Carthage ISD

🍎📚 EDUCATION PRACTICUM STUDENT SPOTLIGHT 🌟

This week, we're proud to spotlight Camilla Iniguez, a senior at Carthage High School participating in our Instructional Practices & Education Practicum program!

Camilla is gaining valuable hands-on classroom experience at Carthage Primary School, where she works alongside her mentor teacher, Jenni Miller.

Mrs. Miller describes Camilla as compassionate, nurturing, and a natural when it comes to connecting with children.

“Camilla has a natural ability to connect with children. She is sweet, caring, and works well with my students.”

Mrs. Miller also shares that Camilla has earned the respect of her students, and her bilingual abilities have been especially helpful in the classroom. One moment that stood out was Camilla taking time out of her own evening to attend Open House, demonstrating her dedication to her students and school community.

When asked what advice she would give Camilla as a future educator, Mrs. Miller shared:

💬 “Always show kindness and patience. Never forget the difference you can make in a child's life.”

❤️ Through our Education Practicum program, students like Camilla are discovering the rewards of teaching while building meaningful relationships and gaining real-world experience in our classrooms.

Thank you to Mrs. Miller and our incredible mentor teachers for investing in the next generation of educators!

🐾 The future of education is bright in Dawg Nation!

#CarthageISD #CarthageHighSchool #CTE #EducationPracticum #FutureEducators #BetterAsABulldog

❤️🐾 Celebrating Some Very Special Bulldogs! 🐾❤️ One of our favorite parts of a school board meeting is getting to celebrate the amazing people who make Carthage ISD so special! At last night’s Board of Trustees meeting, we had the joy of recognizing five outstanding students and staff members who go above and beyond and make a positive difference in our schools each day! 🌟 Elementary Student of the Month Rafael Hernandez – Libby Elementary 🌟 Elementary Teacher of the Month Karen Joines – Libby Elementary 🌟 Secondary Student of the Month Camila Iñiguez – Carthage High School 🌟 Secondary Teacher of the Month Phillip Parker – Carthage High School 🌟 District Support Staff of the Month Nancy Dominguez – Libby Elementary Behind every recognition is a story of hard work, dedication, and a heart for others. We are so thankful for the many ways these students and staff members help make our schools a wonderful place to learn and grow. Please help us give these deserving Bulldogs a BIG congratulations! 👏❤️ We are so proud of each of you, and we’re lucky to have you as part of our Carthage ISD family! It’s always a great day to be a Bulldog! 🐾 #CarthageISD #DawgNation #BetterAsABulldog

🏈 BULLDOG STADIUM REMINDERS 🏟️ As we prepare to welcome Dawg Nation back to Bulldog Stadium this Friday, Carthage ISD would like to remind all fans of a few important guidelines for all home football games, including both subvarsity and varsity contests. 🎒 BACKPACKS: Backpacks are not permitted inside Bulldog Stadium. 👨‍👩‍👧 STUDENT SUPERVISION: For their safety, students in 6th grade and below must be accompanied by an adult. ⛔️ POSTGAME FIELD ACCESS: Following the game, field access is limited to players, coaches, authorized team personnel, and designated immediate family members of coaches. These guidelines are in place to help maintain a safe, organized, and enjoyable environment for our student-athletes, families, and fans. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation as we work together to make Bulldog Stadium a great place to enjoy Friday night football and support our Bulldogs. Thank you for doing your part, Dawg Nation! 🔴 GO DAWGS! 🐾

🎟️🏈 HOME GAME TICKETS ON SALE TODAY! Dawg Nation, get your tickets for Friday night’s showdown as the Carthage Bulldogs host the Pleasant Grove Hawks at Bulldog Stadium! 🔴⚪️ 📅 Friday, October 23rd 🏟️ Bulldog Stadium | Carthage, TX ⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM 🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE TODAY! 💻 Online: 8:00 AM 🔗 https://www.carthageisd.org/tickets 🎟️ In Person: 10:00 AM 📍 The Bulldawg Stop Let’s PACK THE HOUSE and bring the noise Friday night, Dawg Nation! 🔥🐾 #ForTheC #NXT1 #CarthageBulldogs

🐾❤️ THIS WEEK IN CARTHAGE ISD! 📅 October 18–24, 2026 It’s a busy week in Dawg Nation! From athletics and student activities to special celebrations and community traditions, here’s what’s happening across CISD! ❤️🤍 🚌 MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 • National School Bus Safety Week begins • School Board Meeting – 6 PM, Administration Building • FFA delegates travel to National Convention in Indianapolis • JH Volleyball vs. Gilmer – 4:30 PM • Baker-Koonce Student Council Meeting – After school 🏐 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 • HS Volleyball vs. Henderson – JV White 4:30 | JV Red 5:30 | Varsity 6:30 • 🎓 Volleyball Senior Night – Before varsity match • CHS TSA Meeting – 6 PM, Room B-1 🧡 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 • Unity Day – Celebrating kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! • JH Football at Spring Hill – 4:30 PM • Primary Fall Picture Day 📸 🏈 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 • HS Subvarsity Football at Pleasant Grove – 9th 5 PM | JV 6:30 PM • JH Football vs. Pleasant Grove – 4:30 PM 🏈 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 • HS Volleyball vs. Gilmer – Varsity 4:30 | JV White & JV Red 6 PM • 🏈 10th Annual Bulldog NFL Legends Tailgate – 4:30–6:30 PM • 🐾 Varsity Football vs. Pleasant Grove – 7 PM • 🎃 Primary Fall Festival 📣 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 • CHS Mini Cheer Camp – 9 AM–Noon, CHS Gym • All-Region Choir Auditions – Whitehouse • One Act Play Clinic – Centerville 📌 COMING UP! • Oct. 26–27 – UIL Cross Country Regional Meet • Oct. 27 – State Band Competition in Waco • Oct. 27–28 – FFA LDE Events • Oct. 28 – CHS StuCo Blood Drive • Oct. 30 – Last Day of Second Six Weeks 📲 STAY CONNECTED! Follow your child’s campus social media pages for campus-specific news, reminders, and updates. Campus contact information is pinned at the top of our CISD Facebook page! 🌐 www.carthageisd.org ❤️🤍 Let’s make it another GREAT week in Dawg Nation! #CarthageISD #BetterAsABulldog #ForTheC

🎺🥁 STATE BOUND! 🔴⚪🐾 IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A BULLDOG! Congratulations to our Battlin’ Bulldog Band for earning STRAIGHT 1ST DIVISION RATINGS at the UIL Marching Contest and officially advancing to the UIL State Military Marching Contest! 🏆 📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 📍 McLane Stadium – Baylor University, Waco, TX 🎶 Class 4A Preliminaries – Afternoon This accomplishment is about so much more than ratings. Through adversity, challenges, and countless hours of dedication, these students have continued to work, push forward, and believe in one another. When it mattered most, they stood tall, marched together, played together, and represented Carthage High School, Carthage ISD, and our entire community with tremendous pride! We couldn’t be prouder of our outstanding student musicians, dedicated directors, and everyone who has supported the Battlin’ Bulldog Band along the way. DAWG NATION, WE’RE HEADED TO WACO! Let’s show our band the love and support they’ve earned as they prepare to take the field at STATE! ❤️🤍 GO DAWGS! 🎶🐾 #BetterAsABulldog #BattlinBulldogBand #StateBound #CarthageISD #ForTheC

🎶🐾 DAWG NATION, LET’S SHOW UP FOR OUR BAND! 🔴⚪

The Battlin’ Bulldog Band is headed to Hallsville this Saturday for the UIL Region 21 Marching Band Contest, and they need YOU in the stands cheering them on!

These talented students have spent countless hours rehearsing, perfecting their performance, and putting in the work to prepare for this moment. Now it's time to show them just how much their hometown is behind them!

📅 Saturday, October 17
📍 Bobcat Stadium | Hallsville, TX
🏟️ 2 Bobcat Ln, Hallsville, TX 75650
🥁 Carthage Performance: 6:00 PM
🏆 Results: 7:30 PM

There’s a lot riding on this performance, as the band looks to earn its spot at the UIL State Marching Band Contest in Waco!

❤️ Let’s fill those stands with RED and WHITE! Bring your family, bring your friends, and help us give the Battlin’ Bulldog Band the hometown support they deserve!

🎺 GOOD LUCK, BATTLIN’ BULLDOG BAND! We're proud of you, and we're cheering you on every step of the way!

Dawg Nation, drop a ❤️ in the comments to wish our band GOOD LUCK!

#ForTheC #DawgNation #BattlinBulldogBand #BetterAsABulldog

🏈 FOOTBALL UPDATE | KICKOFF TIME CHANGE Tonight’s Carthage Bulldogs football game at Spring Hill has been moved to 7:30 PM. Please note the updated kickoff time and plan accordingly. Thank you for your patience and understanding. #ForTheC

CISD Update – October 15, 2026 Carthage ISD is aware of the current situation at Spring Hill ISD and is closely monitoring developments. At this time, tonight’s football game at Spring Hill remains on schedule. We will provide updates if any changes are made or additional information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

CARTHAGE ATHLETICS UPDATE | OCTOBER 15 Today’s Lady Dawgs volleyball games at Spring Hill have been CANCELED. We will communicate rescheduling information once it becomes available.

📅 THIS WEEK IN CARTHAGE ISD | October 11–17, 2026 ❤️🤍🐾 It’s another busy week across Carthage ISD! From athletics and fine arts to campus events and districtwide celebrations, there is plenty happening throughout CISD this week. Here’s a look at what’s ahead: 🏫 Monday, October 12 • No School — Columbus Day Holiday • All CISD campuses are closed for the federal holiday • JH Volleyball at Henderson (games start at 4:30 PM) 🏐 Tuesday, October 13 • HS Volleyball at Pine Tree JV White – 4:30 PM JV Red – 5:30 PM Varsity – 6:30 PM 🏈 Wednesday, October 14 • Junior High Football at Spring Hill (games start at 4:30 PM) • 7th Grade B Team Football at Shelbyville – 4:30 PM • JV Football vs. Spring Hill – 5:00 PM • Libby Fall Picture Day 📚 Thursday, October 15 • Progress Reports Sent Home • HS Volleyball at Spring Hill Varsity – 4:30 PM JVR/JVW – 6:00 PM • Varsity Football at Spring Hill – 7:00 PM 🎭 Friday, October 16 • Last Day of Libby’s Coins for a Cure Fundraiser • Libby Ballet Folklórico Performance – 1:30 PM at the CHS PAC 🎶 Saturday, October 17 • HS Band at UIL Region 21 Marching Contest (Hallsville) • CHS Mini Cheer Camp – 9:00 AM to Noon at the CHS Gym 🍎 National School Lunch Week This week, we are also celebrating National School Lunch Week and recognizing our valued food service partner, Opaa! Thank you to the Opaa! teams who work hard each day to serve our students and help keep our Bulldogs fueled, cared for, and ready to learn. 📌 Upcoming Events • Oct. 19–23: School Bus Safety Week • Oct. 16–30: Red Ribbon Week • Oct. 19: School Board Meeting • Oct. 23: Primary Fall Festival • Oct. 30: Last Day of the Second Six Weeks Please remember to follow your child’s campus on social media and save your campus contact information for important updates throughout the year. 🌐 www.carthageisd.org Have a great week, Dawg Nation! ❤️🤍 #CarthageISD #ThisWeekInCISD #ForTheC #BetterAsABulldog

📣 HOLIDAY REMINDER | NO SCHOOL MONDAY Carthage ISD schools will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Students and staff will return to their regular schedules on Tuesday, October 13. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful long weekend! ❤️🤍

🎶🔴⚪ IT’S PERFORMANCE DAY FOR THE BATTLIN’ BULLDOG BAND! 🎺🥁 The Battlin’ Bulldog Band is hitting the field this afternoon as they travel to Hallsville for the 2026 NAMMB Pre-UIL Marching Clinic! Our talented student musicians have been putting in the hours, perfecting their performance, and working hard to prepare for the upcoming UIL Marching Contest. Today is another opportunity to showcase that dedication and receive valuable feedback as they continue preparing for competition! 📅 TODAY | Saturday, October 10, 2026 📍 Bobcat Stadium | Hallsville ISD ⏰ Performance Time: 4:15 PM 🎼 Clinic Time: 4:30 PM Following their performance, the band will participate in a clinic with Mr. George Little, retired band director from Lufkin ISD. This event is designed to provide constructive feedback and preparation for UIL, with no ratings assigned. ❤️🐾 Dawg Nation, help us wish our Battlin’ Bulldog Band and their directors the very best as they take the field today! We are proud of the hard work, commitment, and Bulldog pride these students bring to every performance! 🎶 GO DAWGS! 🔴⚪ #BattlinBulldogBand #CarthageBulldogs #BetterAsABulldog #ForTheC

🎟️🏈 FOOTBALL TICKET INFORMATION | THIS WEEK

Dawg Nation, here’s everything you need to know about tickets for this week’s football games!

🔴 ROAD GAMES AT PITTSBURG
Junior High and Varsity tickets are available ONLINE ONLY through Pittsburg ISD.

🎟️ Tickets:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/tx/pittsburg/organization/7030/pittsburg-high-school/tickets

Thursday, October 8
🏈 Junior High at Pittsburg | Games begin at 4:30 PM

Friday, October 9
🏈 Varsity at Pittsburg | Kickoff at 7:00 PM

⚪ HOME GAMES AT CARTHAGE
Freshmen and JV tickets are available online at:

🎟️ carthageisd.org/tickets

Thursday, October 8
🏈 Freshmen vs. Kilgore | 4:30 PM
🏈 JV vs. Pittsburg | 6:00 PM

Please make sure you use the correct ticket link for the game you’re attending. We’ll see you in the stands supporting the Dawgs!

#ForTheC #DawgNation

Today, Carthage ISD proudly celebrates World Teachers’ Day and the incredible educators who make a difference across our district every single day. ❤️🤍

The impact of a great teacher reaches far beyond a classroom.

Teachers help students discover strengths they did not know they had. They encourage them through difficult moments, challenge them to grow, celebrate their progress, and often become the person who helps a student believe that something more is possible.

From our youngest learners taking their first steps in the classroom to our seniors preparing for what comes next, Carthage ISD teachers are helping shape confidence, character, knowledge, and dreams.

Years from now, students may not remember every assignment, lesson, or test, but they will remember the teacher who believed in them. The one who listened. The one who challenged them. The one who gave them another chance. The one who made them feel seen, valued, and capable.

To every teacher across Carthage ISD, thank you for the time, patience, creativity, encouragement, and heart you pour into our students. Your influence does not end when the school day does, and the difference you make today can last a lifetime.

Happy World Teachers’ Day to the teachers who continue to inspire the next generation of Learners, Leaders, and Legends. ❤️🤍

#WorldTeachersDay #CarthageISD #BetterAsABulldog #LearnersLeadersLegends #ThankATeacher

❤️🤍 Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month🤍❤️

Carthage ISD is proud to recognize **National Hispanic Heritage Month** and celebrate the rich history, culture, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

Across our schools, we are grateful for the students, families, educators, and staff members whose heritage, experiences, and traditions help make our district community stronger.

This month gives us an opportunity to learn, celebrate, and honor the many voices and stories that continue to shape our schools, our community, and our country.

We are proud to celebrate the people and cultures that are such an important part of Carthage ISD.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #CarthageISD

📅 THIS WEEK IN CARTHAGE ISD | OCTOBER 4–10, 2026 It’s another busy week across Carthage ISD! From picture day and parent meetings to district competition, volleyball, football, cross country, and One Act Play, there is plenty happening around our campuses. ❤️🤍 🔥 MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 | Fire Prevention Week • CHS Fall Picture Day • CHS FFA Meeting in the Commons | 5:30 PM • JH Volleyball vs. Spring Hill | Games begin at 4:30 PM • Libby Title I Parent Meeting | 5:30 PM • Libby Open House | 6:00 PM • Primary Title I Parent Meeting | 5:00 PM • Primary Open House | 5:30 PM 🏐 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 | National Coaches Day • CHS Volleyball at Spring Hill JV White | 4:30 PM JV Red | 5:30 PM Varsity | 6:30 PM • TSA Meeting in B1 | 6:00 PM • JH Cross Country at the District Meet in Longview 🎭 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 • Junior High One Act Play Competition at CHS • CHS Cross Country at the District Meet in Longview • Libby Coins for a Cure Assembly 🏈 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 • Freshman Football vs. Kilgore | 4:30 PM • JV Football vs. Pittsburg | 6:00 PM • JH Football at Pittsburg | Games begin at 5:00 PM 🏈 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 • Varsity Football at Pittsburg | 7:30 PM DISTRICT OPENER • Last Day of the Baker-Koonce Fall Fundraiser 📌 UPCOMING DATES • October 12 | School Holiday • October 15 | Progress Reports Go Home • October 16–30 | Red Ribbon Week • October 19 | School Board Meeting • October 19–23 | School Bus Safety Week • October 23 | Primary Fall Festival • October 30 | Last Day of the Second Six Weeks Be sure to save this graphic and follow your child’s campus on social media for campus-specific reminders, updates, and any schedule changes throughout the week. For more information, visit www.carthageisd.org. Have a great week, CISD! ❤️🤍 #CarthageISD #ThisWeekInCISD #DawgNation

❤️🤍 THANK YOU, CISD CUSTODIANS! 🤍❤️

Today, we’re proud to recognize the incredible custodians who help make Carthage ISD a clean, safe, and welcoming place for our students, staff, and families every single day.

Their work often happens quietly and behind the scenes, but the difference they make is seen and felt across every campus. From early mornings to late evenings, they take pride in our schools and care for them like their own.

To each member of our custodial team, thank you for your hard work, your dependability, and the care you show our schools and our people.

We appreciate you more than you know. ❤️🤍

Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day!

October is National Principals Month, and we are proud to recognize the five leaders serving our Carthage ISD campuses each day. ❤️🤍

Please help us celebrate:
❤️ Staci Davis | Carthage High School
🤍 Wade Watson | Carthage Junior High
❤️ Cherry Downs | Baker-Koonce Intermediate
🤍 Clarinda Collins | Libby Elementary
❤️ Jennifer Register | Carthage Primary

Leading a campus comes with a little bit of everything. Big decisions, long days, problem-solving, supporting staff, encouraging students, working with families, and plenty of work behind the scenes that most people never see. We are thankful for the time, energy, and heart these five principals give to their campuses and to Carthage ISD each day. During National Principals Month, we hope you will join us in showing them a little extra appreciation.

Thank you for your leadership and for the difference you make in the lives of our students and staff. We appreciate you! ❤️🤍

🔥🚒 Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with the Carthage Fire Department! 🚒🔥

Carthage ISD is proud to help spread the word on behalf of the Carthage Fire Department as they invite our community to their 2026 Open House during Fire Prevention Week!
This is a great opportunity for families to meet the first responders who serve our community, see firefighters and equipment in action, and learn more about fire safety and prevention in a fun, family-friendly setting.

📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 CFD Training Building at 808 W. Panola St. — located behind City Hall

🚒 Live demonstrations
👨‍🚒 Meet local first responders
🌭 FREE hot dogs, popcorn & drinks provided by the Carthage Noon Lions Club
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family!
🚗 Parking: Panola College W.C. Smith Building

Fire Prevention Week is a great reminder that fire safety starts with education and preparation. Bring the family, meet the men and women of the Carthage Fire Department, and spend an evening learning more about the people, equipment, and practices that help keep our community safe.

Carthage ISD is proud to partner with the Carthage Fire Department in helping promote fire safety, prevention, and preparedness across our community. We’re grateful for the continued support CFD provides to our schools, students, and families throughout the year. ❤️🚒