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Carrollton City Schools * 106 Trojan Drive * Carrollton, GA 30117 * Dec. 14 ,  2017
CHS band to perform at Peach Bowl Jan. 1

The Carrollton High School Trojan Marching Band will kick off the new year by performing at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Mercedes Benz Stadium on New Year's Day.

Band Director Chris Carr said this is the second time in the past four years the band has been invited to be part of the mass pregame show, but the first time in the new Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The band will also participate in the Peach Bowl Parade at 8:00 that morning before the 12:30 p.m. kickoff between Auburn University and the University of Central Florida in the college championships semifinal game. 

"This will be a historic event for the students and they will make stories that they can pass down for years," said Carr. "We are excited to be a part of this."

Performing for the holidays

There was an abundant number of holiday activities over the past couple of weeks that involved thousands of Carrollton City Schools students, from the tiniest Pre-K performer to outstanding talent showcased at the CHS holiday concert this past Tuesday night. Above, CES students perform during the annual Sing Alongs. Visit the CCS Facebook page to see photos and videos of all activities, guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit!
CJHS students find success on the big screen
The two Carrollton Junior High School students didn't know each other when they were both invited to attend the Dec. 4 Carrollton City Council meeting to be honored for similar accomplishments. But during preparation for this story, the two discovered they have similar goals and the same drive and determination that will take them far in life - whether it be on the silver screen or the board room.

Eighth grader Allie Stack and seventh grader Caleb Thomas are CJHS's two movie stars - both have been featured in recent big-screen productions in addition to television opportunities sprinkled here and there. 

Caleb's latest project was "A Question of Faith," a major film released earlier this fall that is being prepped for the DVD market and Allie played a role in "Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life," a popular movie from last year that is now available on Netflix and Amazon. MORE

CMS students selected for state honors chorus

The Carrollton Middle School Honors Chorus performed a selection of Christmas songs, under the direction of CMS Choral Director Ciara Hart, at Tuesday's Carrollton Board of Education meeting. This group will join other sixth graders across the state in the Georgia Music Educators Association's Sixth Grade Statewide Honors Chorus Feb. 23-24 at the Classic Center in Athens. From left are Lydia Baldizon,  Madison Akin, Tyler Stone, Sophie Johnson, and Rae Newbern. CONGRATULATIONS on receiving this well-deserved honor!
On to the next round!

The Carrollton High School Academic Team edged out a tough Buford High School competitor 515-500 on WSB-TV's "High Q" program that aired this past Sunday on Channel 2. The team consists of sophomore Edward Bohannon, juniors Eva Hobson and Reese Lawrence and senior Amber Zheng. The team advances to the next round and will face either the Lovett School or Eastside High School Feb. 15 with that competition scheduled to air March 10. On hand for the competition were, from left, team member Edward Bohannon, Coach Michael Harvey, alternates Nykia Cook, Thomas Svegl and Laila Floyd, team members Reese Lawrence and Eva Hobson, alternates John Robert Ray, Marley Hobson and Eli Nunez, team member Amber Zheng, and High Q host and WSB-TV meteorologist Katie Walls. CONGRATULATIONS and best of luck in the next round!

Strides for Sheri nets $15,000 for scholarship fund

A 5K and fun run held at the end of October netted $15,000 more for an endowment to support scholarships for future teachers, with the second award to be presented this spring.

The Strides for Sheri event was held in the memory and honor of Sheri Davis, a fifth grade teacher at Carrollton Middle School who passed away on Halloween in 2016 following a courageous battle with cancer. Then, a community in mourning stepped up to ensure her legacy would inspire others for years to come by establishing the Sheri Davis Memorial Scholarship at Carrollton High School. 

Dr. Steve Davis, Mrs. Davis' husband, was overwhelmed by the community's support of the inaugural Strides for Sheri fundraiser, held this year on Oct. 28 on the Carrollton City Schools campus. Earlier this month, he presented a $15,000 check to the Carrollton City Schools Education Foundation to boost the endowment for the scholarship.

"I was just thrilled at the outpouring of support and truly shocked at how much money we raised," said Davis. "The sponsorships and others were so generous in honoring Sheri." MORE
CES book giveaway delights parade spectators
Carrollton Elementary School was able to deliver HUNDREDS of books to the children in our community at the Holiday Wishes Parade Dec. 4 in downtown Carrollton thanks to generous donations from our community. As you can see from this CES Facebook album, holiday cheer was spread with much enthusiasm from staff members who assisted in the deliveries and with great anticipation of excited recipients who were able to take home more than a candy cane this year! Even Hector joined the fun! A heartfelt "thank you" to all who contributed - you are indeed helping us change lives through literacy!
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