Carthage ISD

‼️ REMINDER ‼️ Early release Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, then enjoy the summer, Bulldogs! 🔆😎 Dismissal times are as follows: Carthage Primary - 1:25 p.m. Libby Elementary - 1:25 p.m. Baker-Koonce Intermediate - 1:25 p.m. Carthage Junior High - 1:25 p.m. Carthage High School - 1:35 p.m.

🎓🌟 Exciting News! 🌟🎓 We're thrilled to announce the Honor Graduates for the Carthage High School Class of 2024! 🎉 These exceptional students have worked tirelessly, demonstrating dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence throughout their high school journey. Congratulations and GO BE GREAT!!! 📚✨

We know you’re all counting down the days until summer ☀️🍧, but registration for NEW and RETURNING students in for the 2024-25 school year is OPEN now and can be completed online! 💻 The registration process must be completed before class assignments will be made for your student. 📚 If you do not have internet access to complete online registration, please contact your student’s campus during normal business hours and someone will be happy to help you! 👉 Click to begin the process: bit.ly/carthageisdonlineregistration

Due to widespread flooded roadways throughout the district, power outages, and today’s forecast for more severe weather, Carthage ISD campuses will be closed on Wednesday, April 10. Please stay safe, Bulldogs!

Carthage ISD will be monitoring the weather conditions overnight and has a team in place to check the road conditions as early as 4 a.m. If a delayed opening or school closure is necessary, an announcement will be made by 5:30 a.m. using the Carthage ISD website, social media channels, text messages and phone calls so that parents/guardians can plan appropriately.

3:50 PM UPDATE: We have begun dismissal and are loading buses. Some bus routes may be delayed in areas where flooding is present. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to get all of our Bulldogs home safely this afternoon.

We are currently holding school buses on campuses due to the inclement weather. We will continue to communicate with you regarding dismissal and transportation as necessary. We are holding car riders, as well, due to the heavy rain and lightning for the safety of our students and staff. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

As we prepare for dismissal today, we want to let you know that some bus routes may be delayed in areas where flooding is present and the transportation staff may be reaching out to some parents for alternate drop-off arrangements if necessary. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to get all of our Bulldogs home safely this afternoon. 🚍

REMINDER -- 📅 Monday, April 8, is a 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙛𝙛. Enjoy the long weekend, Bulldogs! 😃

Happy National School Librarian Day! 🎉📚👩‍🏫 Let's take a moment to appreciate Debra Anderson, Tracey Smith, Penni Ratley, Holly Jo Alexander, and Bonnie Pope for their amazing work as school librarians! 🙌👏 Thank you for your dedication to educating our children, fostering a love of reading, and providing a welcoming space for students to explore and grow. You all rock! 🤘📖❤️ #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay

🎉 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🍎 Today, we honor the incredible dedication and hard work of our paraprofessionals who make a real difference in the lives of our students every day. Thank you for all you do! 🌟 #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay

📚✏️🍎 Save the Date for Tuition Pre-K Registration 🍎✏️📚

‼️ REMINDER ‼️ Friday, March 29 is the Good Friday holiday and all campuses will be closed. Monday, April 1 is noted on the school calendar as a Bad Weather Makeup Day. Since we have enough instructional minutes to cover the days missed so far this year for inclement weather, we do NOT need to use this as a makeup day. Enjoy your extra long Easter weekend, Bulldogs!

Carthage ISD is looking into expanding our tuition pre-K program at Carthage Primary School for the 2024-25 school year and we need your help! ✨ If you are interested in enrolling your child in the tuition pre-K program for the fall, please complete this quick online form to help us project enrollment numbers prior to registration. 📚 https://carthageisd.jotform.com/240766437078061 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: 🍎 Are 54% more likely to be ready for kindergarten 🍎 Build a foundation of reading and math skills 🍎 Enter kindergarten with confidence and a love for learning 🍎 Are more likely to graduate from high school, go to college and succeed in their career 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗞 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼: 🐾 $3,500 per year, paid in $350 installments ($350 due at time of enrollment, and last month’s payment due by July 1, 2024, with remaining payments due by the 25th of each month (Sept. - April) 🐾Child must be four (4) years old on or before September 1, 2024 🐾Child must be potty trained

Carthage ISD campuses will be closed March 11-15 for Spring Break Have a great week off, Bulldogs! 🌸🌻🐾

🚨 We had a BIG SURPRISE today! 🚨 Carthage High School teacher Catherine Jackson has been named a finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in Education award! 🎉 As a finalist in the Lifetime Achievement Award category which salutes teachers with more than 20 years of experience, she is eligible to receive $25,000 in cash for herself and a $25,000 grant for CHS. 🤩 Winners will be announced on Sunday, May 5.🍎 #BulldogProud #HEBEducation #HEBExcellence #HEBLovesTeachers #EIE2024

Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! 🤩 Today, let's take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of our maintenance workers. 🧰 They keep our spaces safe, clean, and functioning smoothly. 🛠️ If you see a maintenance worker today, be sure to give them a big #BulldogThankYou for all they do! 🎉#MaintenanceWorkerAppreciationDay #ThankYou

REMINDER -- 📅 Friday, February 16, is a 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙛𝙛 and Monday, February 19 is the 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨’ 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮. Enjoy the long weekend, Bulldogs! 😃

🚨 Attention Carthage Community 🚨 Please be advised that this evening, the Panola County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team will be conducting a training drill at Carthage Primary and Libby Elementary. You may notice an increased presence of law enforcement vehicles in the vicinity of these campuses. We want to assure everyone that this is only a drill and there is no cause for alarm. The safety and security of our community and schools remain our top priority, and we are very appreciative of our law enforcement partners who share this priority to keep our Bulldogs safe. #SafeCarthageISD 🚔

🌟 Let's celebrate the amazing team behind the scenes at Carthage ISD – our six outstanding school counselors! 🎉 Your dedication to our students is truly commendable, and we're grateful for the guidance and support you provide every day. Thank you for shaping futures, fostering growth, and being a crucial part of our educational community! 🙌