August 12, 2022

Carrollton Elementary School Principal Kylie Carroll greets Trojan sisters Campbell  (left) and Brittain Butler (right) at open house earlier this week. Brittain is headed to Carrollton Upper Elementary School this year and Campbell is starting first grade.

First day of school is Monday, Aug. 15!

It was great to see so many smiling faces as schools welcomed parents and students at this week's open house appointments! Teachers and staff are excited to welcome students back for the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 15. Click HERE to visit the back-to-school page on the website for all the important information needed to start the year off right!

Hall-of-Fame Braves pitcher John Smoltz visited Carrollton City Schools earlier this week. Smoltz gave inspiration and motivation to faculty and staff to help start the school year off right.

Smoltz motivates CCS staff at system kickoff

The Atlanta Braves’ Hall-of-Fame pitcher and Sports Emmy Award winning analyst John Smoltz spoke at the Back-to-School Kickoff earlier this week. The district is grateful to Mike Bell Chevrolet for making his appearance possible. 

Summer's a wrap!

Check out the video above to see how Trojans spent their summer break. Stay tuned to the end to see who won the Summer Photo Contest. The winner has a special prize which can be picked up at the Board of Education next week. Thanks to all who participated!

The Board of Education recognized Head Athletic Trainer Patrick Rothshadl and Healthcare Science teacher Shannon Bright, who is also a certified trainer, at the August Board of Education meeting earlier this week. Pictured from left are Ian Lyle, CHS principal; Patrick Rothshadl, head athletic trainer; Shannon Bright, healthcare science teacher; and Paul Fitz-Simons, athletic director. 

CHS receives National Athletic Trainers' Association Safe Sports School Award 

Carrollton High School is the recipient of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Safe Sports School award for Trojan Athletics. The award champions safety and recognizes secondary schools that have met the recommended standards to improve safety in sports. 

Read more HERE.

Carrollton City Schools Social Worker Brittney Berry applied for and received a donation of gift cards from Ross Stores, Inc. 

CCS receives donation from Ross

Carrollton City Schools recently received a donation of gift cards from Ross Stores, Inc. Store-Based Giving Program. The gift cards will be used to help purchase school clothes and supplies for students in need.open re

Lt. Col. Mike Farr (left) and MSgt. Ryan McLain (right) received the 2022 AFJROTC Outstanding Instructor Awards.

CHS AFJROTC receives Outstanding Instructor Awards

Lt. Col. Farr and MSgt. McLain were recently commended on their contributions to the Carrollton High School JROTC. They were recipients of the 2022 AFJROTC Outstanding Instructor Awards. 

Carrollton High School Principal Ian Lyle said he is proud of Lt. Col. Farr and MSgt. McLain for receiving this recognition.

"I am proud of Lt. Farr and MSgt. McLain for being recipients of the AFJROTC Outstanding Instructor Awards," he said. "They do a great job leading our JROTC cadets and the award is well deserved."

Col. Johnny R. McGonigal, USAF, Director, Air Force JROTC announced the recipients earlier this summer.

“I am pleased to announce the 2022 AFJROTC Outstanding Instructor Awards. Those recognized represent the ‘Best of the Blue’ we have in AFJROTC. Through this award, we honor their exemplary contributions and impact on their cadets, school and community,” said Col. Johnny R. McGonigal, USAF, Director, Air Force JROTC. 

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