Reminders: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 is Election Day and there will be NO SCHOOL in Carter County. Also, Monday, May 25, 2026 is Memorial Day and schools will be closed in observance of the holiday. Staff may choose to work those days as part of their contract.

We are excited to announce some upcoming changes to the Summer Nutrition Program for Kids!

Participating families will pick up 7 days worth of breakfasts and lunches each Thursday from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM from June 8 through July 30. Pick up locations will be Prichard Elementary School and West Carter High School.

IMPORTANT - Registration, for each child, is required for participation.

Information, menus, and contact information may be found on the registration form at the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP9UE525RE2wf6AefD2upYgSb8yZo8Kx-K70bmHZunIG6pjQ/viewform

This is Teacher Appreciation Week!
We extend a special 'Thank You' to all of our employees and the role they play in shaping the lives of our students.

East and West High are offering an opportunity for parents of rising juniors and seniors to come learn about dual credit opportunities for students. See you there!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to THE BEST!
Send a quick note to a teacher who has gone above and beyond for you or your child and let them know how they made a difference.

Carter City area has road construction and buses in that area may be delayed.

Training Drill at West Carter High School

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.

Please see the letter with information about our district policy regarding Absences and participation in extracurricular practice or competition. This is our current district policy. There has been some deviation from it over time but we will be consistent in following this policy across the district beginning May 1. Principals and Coaches will be reviewing with students.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

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

Training Drill at East Carter High School

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.

We are seeking information that is vital for school and district improvement. Please use the link below to complete the Federal Programs Needs Assessment.

https://forms.gle/4WizuK7oX79Jd5HJ6

TWO DAYS! We are just two days away from our extended deadline for the Pathfinder Initiative Student Survey Permissions. Parents/Guardians - if you have a student in grades 7-12 at ECHS, ECMS, WCHS, and WCMS, please take a few minutes to complete the permission today or tomorrow so that we can reach our goal of 80% participation.

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

The countdown is on! THREE DAYS until the deadline for completing the Pathfinder Coalition Survey Permission form (Friday, April 10). If you have not already, please complete the permission for your student (grades 7-12) to participate in this ANONYMOUS survey that could help Carter County secure funding for initiatives and events to improve the experiences of young people in Carter County. We are getting closer to 80% response rate every day. We are so thankful for the responses, and we want to achieve this goal!

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

Just a reminder that the Celebrate the Child event will be held this evening at Olive Hill Elementary School from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM.

We are SO CLOSE to our goal of 80% return of the permissions for students to participate in the Pathfinder Survey...so the deadline has been extended until April 10 (that's THIS FRIDAY) for those. Please take a few minutes to fill this out for your student. THANK YOU so much to all the parents and guardians who have already completed this!

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

Have a great Spring Break!