Wednesday, March 4, 2015

#SAFEdragon Alert: After School Events Canceled
Due to the winter weather forecast, Carroll ISD canceled all after school and evening activities for Wednesday, March 4. The district will continue to monitor the weather through the night and updates will be posted on Twitter @Carrollisd and Facebook. Carroll ISD will join other school districts on an 8 p.m. conference call with the National Weather Service and the Texas Department of Transportation. CISD's goal will be to assess the situation at 8 p.m. and possibly make a decision about Thursday that can be communicated tonight.

CISD Temporarily Closes AD Vacancy
Carroll ISD announced this week that the Athletic Director Interview Committee did not reach consensus on a candidate for the district’s vacant AD position. Read more on MySouthlakeNews.com.

Mark Your Calendar: Kindergarten Enrollment Packets Available April 1
Carroll ISD's enrollment packets for 2015-2016 kindergarten registration will be available online beginning April 1. Click here for all the kindergarten registration information and key dates.

Performance Course Now Enrolling for Summer Strength & Conditioning Programs
Performance Course provides all Carroll ISD students with an unrivaled approach to progressively improving athletic ability. This unique course combines sound, proven strength and conditioning principles with the latest methodologies to give the participant the top athletic performance program in the nation. The athlete can expect significant improvements in their acceleration, multi-directional speed, explosive power and functional strength. Visit Performance Course for more info or to register.

Applications Being Accepted for Annual Scholarship Opportunity
The Southlake Women’s Club provides an annual scholarship opportunity to Carroll ISD graduating seniors. This year, the Foundation will award $15,000 in scholarship money. All applicants should plan to be enrolled in an accredited college, university or trade school by the first fall semester following the announcement of the scholarship award. The Southlake Women’s Club is proud to assist graduating seniors in fulfilling their college aspirations. Scholarship applications and guidelines are posted on the SWC website. Applications must be post-marked by April 15.

Former Dragon Runner Competes for Team USA
Former Carroll Dragon runner Connor Hendrickson, who graduated in 2014, recently earned a top-10 finish for the Team USA junior men at the APA Pan American Cross Country Cup. Read more on MySouthlakeNews.com.

Dragons Participating Saturday in North Texas Teen Book Festival
Calling all lovers of teen literature – a new teen book festival is coming to North Texas. Tweens, teens, and the young at heart will celebrate teen literature together on Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Irving Convention Center. Read more onMySouthlakeNews.com.

CSHS Key Club Hosting Golf Fundraiser March 28
The Carroll Senior High School Key Club is hosting a charity golf tournament as it tries to raise $15,000 for the Children's Miracle Network, Southwest Kids and Key Club. The event will be held Saturday, March 28 at Sky Creek Ranch. The cost is $150 per player or $550 per foursome. Raffle contests, hole contests and a banquet will also be part of the event. Sponsors are also being accepted for each hole for $75 by contacting Allison Alonzo at allylovesgolf@gmail.com. Click here to donate or register for the event.