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Carroll County schools showcase America 250 projects and student Declaration of Independence video
Summary
District staff described curricular and community activities tied to the 250th anniversary, including classroom lessons, history expos, a mock‑trial camp and a multi‑school video of students reading the Declaration of Independence posted online.
The board received a presentation on Carroll County Public Schools’ America 250 curricular and community activities, which district staff said aimed to increase civic literacy and local historical connections across grade levels.
Ryan Melhorn and Bruce Lesh outlined classroom and community activities ranging from colonial‑period lessons and elementary reenactments to middle‑school mock‑trial camps and secondary‑level explorations of the Declaration of Independence. Carrie Gaddis of the communications office described a project in which staff filmed classroom activities and produced a countywide video of students reading the Declaration; she said the full video (more than 10 minutes and featuring 37 students from 24 schools) is posted on the district website and social media.
Staff described professional learning for teachers that connected local historical sites to curriculum, visits to historical sites for multi‑day teacher learning, and partnerships with community organizations to expand students’ exposure to local history. Presenters said activities were coordinated systemwide so every student had an opportunity to learn about aspects of the 250th anniversary.
Board members praised staff work and asked when the Declaration video would be posted online; staff confirmed the video was available on the district website and social channels.
