Carrollton City Schools * 106 Trojan Drive * Carrollton, GA 30117 * Dec. 9, 2016
Take your picture in front of the iconic wall

Probably the most unique architectural feature of the current Carrollton High School is the stacked stone wall at the front entrance of the school. May groups have made a point to have their picture taken there, such as members of the Class of 2016 pictured above, knowing that it will not be a part of the new construction once the replacement high school is complete. For those who haven't taken the opportunity just yet, time is getting short. Once Christmas break begins, it will be off limits as preparation gets under way for Phase II of construction. Grab your cameras now and snap a few shots before it's too late!


Rounding up
benefits schools

If you are a City of Carrollton water customer, don't forget about the Water Bill Roundup. 

The program rounds up your water bill to the next dollar with proceeds going directly to the Carrollton City Schools Education Foundation to support educational initiatives for all of our schools. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Please take this
parent survey

It's time to take the Georgia Department of Education parent survey, used to determine a school's climate rating as part of the state's school accountability measure process.

Parents may complete the survey using their personal computer, smartphones or tablet. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online. 

Thank you in advance for taking time to complete the survey.

Holiday shopping 
opportunities benefit
our school system

If you plan to give spiritwear or other Trojan gifts as part of your holiday shopping, look no further. The Trojan Nation Store has a wide variety of options to check off your list.

The store will be open regular hours this Friday from 1 to 4 p.m., will extend hours next Tuesday, Dec. 14, from 1 to 7 p.m., then back to regular hours Friday, Dec. 16, the last day of school before the break. This will be the last day to shop the store before Christmas! The store is located in the CHS gym lobby. Visit the store on Facebook for a sampling of what's available.

Another option to give for the holidays is "Fight Like a Trojan," a published history of Carrollton football. The book is $30 and is available at the Trojan Nation Store and the Carrollton High School front office. If you want the book mailed, the cost, including shipping, is $40.

Purchasing gifts from the school system is the ultimate in shopping locally. All proceeds benefit our schools.

'Fight Like a Trojan' makes a great holiday gift. Books may be purchased at the CHS front office, the Trojan Nation Store, and the Squire Shop on Maple Street.
CJHS swimmers win invitational

The CJHS swim team won the Carrollton Invitational swim meet Dec. 3, scoring a total of 413 points, with the girls scoring 228 points and the boys scoring 185 points. The following swimmers scored individual points for the team: Sophie Caldwell, 34; Brantley Colquitt, 34; Jack Godwin, 34; Kathryn Grubbs, 30; Hannah McGrew, 30; Micah Patton, 37; and Anna Rolka Peralta, 40. Pictured, back row from left, are Matthew Basil, Hannah McGrew, Anna Rolka Peralta, Kathryn Grubbs and Sophie Caldwell. Front row: Jack Godwin, Brantley Colquitt and Zeke Ussery. Not pictured are Micah Patton, Katie Hoberg, Mallorie Colquitt and Lina Baker.

The video awards were presented Dec. 2 during the GSBA/GSSA annual conference. Video team members, front, from left, are Samuel Rothschild, Sydney Johns and Carter Widener. Standing, from left, are David Brooks, CHS principal, Dr. Michael Rothschild, school board member; Jon Maples, mass media teacher; Katie Williams and David Godwin, school board members; and Dr. Mark Albertus, Carrollton City Schools superintendent.
CHS media program earns statewide honor

Carrollton High School's Mass Media program earned second place honors in a statewide video contest sponsored by the Georgia School Boards Association, earning $500 in prize money for the program.

In partnership with the Georgia Vision Project's Spark campaign; GSBA sponsors a student video contest for public high school students all over the state. This year's theme was "What's your vision for public schools in Georgia?" The team of  seniors Sydney Johns and Carter Widener and junior Sam Rothschild produced the award-winning video for Carrollton.

"The students produced a creative, quality product in short order," said Jon Maples, mass media teacher. "I was proud of their work and thankful for the recognition they received."
Promoting during Christmas parade

There is just about nothing more hometown than local sports and parades. Carrollton High School students, from left, Josh Glanton, Kirby Criswell, Hannah Kay Brooks, Josh Albertus, Emily Godwin, Ellie Hesterlee, Sam Barge, Joe Skinner and Sarah Katherine Smith all helped pass out brochures and cups promoting the Smithsonian exhibit, Hometown Teams, on display through Dec. 31 at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, during Thursday's Main Street Christmas parade in downtown Carrollton. It was chilly, but fun!
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