With all the hype building for Monday's eclipse event, Carrollton City Schools, as a district, plans to capitalize on this rare learning opportunity. Below is a breakdown of what you need to know and expect:

DELAYED RELEASE: Carrollton City Schools, along with other schools in the area, will delay the release of all students on  Monday, Aug. 21, until the 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 will peak about 2:30 p.m., which is right at normal release time for CES and CMS. School officials note that by delaying school dismissal and supervising students until the eclipse passes is an effort to ensure safety for all students.

SAFETY SHADES: Thanks to the generosity of the University of West Georgia, our students and staff will be able to view the eclipse safely. UWG has donated 6,000 eclipse shades featuring specialized filters to ensure eye protection. 

A LEARNING OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE ECLIPSED!: Do you remember the last time you viewed an eclipse of this magnitude? Our area will experience about 97 percent totality, which is the most significant one in a long time. Our science vertical team, comprised of teachers from all grades, have been meeting to capitalize on this phenomenon and will be sharing ideas and resources will all teachers to make this scientific marvel one to remember!

WANT TO KNOW MORE? NASA is your source: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/

Milestones math performance exceeds state

Carrollton City Schools'  focus on math support proved to be a successful formula, raising test scores and exceeding state averages on the Georgia Milestones math assessments systemwide, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Education.

In addition to improvement in math, Carrollton High School exceeded the state average in virtually all testing areas, in some cases surpassing the state average by double-digit percentages, such as in coordinate algebra and analytic geometry, with both exceeding the state average by 13.4 percentage points.

"Math was a strength across the board, confirmation that an intentional focus on teacher and student support will yield positive results," said Anna Clifton, assistant superintendent of Teaching and Learning. MORE

Spirited support

Last night's 51-13 trouncing of the Newnan Cougars at University Stadium was a great way to start off the 2017 football season, bolstered by an enthusiastic student section with a ton of school spirit. Coach Calhoun and the Trojans are keenly focused on Game 15 and the student section will go a long way in keeping the momentum going! GO TROJANS!

Go BIG band!

This is the "official" photo of the Carrollton High School 2017-2018 Trojan Marching Band. It's been a while since the band has been this big, now hovering close to 200 strong! CHS Band Director Chris Carr noted this size means a bigger sound, too, as more wind instruments than the band has had in many years will boost the impact of the halftime show this football season, titled "12 Seconds to the Moon." Trojan band fans got a taste of the show last night, plus enjoyed the time-honored tradition of "Battle Hymn."