Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016

Carroll Seniors Submit Your Applications
The CHS/CSHS PTO is now accepting scholarship applications for graduating seniors. The application process involves an application, at least two teacher evaluations, transcripts, and a 200-250 word, typed narrative on post graduation goals. Two, $1,000 scholarships will be awarded and announced at the Senior Awards Ceremony on May 17. The deadline to submit an application to the guidance office at CSHS is Monday, April 25. Applications are available in the guidance office. Contact Beth Bonham, bethbonham@yahoo.com with any questions. 

Helping Kids Develop a Positive Body Image
Carroll ISD Counseling Department hosts Erin L. Smith, M.Ed., LPC on Thursday, Feb. 25, to share strategies that that parents, teachers, and coaches may use that can help children develop a positive body image. The presentation will be held in the Carroll High School Lecture Hall and can be heard at both 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25. Parents, students, staff and the community are all welcome to join.

Dragon Basketball Team Faces Cedar Hill in Playoffs Tonight
The Carroll Dragons' boys basketball team finished second in District 7-6A and meets Cedar Hill in a Class 6A bi-district playoff tonight. Read more about the Dragons on MySouthlakeNews.com.

Carroll Jazz Band Wins Big at Local Jazz Festival
The Carroll Jazz Band participated in the 2016 UTA Jazz Festival on Saturday, Feb. 20. The Jazz Band took three competing bands and came home with four First Place Trophies as well as three individual awards. View the full list of awards here.

AP Exam Registration Ends Feb. 29
Deadline for AP Exam Registration is Monday, Feb. 29 to avoid late fees. Click here to sign up.

Carroll ISD Spring Break March 14-18
Carroll ISD's spring break will be from March 14-18. All schools and offices will be closed during this time. Schools will resume regular schedules on Monday, March 21 - which will be a "B" day for high school students.

Chinese New Year Celebration at CHS
Celebrate the Chinese New Year at CHS with the Chinese Speech and Talent Contest on Thursday, March 10 from 6-8 p.m. in the CHS Cafeteria. There will be Chinese singing, dancing, martial art, Chinese yoy, and dragon dance performances by CISD Mandarin class tudents as well as guest performers. Admission to this event is free. See the flyer for more details.

Southlake Basketball Hosting Tryouts March 6
Southlake Basketball will host boys and girls spring/summer team tryouts for grades 5-8 Sunday, March 6 at Carroll Senior High School. Session I will be for grades 5-6 from 2-3:45 p.m. Session II will be for grades 7-8 from 4-5:45 p.m. The tryout skills session is free. The season will run from late March through June. Deadline to register is March 5. On-site registration will also be available. Register her

Carroll Comedy Night Friday at CSHS
Don’t miss the 2nd annual Carroll Comedy Night featuring Paul Varghese from Last Comic Standing on Friday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the CSHS Auditorium. The show will be school-appropriate, geared toward ages 10 and up, and open to the whole community. Learn more and get tickets online on DragonDebate.com.

Community News: Lacrosse Association Hosting Annual Fundraiser
The Southlake Carroll Lacrosse Association's annual fundraising event is Feb. 27 at The Marq. SCLA will present "A Night at the Races" which will include a fun night of entertainment and live and silent auctions. Read more onMySouthlakeNews.com.