L. Gilbert Carroll Middle School

10/09/2026

10/06/2026

Happy National Principals Month, Mr. Zach Jones! 💙💛
At Carroll Middle School, we are proud to celebrate the leadership, dedication, and commitment that help make our school a place where students and staff can thrive. Strong school leadership is about more than managing a building—it is about building relationships, supporting teachers, empowering students, and creating opportunities for success every day.
Thank you for leading, inspiring, supporting, and empowering our Golden Knights! Your impact makes a difference throughout our school community.
💙💛 Carroll Middle School — Home of the Golden Knights! 💛💙

10/06/2026

Happy National Instructional Coaches Day to Mrs. Kim Taylor, our amazing Academic Coach! 💙💛

Mrs. Taylor’s guidance, encouragement, and commitment to strong instruction make a difference throughout Carroll Middle School. By supporting teachers, strengthening instructional practices, and keeping student success at the center of the work, she helps our entire Golden Knight family continue to grow.

Thank you, Mrs. Taylor, for all you do to listen, model, collaborate, support, and elevate teaching and learning at CMS! 🏰⚔️📚

We appreciate you! 💙💛

10/05/2026

💙💛 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎

In a time when the teaching profession does not always receive the respect, trust, or appreciation it deserves, our teachers continue to show up—and give their very best to our students.

They teach, encourage, redirect, listen, celebrate, and believe in children, often doing far more than anyone ever sees.

Today, we simply want to say thank you. Thank you for choosing children. Thank you for your patience, sacrifice, and commitment. Thank you for continuing to make a difference, even on the hard days.

Your work matters. Your presence matters. YOU matter. 💙💛

Happy World Teachers’ Day to the educators who change lives every single day! 🍎📚

10/04/2026

📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair Starts TOMORROW! ✨📚

Golden Knight families, get ready to READ, EXPLORE, DISCOVER & GROW! 💙💛 Our Scholastic Book Fair will be at Carroll Middle School October 5–8!

💳 Set up an eWallet so your child can shop cash-free. Family and friends can contribute, too!
📖 Preview books before the Fair.
💻 Shop online October 5–18 — 25% of online purchases directly benefits our school!
❤️ You can also support Share the Fair to help ensure every Golden Knight has an opportunity to bring home a new book.

Visit our Book Fair website to preview books, set up an eWallet, shop online, and learn more: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/carrollmiddleschool1

We can’t wait to see our Golden Knights at the Book Fair! 📚⚔️💙💛

10/03/2026

🎃💙💛 October Student Support Services Newsletter 💛💙🎃

Golden Knight families, please take a moment to review our October Student Support Services Newsletter! This month, our team is sharing helpful information about:

🏫 Building strong attendance habits
🩺 Staying healthy during cold and flu season
🧡 Unity Day and bullying prevention
❤️ Red Ribbon Week and making healthy choices
💬 Conversation starters for families
📅 Important October events and dates

Our Student Support Services Team is here to support your child and family throughout the school year. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Carroll Middle School at 910-671-6098.

10/01/2026

🌎🎉 Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week is coming to Carroll Middle School! 🎉🌎

Join us October 5–9 as we celebrate the rich history, traditions, music, and cultures of Hispanic and Latino communities! 💃⚽🎶

Each day has a special theme, so check out the flyer and get ready to show your spirit! 💙💛

❤️ Celebrating Culture. Honoring Heritage. Building Community.

🏰 Many Cultures. One Carroll.

✨ Every Knight. Every Day. With Pride and Purpose.

09/27/2026

📣💙💛 CMS Families, check out what’s happening at L. Gilbert Carroll Middle School this week and mark your calendars for several exciting events coming up!

📅 THIS WEEK:
🏫 Monday, September 28 — Teacher Workday; NO SCHOOL for Students
📸 Friday, October 2 — Fall Pictures! Come dressed and ready to smile!

🗓️ UPCOMING EVENTS:
🚌 Monday, October 5 — 5th Grade CTEC Trip
📚 October 5–9 — Fall Book Fair
🎉 October 5–9 — Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Thursday, October 8 — Title I Family Night, 4:00–6:00 PM
☕🥐 Friday, October 9 — Grandparents Day Breakfast, 8:15–9:15 AM
🎉 Friday, October 16 — Early Release at 1:00 PM for the LSHS Homecoming Parade

🌎 Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week:
🎨 Monday — Colors of the Americas Day
⚽ Tuesday — Fútbol Fever Day
🌺 Wednesday — Heritage & Culture Day
🎶 Thursday — Música Latina Day
💙💛 Friday — Many Cultures, One Carroll Day

There’s a lot happening at Carroll, and we look forward to celebrating, learning, and building community together! Please save these dates and help your Knight come prepared to participate.

💙💛⚔️ Every Knight. Every Day. With Pride & Purpose.

09/25/2026

📚🎒 Parents & Families: Please Check Those Bookbags!

Several important documents were sent home with students today, Friday, September 25th. Please take a few minutes this evening to check your student’s bookbag for:

📄 Progress Report – Sent home with all students
📝 Initial Retention Notice – Sent home with students who have a 59 or below (F) in Reading, Mathematics, or Science OR 6 or more absences
🏠 Home Connect Letter – Sent home with ELA students
📘 Annual CSI Notification Letter – Sent home with all students

Please review these documents carefully and reach out to the school if you have any questions.

💙💛 Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to help Every Knight. Every Day. With PRIDE and Purpose. ⚔️

09/25/2026

💙💛 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR KNIGHTS! 💛💙

L. Gilbert Carroll Middle School extends our sincere appreciation to Mayor Bruce Davis and the Lumberton City Council for their generous donation to our school!

We are grateful to Council Members Leroy Rising, Melissa Robinson, John Carroll, Karen Higley, John Cantey, Jr., Alfred Douglas, Eric Chavis, and Owen Thomas for investing in our students and supporting the work happening at Carroll Middle School.

Community partnerships make a difference, and we are thankful to have leaders who demonstrate their commitment to our students, staff, and school community. 🏰⚔️

Every Knight. Every Day. With PRIDE and Purpose. 💙💛