Congratulations to Cory Jones, who has been officially named Principal of East Carter High School! Mr.Jones stepped up as interim principal one month before school started and with his staff had the school ready and prepared for the 2026-2027 school year. There are established academic and behavioral expectations that are clearly communicated and consistently followed. Advanced courses, structured internships, and opportunities to develop and demonstrate Durable Skills.
Mr. Jones has been a valued member of the East Carter community since 2015, serving as a special education and social studies teacher before becoming Assistant Principal two years ago.
Congratulations, Mr. Jones!! We can't wait to see how far you and your team go for our students.
Mrs. Abby's Kindergarten class was hard at work on Tuesday morning. The were drawing triangles and identifying line types (diagonal, vertical, and horizontal) in a "Lines to Letters" activity.
Important School and Community Safety Update Carter County Schools is reviewing a concerning social media message involving one of our schools. This appears to be one of the widely circulating "Cat in the Hat" social media messages that other school districts in KY have received.
District and school officials are working closely with law enforcement and will provide additional information if needed.
Our Response
We take messages involving the safety or well-being of students, staff, or schools seriously.
* School officials and law enforcement are reviewing the information.
* Appropriate action will be taken if anyone is found to have violated school policies or the law.
* We will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law. Current Safety Information
At this time, there is no indication of a credible threat to Carter County Schools students or staff. School administrators, Carter County Schools Police, and law enforcement partners will continue monitoring the situation and reviewing relevant information.
What Families and Students Should Do
* Save screenshots of concerning messages, images, friend requests, or posts.
* Report them promptly to a school administrator, School Resource Officer, or law enforcement.
* Avoid sharing personal information online, including:
* Last names
* Addresses
* School schedules
* Bus stops
* Current locations.
* Do not contact, confront, or attempt to investigate the account or person behind a post.
* Talk with children about online safety.
* Encourage students to tell a trusted adult if something online makes them uncomfortable. *Limit social media time, especially unsupervised time
Questions or Concerns
Contact Carter County Schools, a school administrator, a School Resource Officer, or local law enforcement. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priorities.
Thank you for reporting concerns directly and avoiding the spread of unverified information on social media. If you see or hear something concerning, please report it. Speaking up helps keep our schools safe.
Carter County Schools did have a bus accident today on Hwy 773 past Carter Christian Academy. All students, monitors and driver were checked at the scene. One student and one monitor were transported to KDMC as a precaution. All parents of the students on the bus have been contacted.
Bus 22 and Bus 14 are still at Heritage. They will be leaving soon to deliver their students home
Emergency response to the bus accident was swift. EMTs checked the students who were on the bus and their parents were contacted if they were not already on the scene. Police and Fire also responded. We are thankful for the community response to this accident. The driver and monitor were being checked out. Thank you to everyone who helped.
Carter County Schools (KY) bus change: Bus #96 will not be traveling Huff's Run this afternoon due to the road being closed (tree/power lines down). This change affects HES, ECMS and ECHS.
Carter County Schools' staff join our neighboring school districts in wearing pink tomorrow (Monday 8/17) to show support for Johnson County Schools who lost a precious student last week. 🩷
We are just a few days away from Opening Conference 2026! We are ready for a day filled with professional learning and exciting instructional updates for the school year ahead.
East Carter High School students, families and those who travel Rt 1.
Prior to August 19 (first day of school) the KYTC will be making the intersection of East Carter High School and Rt 1 a four way stop.
They will change the electronic signage before you get to ECHS that notifies motorists of the change. The stop signs should be marked with orange ribbons. We have asked Grayson City Police to also help by being located near the four way stop.
Please talk to your child if you have a student driver about the stop signs and to use caution at that intersection because people will not be used to that change.
📣 Calling Our Community Partners & Vendors!
Carter County Schools is excited to welcome our community partners and vendors back for our 2026 Opening Conference on Friday, August 14, at West Carter County High School!
Our Vendor Event will be held from 8:00–9:00 AM, giving you the opportunity to connect with Carter County Schools staff and share information about your services, programs, and resources.
Interested in joining us? Please complete the form below to let us know you plan to participate:
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NOqLkSpLJPqX8Cvc4iiIVUFWJ2RmQYfSuab4BaP1hKQ/preview
We are so thankful for the many community partners who support our students, staff, and schools throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you in August! 💙
Carter County Schools is excited to welcome our community partners and vendors back for our 2026 Opening Conference on Friday, August 14, at West Carter County High School!
Our Vendor Event will be held from 8:00–9:00 AM, giving you the opportunity to connect with Carter County Schools staff and share information about your services, programs, and resources.
Interested in joining us? Please complete the form below to let us know you plan to participate:
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NOqLkSpLJPqX8Cvc4iiIVUFWJ2RmQYfSuab4BaP1hKQ/preview
We are so thankful for the many community partners who support our students, staff, and schools throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you in August! 💙
🌈 Ready to make a difference where it matters most? Join our Carter County Preschool Team as a part-time preschool teacher at Carter City Elementary! Come help our youngest Wildcats learn, grow, and thrive. 💙💛
Posting can be found at: https://cartercounty.schoolspring.com/
Posting can be found at: https://cartercounty.schoolspring.com/
2026-2027 School Calendar. First Day for Students is August 19th.
East Carter Middle will be offering back to school and sports physicals, vaccinations, etc. at their Jump Start on 7/16/26. Thankful to UK King's Daughters for this opportunity.
Current home school families are invited to attend an informational session to learn more about Carter County Schools' curriculum, programs and opportunities. Register here: https://forms.gle/ECxxwVVSRiYAr2Ac6
Due to heavy rain and severe weather, our Food Pick Up scheduled for today is being moved to tomorrow.
Update to Daycare Rates: Carter County Schools Daycare programs that operate at Heritage and Tygart Creek will see a slightly different fee structure. We have explored a few options and have considered feedback from parents who utilize the programs.
We have had questions about why we need to increase rates. Our Daycare program is a 100% district operated program. Daycare receives no state or federal funding at the district level. For the last few years our Daycare program has lost money. We are not trying to generate revenue from the program. We are simply trying to not run in the red.
Beginning in 2026-2027 School Year, the daycare rate will be $30 per day. Parents will register their students for Daycare and set the days of the week their child will attend. If a parent says their child will attend Monday, Wednesday, Friday then the amount due will be $90 for the week . If a child misses one of the days they are registered for, the amount due will still be $90. This will allow us to knowledgeably plan for students and perhaps help us create a sustainable model for daycare. If a parent needs to add a day and there is space open for that day, their child will be permitted to attend that day as well. Those logistics will be handled by the Daycare Teacher and Nellie Wright, our early childhood director/Supervisor of Instruction.
Students at Camp ECMS presented their Community Service projects today that they have been working on during camp this week. The Orange Group (the Dreamsicles) volunteered their time to wash a fire truck at Grayson Fire Department. The Green Group (the Shreks) spent time collecting and delivering donations to the Carter County Animal Shelter. The Blue Group (the Smurfs) created and delivered cards to residents of the Friendship House and Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
These projects are a great reflection of the Gold Standard of Excellence in Carter County Schools - teaching students the value of serving their community. Camp ECMS was organized by the ECMS Youth Service Center.
If you registered your child for Camp Carter (next week - June 15-19), please take note of a couple of things:
1. Location has changed. We will now be having camp at East Carter Middle School.
2. If your child needs transportation from their elementary school, check the flier below for times for pick-up in the morning and drop-off in the afternoon.
We are excited for a fun week of camp! If you have questions about Camp Carter, you can call Kristen Bledsoe this week at Central Office. 606-474-6696, ext. 20104.
Hold the Date! August training dates for Carter County (KY) Custodians, Maintenance, Bus Monitors and Drivers:
8-4-26 (8:00-12:00) Annual 4 hour Custodial and Maintenance Update
8-5-26 (8:00-12:00) Annual 4 hour Bus Monitor Update
8-6-2026 (7:30-4:00)Annual 8 Hour Bus Driver Update
All at West Carter Middle!
Wishing everyone a great summer!
In honor of the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, we wish everyone a meaningful Memorial Day.
