Carrollton Rotary Club tours new school

Carrollton Rotary Club members and guests eat lunch at the Carrollton school complex before touring the new elementary school.

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Published August 24, 2025 - 5:00 a.m. Modified September 15, 2025 - 2:57 p.m.

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The Carrollton Rotary Club held its weekly meeting Aug. 12, at the Carrollton school complex, with several members bringing their spouses.

The group had lunch, then toured the new elementary school with Superintendent Dave Davis and Elementary School Principal Holly Dodds. Members viewed the addition to the complex, learned about the design choices and highlights, and had their questions answered.

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