Carrollton City Schools * 106 Trojan Drive * Carrollton, GA 30117 * Jan. 12, 2018
Computer science is hAPPening at CHS
Is there an app for that? Chances are, if not, Carrollton High School computer science students are up for the challenge to create it, especially if the intent is to improve education. CHS tech-savvy teen designers have developed more than 50 apps for Android and iOS smart phones, creating products to make studying and learning easier.

The most recent app, launched just before Christmas break, was introduced to CHS students this week to help high schoolers prepare and study for the ACT and SAT college assessment tests. Named Exam Hub, the app offers scheduling info for test taking, useful vocabulary reviews, and is available on both smart phone platforms.

"This is our first app that is available on both major app stores," said Robby Blakemore, computer science teacher at CHS, pictured here with CS seniors Cassandra Wilmot and Nick Young in a game development class. "We're pretty proud of that." MORE

Teachers awarded grants for 'Bright Ideas'


Congratulations to 10 Carrollton City Schools teachers who were awarded Carroll EMC Bright Ideas Grants: Kristie Poor, Melanie Hancock and Annette Perkins, CES; Shawn Lawrence and David Bryson, CHS; Tanish Springer and Mary Miller, CMS; and Maria Menendez, Lisa Megathlin, and Charity Hanner, CJHS. Bright Ideas grants are funded through the Carroll EMC's Operation Roundup, a program funded by Carroll EMC members who "round up" their electric bills each month. We are grateful to Carroll EMC and its members for their generous support of education in our community! Pictured here is CMS teacher Mary Miller, her class, and Carroll EMC representatives. More photos on Facebook
Camp Jekyll a great experience

The Carrollton Junior High School Science Club had a blast visiting Camp Jekyll, a 4-H program on the most famous of Georgia's Golden Isles this past week, even though the false-alarm threat of bad weather Sunday night almost derailed the trip. School leaders took action to get the students and staff off safely extra early Monday morning to avoid any chance of icy weather hitting before they made it south. Students not only had fun, but learned a lot about marine life and habitats. More photos on Facebook
Ready for another term

Dr. Mark Albertus, superintendent, presides as three members of the Carrollton Board of Education took their oaths of office at Tuesday night's board meeting, two months after re-election to their respective posts with no opposition. CONGRATULATIONS to David Godwin and Dr. Jason Mount who are beginning their third consecutive terms and Katie Doyle Williams who begins her second. Carrollton City Schools is grateful for your solid, experienced leadership!
10 ways to encourage middle schoolers to read
#1 Let your child choose what he/she wants to read.  #2 Help your child find reading he/she likes.  #3 Lead by example by reading in front of your child.  #4 Read together.  #5 Keep it light and fun.  #6 Find a compelling series.  #7 Give books as gifts.  #8 Engage in meaningful discussion. 
#9 Explain how reading will help your child pursue passion.  #10 Tie reading into your child's social life.
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