Friday, March 29, 2024

Support the Carroll Education Foundation with Delicious Treats!

This week on Minute with the Mayor, Mayor John Huffman chats with guests Karl Chester and Alexandra Martin of the Carroll Education Foundation about their upcoming Culinary Casino Royale Event benefiting Carroll ISD!

This year, philanthropy looks slightly different as the Carroll Education Foundation (CEF) sells tickets for live and silent auctions with a twist. At the April 22 event, CEF will host a culinary celebration to fund teachers spanning the district’s 11 campuses.

“At CEF, we believe that a great education begins and ends with great teachers. So, our mission is simple — we fund teachers,” said Martin, the Executive Director.

This event, which features 18 Southlake chefs, is the perfect recipe to make your tastebuds happy while you try good eats and support the CEF. Chef Raj Thomas of the Westin made a surprise appearance with his special dish for the Casino Royale — shrimp ceviche with fresh shrimp, pico de gallo, avocado smash, chipotle crema, and fresh cilantro sprouts. This dish will be just one of the flavorful dishes on the menu for eventgoers to enjoy.

Tickets for the event are selling out quickly, so snag yours before it is too late! https://tinyurl.com/bdf3eare

To watch the full episode of Minute with the Mayor, click below.

Where Are They Now? Minute with the Mayor Checks In with Odyssey of the Mind

This week, Mayor John Huffman gets an update from Noor Mithwani, President of the Southlake Odyssey of the Mind Board, about their incredible successes since coming on the show in August.

In August 2022, Mayor John Huffman met with Noor Mithwani in the STEAM Lab at Carroll High to discuss the Odyssey of the Mind program and the yearly international competition. CISD has participated in Odyssey of the Mind for over a decade. Many schools nationwide and worldwide participate yearly in fun challenges encouraging team building, critical thinking skills, and having fun with peers

The last time we checked in with them, the Odyssey of the Mind group began its season, and they were looking for students to join. Mithwani says, “We started with 26 teams participating in our regional tournament at Carroll High School in Southlake. From then on, we have brought home 21 trophies — nine in first place, eight in second place, and four in third place.”

Twenty teams from CISD have advanced to the state tournament, where they will compete for one of two spots in the World Finals. Congratulations to the talented students in the Odyssey of the Mind program.

To watch the full episode of Minute with the Mayor, click below.

Southlake Police Officer Awarded Carroll ISD 2022 SRO of the Year!

Congrats are in order for Southlake Police Officer Anthony Pate who was recently honored as Carroll ISD’s 2022 School Resource Officer (SRO) of the Year.  

The School Resource Program is a partnership between the City of Southlake and Carroll ISD that provides enhanced security to schools as well as making an impact using a variety of coaching and mentoring methods. The program started in 2005 with just three police officers and has now expanded to an officer placed at every school in CISD. 

Officer Pate has been serving as an SRO for Dawson Middle School since 2018 and has over 14 years’ experience in law enforcement.

According to a statement from Carroll ISD, “Officer Pate is dedicated to our school and community. He is known for building meaningful relationships with students, teachers, parents, and all he serves.  

Principals, teachers and administrators all say that he goes above and beyond his duties. Students do not view Officer Pate as “just” a police officer; they know he is someone they can go talk to about any topic or issue they are dealing with. There have been many instances where students have gone to him for concerns because they know he cares and will do anything to help.” 

“It’s an honor to receive this award in this great school district.  It makes my job a lot easier working with great teachers and administrators in this district,” said Officer Pate. 

This is not the first time Officer Pate has received recognition for his work as an SRO, in 2021 he received the National Award of Valor from the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO). 

When asked what he enjoys most about being an SRO, it was all about the students. 

“My favorite part is interacting with students by giving them guidance, education on life choices and most importantly having a meaningful conversation with them,” he stated.  

Learn more about the Southlake School Safety program by visiting our website.   

Say Hello to Your SROs!

The new school year has started, and our school resource officers have hit the ground running to make the 2021-2022 school year great! Since the 2013-2014 school year, an SRO has been assigned to every Carroll ISD school.

The City of Southlake Police Department partners with Carroll ISD to promote and ensure student safety. We are committed to providing a safe campus and environment for the community.

Our world class SROs have been recognized by the National Association of School Resource Officers, Texas Association of School Resource Officers and locally through Carroll ISD.

“We want to create meaningful relationships with the community. If you see us while we’re at school, say hello!” Sgt. Preston Logan said.

Along with providing enhanced security, our SROs are dedicated to making a positive impact by educating students about bullying, alcohol and drug abuse, as well as bicycle safety. Our goal is to be a positive role model for your student through coaching and mentorship.

Learn more about our School Resource Officer Program on our website.

Carroll ISD Announces Assistant Principal Assignments

On August 6, 2021, Carroll ISD announced two assistant principal assignments beginning this school year. Christina Benhoff will serve as the assistant principal for Carroll Senior High School while Steven Silvia will serve as the assistant principal for Carroll High School. These new assignments were due to open positions with principal transitions this summer. Additionally, Benhoff and Silvia are known for their excellent leadership and support to students, parents and staff.

“We are excited to have our assistant principals serve in their new roles,” Gordon Butler, Assistant Superintendent of Student and Staff Services, said. “Both are known for their high energy and continuous pursuit of excellence, which is what CISD is all about.”

Prior to her new appointment, Benhoff was the assistant principal at Carroll High School and is excited to see former students who recently moved to the senior high. Benhoff has served at Carroll High School as assistant principal since 2018. In 2012, she joined the Dragon family as a math teacher and coach at Carroll Middle School and then became the assistant principal for Walnut Grove Elementary School in 2013. Then, she was appointed the assistant principal at Dawson Middle School in 2014 before joining Carroll High School. Benhoff has 14 years of education experience. She received her bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University and her master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Missouri.

Silvia is leaving Durham Intermediate School where he served as an assistant principal. Due to his instructional and communication skills, Silva will serve as an asset to the Carroll High School leadership team. Silvia has been part of the Dragon family since 2010 where he started as a teacher and coach at Dawson Middle School. Then, in 2013, he was named the assistant principal at Durham Intermediate School. With his 14 years of education experience, Silvia earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and his master’s degree in educational leadership from University of Texas Arlington.

Get Ready for Back to School Traffic

School is about to be in session!

Over the last couple of weeks, the Southlake Mobility Team has been working diligently to ensure the safety of our students, staff and teachers.  So far, crosswalks signs have been installed at the intersection of Carroll Avenue and Continental Boulevard and school zone flasher testing is underway.

Several schools in the area have ongoing construction projects that could include lane closures and slower traffic.

Review the list below when you start planning your day:

Old Union Elementary Waterline work along with all the associated connections is taking place on campus without any work in the intersection. Streets and drainage cures are also onsite working to replace a concrete section at the roundabout.
Rockenbaugh Elementary CISD is reconfiguring the drop-off area and has added a turn lane from southbound Byron Nelson.
Dawson Middle School The N. White Chapel Boulevard widening will continue throughout the school year. Please continue to slow down in the project area and heed work zone warning signs.
Carroll Senior High Music Center Construction is taking place off S. Peytonville Avenue for the build out of the new music center. The turn lane from S. Peytonville to the northern driveway will remain closed.

For more updates on Southlake Mobility, please follow us on Facebook or connect with us online at www.ConnectSouthake.com

Southlake Mobility Team Prepares for Back to School with Zone Flasher Testing

Although schools may not open for in-person classes until the end of the month, the Southlake Mobility Team is working ahead to ensure that school zones are safe and ready for our young pedestrians.

Starting next week, crews will be testing school zone flashers in all school zones for Carroll ISD schools, Florence Elementary in Keller ISD and the Clariden School.

School zone speed limits can reduce the risk and severity of crashes for students in vehicles and walking to school. Testing ensures that all the devices are visible and are operating in conjunction with school arrival and dismissal times.

Since school will not be in session, citations will not be issued for motorists not heeding the school zone speed limit during the testing period. Tests will take place August 17 – 21.

Please note that for Carroll High School, the school zone speed limit may be displayed on signs only and without flashing beacons during the construction of the additional lanes on N. White Chapel Boulevard.

Stay up to date with all Southlake Mobility and follow ups on our Facebook page.

Join Southlake Youth Action Commission Today!

Are you a Freshman or Sophomore living in Southlake or attending CISD? Would you enjoy learning more about the City of Southlake, attending City events, and earning volunteer hours? Then you should fill out a SYAC application today!

SYAC members will meet monthly, on the second Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m. at The Marq Southlake. SYAC is accepting applications through October 1, 2019.

What is SYAC?
The Southlake Youth Action Commission is a group aimed at teaching students more about their local government. Commission members will meet with each city department and learn about its role within the city as well as attend city events and participate in volunteer opportunities.

If you’re a student and you’d like to learn more about what government looks like at the local level, SYAC is a great opportunity. Apply to join today!

Learn more about SYAC and how to apply here.

For questions about the application process, please contact Cassie Tucker at (817) 748-8036.

School Zone Speed Limits – What You Need to Know

School is back in session and so are new traffic rules. City Code requires that school zone speed limits be in effect for elementary schools 30 minutes before to 10 minutes after the start of school and 10 minutes before to 30 minutes after dismissal.

School zone speed limits are in place to reduce the risk and severity of potential crashes involving children walking or biking to school and among the relatively high number of vehicles present for arrival and dismissal.

In order to implement the code, new signs are being placed to reflect the new times. Check out the new school zone times below.

 

Johnson Elementary 7:10 – 7:50 a.m. 2:45 – 3:25 p.m.
Walnut Grove Elementary 7:10 – 7:50 a.m. 2:45 – 3:25 p.m.
Carroll Elementary 7:10 – 8:10 a.m. 1:50 – 3:25 p.m.
Old Union Elementary 7:10 – 8:10 a.m. 1:50 – 3:25 p.m.
Rockenbaugh Elementary 7:10 – 8:10 a.m. 1:50 – 3:25 p.m.

 

The dismissal speed restrictions are not changing as part of this update. The safety of the students is our top priority for school zones, so please slow down and put away your cell phone when you are driving. This update will go into effect by the first week of September.