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- 3/5: Late Start & CWE Spirit Wear Day
- 3/6: PTO Dine to Donate Night @ Texas Roadhouse
- 3/10 - 3/14: PTO Sponsored All Staff Appreciation Week
- 3/14: Last Day to Order Yearbooks
- 3/19: Late Start
- 3/29: ⭐CWE Carnival: 11am-2pm⭐
Updated CCS and CWE Websites
- Our websites have been refreshed! To help you find what you need, use these new sections in the upper right corner of any CCS website:
- FIND IT FAST: Use a search bar or find links to frequently used resources such as the calendar, lunch menu, PTO website, visitor information/background checks, PowerSchool and Canvas
- PARENTS: Find commonly used CCS information and applications such as Bus Stop Info, Lunch Tools, StopIt!, School Dismissal Manager, Library Catalog, Student Device Support, Staff Directory, Board Policies and more
- COMMUNITY: Learn about area events on the NEW Community Calendar and other community news provided for our CCS families
- ENGLISH: Use the drop down menu to read our website in your preferred language
Order Your 2024-25 Yearbook
- On sale now for $18
- Deadline to order is Friday, March 14
Kindergarten Registration
- Registration for 2025-2026 is now open!
- Early registration helps CCS plan for staffing needs
- Registered families will receive information about kindergarten screenings and tours this spring
More Information & Registration
Dine to Donate
- Thursday, March 6th (3 PM- 9 PM)
- Texas Roadhouse - Indianapolis location (Michigan Rd).
- 10% of total food purchase donated with PRINTED flyer below
Dine to Donate Flyer: Please print & present to Texas Roadhouse
All Staff Appreciation Week
- Daily event March 10th-14th
- Theme: "We Think the World of You"
- Celebrating the amazing work CWE does!
Artist In Residence Experiences
- Our Artist in Residence, Kira Shemesh, is coming soon to CWE art classes
- We will need 3 volunteers needed per class to assist with the projects
- Volunteer slots are in March, April, and May
2025 CWE Carnival
- Plan to attend the biggest PTO event of the year!
- Saturday, March 29th, 11am-2pm
- Held at College Wood Elementary
- Lots of volunteers will be needed - please consider donating your time
- Additional details coming soon!
QTEGO
- Text Carnival to 79230 or visit the link below to register for the auction.
- Preview items & be ready to bid when it goes live on Monday, March 24 @ 8 am.
VOLUNTEER
- We need YOU! Over 300 volunteers are needed to run our Carnival.
- Adults who want to volunteer should use MTK to sign up.
- Middle or high school students who want to volunteer, please email cwecarnival@gmail.com for the the student sign up link.
SEND IN PRESALE FORMS
- Pre-sale forms will be sent home on Wednesday & are due by Friday, March 21.
- For every Ultimate Kid purchased, you will receive a free CWE color changing cup.
TREAT WALK
- Please consider donating cookies or cupcakes
- Drop off in disposable container Friday, March 28
- Items will be repackaged for sale at the carnival
- More details & sign up on MTK
Carmel Youth Academy
Students ages 11-12 are invited to join the Carmel Youth Academy this summer for an introduction to the field of law enforcement and an understanding of law enforcement's role in our community. Our academy will include guest speakers, tours of the police department and fire department facilities, team building exercises, a service project to give back to our community, a mock crime scene investigation, games and more!
- Academy #1: June 23-27
- Academy #2: July 21-25
Registration begins March 3rd at 10 am, "first come, first serve"
Theatre Workshop Day
- Hosted by the CHS Theatre
- Saturday, March 29th
- 9 am - 1 pm for 3rd-5th graders
- 2 pm - 6 pm for 6th-8th graders
- Students will participate in a large group activity, three different workshops and will receive a snack and t-shirt
- Registration is required with the link on the flyer
Carmel Clay Schools invites elementary school parents to an information session on Indiana529 Direct Savings Plans!
Date & Time: Monday, March 24th, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Carmel High School Auditorium
Planning for your child’s education costs is easier than you think! This session will help families understand how to set up an Indiana529 plan and explore its benefits:
- Tax Advantages: State income tax credits and tax-free growth.
- Low Contribution Minimums: Start an account with as little as $10.
- Flexible Savings Options: Use funds at eligible post-high school institutions.
Presenter: Phillip Waddles, Senior Institutional Relationship Manager for Indiana529, brings over 25 years of experience in financial services. He is passionate about helping families save for education.
For more information, visit Indiana529 Direct Savings.