thoughtful adjustments are sometimes necessary to better meet the needs of students.
School is slated to begin Monday, Aug. 10 for staff and Wednesday, Aug. 12 for students. The last day for students is scheduled to be Thursday, June 3 with closing day on Friday, June 4. Fall break, Thanksgiving break and Spring break will each be one full week. Christmas break remains two full weeks, and make-up days are built throughout the second semester.
One of the most noticeable changes is the addition of more break days spread across the school year, with nearly every month including at least one long weekend. These breaks are designed with both students and staff in mind. For students, they provide opportunities to review and reinforce learning, return refreshed and, when necessary, participate in reteaching. The scheduled breaks help create a healthier pace throughout the year for staff members, allowing time to recharge and maintain balance while continuing to serve students at a high level.
The committee also focused on reducing the impact of the “summer slide,” where students lose learning from an extended summer break.. By balancing the calendar with more strategic breaks during the school year, district leaders believe students will have more consistent opportunities to review, reteach and reflect on essential concepts.
“We worked to find creative solutions and compromises that would support the greatest number of people,” said Desirae Hay, a special education teacher at Cartmell Elementary who represented the certified staff on the committee. “We are committed to supporting the whole child, not just academic success, but also mental health, family life and overall well-being. A balanced calendar helps students learn better and helps families and staff maintain a healthier work-life balance.”
Director of Pupil Personnel and Chief Operating Officer Mark Willhoite said the district values consistency whenever possible. “We look to provide consistency as best we can from year to year to help with family planning purposes but sometimes we have to make changes based on helping our students become even more well rounded,” he said.
Superintendent Casey Jaynes said the calendar committee carefully considered feedback and regional partnerships with JCTC and the Area Technology Center before making its recommendation.
CCHS Band Director Mr. Allen visited our eighth-grade band today to talk with students about the options and opportunities available to them next year. Any student interested in participating in the high school band should register for the Concert Band class.
If you or your student have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Allen at eric.allen@carroll.kyschools.us
#ccpanthers #cctop10
If you or your student have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Allen at eric.allen@carroll.kyschools.us
#ccpanthers #cctop10
Yesterday, CCMS students had the opportunity to attend a performance by the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra.
🎶Join us on March 5th at 6 PM for the Seventh and Eighth Grade Bands’ Pre-Assessment Concert. This performance gives students the opportunity to showcase and refine the repertoire they will present at the upcoming KMEA assessment. Band students should wear their band shirts and black pants, and they should arrive at middle school by 5:30 PM.🎵
#ccpanthers #cctop10 #empoweredlearner
On March 3rd, students are invited to bring their favorite person with them in the morning for some delicious donuts. Doors open at 7:00 AM.
#ccpanthers #cctop10
#ccpanthers #cctop10
🧩Cartmell Elementary School, in conjunction with the Kentucky Autism Training Center, is hosting a training session for the community on March 5 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Cartmell Elementary. This event is open to anyone. 🧩
📞Please call Tammy Welch at 732-7085 with questions.
📞Please call Tammy Welch at 732-7085 with questions.
CCMS Families: Due to the incoming weather, ESS is cancelled for this afternoon. Please contact the school if you have any questions at 502.732.7080.
🎉🎊 Last Friday, Ms. Austin’s 6th, Ms. Schoborg’s 2nd, Mr. Palmer’s 7th, Ms. Coghill’s 4th, Ms. Sevigny’s 2nd, Ms. Dee’s 5th, Ms. Vandenbark’s 7th, Ms. Underwood’s 5th, Ms. Hash’s 8th, Ms. Crawford’s 7th, and Ms. Simmons’s 3rd Period received freshly made🍦soft serve🍦 as a reward for their Benchmark testing scores!
These classes scored the highest in their respective subjects. Great job panthers! Your hard work does not go unnoticed. 🎊🎉
#ccpanthers #cctop10 #ccempoweredleader
These classes scored the highest in their respective subjects. Great job panthers! Your hard work does not go unnoticed. 🎊🎉
#ccpanthers #cctop10 #ccempoweredleader
📢All elementary and middle school students interested in joining the Carroll County Track and Field program are invited to join by Monday, March 9. Athletes practice on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the high school track.🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♀️
Please contact Coach Creager at joseph.creager@carroll.kyschools.us if you would like to participate.
Student leaders are busy in the mornings performing various jobs around the building at CCMS Here, Parker and Dylan update the academic goal boards, while Haylee manages the lost and found with a student-accessible webpage for “finding” their items.
#leaderinmeschool
#leaderinmeschool
We are amazed at the hard work that CCMS Academic Team and Future Problem Solving teams and coaches (Sheila Underwood & Levi Underwood, respectively) have invested this season. We are so very proud of you! Congratulations, Lillian Humphrey, on advancing to STATE COMPETITION in Arts & Humanities!
Students are working in lab rotations this morning in Mr. Silver’s science class🔬
📣 Friendly Reminder!
Carroll County Schools will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 for a staff work day. 🗓️
👩🏫 Staff will be working, but students do not report to school.
We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend! 🎉✨
Carroll County Schools will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 for a staff work day. 🗓️
👩🏫 Staff will be working, but students do not report to school.
We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend! 🎉✨
💙👮♂️ School Resource Officer Appreciation Day is Sunday, Feb. 15! 👮♀️💙
Carroll County Schools is incredibly blessed to have a School Resource Officer in each of our schools through our partnership with the Carrollton Police Department and the City of Carrollton.
Our SROs do so much more than keep our buildings safe — they build relationships, mentor students and support our staff every single day. 🏫✨
Thank you to our amazing SRO team for your dedication, protection and care for our Panther family! 💙🐾
Carroll County Schools is incredibly blessed to have a School Resource Officer in each of our schools through our partnership with the Carrollton Police Department and the City of Carrollton.
Our SROs do so much more than keep our buildings safe — they build relationships, mentor students and support our staff every single day. 🏫✨
Thank you to our amazing SRO team for your dedication, protection and care for our Panther family! 💙🐾
