To provide clarity about the existing District policy and procedures regarding absences and excuses for participating or playing in extracurricular opportunities, I am sharing a link to a Frequently Asked Questions document that will continuously be updated as common questions are received:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xJoHmULW8OyKdsuN-mzZLHe3hNABMmwvt4Kq8sOPTPY/edit?usp=sharing
Local law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, and Air Evacuation agencies will conduct a training exercise at West Carter High School today (April 30) at 10:00 AM. This is a multi-agency response exercise for prom safety and DUI awareness. There will be a large presence of emergency vehicles and personnel.
This drill helps prepare first responders and educates students about the dangers of drunk driving, especially with upcoming events such as prom and graduation.
We are writing to share important information regarding student enrollment for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year.
Due to recent changes in legislative funding, Carter County Schools will be transitioning away from online registration. Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year will now be completed using paper forms, with each school coordinating its own enrollment events and processes.
Your child’s school will provide specific details in the coming weeks regarding enrollment dates, required documentation, and procedures. Please be on the lookout for additional communication from your school to ensure a smooth enrollment process.
Although enrollment will no longer be completed online, the Parent Portal will remain available. Parents and guardians will still be able to access student grades, attendance records, and household information through the portal.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we make this transition. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school directly.
Sincerely,
Bradley Walker
Director of Pupil Personnel
Carter County Schools
Local law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, and Air Evacuation agencies will conduct a training exercise at East Carter High School tomorrow (April 23) at 10:00 AM. This is a multi-agency response exercise for prom safety and DUI awareness. There will be a large presence of emergency vehicles and personnel.
This drill helps prepare first responders and educates students about the dangers of drunk driving, especially with upcoming events such as prom and graduation.
https://forms.gle/4WizuK7oX79Jd5HJ6
An online informational meeting regarding Federal Programs will be held tomorrow at 5:30 P.M. Use the QR Code on the graphic to join!
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22357120137311?p=OQyB9aNVuwIObHcFRN
Meeting ID: 223 571 201 373 11
Passcode: hi9Ay3uX
ECHS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/echs/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-echs
WCHS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/wchs/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-wchs
WCMS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/wcms/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-wcms
ECMS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/ecms/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-ecms
ECHS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/echs/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-echs
WCHS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/wchs/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-wchs
WCMS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/wcms/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-wcms
ECMS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/ecms/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-ecms
ECHS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/echs/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-echs
WCHS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/wchs/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-wchs
WCMS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/wcms/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-wcms
ECMS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/ecms/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-ecms
Also, Bus #22 and Bus #14 will be combined and will be on Bus #14.
The free event will be held on Tuesday, April 7, at Olive Hill Elementary, from 5:30 - 7:00. The guest speaker will be Miss September Caudill and friends. There will be a vendor/resource fair, a petting zoo, free refreshments, and more!
Questions? Check out this promotional video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzNPhBK7_cE
WCMS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/wcms/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-wcms
ECMS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/ecms/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-ecms
ECHS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/echs/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-echs
WCHS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/wchs/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-wchs
📣⏰The deadline is approaching to grant your child permission to participate in the Pathfinder Coalition's anonymous student survey. This opportunity is open to students in grades 7-12 at ECMS, WCMS, ECHS, and WCHS. Complete this permission slip TODAY! Tuesday, March 31 will be the final day for completing the permission form. We have a goal of 80% student participation, and we still need your help! Links are below for each of the four participating schools. Survey responses are anonymous and will be used to help draft grants to apply for funding for activities and events for our young people of Carter County. 📣⏰
Questions? Check out this promotional video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzNPhBK7_cE
WCMS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/wcms/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-wcms
ECMS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/ecms/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-ecms
ECHS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/echs/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-echs
WCHS
https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/wchs/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-wchs
Bus #75 route will no longer exist. This route will be picked up by other buses.
Morning Route:
Students on McGlone Creek and Cedar Run will be picked up by Bus #93.
Afternoon Route--Students From WCMS and WCHS that live in the Carter City area on McGlone Creek, Cedar Run, State Route 182, Jordan Fork, Sand Ridge Rd., Sutton Rd., Wolfe Rd. will ride Bus #97 (Bruce Tilsley).
Bus #97 will drop its normal students, as well as, shuttle to Bus #77 (Stanley Belcher) and Bus #93 (Lora Speakman).
Bus #7 Morning Route:
6:30am State Route 1025,
6:40am Erwin Ridge
6:45am State Route 1025
7:00am Biggs Hill, 182, Adkins Loop, Carter Caves Entrance turnaround, Cascade Caves Rd., Route 60, McCoy Dr., Eastwood, West Middle, West High, Olive Hill Elementary
Bus #7 Evening Route:
Olive Hill Elementary, West Middle, West High, State Route 1025, Erwin Ridge, State Route 1025
4:05pm US 60, Eastwood, McCoy Dr., Biggs Hill, Carter Caves Rd. Adkins Loop, Cascade Caves Rd.
Bus #77 Morning Route:
6:00am Sutton Rd., Wolfe Rd., State Route 182, Sand Ridge, Horn Ridge, Jordan Fork, Carter City, West Middle, West High
Bus #77 Evening Route: Carter City, State Route 474, Lick Branch, State Route 474, Halfway Branch, Copper Ridge, Brushy Creek, State Route 182 Meet Bus #97, Jordan Fork, Horn Ridge, Sand Ridge, Sutton, Wolfe Rd.
Bus #93 Morning Route:
6:05am McGlone Creek (Barn pickup)
6:10am Cedar Run, then back to normal route.
Bus #93 Evening Route:
Carter City, normal route, back to Carter City, normal route, additional run includes part of State Route 2, Cedar Run, and McGlone Creek.
Bus#97 Morning Route: No Change
Bus#97 Evening Route: Carter City Area Students from West Middle and West High that live on Cedar Run, McGlone Creek, Jordan Fork, State Route 182, Sand Ridge, Sutton Rd., and Wolfe Rd., will ride Bus #97. Bus #97 will transport its normal students home and shuttle students to Bus #77 and Bus #93.
Carter County Schools were well represented at the KAAC State Finals this weekend. Please join us in congratulating the following students and groups:
-WCMS Community Problem Solving (CmPS) team - Payton Hensley, Madalynn Gifford, Amos Hatton, Preston Mocabee, Kylar Porter, Harrison Salyers, and Sylas Stevens - Middle School Champions
-WCHS Community Problem Solving (CmPS) Senior Group - Nico DeBord, Jordan Richmond, Malory Rainey, Skyler Gearhart, Kaekae Ring - Champions in the state
-WCHS CmPS - Individual Best Table Display - Lily Gilbert
-Inividual FPS Scenario Writing - Nico DeBord (5th place) and Zander Lower (2nd Place)
-Eli Harper (ECHS) placed 8th in the state in Social Studies and advanced to the finals in Individual Quick Recall
-WCHS Future Problem Solving (FPS) team - Nico DeBord, Lily Gilbert, Kya Taylor, Kaekae Ring - took 10th place in the state.
We are so proud of our Carter County Academic Teams!
