Carthage ISD

🏈 CARTHAGE FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS — ON SALE TOMORROW! Remaining available Carthage Bulldog Football Season Tickets will go on sale to the GENERAL PUBLIC tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18, at 8:00 AM! 🎟️ FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED Tickets will remain available until SOLD OUT. ⏰ Sales Open: 8:00 AM 📅 Tuesday, August 18 Purchase online at: 🌐 carthageisd.org/tickets or directly through HomeTown Ticketing: 🌐 events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/carthageisd If you’re hoping to grab season tickets for the 2026 Bulldogs, don’t wait! #ForTheC | #DawgNation

🚨 ATTENTION CARTHAGE ISD FANS: CASHLESS TICKET SALES 🚨 Beginning with our home volleyball match vs. Jacksonville on Tuesday, August 18, Carthage ISD will move to CASHLESS ticket sales at the gate for athletic events. 🎟️ PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE We strongly encourage fans to purchase tickets before arriving: ➡️ www.carthageisd.org/tickets You can also visit the Carthage ISD website and click the yellow “Sport Event Tickets” button. 💳 PURCHASING AT THE GATE Tickets will still be available at the gate, but cash will not be accepted. Gate workers will have tablets and credit card readers available to assist fans with purchasing tickets. 🏐 FIRST EVENT USING THE NEW SYSTEM Lady Dawgs vs. Jacksonville 📅 Tuesday, August 18 🏐 JV White — 4:30 PM 🏐 JV Red — 5:45 PM 🏐 Varsity — 6:45 PM Purchasing your tickets online in advance will help you skip the purchase line and get into the gym faster! Please help us spread the word as we transition to our new ticketing system through HomeTown Ticketing. CASHLESS AT THE GATE • BUY ONLINE • GET IN FASTER #DawgNation #ForTheC

📅 THIS WEEK IN CARTHAGE ISD | AUGUST 16–22, 2026 Here’s what’s happening across Carthage ISD this week! 🔴 MONDAY, AUGUST 17 • School Board Meeting — 6:00 PM | Administration Building • Libby: T-Shirt Sales Begin — Sale ends September 4 • Primary: Bus Safety Lessons for all students — All week during Specials 🔴 TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 • CHS: TSA Meeting — 6:00 PM | Room E2 • JH: Boys Athletics Parent Meeting — 5:30 PM | JH Gym • HS Volleyball vs. Jacksonville — JVW 4:30 PM | JVR 5:45 PM | Varsity 6:45 PM • Remaining Football Season Tickets go on sale to the general public at 8:00 AM 🔴 THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 • Varsity Volleyball at Lufkin Tournament — Schedule TBA • CHS Title I Parent Meeting — 5:30 PM | CHS Commons • Meet the Bulldogs — 6:00 PM | CHS Gym • CHS Open House — 7:00 PM • JH Volleyball vs. Henderson — Games begin at 4:30 PM • Baker-Koonce: Life Lab Orientation • Libby: STAAR 3rd Grade Reading & Math Assessments 🔴 FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 • Varsity Volleyball at Lufkin Tournament — Schedule TBA 🔴 SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 • Varsity Volleyball at Lufkin Tournament — Schedule TBA • HS Cross Country at Tyler Legacy Invitational — 8:00 AM 🎟️ ATHLETIC TICKETS: Tickets for home games are available online at carthageisd.org/tickets. 📱 Remember to follow your child’s campus on social media and save your campus contact information. This information is pinned at the top of our CISD Facebook page. Carthage Independent School District Where Champions Are Educated #CarthageISD #WhereChampionsAreEducated #BetterAsABulldog

🎉 VENDORS WANTED — JUST $50! 🎉 Carthage High School and the Carthage Courtesy Club are looking for local businesses, makers, and organizations to join us for the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration! 📅 Friday, September 11, 2026 ⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM 📍 CHS Commons & Back Bus Ramp 🛍️ Vendor Fee: Just $50! Come set up a booth, showcase your business or organization, and be part of an evening of food, culture, entertainment, games, and community fun! ➡️ Register your booth: https://form.jotform.com/262168873547167 ❤️ All proceeds benefit scholarships for the Carthage High School Class of 2027! Questions? 📞 Julissa DeJulian — 903-471-6944 📞 Yanet Martinez — 903-747-8608 📞 Isha Brown — 682-465-6181 Reserve your spot and join us for a great night celebrating Hispanic heritage and supporting our CHS seniors!

Stay Connected with Your Student’s Teachers Through Rooms As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, Carthage ISD wants to remind parents and guardians that Rooms in the Carthage ISD app is the place to stay connected and communicate directly with your student’s teachers. Rooms brings teacher communication, classroom announcements, and important school information together in one convenient location. Instead of keeping up with multiple communication platforms, families can use the Carthage ISD app to stay connected with their student’s classroom while also receiving district and campus news and notifications. Stay Connected in One Place Through Rooms, parents and guardians can: * Send and receive messages with their student’s teachers * Receive classroom announcements and important updates * Stay informed about their student’s classes * Keep teacher, campus, and district communication together in one app * Receive important information directly on their mobile device We encourage all Carthage ISD parents and guardians to make sure they have the Carthage ISD app downloaded, are logged into Rooms, and have notifications enabled. Keeping notifications turned on is especially important so families don’t miss messages, classroom announcements, district updates, or other important information throughout the school year. Download the Carthage ISD App Don’t have the app yet? Download it for free: Android: http://bit.ly/2S0tSNX iPhone/iOS: https://apple.co/311ph1X Once you’ve downloaded the app, log in to Rooms to access communication for your student. Need Help with Rooms? If you need assistance accessing your Rooms account or using the platform, visit the Rooms Support section of the Carthage ISD website for additional resources and instructions. Strong communication between our schools and families plays an important role in student success. We encourage parents and guardians to use Rooms throughout the school year to stay informed, ask questions, and communicate directly with their student’s teachers. Download the Carthage ISD app, turn on your notifications, and stay connected with your Bulldog’s classroom!

Updated School Meal Prices Please see the updated breakfast and lunch prices for the 2026–2027 school year: Primary, Libby & Baker-Koonce Breakfast: $2.00 | Lunch: $2.25 Junior High Breakfast: $2.25 | Lunch: $2.50 High School Breakfast: $2.25 | Lunch: $2.75

🚌 SCHOOL STARTS IN 2 DAYS! 🛑 As we get ready to welcome students back to school, it’s time for an important reminder for everyone sharing the road: school buses will be back on our streets and highways! When a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, STOP. Students may be loading, unloading, or crossing the roadway. 🚦 Know the Texas school bus rules: * On a two-lane road, traffic in both directions must stop. * On a multi-lane road without a physical median, traffic in both directions must stop. * On a divided roadway with a physical median or barrier, only traffic traveling on the same side as the bus is required to stop. * Remain stopped until the bus begins moving, the driver signals you to proceed, or the flashing red lights are turned off. The first few days of school mean more buses, more student drivers, more parents dropping off, and more children walking near our roadways. Give yourself a little extra time, put the phone down, slow down, and stay alert. ❤️ Our students are counting on all of us to help them get to school and back home safely. School starts in 2 days. Let’s make safety our first priority! 🚌🛑

🐾 THIS WEEK IN CARTHAGE ISD | AUGUST 9–15, 2026 The 2026–2027 school year is here! We’re excited to welcome our Bulldog students, families, faculty, and staff back for another great year in Carthage ISD. ❤️🤍 Here’s what’s happening across the district this week: 📅 MONDAY, AUGUST 10 • Teacher Workday • Primary Meet the Teacher | 5:30–6:30 PM 📅 TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 • Teacher Workday • Volleyball Dual Match at Longview HS | Times TBA • Baker Koonce Meet the Teacher | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM • Libby Meet the Teacher | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM • Junior High Meet the Teacher | 2:00–4:00 PM 📅 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 🎒 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! • CHS Senior Sunrise | 6:40 AM at Bulldog Stadium 📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 • Varsity Volleyball at Central Heights Tournament • HOME Football Scrimmage vs. Mesquite – JV/9th | 5:00 PM – Varsity | 7:00 PM 📅 FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 • Varsity Volleyball at Central Heights Tournament • Cross Country at Lufkin Hudson Invitational 📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 • Varsity Volleyball at Central Heights Tournament 📌 GENERAL REMINDERS 👕 Carthage vs. Henderson Spirit Shirts are now on sale at Kimberly’s Kreations! Funds from shirt sales will support Carthage High School. 🏈 Football Season Ticket Renewals close Sunday, August 16. Any remaining season tickets will go on sale to the public Tuesday, August 18. The purchase link will be shared August 18 on the Carthage Athletics website and social media pages. 📱 Stay connected! Please remember to follow your child’s campus on social media and save your campus contact information. This information is pinned at the top of the Carthage ISD Facebook page for easy access throughout the school year. We can’t wait to see our students back on campus Wednesday. Here’s to a great start to 2026–2027! 🐾❤️🤍

🎒 ALL SUPPLIES HAVE BEEN HANDED OUT We have already run out of bags and distributed all of the school supplies available at tonight’s Back to School Bash. Thank you again to every organization, business, donor, volunteer, student, and sponsor who helped make this event such an incredible success. Your generosity made a meaningful difference for so many students and families in our community!

📌 FACULTY & STAFF REMINDER The Benefits Hub (Insurance) team will be available Friday, August 7, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM in the Carthage High School Library(LRC). Faculty and staff are encouraged to stop by if you need assistance with insurance benefits, enrollment, plan options, or have questions about your coverage. 📅 Friday, August 7 ⏰ 9:00 AM–2:00 PM 📍 CHS Library (LRC)

📅 THIS WEEK IN CARTHAGE ISD | AUGUST 2–8, 2026 We’re getting ready for a busy and exciting week across Carthage ISD as we prepare to welcome our students back for the 2026–2027 school year! Here’s what’s happening: MONDAY, AUGUST 3 • Existing Football Season Ticket Renewals Begin • 7th Grade Registration — 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 • 8th Grade Registration — 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 • CISD Convocation — 8:30 a.m. • Teacher Workday THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 • Teacher Workday • Back to School Bash — 6:00–8:00 p.m. at CHS FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 • Teacher Workday • Volleyball at Whitehouse — Scrimmage for JV White, JV Red and Varsity; times TBA • Junior High Boys Football Equipment Pickup — 8th Grade at 9:00 a.m.; 7th Grade at 1:00 p.m. • Junior High Girls Equipment Pickup — 8th Grade at 10:00 a.m.; 7th Grade at 1:30 p.m. SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 • Bulldog Fall Sports Media Day • CHS Senior Parking Spot Painting Day 📚 BACK TO SCHOOL/MEET THE TEACHER EVENTS NEXT WEEK • August 10: Carthage Primary Meet the Teacher — 5:30–6:30 p.m. • August 11: Baker-Koonce Meet the Teacher — 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. • August 11: Libby Meet the Teacher — 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. • August 11: Carthage Junior High Meet the Teacher — 2:00–4:00 p.m. • August 12: 🎉 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Please note: Carthage High School will host an Open House later this fall. 📌 STAY CONNECTED: Please remember to follow your child’s campus on social media and save your campus contact information. You can find both pinned at the top of the Carthage ISD Facebook page. We’re almost there, Bulldogs! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday, August 12th! ❤️🐾

🏈 Congratulations to Cooper Walters on being selected as a 2026 East Texas Kickoff Luncheon Scholarship recipient! Cooper was recognized this past Tuesday in Tyler during the 20th Annual East Texas Kickoff Luncheon, where outstanding East Texas student-athletes were honored both on and off the field. This well-deserved scholarship is a reflection of Cooper’s hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence. Congratulations, Cooper! We are proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds. #GoDawgs

🍎 More Than a Meal. More Opportunities for Your Student. Completing the Free & Reduced Meal Application can benefit your family today while opening doors for your student in the future. Families who qualify may receive: • Free or reduced-price school meals • Reduced fees for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams • College application fee waivers at many colleges and universities • Increased access to financial aid and scholarship opportunities Who should complete an application? ✔️ Families new to Carthage ISD ✔️ Families with students changing campuses for the upcoming school year ✔️ Any family who believes they may qualify for free or reduced-price meals The application is quick, secure, and confidential, and only one application is needed per household each school year. Families are encouraged to complete the application before the start of school so benefits are in place as early as possible. To apply, visit http://www.carthageisd.org and select Parents → Free & Reduced Meal Application. A few minutes today can make a difference for your family now and create opportunities for your student’s future.

🏈 2026 Carthage Bulldog Football Season Ticket Information Carthage Athletics is excited to launch online ticket sales for the 2026 football season in partnership with Hometown Ticketing! If you’re a current season ticket holder, it’s time to mark your calendar. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to become a season ticket holder, your chance is almost here. Current Season Ticket Holders 🎟️ Renewal Period: Monday, August 3 at 8:00 a.m. through Sunday, August 16 at 11:59 p.m. Renewal information will be emailed on the morning of August 3. Season Tickets are $32 + processing fees. All Reserved Section seating will be sold online only. If you need assistance, contact the Athletic Department at ssurratt2@carthageisd.org. Remaining Season Ticket Purchases for the Public 📅 Remaining reserved season tickets will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, August 18 at 8:00 a.m. The purchase link will be shared on the morning of Tuesday, August 18. Tickets will be available until sold out, so don’t wait! 🏟️ The Bulldogs have 4 varsity home games this season, and we can’t wait to see Dawg Nation back in Bulldog Stadium. More information regarding single-game ticket sales will be shared as the season approaches. Go Dawgs!

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Carthage Primary
Pre-K - 1st grade
510 N. Adams
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2254

Libby Elementary
2nd and 3rd grade
419 Davis St.
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8862

Baker-Koonce Intermediate
4th- 6th grade
320 N. Daniels St.
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8611

Carthage Junior High
7th and 8th grade
606 Holly St.
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2751

Carthage High School
9th - 12th grade
1600 W. Panola St.
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2552

Carthage ISD — Where Champions Are Educated

Congratulations, Mya! ⭐🥎 Carthage High School is proud to congratulate Mya Nelson on representing the Bulldogs in the 2026 Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) Class 1A-4A All-Star Softball Game. Being selected to compete alongside the state’s top junior players is an outstanding honor and a testament to Mya’s dedication, talent, and hard work throughout her career. Thank you for representing Carthage, your teammates, and our community with pride. We are incredibly proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what comes next. Dawg Nation is proud of you! 🐾🥎

🐾🌟 Carthage FFA represented Bulldog Nation with excellence at the 98th Annual Texas FFA Convention in Fort Worth! 🌟🐾 Nineteen Carthage FFA members attended the annual convention, where eight students earned the prestigious Texas FFA Lone Star Degree—the highest degree awarded by the Texas FFA Association. The Lone Star Degree recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to agricultural education through classroom achievement, leadership, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects, community service, and FFA involvement. Fewer than 5% of Texas FFA members earn this distinguished honor each year. 2026 Carthage FFA Lone Star Degree Recipients: ⭐ Brodie Brewster (not pictured) ⭐ Ty Byrd ⭐ Evan Dunn ⭐ Jaclyn Finley ⭐ Stephanie Franks ⭐ Addison Nutt ⭐ Cooper Walters ⭐ Dillan Wolfe A special thank you to our dedicated agricultural science teachers and FFA advisors for investing in these students each day: • Mark Davis • Ashley Harris • Trevor Riley • Evan Yount Congratulations to all of our Carthage FFA members for representing our school, community, and Bulldog tradition with pride. Your hard work and dedication continue to make Carthage proud! ❤️🐾

It is with profound sadness that Carthage ISD, Carthage High School, and Carthage Bulldog Athletics share the passing of Carthage High School Class of 2025 graduate and two-time 4A Division II State Football Champion James Morrow. James was a Bulldog through and through. On the football field, he was a dominant defensive tackle who earned multiple All-District and All-State honors while helping lead the Bulldogs to the 2022 and 2024 4A Division II State Championships. His strength, toughness, and unwavering determination made him one of the anchors of a championship defense and left a lasting mark on one of the most successful eras in our program’s history. But championships and awards only tell part of his story. The James Morrow we’ll remember isn’t defined by tackles or trophies. He’ll be remembered for the laugh you could hear from across the room, the smile that came so easily, the jokes with his teammates, and the personality that made James unmistakably him. He had a way of making the locker room a little louder, the bus rides a little more memorable, and the people around him smile a little more often. He was a beloved son, brother, teammate, friend, classmate, and Bulldog whose impact reached far beyond the football field. There are no words that can truly ease the pain of a loss like this. Today, we simply ask our Bulldog family to come together and surround James’ family with our love, our prayers, and our unwavering support. Please continue to lift up his family, friends, teammates, classmates, coaches, teachers, and everyone who loved him in the days and weeks ahead. James Morrow wore the C with pride, and his place in Bulldog history is forever secure. More importantly, his place in the hearts of those who knew and loved him will never be replaced. James Morrow will never be forgotten. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.

🎺🏆 Congratulations to Carthage High School students DeAnthony Turner and Griffin Jones for their outstanding performances this week at Panola College’s Military Drum Major Camp! Both students earned the prestigious Outstanding Salute Award for their leadership, precision, and dedication throughout the camp. 🥇 DeAnthony Turner earned 1st Place in the Day 1 competition as a group leader. 🥉 Griffin Jones earned 3rd Place in the Day 2 competition as a group leader. These accomplishments reflect the hard work, discipline, and excellence that continue to make the Battlin’ Bulldog Band a source of pride for our school and community. Congratulations, DeAnthony and Griffin! We are proud of the way you represented Carthage High School and the Battlin’ Bulldog Band. 🎶🐾❤️🤍 #BetterAsABulldog #DawgNation

📊 STAAR Scores Are Available! Parents have two convenient ways to access their student’s STAAR results: Option 1: Through the Carthage ISD Parent Portal ✅ Log in to Parent Portal ✅ Select your student ✅ Click the green Texas Assessment button under Published Grades ✅ View results in the Texas Assessment Family Portal Option 2: Through the Texas Assessment Family Portal ✅ Visit https://www.texasassessment.gov/ ✅ Enter your student’s Unique Access Code (UAC), date of birth, and legal first name ✅ If you do not know the UAC, you can look it up using your student’s Social Security Number, date of birth, and legal first name Detailed instructions, helpful guides, and direct links for both access methods are available on the Carthage ISD website at www.carthageisd.org. Simply click Parents on the black menu bar and open the “Parent Access to STAAR Scores” section. If you need assistance accessing your student’s scores, please contact your child’s campus. 📚🐾