Carthage ISD

Our District Teacher Visioning Committee spent yesterday afternoon reflecting on our work this year and making plans to take it to the next level next year.

Carthage ISD celebrates Black History Month by recognizing Mrs. Edith Williams Shepherd. Mrs. Shepherd graduated from Turner High School's Class of 1958 as Valedictorian. Upon graduation, she entered Prairie View A&M College and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics. In 1968, she was hired by Carthage ISD as a Home Economics teacher where she remained for 44 years giving her a total of 50 years in the field of education. She dedicated her life to teaching young people in the Carthage Independent School District. It should also be noted that Shepherd pursued and received a Master of Science Degree in Home Economy from Stephen F. Austin State University where she was the first African-American educator to attain such a goal.

Mr. Wink shares action from the board meeting, including the 2020-2021 school calendar & increased security. He also celebrates our teacher program at CHS, the Primary Patriotic Extravaganza & upcoming events. https://carthageexcellence.blogspot.com/2020/02/week-of-february-24.html

Mr. Wink shares action from the board meeting, including the 2020-2021 school calendar & increased security. He also celebrates our teacher program at CHS, the Primary Patriotic Extravaganza & upcoming events. https://carthageexcellence.blogspot.com/2020/02/week-of-february-24.html

The 2020 - 2021 school calendar was approved by the board of trustees on Monday night. The calendar was designed with teacher input to prioritize student learning & teacher learning. http://www.carthageisd.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_453911/File/Approved%20Calendar%202020%202021.pdf

Carthage ISD celebrates Black History Month by recognizing Mr. Hermon Reed, Jr. Mr. Reed was an outstanding educator who began his career in 1960 teaching mathematics, chemistry, and physics at Turner High School. He was responsible for introducing the for the very first Science Fair at Turner High. After integration, he continued teaching science courses at Carthage Junior and High School until he retired in 1997 after 37 years of teaching. Mr. Reed also served the community in leadership positions including: Board of Trustees at Panola College from 1992 to 2000 and three terms as Panola County Commissioner of Precinct #3 from 2000 to 2012.

Carthage ISD celebrates Black History Month by recognizing Mrs. Glendell Pope Chadwick. Mrs. Chadwick was a 1967 graduate of Turner High School and served in the education profession for 35 years. She retired as an Educational Diagnostician from the Carthage Independent School District serving students students from CISD as well as those attending the Beckville and Gary Independent School Districts. Mrs. Chadwick was also the owner of the Knowledge Nook Daycare and instrumental in helping children to be academically ready for public school for more than 20 years. She was elected to the Panola College Board of Trustees in 2001 and served until she went to be with her Lord and Savior in 2017.

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CISD Teachers & Leaders are spending the day developing responses to the 4th 6 Weeks assessment, learning about cybersecurity, & making lesson plans for the 5th 6 weeks based on student data. We look forward to seeing all the kids tomorrow.

**Reminder** Tomorrow, Monday, 02/17/2020 🐾Student Holiday 🍎Teacher Workday

Mr. Wink celebrates UIL Choir and Band success, Boys and Girls Basketball excellence, Bulldogs of the Week, upcoming events and Chromebooks in classrooms. https://carthageexcellence.blogspot.com/2020/02/week-of-february-17.html

Carthage ISD celebrates Black History Month by recognizing Mrs. Fatha Burchette. Mrs. Burchette graduated from Turner High School in 1970 as a member of the last graduating class before mandatory integration of public schools in Panola County. In 1978, she began her career with the Carthage Independent School District as a substitute teacher and paraprofessional. The following year she obtained her teaching certification and began her full-time teaching career as a social studies teacher at the Baker-Koonce campus. In 2003, she was promoted to principal, a position she held until her retirement in 2010. Mrs. Burchette currently serves on the Panola College Board of Trustees.

Carthage ISD celebrates Black History Month by recognizing Mr. Anthony Luther "A.L." Turner. In 1922, Mr. Turner began what was to be a lengthy career as a teacher and principal of the Carthage Colored Elementary and High School. During his tenure in Carthage, Mr. Turner established himself as one of the greatest educators in the State of Texas.

The JV and Varsity baseball scrimmage at Calvary Baptist today, Tuesday, 02/11/2020, has been cancelled.

The girls and boys Varsity home soccer games have been moved to tomorrow, Wednesday, 02/12/2020, due to weather conditions. Varsity girls will play at 5 PM followed by boys at 7 PM.

Mr. Wink celebrates UIL Academic Student winners, Basketball Success, Soccer success, and 3-Time All State artist Taylor Kenderdine. Also, he spotlights furniture improvements to classrooms, Bulldogs of the Week and upcoming events. https://carthageexcellence.blogspot.com/2020/02/week-of-february-10_6.html

Mr. Wink celebrates UIL Academic Student winners, Basketball Success, Soccer success, and 3-Time All State artist Taylor Kenderdine. Also he spotlights furniture improvements to classrooms, Bulldogs of the Week and upcoming events. https://carthageexcellence.blogspot.com/2020/02/week-of-february-10_6.html

CISD has received accreditation standing from TEA.

Carthage ISD celebrates Black History Month by recognizing Dr. Mildred Faye Jefferson. Dr. Jefferson was raised in Carthage and was the first African-American woman to graduate from Harvard Medical School. She was a founding leader of the pro-life movement with a powerful message of respect for all human beings from creation until death. A bust and plaque has been erected in Dr. Jefferson’s honor on the Carthage square.