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Carrollton City Schools * 106 Trojan Drive * Carrollton, GA 30117 * Nov. 17 ,  2017
CHS team captures 6th title
For the second time in three years and sixth time in program history, the Carrollton High School competitive cheerleading squad proved to be the pillar of the Peach State.

Following a sensational performance at the GHSA Cheerleading State Championships at the Columbus Civic Center this past Saturday, the Trojans capped off another memorable season as state champions, marking their first crown at the Class AAAAA level. MORE



At right, the newly crowned state champs place their trophy in the State Championships cases in the CHS front lobby.
The cheerleaders visited CES and CMS Friday afternoon and paraded through each school to greet students who were excited to see the 2017 AAAAA State Champions in person.
Recognizing a special partnership

The Carrollton Board of Education recognized the outstanding partnership between Carrollton High School and Southwire that created the Southwire Engineering Academy at this month's BOE meeting. Southwire leaders were recognized, as were seven students who shared details about the real-world projects their teams are working on. Above, Southwire President and CEO Rich Stinson, left, and Senior Vice President of Construction Markets and Products Carol Godfrey accept an appreciation gift for their commitment to the SWEA program. Presenting are Dr. Jimmy Pope, board chairman, and Dr. Mark Albertus, superintendent. MORE ON FACEBOOK
Updated websites make formal launch
It has taken many months of research followed by a lot of hard work, but the new Carrollton City Schools websites are now live!

Why did we change? After much feedback on the usability of our former sites, we conducted a productive focus group on the specific issues that should be addressed. 

One need was portability. Our new websites are mobile friendly, a must in today's digital world (there is a high possibility you are reading this article on your phone). This was a key consideration in choosing a provider. They are also ADA Compliant, another feature that is now a federal requirement for websites. We feel confident you - our community - will find this change a significant improvement to our digital communication efforts.    EXPLORE NOW

But, even with the launch, there is still more to be done.The website company we are working with specializes in school website designs and provides a lot of functionality - much more than we formerly had. However, it will still take time to implement everything to fidelity so, right up front, we are asking for your patience over the next few weeks as we continue to make improvements.
'Am I My Sister's Keeper?'

The Carrollton Junior High School Creative Arts Club presented the play, "Am I My Sister's Keeper?", written by club sponsor and CJHS Language Arts teacher Emmanuel Reddish. The play addresses the universal theme of how events that can break a family apart can also make it stronger. The club performed the play at the Mabry Center for the Arts twice this past week and earned strong reviews of the student performances.
Jingle Bell Jog to be held Dec. 2

The Eighth Annual CES Jingle Bell Jog 5K Road Race and Kids Fun Run will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, and is expected, as always, to be a festive way to kick off the holiday season! Races will begin in front of Carrollton Elementary School at the Morrow (baseball) Field House and will finish at Grisham Stadium. This is a major fundraiser for the CES PTVO.

Registration opens at 8 a.m. The Kids Fun Run begins at 9:00 and the 5K Run/Walk is set to start at 9:30.  All participants receive jingle bells for their shoes prior to the race. Participants are encouraged to dress in "festive Christmas flare." There will also be pictures with Santa and entertainment by DJ Terry Lowry.

Friends of Library club supports book giveaway
Friends of the Neva Lomason Memorial Library, a volunteer organization that supports the Carrollton library on Rome Street, believes so strongly in the power of books and their impact on literacy that the group decided to donate funds to help purchase some for Carrollton Elementary's fourth annual book giveaway. Pictured are Lynn Kress, right, treasurer of the Friends, and Amanda Carden, CES principal, who is accepting the donation. CES could also use your help. Please bring new or gently used, clean books to CES after Thanksgiving break or take them to a friend who works at CES. The books will be distributed during Carrollton's Christmas Parade Nov. 30.
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