Winter Break next week + district announces school changes for next year

February 17, 2023

REMINDER: Winter Break Feb. 20-24

All schools and district offices will be closed for Winter Break next week. Students and staff will return to campus Monday, Feb. 27.

Carrollton City Schools announces school changes for next year

Growth in the Carrollton community is prevalent and Carrollton City Schools has felt the impact in its schools with more students joining the Trojan Nation each year. Because of this trend, two schools in the district will make changes to accommodate the increase in enrollment next year.

The CJHS 2023 MATHCOUNTS students heading to state competition March 13 are, from left, Hoyt Herman, Landon Blankinship, Tanya Aggarwal and Megan Ou.

CJHS MATHCOUNTS team sends four to state competition

Four students on Carrollton Junior High School's MATHCOUNTS team will advance to state competition following the team's finish in the chapter competition on Feb. 3 at the University of West Georgia, continuing the rich tradition of state representation from CJHS since 1992.

CHS named AP Honor School for 13th consecutive year

Carrollton High School's STEM initiative and the school's focus on increasing Advanced Placement course offerings and student participation have once again earned CHS state recognition as an AP STEM School in two categories.

This is the 13th consecutive year the high school has received the AP STEM School honor and the 12th time for the AP STEM Achievement School designation.

Special guests read to young Trojans

Dr. Tressa Kelly, Mr. Samuel Gentry, and Wolfie from the University of West Georgia read to second-grade Trojans this week. Dr. Kelly read the book "Wolfie Finds His Howl" — a story of how Wolfie became the mascot for UWG.

RaLin Academy student Joseph Sales, left, earned a first place award in masonry, graphic communications student Brianna Slaughter placed first in T-Shirt design, and RaLin Academy student Romnal DeLeon Hernandez placed third in carpentry in the Region 3 SkillsUSA competition and now head to state competition March 9-11. At right Brianna is shown below holding her award-winning design.

CHS seniors qualify for Georgia SkillsUSA competition following region

Three Carrollton High School seniors brought home hardware from the Region 3 SkillsUSA competition Jan. 27, including two first place awards, and have qualified for the state championships next month.

Pictured are Carrollton Upper Elementary School sixth-grade students holding copies of the children's books they wrote and illustrated.

CUES students write and illustrate children's books

As part of the gifted program at Carrollton Upper Elementary, sixth-grade students are given the opportunity to write and illustrate children's books. Last week, the students had the privilege of reading their books to the youngest Trojans in the district at Carrollton Elementary. These young authors did a wonderful job, and the tiny Trojans shared kind feedback and asked great questions.

Pre-K enrollment begins Feb. 27!

Pre-K enrollment begins Monday, Feb. 27. Click HERE for more information.

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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