Carrollton City Schools * 106 Trojan Drive * Carrollton, GA 30117 * May11, 2018
Retirees recognized for their years of service

The Carrollton Board of Education Tuesday night honored eight retirees for their more than 15 decades of combined service by hosting a reception for them prior to the board meeting and recognized them individually during special recognition, where principals and supervisors spoke highly of their commitment to, and love of, kids. Pictured, from left, Doris Bailey, CES School Nutrition assistant; Terrie Tyler and Allison Fleming, CES teachers; Kathy Sheriff, CHS teacher; Elizabeth Marks, CJHS School Nutrition assistant; and Nicki McGovern and Gwen Benson, CMS teachers. Also retiring is Betty Jenkins, CJHS School Nutrition assistant. We wish them all the best in their next phase in life! 
Inaugural Trojan Heroes Awards Night a success
On Wednesday, Carrollton City Schools hosted the first annual Trojan Heroes Awards Night. The purpose of this event is to recognize students from all schools throughout the district who inspire us all.  Thank you to the community partners and sponsors who helped make this evening a success! 

Pictured is CES kindergartner Anthony Rivas, who was presented the Self Determination award. Congratulating him are Carrollton City Schools Supt. Dr. Mark Albertus and CES Principal Kylie Carroll. Find out who else was honored in this photo album on FACEBOOK.

CHS sweeps Young Georgia Authors competition
Carrollton High School swept the regional Young Georgia Authors high school competition with four students capturing top honors in the West Georgia RESA district, which includes public schools in Carroll, Coweta, Harris, Heard, Meriwether and Troup counties.

From left are Willow Huett, Taylor Berry, Mattie Steed, and Amber Zheng. Mattie also received honorable mention honors at the state level.  MORE
CMS sixth graders enjoy trip to Washington, D.C.

Yes, there was a Social Studies lesson here, but Carrollton Middle School sixth graders also enjoyed quite a cultural experience and had a lot of fun to boot! A highlight was not only touring the nation's capital but also the nation's Capitol - tickets to tour the historic landmark were secured at the last minute! Want to see more photos from this trip? Go to FACEBOOK
CJHS band takes top honors at festival

A long-standing tradition of the Carrollton Junior High School Band continues to generate accolades for the school. Last weekend the eighth grade band traveled to Charlotte, N.C., to perform at the 42nd Annual Carowinds Festival of Music and brought home the top honor, called a "Superior" rating, for its performance. The festival organizers also commended the band and CJHS Director Maria Menendez, noting they were "impressed with the musicality, conducting and musicianship." WAY TO GO, BAND!
Check out our list of summer camp offerings 
With graduation and the last day of school only a week away, it's time to think about filling those long, summer days with activities to keep your kids engaged.

We have compiled a diverse collection of camps to support our continued focus on Academics, Arts and Athletics during the summer "down time." We are not only including camps sponsored by the Trojan Nation, but also community camps we think complement our overall mission.

Literacy focus of $2.26 million grant award 
Carrollton City Schools has been awarded a $2.26 million grant that will support the district's comprehensive effort to strengthen literacy initiatives across the spectrum, including the involvement of community partners to bridge the gap between birth and the first day of school.

The Literacy for Learning, Living and Leading in Georgia Grant, called L4GA for short, was a Georgia Department of Education competitive grant opportunity open to all school districts in the state. Thirty-eight school systems statewide received $58.5 million in funding to be disbursed over a three-year period. 

Karen Wild, Carrollton City Schools director of School Improvement, said the district will use the funding to improve foundational literacy, increase the capacity of teachers and support staff through professional learning efforts that will improve the quality of instruction, and increase community participation in literacy-related activities.

"Our goal is that students will develop a lifelong love of literacy, while reading for meaning, writing with a purpose, speaking to communicate information, listening for understanding and transferring these skills to new situations," said Wild. "These abilities are the cornerstone of a successful academic experience." MORE
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