Carrollton City Schools * 106 Trojan Drive * Carrollton, GA 30117 * August 4,  2017

Thanks to diligent work by the City of Carrollton to get Ben Scott Boulevard back in function and committed teachers and staff who worked long hours to get their school buildings and classrooms ready, the first day of school opened very smoothly and with little fanfare. A start like this is a good sign of a great year to come! Above, watch this "welcome back" video featuring a message from Dr. Mark Albertus, superintendent, and a host of Trojans across the campus. 

In the photos, below:  First, Carrollton High students acclimate to their brand new surroundings. Next, Maria Menendez, the new CJHS band director, checks in students to band class. Though new to CJHS, she isn't new to the students - she previously was the band director at Carrollton Middle School. Below Ms. Menendez is Ms. Amy Autrey, CMS art teacher, who shares classroom expectations with her students.

Solar eclipse presents rare learning opportunity

 A scientific marvel not to be missed will occur later this month, providing an exceptional learning opportunity for students but also requiring extra precautions to ensure their safety.

Carrollton City Schools, along with other schools in the area, will delay the release of all students on Monday, Aug. 21,  until a rare solar eclipse passes through the county. Carrollton Elementary School will dismiss at 3:00, Carrollton Middle School at 3:15, Carrollton High School at 4:00, and Carrollton Junior High School at 4:10.

The eclipse is expected to be a 97 percent event in this area with a narrow band from Oregon to South Carolina,  including the northeastern corner of Georgia, experiencing a total eclipse of the sun.  The eclipse will peak about 2:30 p.m., which is right at dismissal time for CES and CMS.  MORE