Monday, March 28, 2016

CSHS "Connect" Art Exhibit Opened Today
The CSHS Art Exhibit "Connect" opened today from 5-7 p.m. at the CSHS Gallery. The art show includes work from all levels and will run during normal school hours until Friday, April 7. View the poster here. 

School Board Meeting Tonight
The Carroll ISD School Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. tonight at the CISD Board Room, located at 2400 North Carroll Ave. View tonight's agenda here.

Kindergarten Registration & Information for 2016-2017
Carroll ISD kindergarten registration for the 2016-2017 school year begins Wednesday, March 30. Kindergarten enrollment packets are currently available by clicking here – choose 2016-2017 enrollment forms. Click here for campus-by-campus information.

CISD One Act Play Advances to Bi-District Competition
Carroll Theatre's One Act Play advanced to the Bi-District Competition after competing last Friday at Haltom High School. Individual awards were also given to Madeleine Louviere, Isabelle Hahn, Gareth Forsberg and Hannah Hamel. The next competition is Saturday, April 2 at South Grand Prairie High School. View the full article for details on the upcoming performance here.

Carroll Soccer Teams Score Shutouts, Advance to Area Round
Both Carroll soccer teams earned Class 6A bi-district round playoff victories last Friday. Click here to read about the games and this week's area round matchups.

Lady Dragon Softball Hosts Strike Out Cancer Night
Tuesday the Lady Dragon softball team will host Strike Out Cancer Night. The Lady Dragons face L.D. Bell at 7:15 p.m. The Lady Dragons are hosting a bake sale and a memory/honor wall. Fans can also purchase a $5 ball in honor or memory of someone.

Play It Forward Donation Drive Tuesday Night
Southlake Play It Forward is hosting its 6th Annual Sports Equipment Drive at the varsity baseball/softball games Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. New or used sports equipment are accepted and benefit young athletes in need in the DFW area.

Scholarship Opportunties for Graduating Seniors
The CHS/CSHS PTO is now accepting scholarship applications for graduating seniors. The application process involves an application, at least 2 teacher evaluations, transcripts, and a 200-250 word, typed narrative on post graduation goals. Five $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 on Naviance. Contact Beth Bonham, bethbonham@yahoo.com with any questions.

Leadership Southlake Kicks off "Band Aide" Fundraiser
Join Leadership Southlake Class 2015-2016 raise funds for “Band Aide," a program with a goal to raise $20,000 to donate to CISD Middle Schools. They will use these funds to purchase much needed instruments for the Carroll Middle School and Dawson Middle School band programs. Read more about "Band Aide"here.  

Dragon Hockey JV Competes For City Championship
The Dragon Hockey JV Team competes for the City Championship on Tuesday. The Dragons will play the Plano Wildcats at the McKinney Dr Pepper Star Center, located at 6993 Stars Ave. Game time is 8:30 p.m. The Dragons handed the first-place Wildcats their only loss this year, beating them 3-0 in regular season play. Both the Dragons and Wildcats are undefeated in the playoffs.  

Athletic Physical Information for 2016-2017 School Year
It is once again time for students to obtain their athletic physical for the 2016-2017 school year. Physicians, Nurses, and Physical Therapists from All-Star Orthopaedics, as well as other local physicians, will be working together to give your child the best physical assessment possible. Physicals will take place at the All-Star Orthopaedics offices. The cost of the physical is $25, with all the proceeds benefiting Carroll ISD Athletics. Get more information on MySouthlakeNews.com.

Community News

WNBA Guard Hosts Basketball Skills Clinic
WNBA guard Jia Perkins will host a basketball skills clinic April 2 at Carroll Middle School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic is open to girls ages 12-17 and costs $100 per participant and includes at T-shirt. Register today at jiaperkins.com.

Olive Garden Spirit Night April 12
Olive Garden in Grapevine is hosting Spirit Night on April 12. Dine at Olive Garden and make a donation to your school. Don't forget to use #SpiritNight and tag @OliveGarden for a chance to win prizes. Olive Garden is located at 301 W. State Highway 114.

Volunteers Needed for "Art in the Square"
Southlake Women's Club is hosting "Art in the Square" in April and is in search for teen volunteers to get community service hours. Art in the Square will take place April 22, 23 and 24 in Southlake Town Square. Teen volunteers are needed to help supervise the kids' crafts, inflatables and rock walls, delivering refreshments to the artists throughout the weekend, as well as setting up and tearing down the equipment in the square. Sign up by clicking on the volunteer tab at artinthesquare.com.

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