Lawler receives Thomas S. Upchurch Workforce Education Award + CTAE graduation rate 100%

February 10, 2023

Pictured from left are Carrollton Upper Elementary School Principal Stacy Lawler and Carrollton City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus.

Lawler receives Thomas S. Upchurch Workforce Education Award

Carrollton Upper Elementary School Principal Stacy Lawler received the Thomas S. Upcurch Workforce Education Award at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Gala Feb. 9. In his remarks, Carrollton City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus said Lawler builds genuine relationships with his students, staff and community. " As leaders, we could all benefit from his approach. I am not only honored to call him a colleague, but a friend," said Dr. Albertus.

Carrollton High School sophomores Addison Lloyd, left, and Bronwyn Jackson practice their writing skills while working on an edition of The Golden Spiral student magazine. The magazine received recognition from the National Council of Teachers of English late last month.

CHS Golden Spiral magazine wins Merit status in REALM contest

More than 200 student magazines around the globe were nominated for distinctions from the National Council of Teachers of English for its 2022 Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines contest and Carrollton High School's Golden Spiral received recognition.

State School Superintendent Richard Woods visited Carrollton High School students last week who are part of the RaLin Construction Academy, one of 15 CTAE programs offered to CHS students. Explaining the program to Woods, right, is the program instructor and long-time construction manager Chris Stone, left.

Class of 2022 CHS pathway seniors post 100% graduation rate

Students in Carrollton High School's Class of 2022 who choose to focus on career-technical pathways posted a graduation rate that not only exceeded the state average among their peers, but reached the pinnacle of perfection, validating the growing importance of CTAE programs not only statewide, but also at home.

Pictured from left are Lauren Thomas (Carrollton Junior High School student), Jason Sidel (Carrollton Junior High School), Evan Craig (Carrollton Junior High School teacher), McKenzie Bates (Carrollton Junior High School student), and Terrence Miles (Carrollton Junior High School student) at Carrollton Junior High School Feb. 9. The group participated in the Community Foundation of West Georgia's "On the Table" event.

"On the Table" event promotes community engagement

Carrollton Junior High School students participated in "On the Table" Feb. 9. The event is a community engagement initiative sponsored by the Community Foundation of West Georgia. Community members of all ages, perspectives, and backgrounds engage in conversations to inspire fresh ways to work together to make communities thrive.

Four Carrollton High School students competed in the Georgia Forensic Coaches Association Second Year Debate State Championship Feb. 4 and brought home the first-place trophy. Pictured from left are Lyndsey Oliver, CHS assistant debate coach, Luke Zimmer, Audrey Browning, Kieran Kelly, Eden Long, and Richard Bracknell, CHS head debate coach.

CHS second-year debate team members win state championship

Four Carrollton High School students competed in the Georgia Forensic Coaches Association Second Year Debate State Championship Feb. 4 and brought home the first-place trophy. CHS Debate Coach Richard Bracknell said GFCA features a state championship for second-year debaters, typically sophomores and some juniors, depending on when they started to debate.

Pictured are Carrollton Upper Elementary School fifth-grade STEM students with Class of 2019 graduate Brian Crews.

STEM rocks at CUES

Carrollton High School graduate and musician, Brian Crews, visited with Carrollton Upper Elementary School STEM students to provide a preview for their upcoming STEM in Music unit. Brian dissected the engineering and technology behind acoustic and electric guitars, and put on short concerts throughout the day for students.

Pictured is Pre-K student JoJo Holland dancing at the Pre-K Valentine's Dance Feb. 10.

Pre-K Valentine's Dance is sweet

The youngest Trojans at Carrollton Elementary had their annual Valentine's Day Dance Feb. 10. Students had fun dancing and celebrating!

Pictured is Carrollton High School student Handy Castellon-Silva speaking with Nutrition Coordinator Jasmine Gilbert and Director of School Nutrition Laura Malmquist about job opportunities with Carrollton City Schools Nutrition.

Job and Transition Fair helps prepare students for life after graduation

Carrollton City Schools and Carroll County Schools teamed up to host a Transition and Job Fair for students Feb. 8 at the Carroll County Performing Arts Center. The purpose of the Transition and Job Fair is to provide information on available resources to assist our students in making informed decisions about life after high school. At the event, junior and senior students and their parents visited vendors and information tables representing post-secondary educational and employment options, job coaching, transportation, summer camp opportunities, affordable housing, and more.

Scholarship application window OPEN

The Carrollton City Schools Education Scholarship applications are now open! Each year, seniors at Carrollton High School can apply for any of the foundation’s scholarships that are awarded in the spring. To learn more or apply, click HERE.

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