Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month + Homecoming NEXT WEEK!

October 4, 2024

The Happy Campers take on the Flash TONIGHT in Grisham Stadium!

The Trojans face off against Westlake tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Grisham Stadium. Immediately following the first quarter, Mr. Driver’s Happy Campers Pre-K class will challenge the Flash in an exciting race! These little athletes have been working hard and are ready to give it their all. Click play to hear what they had to say to the Flash ahead of the big race!

Pictured in the top photo are Carrollton Middle School students Zuleydi Perez-Bejarano (left) and Elizabeth Cruz-Ramos (right) performing at the school's Hispanic Heritage assembly this week. Pictured in the bottom photo from left are Carrollton Upper Elementary students Zy'ion McCoy and Zaria Cooley with art teacher Abby Coppersmith.

Trojans celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and students across the district have celebrated in a variety of ways. Carrollton Middle School held a special assembly this week to further highlight the importance of Hispanic heritage. At Carrollton Upper Elementary, students in art class explored the work of iconic Hispanic artists such as Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Joan Miró, and Pablo Picasso, each of whom brought unique styles and perspectives to the world of art. As a fun, hands-on experience, students also colored a giant page inspired by these artists’ masterpieces, deepening their connection to both the art and the cultural significance behind it.

Pictured are Carrollton High School students Jocelyn Chavez-Hernandez and Caden Clifton.

CHS Performing Arts shines

Carrollton High School Performing Arts put on *Dot and the Kangaroo* this week. The students did a great job, showcasing their hard work and dedication in bringing the performance to life.

Carrollton High School student Cooper Mullins works in Unity to create Trojan Trails.

Trojan Trails: New update brings exciting features and fun!

Trojan Computer Science is excited to announce the latest update to Trojan Trails! This fun and challenging game takes players through the Carrollton City Schools campus, dodging obstacles along the way. The new update includes a character selection feature, allowing you to choose from your campus favorites like Superintendent Dr. Albertus, school principals, or even Hector. Originally created by alumnus Chris Thomas, the game is now being revamped by CHS students Simranjeet Kaur, Shawn Whitt, Cooper Mullins, Joseph Jacobs, and Charlie Doxey, who are adding new features. Developed in Unity, Trojan Trails offers a visually engaging and immersive experience. The game is available on the App Store now, with a Google Play release coming soon. Click HERE to download in the App Store!

Carrollton Upper Elementary School teacher Michaele Crandell received a grant that will help her purchase handheld translators to better communicate with non-English speaking students and families.

CCS Education Foundation awards 61 grants through Instructional Excellence Grant program

The Carrollton City Schools Education Foundation awarded 61 grants to teachers through the Instructional Excellence Grant program this year, with awards totaling more than $25,000.

This year, the grants will fund a variety of supplementary materials to enhance student learning across the district. At Carrollton Middle School, text-scanning pens that will assist students with visual impairments, dyslexia, and other reading difficulties. At Carrollton Upper Elementary School, handheld translators will help teachers communicate more effectively with non-English speaking parents and students. Carrollton Elementary School students will engage in STEM experiences with the help of new robots, while Carrollton High School will establish a classroom restaurant, giving students hands-on opportunities to learn about the operations and dynamics of the restaurant industry.

Homecoming NEXT WEEK!

Homecoming is next week! Join the celebration with this year’s theme, “In Our Trojans Era." To check out all the exciting Homecoming details, including dress-up days and our Gold & Black Give Back event, click HERE.

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