Spring is HERE + Literary region champions place 4th at 7-A state competition

March 24, 2023

Literacy Lane merges physical activity and reading engagement

Carrollton Greenbelt visitors strolling along Buffalo Creek will notice a new feature added to the landscape — reading stations designed to boost a Carrollton City Schools priority focus — literacy.

Hello, spring!

Spring is more than a transitional time between cold temperatures and warm beach days — it's a season of beautiful blooming flowers, fun activities happening on campus, and new beginnings! Check out the video above to watch chicks hatching in Carrollton Junior High School teacher Ms. Chrissy Loveless's science class.

A complete literary team from Carrollton High School competed in the state competition held at Buford High School March 18. Back row, from left, are Mark Zimmer, Kieran Kelly, Andrew Johnson, Cody Reed, Skylar Hundley, Elisa Rubio, Madison Brown, Tai Jackson, and Zeke Ussery. Front row: Richard Bracknell, coach; Terri Fazio, accompanist; Lydia Baldizon, Madison Brown, Julianna Quattrocchi, Lia Sosa, Tyler Stone, Malik Raphael; and Julie Lowry and Tommy Cox, coaches.

Literary region champions place 4th at 7-A state competition

Carrollton High School's literary team pulled off a fourth-place finish out of 18 schools in the toughest classification in the Georgia High School Association state competition, held March 18 at Buford High School.

Cathy Fontenot from Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers (GYSTC) spoke to Carrollton Elementary School Athena Club members about pollination this week.

What's pollination? CES Athena Club learns all about it!

The Carrollton Elementary School Athena Club learned about pollination with special guest Cathy Fontenot from Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers (GYSTC). The girls built models of bumble bees and explored the world of cross-pollination with a hands-on activity

Pictured from left are Kieran’s mother, Dr. Tressa Kelly, Kieran, CHS Assistant Principal Elizabeth Sanders and CHS teacher Hunter Spurlock.

CHS junior wins Carrollton Women's Civic Club Award in Creative Writing Contest

Carrollton High School junior Kieran Kelly won the Carrollton Civic Women’s Club Award in the Carrollton Writers Guild/Center for the Arts High School Creative Writing Contest for his poem "Burden."

Pictured from left are Carrollton Upper Elementary School February students of the month Teighlor Thomas, Thomas Hume, Jack McGrath, Arria-Marie Beamon, Sanyaa Lee and Camden Solomon.

CUES students of the month represent respect

Each month, Carrollton Upper Elementary School selects students of the month who represent one of their character education words. The students chosen for the month of February exemplify the characteristics of "respect."

CJHS entrepreneur starts candle business

Carrollton Junior High School student West Yancey can't even drive and he already owns a business. West started a candle-making business called WesternJars. His teacher, Mr. Jeremy Maxwell said, "I have ordered several candles from West, as have other teachers at CJHS. He has followed through with every order in a timely manner — and the candles are quality products." To order a candle from West, click HERE.

Summer just around the corner — check out these summer opportunities!

Looking for things to do over summer break? No problem! Now a long-standing tradition, Carrollton City Schools once again is excited to offer several camps and other enrichment opportunities during summer break.

Class of 2022 valedictorian Crystal Udombon smiles as she walks to receive her diploma.

Deadline to submit SENIOR LETTERS quickly approaching

At Carrollton, it only takes one year for something to become a tradition. That's how important traditions are to the Trojan Nation.

For more than a decade now, one tradition continues to garner smiles, prompt tears and lead to tight hugs of affection and support - SENIOR LETTERS - written by family and friends.

You can join in the celebration, too. Write letters to the seniors you taught, the ones you mentored, the ones you loved.

For more information, click HERE.

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