Carthage ISD

Beginning this school year, House Bill 1481 requires all student cell phones and personal communication devices to be turned off and out of sight throughout the school day. This statewide law supports an environment focused on teaching, learning and student engagement.

🔗 View our full policy here: https://bit.ly/PhoneFreeCarthageISD

Thank you, in advance, for joining us in this effort by discussing the new policy with your students and for helping us maintain a strong focus on teaching and learning during the school day. GO DAWGS! ❤️🐾

‼️ REMINDER: Season Ticket Renewal Deadline Is Tomorrow 🏈

Current season ticket holders have until 1:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, July 31) to renew their seats in person at the Carthage High School Commons from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

To retain your current seats, you must purchase them during this window. If you plan to release your tickets or cannot come in person, call Jean Thomas at 903-693-3806, ext. 1003 to make arrangements.

This season includes four home games. Reserved seat ticket packets are $32 (four tickets at $8 each).

🚨 Attention Carthage Community 🚨
Please be advised that tomorrow and Tuesday (July 7 & 8), the Panola County Sheriff's Office will be conducting training sessions at Carthage Junior High.
You may notice an increased presence of law enforcement vehicles in the vicinity of the campus. We want to assure everyone that this is simply training and there is no cause for alarm.

The safety and security of our community and schools is always our top priority, and we are very appreciative of our law enforcement partners who share this priority to keep our Bulldogs safe. #SafeCarthageISD 🚔

🇺🇸 Reminder 🇺🇸 All Carthage ISD campuses and the Administration Office will be closed next week.

Today we honor #Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrated every June 19, the holiday originated in Texas, marking the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived and announced that enslaved people were finally free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1862. Let us reflect on this important chapter in our nation’s history. Happy #FreedomDay! 🔴🟡🟢

🍽️ Join the Carthage ISD Family! 🐾 We’re looking for dependable, hardworking individuals to serve on our food service team across our campuses. If you love working with children and want a job that aligns with your family’s schedule, this is the opportunity for you! 🍔🍕🍝 https://opaajobs.com/?city=Carthage&keywordsFilter=&state=Texas

🎉 There are still a FEW spots left for the FREE Science Camp for students who completed grades 6–8 (June 16–20)! 🧪🚀 Sign up now...don’t miss out! 👇 https://sciencemill.jumbula.com/CarthageISD2025SCICamps/CarthageISD2025SCICamp

We pause today to remember the heroes who gave everything for our country. Their sacrifice is the reason we live free. Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇲

📣 We’re almost there, Bulldogs! 🤩 The last day of school is Thursday, May 22, with early release for all campuses! 😎🌞

Today we celebrated these five amazing nurses who care for our Bulldogs with compassion, strength, and love. Thank you for all you do! ❤️🐾 Be sure to give them a shoutout below if you appreciate them as much as we do! 👇 #SchoolNurseDay

🚨 REMINDER 🚨 Today is the last day to vote early in the #CarthageISDBond election until 5 p.m. at the Panola County Courthouse. 📍 Polling locations for election day can be found at carthageisdbond.org/voting-information #CarthageISDBond2025

❓ 𝑫𝑰𝑫 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑲𝑵𝑶𝑾? Over the past five years, the Carthage ISD Board of Trustees has consistently approved a lower or unchanged tax rate each school year—even after voters approved bonds in November 2020 and May 2023. Since the 2020-21 school year, the total tax rate has decreased by $0.2972, with no increases. 👇 #CarthageISDBond2025

You may notice the phrase "THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE" on the ballot for both bond propositions. We want to clearly explain what this means: 🐾 State law requires this specific wording on the ballot—even though approving these bonds will not raise Carthage ISD’s current I&S tax rate. 🐾 The district’s tax rate will remain the same, unless future economic conditions require an adjustment to repay bonds responsibly. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions that we can help answer. Early voting is happening now, so we encourage our school community to vote! #CarthageISDBond2025

🎉 Our administrative professionals were spoiled yesterday for Administrative Professionals Day, and they deserve every bit of it! From sweet treats and surprises to heartfelt thanks, we took the time to celebrate the hardworking individuals across Carthage ISD who keep our campuses and departments running smoothly. ❤️ Thank you for all you do, every single day. We couldn’t do it without you! 👏

🚌 Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌 Our bus drivers are often the first smile our students see in the morning and the last wave they get in the afternoon. 👋 They set the tone for a great day and send our Bulldogs home safely with care. 🤩Thank you for your dedication—we appreciate you! 👏🚍

TODAY is the first day of Early Voting! Cast your ballot in the Carthage ISD bond and school board election early — it’s quick, easy, and convenient. 🗳️ #CarthageISDBond2025

‼️ REMINDER ‼️
Today, Friday, April 18 is the Good Friday holiday and all Carthage ISD campuses are closed. Monday, April 21 is designated on the school calendar as a Bad Weather Makeup Day. Since we not used any bad weather days this school year, we do not need to use it as a makeup day—so students and staff will enjoy an extra day off! Wishing all our Bulldog families a joyful and restful Easter weekend! 🐾❤️

📚 Happy National School Librarian Day! Thank you for inspiring a love of reading, supporting learning, and guiding our students every day. We appreciate you! ❤️🐾