December 2, 2022

Carrollton City Schools interventionist Nancy Smith was recognized by the Georgia Association of Colleges for Teacher Education on Nov. 18 as a recipient of the Mentor Teacher Award. Pictured from left are Dr. Mike Dishman, dean of the University of West Georgia’s College of Education; Dr. Laura Smith, associate dean of the University of West Georgia’s College of Education; Karen Wild, director of school improvement at Carrollton City Schools; Nancy Smith, Carrollton City Schools interventionist; Jeff Smith, Nancy’s spouse; and Carrollton City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus.

CCS interventionist receives GACTE Mentor Teacher Award

Carrollton City Schools interventionist Nancy Smith was chosen as a recipient of the Mentor Teacher Award for her work with the University of West Georgia. She is one of nine teachers from around the state who was recognized by the Georgia Association of Colleges for Teacher Education for their work in coaching future teachers. 

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Carrollton City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus and Carrollton City Schools Board of Education members at the Georgia School Boards Association conference Dec. 2. The CCS BOE was named exemplary board for the seventh consecutive year. Pictured from left are Mr. David Godwin (At Large), Mr. Gil O’Neal (Ward 1), Mrs. Katie Williams (Ward 2), Mr. Greg Schulenberg (Ward 4), Mrs. Melanie McLendon (At Large), and Dr. Mark Albertus, CCS superintendent. Not pictured is Dr. Jason Mount (Ward 3).

Carrollton BOE named exemplary

For the seventh consecutive time, the Georgia School Boards Association has recognized the Carrollton Board of Education as an Exemplary Board of Achievement. 

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Fifteen CHS students have been named the school-level nominees for the Governor’s Honors Program. Pictured bottom row from left are Kameron Smith, Wright Roenigk, Ben Cleek, Sarah Scholl, Madelyn Cook, Kieran Kelly, Lydia Baldizon, and Laney Quinn. Pictured top row from left are Fabricio Hernandez, Kai Remshagen, Drew Johnson, Connor Haley, Joseph Ivey, Gretchen Ellerbee, and Zooey Bush.

Record number of CHS students to compete for Governor's Honors

Following an extensive application and interview process, 15 Carrollton High School students have been nominated to compete at the state level for Governor’s Honors, setting a record for the most students selected to compete in the next round. 

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Carrollton Elementary School teacher Hannah Brooks kneels down to work with CES student Matias Marquez Lira at the school's Family Engagement Night earlier this week.

Holiday Family Engagement Night at CES

Carrollton Elementary School hosted a Holiday Family Engagement Night Tuesday. Students and parents participated in a variety of fun and engaging activities.

Carrollton Junior High School students Timothy Adams and Austin Loolen are working on building a VEX V5 robot in Ms. Ashley Soulsby's class

Carroll EMC Bright Ideas Grant helps CJHS students build robots

Carrollton Junior High School STEM students are working on building VEX V5 robots. Thanks to the Carroll EMC Bright Ideas Grant this group was able to build a Clawbot. They made their own design and programmed the robot to drive around and pick up objects.

CHS senior Hailey Jackson earns first place, Best in Show in art competition

A Carrollton High School senior continues to be recognized for her artistic talents, with her latest awards including a first place honor and Best in Show, presented at the Hughston Foundation Art Gala Nov. 10. 

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Pictured are Brianna Cox (left) and Amaiya DeShields (right) using a flight simulator in their STEM class at Carrollton Upper Elementary School.

CUES students learn to fly before they learn to drive!

Carrollton Upper Elementary School students are learning to fly before they learn to drive in Mr. Charles Young's STEM class. Students using Microsoft's Flight Simulator to learn how to read the instrument panel of a Cessna 172 and are learning the differences between pitch (moving up and down) and yaw (moving right and left) when flying in an aircraft.

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