Carroll County Goes Back to School

By Lyndsey Summers, lsummers@mckenziebanner.com • August 10, 2026

From the Aug 11, 2026 e-Edition

web2-MES-1st-Day-Officer-Arty-5F6A8060 — Creed Mann wrapped McKenzie Elementary School Resource Officer Jason Artymovich into a bear hug upon his return to school. Photo by Lyndsey Summers/The Banner

Thousands of students across Carroll County made their trek back to school last week, with August 4 being the official first day of the 2026-27 school year.

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