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 (VILS): iPad and data plan for all students/staff
• Daily advisory period to build relationships between students and teachers
• Community partners: 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
• Exploration period options: archery, chess, LEGO, cooking, and dissection
• Fully functioning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) lab as part of related arts rotation
• Clubs and activities: Beta Club, Black Student Union (BSU), chess, Quick Recall, robotics, Student Council, Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP), Verizon Student Tech Team
• Athletics: archery, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, dance, soccer, softball, Step Team, track, volleyball