Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Kindergarten Registration Packets Due Thursday
Kindergarten registration packets are due Thursday on the five Carroll ISD campuses. Kindergarten information nights will be held April 21. Click here for packet deadline times and more information.

College Fair Tonight at CSHS
Carroll Senior High School will host the College 101 Fair Wednesday from 5-7:45 p.m. in the Student Activity Center. Several universities will be in attendance and learn about scholarship opportunities and campus life and much more. View more information here.

Carroll ISD Night at the Ballpark April 29
Join Carroll ISD and the Texas Rangers for Carroll ISD Night at the Ballpark on Friday, April 29 at 7:05 p.m. as the Texas Rangers take on the Los Angeles Angels. In addition to discounted tickets for Carroll students, the first 1,500 tickets sold will also receive a voucher for a special Carroll-themed Texas Rangers cap, available for pickup at the game. Click here for more information and view the cap.

AP Booster Club Recruiting Testing Proctors
It is AP testing time at Carroll Senior High School and, once again, a record number of students taking AP tests. CSHS staff needs the support of adults to proctor exams.  If interested click here for further details and instructions.

Help Support Carroll Medical Academy at Which Wich Tonight
Which Wich has graciously offered to donate funds back to the Carroll Medical Academy for those supporters who place an order and mention CMA at Which Wich in Southlake on Wednesday, April 6. In addition, if CISD teachers, or parents place a catering order the week of April 4 they will all donate a portion back to CMA. Don't forget to mention CMA (Carroll Medical Academy).

Dawson Performing Arts Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A April 14
Dawson Performing Arts Company (DPAC) will hold a fundraiser Thursday, April 14 from 5-8 p.m. at the Southlake Chick-fil-A. Mention the DPAC fundraiser and 20% of your dine-in, drive-thru or carry out bill will be donated to the theater program to defer costume costs for their upcoming show, Shrek the Musical. Dine-in and enjoy some Shrek show tunes performed by cast members.

Carroll High School Blood Drive Friday
The Carrol High School student council is pairing up with Carter Blood Care to host a blood drive on Friday in the CHS Lecture Hall. Donations will begin promptly at 8 a.m. and end around 2:30 p.m. Student Council would like to encourage all teachers and staff to take part in this opportunity to give back to the community. Sign up to donate by emailing Sarah Millhorn at sarah.millhorn@southlakecarroll.edu. Please send a window of time that you would be available

Carroll One Act Play Advances
The Carroll One Act play, Unchanging Love, has advanced to the next round of competition. The Area Competition will be held this upcoming weekend at The Colony High School. The One Act play is directed by Jamie Pringle and Roald Martinsen. See a list of Bi-District awards here.

Carroll High School Hosting Ping Pong Madness
Ping Pong Madness is underway at Carroll High School for the Wisdom vs Youth Tournament: 32 teachers & 32 students are playing to raise money for the Jimmy V Foundation for cancer research. You can donate, even if you are not playing. Contact Mr. Nathman for details at steven.nathman@southlakecarroll.edu

Dragon 2016 Football Schedule Includes Big Home Matchups
The Carroll Dragon 2016 football schedule has been released and includes several notable home games. It also includes opponents in the newly-aligned District 5-6A. Read about the new schedule on MySouthlakeNews.com.

Carroll Key Club to Host 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament Saturday
Carroll Key Club is raising money for The W.A.R.M. place and Kiwanis at their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 9 at Sky Creek Ranch. Availability for players, teams and sponsors still remains. View more information about the tournament here.

Scholarship Applications for Seniors

CEF Offers 10 Senior Scholarships – Deadline Thursday
The Carroll Education Foundation is accepting applications for ten $1,000 CEF Senior Scholarships for qualified seniors. Requirements and the application link are found here. CEF heavily relies on the generosity of sponsors and donors to fund the over $1.2 million in grants and $200,000 in senior scholarships provided since inception. You can support CEF in its 20th Anniversary of giving back to Carroll ISD with a donation. Visit www.southlakecef.org for more information and for opportunities to support education in your community.

Southlake Women’s Club Offering Scholarships to Graduating Seniors - Deadline Friday
The Southlake Women's Club is happy to announce that $20,000 in college scholarships will be awarded to Carroll Senior High graduating seniors at their May Awards Ceremony. The application can be found online at www.southlakewomensclub.org, and the deadline for applying is Friday, April 8.

Southlake Chamber of Commerce Scholarships Available
The Southlake Chamber is awarding two Carroll ISD students a $1,200 scholarship. Applications may be picked up in the Carroll Senior High School Counselor’s Office.

Drew Ducatelli Memorial Scholarship Taking Applicants- Deadline April 15
Applications are being accepted for The Drew Ducatelli Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $5,000. The due date for applications is April 15. The application can be found on the guidance office page through Naviance or can be viewed here. Any specific questions should be forwarded to kducatelli@gmail.com. View more information here.

Scholarship Opportunties for Graduating Seniors - Deadline April 25
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.

SAGT Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Southlake Association for Gifted and Talented (SAGT) is accepting applications for a $1,500 SAGT Senior Scholarship for a graduating senior. Requirements and the application link are found here.