Carrithers Middle

At Carrithers Middle School, our mission is to increase the achievement and growth of every student through effective and engaging teaching and learning strategies. Together, we use rigorous academic standards to prepare our students to be productive citizens who are committed to learning.

School Highlights

• Advance Program
• Verizon Innovative Learning School: iPad and data plan for all students/staff
• Daily advisory period to build relationships between students and teachers
• Community partners include Southwick Community Center, Jeffersontown Community, local
• universities, and Men of Quality.
• Full-time mental health counselor
• Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Distinguished ratings in band, choir, and orchestra
• Offers one of the few middle school marching bands
• Student activities: archery, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, dance, Step Team, cheerleading, robotics, track, cross-country, soccer, Quick Recall, chess
• Exploration period options include archery, chess, LEGOs, cooking, and dissection.
• Student leadership opportunities: Beta Club, Honor Roll, Black Student Union, Student Council, Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP), Verizon Student Tech Team
• Fully functioning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) lab part of related arts rotation