Kathryn Winn Primary

🖤💛Carroll County Schools has some great opportunities for you to join our team!
Check out these openings for cooks at two of our schools as well as for Head Start instructors. Apply today at join.ccpanthers.com.

The Smithsonian traveling exhibit, "The Americans", continues at the Carroll County Public Library. A presentation on Native American foods will be made during the March 19 presentation. Tressa Brown of the Kentucky Heritage Council will speak at 2 p.m. at the library. It is open to the public.

Hello Panther Families! 🐾

Cold and flu season is here, and we know it can sometimes be hard to decide whether your child should stay home or come to school. Our school nurses have shared the attached flyer as a helpful guide for families when making that decision.

Thank you for partnering with us to help keep our students and staff healthy! 🖤💛

Incoming 26/27 Kindergarten Families

❤️Today's the Day for Dr. Seuss Fun!💙

The Carroll County Early Childhood Council will host "Around the World of Dr. Seuss" at the Carroll County Child Development Center today, Thursday, March 5 from 4-6 p.m. All Carroll County Residents with a child between the ages 0-5 and their families are invited! Come as you are or dressed in a fun Dr. Seuss themed outfit!! It is sure to be a silly fun time!🩵❤️
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss

📢📢Attention Panthers! The parent meeting for all elementary, middle and high school track athletes scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for a future date.

It's time to get ready for 4-H Camp! Students ages 9-14 are eligible to attend camp July 27-31. Please use this link for detailed information or contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 502-732-7032.

Hello Panther Friends and Families! Please see this letter regarding today's statewide tornado drill. You may access more information from the state website at this link. https://www.weather.gov/jkl/2026_KY_Tornado_Drill

❄️ Snow Day Announcement ❄️
Carroll County Schools will be closed Monday, March 2 due to anticipated winter weather and ongoing staff and student illness. The forecast is calling for conditions that may cause slick and dangerous road conditions during the morning commute. This will be a traditional snow day and will be made up on Wednesday, April 1.
Please stay safe and warm! 🧣☃️

The Carroll County Public Library will host The Americans exhibit, a traveling exhibit from The Smithsonian. It will be on display from Feb. 28-April 11. The library is hosting a number of events during this time. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about Native American history and culture.

The 2026-2027 Carroll County Schools calendar may look different from years past, but every change was made with one goal in mind: putting students first.
The Carroll County Board of Education heard the first reading of the calendar at its Feb. 26 meeting. The second reading will occur at the March 26 meeting. The calendar is not approved until after the vote in March.
A committee made up of representatives from the board of education, community members, parents, school staff and administrators met several times to review options and discuss what would best support student learning and well-being. While consistency from year to year remains important for family planning, district leaders emphasized that thoughtful adjustments are sometimes necessary to better meet the needs of students.
School is slated to begin Monday, Aug. 10 for staff and Wednesday, Aug. 12 for students. The last day for students is scheduled to be Thursday, June 3 with closing day on Friday, June 4. Fall break, Thanksgiving break and Spring break will each be one full week. Christmas break remains two full weeks, and make-up days are built throughout the second semester.
One of the most noticeable changes is the addition of more break days spread across the school year, with nearly every month including at least one long weekend. These breaks are designed with both students and staff in mind. For students, they provide opportunities to review and reinforce learning, return refreshed and, when necessary, participate in reteaching. The scheduled breaks help create a healthier pace throughout the year for staff members, allowing time to recharge and maintain balance while continuing to serve students at a high level.
The committee also focused on reducing the impact of the “summer slide,” where students lose learning from an extended summer break.. By balancing the calendar with more strategic breaks during the school year, district leaders believe students will have more consistent opportunities to review, reteach and reflect on essential concepts.
“We worked to find creative solutions and compromises that would support the greatest number of people,” said Desirae Hay, a special education teacher at Cartmell Elementary who represented the certified staff on the committee. “We are committed to supporting the whole child, not just academic success, but also mental health, family life and overall well-being. A balanced calendar helps students learn better and helps families and staff maintain a healthier work-life balance.”
Director of Pupil Personnel and Chief Operating Officer Mark Willhoite said the district values consistency whenever possible. “We look to provide consistency as best we can from year to year to help with family planning purposes but sometimes we have to make changes based on helping our students become even more well rounded,” he said.
Superintendent Casey Jaynes said the calendar committee carefully considered feedback and regional partnerships with JCTC and the Area Technology Center before making its recommendation.

The 2026-2027 Carroll County Schools calendar may look different from years past, but every change was made with one goal in mind: putting students first.
The Carroll County Board of Education heard the first reading of the calendar tonight at its Feb. 26 meeting. The second reading will occur at the March 26 meeting. The calendar is not approved until after the vote in March.
A committee made up of representatives from the board of education, community members, parents, school staff and administrators met several times to review options and discuss what would best support student learning and well-being. While consistency from year to year remains important for family planning, district leaders emphasized that thoughtful adjustments are sometimes necessary to better meet the needs of students.
School is slated to begin Monday, Aug. 10 for staff and Wednesday, Aug. 12 for students. The last day for students is scheduled to be Thursday, June 3 with closing day on Friday, June 4. Fall break, Thanksgiving break and Spring break will each be one full week. Christmas break remains two full weeks, and make-up days are built throughout the second semester.
One of the most noticeable changes is the addition of more break days spread across the school year, with nearly every month including at least one long weekend. These breaks are designed with both students and staff in mind. For students, they provide opportunities to review and reinforce learning, return refreshed and, when necessary, participate in reteaching. The scheduled breaks help create a healthier pace throughout the year for staff members, allowing time to recharge and maintain balance while continuing to serve students at a high level.
The committee also focused on reducing the impact of the “summer slide,” where students lose learning from an extended summer break.. By balancing the calendar with more strategic breaks during the school year, district leaders believe students will have more consistent opportunities to review, reteach and reflect on essential concepts.
“We worked to find creative solutions and compromises that would support the greatest number of people,” said Desirae Hay, a special education teacher at Cartmell Elementary who represented the certified staff on the committee. “We are committed to supporting the whole child, not just academic success, but also mental health, family life and overall well-being. A balanced calendar helps students learn better and helps families and staff maintain a healthier work-life balance.”
Director of Pupil Personnel and Chief Operating Officer Mark Willhoite said the district values consistency whenever possible. “We look to provide consistency as best we can from year to year to help with family planning purposes but sometimes we have to make changes based on helping our students become even more well rounded,” he said.
Superintendent Casey Jaynes said the calendar committee carefully considered feedback and regional partnerships with JCTC and the Area Technology Center before making its recommendation.

📢Do you have a child starting Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year? Make sure to mark your calendars for our upcoming Kindergarten Academic Screener. All incoming kindergarteners must complete the screener.

📅 Date: March 12

⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

📍Kathryn Winn Primary School

Please call Attendance Clerk Cydney Conley at 502-732-7090 for more information. 📞✨

🧩Cartmell Elementary School, in conjunction with the Kentucky Autism Training Center, is hosting a training session for the community on March 5 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Cartmell Elementary. This event is open to anyone. 🧩
📞Please call Tammy Welch at 732-7085 with questions.