Carthage ISD

📅 THIS WEEK IN CARTHAGE ISD | SEPTEMBER 6–12, 2026 Here’s a look at what’s happening across Carthage ISD this week! From athletics and FFA to campus activities, there’s plenty going on around the district. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 🇺🇸 Labor Day Holiday All Carthage ISD campuses and offices will be closed. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 🏐 HS Volleyball at Kilgore • JV White — 4:30 PM • JV Red — 5:45 PM • Varsity — 6:45 PM 🐄 Carthage FFA Extravaganza • Panola County Expo Center • 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 🎓 CHS — Charles Matthews Foundation Lunch • PAC Foyer THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 🏈 9th Grade Football at Lufkin — 5:00 PM 🏈 JV Football at Palestine Westwood — 5:00 PM 🏈 JH Football at Evangel — Games begin at 4:30 PM 🏐 JH Volleyball at Kilgore — Games begin at 4:30 PM 🏃 HS Cross Country at Mount Pleasant Tiger Invitational FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 🏐 HS Volleyball at Tyler Chapel Hill • Varsity — 4:30 PM • JV White & JV Red — 6:00 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 🏃 JH Cross Country at Longview Invitational 🏐 JH Volleyball at Tatum Tournament 📚 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER The last day of the first six weeks is Friday, September 18. Report cards will be sent home on Friday, September 25. Families, please remember to follow your child’s campus on social media and save your campus contact information so you can stay connected throughout the school year. Campus contact information is pinned at the top of the Carthage ISD Facebook page. For additional district information, visit www.carthageisd.org. Have a great week, Bulldog Nation! ❤️🐾 #BetterAsABulldog

🎓 CLASS OF 2027 — IT’S TIME TO ORDER YOUR GRADUATION GEAR!

Carthage High School seniors and families can now begin ordering graduation products, including caps and gowns, through Balfour!

Getting started is easy:

🎥 WATCH THE GRADUATION VIDEO
Learn more about available graduation products and the ordering process:
https://gradurl.com?O4gGIq

🎓 PLACE YOUR ORDER
Shop graduation packages and place your order online:
https://www.balfour.com/texas/carthage/carthage-high-school/graduation-packages?smi=70568

📅 ORDER DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1
Please place your order on or before October 1 to ensure your graduation items are ordered in a timely manner.

📦 HOME DELIVERY
All graduation items will be shipped directly to the senior’s home address for added convenience.

Questions or need assistance? Contact the local Balfour office:
📞 903-757-6595
📧 contactus@graduatesales.net

The countdown to graduation is officially underway! We can’t wait to celebrate our Carthage High School Class of 2027! 🎓❤️

📚 READY TO TAKE THE ACT? SIGN UP NOW!

ACT registration is open in the Counseling Center with Ms. Brown.

💵 Cost: $40
⏰ Deadline: September 18

Don’t miss your chance to register. Stop by the Counseling Center before September 18, see Ms. Brown, and secure your ACT signup.

👉 Take action today—bring your $40 and get signed up!

9/11 WALK OF REMEMBRANCE

The Carthage Fire Department invites our community to come together as we remember and honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Panola County Courthouse

As we mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember the lives lost, the bravery of first responders, and the strength and unity shown in the days that followed.

Everyone is invited to join us as we walk together in remembrance.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

🎟️ VARSITY FOOTBALL TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! 🏈 The Dawgs are back at home Friday night as Carthage takes on the Pine Tree Pirates at Bulldog Stadium in their first home game of the year! Ticket Prices Adults: $8 Students: $5 Purchase tickets online at http://carthageisd.org/tickets or stop by The Bulldawg Stop to purchase in person. Thank you, Dawg Nation, for continuing to show up, pack the stands, and create one of the best Friday night environments in high school football. Bring the energy. Fill the stadium. Support the Dawgs. GO DAWGS! 🔴⚪️ #ForTheC #DawgNation #NXT1

📣 THIS WEEK IN CARTHAGE ISD August 30 – September 5, 2026 There’s a lot happening across CISD this week! From progress reports and campus meetings to volleyball, football, cross country, and the Belles Clinic, our Bulldogs are staying busy. ❤️🤍 🎟️ ATHLETIC TICKETS Home athletic tickets are available online at carthageisd.org/tickets. 📅 MONDAY, AUGUST 31 🏈 Varsity Home Football Tickets Go On Sale at 10:00 AM Tickets may be purchased: • Online at carthageisd.org/tickets • In person at the Bulldawg Stop ⚠️ Please note: Bulldawg Stop ticket sales are for varsity home football games only. 📅 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 📄 Progress Reports Sent Home — All CISD campuses 🛠️ CHS TSA Meeting • Room B1 • 6:00 PM 🏐 HS Volleyball vs. Garrison • JV — 4:30 PM • Varsity — 5:30 PM 📅 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 🏈 9th/JV Football at Pine Tree • 9th Grade — 5:00 PM • JV — 6:30 PM 🏈 JH Football vs. Pine Tree • Games begin at 4:30 PM 🏐 JH Volleyball at Pine Tree • Games begin at 4:30 PM 📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 🏈 Varsity Football vs. Pine Tree • 7:30 PM 🏃 HS Cross Country • Texas High Tiger Invitational 🏐 HS Volleyball at Tyler Legacy • Varsity — 4:30 PM • JV White & JV Red — 6:00 PM 💃 Belles Clinic • CHS Gym • 5:00–6:00 PM 📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 🏃 JH Cross Country • Lufkin Hudson Invitational 🇺🇸 LOOKING AHEAD: LABOR DAY Carthage ISD will be closed Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day holiday. There will be no school, so enjoy the three-day weekend! 📲 Stay connected! Be sure to follow your child’s campus on social media and save campus contact information so you never miss an important update. Campus social media and contact information is also pinned at the top of the CISD Facebook page. ❤️🤍 We’re ready for another great week in Carthage ISD. Good luck to all of our students, teams, organizations, coaches, sponsors, and staff representing CISD this week! Carthage Independent School District Where Champions Are Educated www.carthageisd.org

Parking map for tonight's game at Henderson

🏟️ Bulldog Stadium Reminders 🏈 A reminder for all home football games, both subvarsity and varsity: • No backpacks are allowed inside Bulldog Stadium. • Students in 6th grade or below must be accompanied by an adult. Please help us keep game nights safe and enjoyable for everyone. We appreciate your cooperation.

🏈 CARTHAGE vs. HENDERSON — TICKET INFORMATION All tickets for this week’s Carthage vs. Henderson football games will be sold ONLINE. 🔴 THURSDAY — FRESHMAN & JV (HOME) Purchase tickets through Carthage ISD: carthageisd.org/tickets ⚪ FRIDAY — VARSITY AT HENDERSON Purchase tickets through Henderson: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/tx/henderson/organization/258/henderson-high-school/tickets ⚠️ FRIDAY NIGHT FANS: We strongly encourage everyone to BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE! A large crowd is expected, and there is a good chance Friday night’s game will SELL OUT. Get your tickets early and make your plans to be in Henderson! 🏈 #ForTheC #DawgNation #NXT1

📅 THIS WEEK IN CARTHAGE ISD | AUGUST 23–29, 2026 Here’s what’s happening across Carthage ISD this week! 🔴 MONDAY, AUGUST 24 • Libby – TeamFunded Fundraiser begins 🔴 TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 • HS Volleyball vs. Troup – JV Red at 4:30 PM | Varsity at 5:45 PM • Libby – 2nd Grade TEKSReady Assessments 🔴 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 • CHS Blood Drive in the PAC • BK – 5th & 6th Grade Science Pre-Assessment • Libby – 2nd Grade TEKSReady Assessments 🔴 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 • 9th/JV Football vs. Henderson – 9th at 5:00 PM | JV at 6:30 PM • JH Volleyball at Spring Hill – Games begin at 4:30 PM • Varsity Volleyball at White Oak Tournament • BK – 6th Grade Social Studies Pre-Assessment 🔴 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 • Varsity Football at Henderson – 7:30 PM • HS Cross Country at Pittsburg Invitational • Varsity Volleyball at White Oak Tournament • BK – Last day to order shirts 🔴 SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 • Varsity Volleyball at White Oak Tournament • JH Cross Country at Pittsburg Invitational 🎟️ ATHLETIC TICKETS Tickets for Carthage ISD home athletic events are sold online at carthageisd.org/tickets. 📚 PARENTS: PROGRESS REPORTS ARE COMING NEXT WEEK! Progress reports will be sent home September 2. 📱 Please remember to follow your child’s campus on social media and save the campus contact information. This information is pinned at the top of the Carthage ISD Facebook page. Carthage Independent School District Where Champions Are Educated www.carthageisd.org

🐾🏈 CALLING ALL DAWGS — DO YA HEAR ’EM A-GROWLIN’?!

The Battle of Highway 79 is almost here! Carthage opens the 2026 football season at Henderson on Friday, August 28, and we need DAWG NATION to help us paint our side of the stands RED! 🔴⚪️

👕 RIVALRY SHIRTS ARE ON SALE!
Toddler – Adult XL: $20
2XL & up: $22

You have two ways to order:

📱 ORDER ONLINE:
Fill out the order form:
https://forms.gle/Awd7fmrZ2xupkgSa7

💵 PAY VIA VENMO:
@Kimberly-McGuire26

🛍️ OR SHOP IN PERSON:
Kimberly’s Kreations Boutique
101 N. Saint Mary St.
Carthage, TX 75633
📞 903-693-0108

Proceeds from Carthage shirt sales benefit Carthage High School!

Henderson is trying to outsell us and outnumber us in the stands. We can’t let that happen. Grab your shirt, wear your RED, and let’s show them which side of Highway 79 brings the most pride!

🔴 CARTHAGE vs. HENDERSON 🔵
📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
📍 Henderson

BATTLE OF HIGHWAY 79: RETURN OF THE RIVALRY

🐾 DO YA HEAR ’EM A-GROWLIN’?!

#ForTheC #DawgNation

🏈 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!