Students in the Carter County School District will soon see a change in how they travel to and from the Carter County Career and Technical Center during the school day.
School officials say that beginning Monday, April 6th, all students attending the Carter County Career and Technical Center, often referred to as 3CTC, will be required to use district-provided bus transportation. That includes students who split their time between a traditional high school and the Carter County Virtual Academy. Those hybrid students will need to ride the bus from their assigned high school to the career and technical center, and back again.
According to the district, the change is part of an effort to improve overall student safety and accountability. By requiring bus transportation, school leaders say students will remain under supervision throughout the instructional day, including during travel between campuses.
District officials also say the updated procedure is designed to strengthen attendance and reduce missed class time, especially during transitions. In addition, using school-provided transportation will help ensure students have consistent access to services like meals and other support resources while they are on campus.
The move also aims to create a more consistent and fair system for all students attending the career and technical center, regardless of which school they come from or how their schedule is structured.
School leaders acknowledge this is a change from past practices, but say it reflects their responsibility to provide a safe, structured, and equitable learning environment.
Students and families can expect more details soon, as principals at each school will be sharing specific bus information ahead of the April 6th start date.
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Families in Carter County will have a chance to celebrate the Easter season together this weekend with a community egg hunt planned in Grayson.
The annual Willard Community Egg Hunt is set for Saturday, March 28th, from noon until 3 p.m. The event will take place at 8904 South Highway 1 in Grayson.
Organizers say the afternoon is designed to be a fun, family-friendly gathering with plenty for kids to enjoy. In addition to the egg hunt itself, there will be free food, prize giveaways, and bounce houses set up on site. Children will also have the opportunity to take pictures with the Easter Bunny during the event.
The egg hunt is made possible through a partnership of several local groups, including the American Legion Family Willard Post 342, Willard Missionary Baptist Church, Willard Church of Christ, Willard Wesleyan Church, Cherokee Freewill Baptist Church, the Willard Denton Homemakers Club, and Maranatha Bible Church.
Organizers say events like this help bring the community together while giving families a safe and welcoming place to spend time with one another.
Again, the Willard Community Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 28th, from noon to 3 p.m. at 8904 South Highway 1 in Grayson, and is open to the public.
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A pair of summer concerts are coming to Grayson as part of the 2026 Summer Concert Series at Kentucky Christian University.
The series will open Friday, June 5th at 7:00 p.m. with bluegrass and gospel favorites Dailey & Vincent, performing at Nash Chapel on the KCU campus.
Then on Thursday, July 16th at 7:00 p.m., contemporary Christian artist Patrick Mayberry will take the stage, joined by special guest Natalie Layne. That concert is part of the university’s “Summer in the Son” programming.
Tickets for both performances will be available beginning March 2nd. Proceeds from the concert series will go toward student scholarships at Kentucky Christian University.
For additional details, including ticket information, you can contact the university directly.