Carrollton City Schools * 106 Trojan Drive * Carrollton, GA 30117 * Feb. 9, 2018
The CHS debate team participated in a tournament at Columbia University in January. While there, the group visited the New York City iconic landmark, Times Square. Below, junior Dylan Mikilitus prepares for competition.
CHS debate an exercise in excellence
The result of months of practice and preparation is about to culminate with state, district and national championship competition just around the corner. 

But the Carrollton High School debate team is ready for the challenge, upholding a tradition as one of the most decorated programs in the state.
Carrollton's debate program not only shines in the academic realm, but also stands out among all competitive entities at CHS, boasting the second highest number of state championships earned, surpassed only by boys track.

Many reasons can be cited why the program has been so successful, but a primary consideration is the school system's commitment to send the team to competitive tournaments all over the country, says Richard Bracknell, long-time debate coach. This year's debaters just returned from a prestigious tournament at Columbia University in New York, traveled to south Florida in early January, and even competed across the country at a tournament in San Jose, Calif., in October. Others years, the teams have competed at Harvard, Stanford and other significant universities.

"We are so fortunate the Carrollton Board of Education is supportive of the extra effort it takes to compete in the top tier," said Bracknell. "Allowing our teams to travel to prestigious tournaments exposes them to what it takes to be a champion." MORE

Register now for kindergarten

Kindergarten registration at Carrollton Elementary School is now under way and pre-K registration is next month. Students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2018, in order to register for kindergarten.  DETAILS

Seven nominated for LifeChanger award
Seven Carrollton City Schools teachers and staff have been nominated for the LifeChanger of the Year Award, an annual program recognizing K-12 educators and school employees across the country. The program celebrates those who are making a significant difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership. It is fitting, too, that this school year our district theme is "We Change Lives," further supporting the prestige associated with this special recognition.

Winners of the 2017-2018 contest will be announced in the next couple of months. While a national selection committee will determine who the winners are, you can help support our nominees by commenting on their nomination pages. Thank you for your help!

Ready for Science and Engineering Fair

BEST OF LUCK to these Carrollton High School school-level winners who compete today at the West Georgia Regional Science and Engineering Fair at the University of West Georgia. From left are Kristi Bradford-Hunt, science fair sponsor; Megan Conley, third place; Janice Teal, first place; Thomas Harris, second place; and David Brooks, CHS principal. These students, along with others selected for the competition - Katie Lawler, Anniston Dodson and Michael Conley - will  compete against other top science students from Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson, Heard, Meriwether, Polk and Troup counties. 
Five tips for reading to babies every day
Is it important that we read to babies every day? Do they really understand what we are reading? Evidence answers that question with a resounding YES!

1. Read when baby wakes up. Babies are most attentive and engaged when they first wake up in the morning or after a nap. It's a great time to play, sing and READ with baby.

2. Play with books. We want little ones to touch, feel and explore books.

3. Read while you wait. Keep a few books in the diaper bag. They come in handy when waiting in a doctor's office or at a restaurant.

4. Sing during bath time. You have a captive audience during bath time, so use this moment to play with language.

5. Help baby wind down before bed with books.
CALENDAR FEEDS
NOTICE: The Carrollton Board of Education is expected to formally adopt the 2018-2019 district school calendar at its next board meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 13. The calendar was tabled for public review last month. CALENDAR DRAFT