Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay
We hope you'll join us for a šš„š¢šØš”ššš„ššššš”š ššš„šš š¢š”š¬ for Phase 2 of the Carthage High School Baseball and Softball Complex! š§š¾ā¾š„
š£ Attention Carthage community! šš½ļø
We're excited to announce the Summer Meal Program, hosted at Libby Elementary! š«š„Ŗ
We understand the importance of providing nutritious meals for children during the summer break. That's why we're offering meals at no cost to children in the Carthage community, up to age 18, or up to age 21 with a disability. šš„
Join us from Monday to Thursday, June 5 to July 20, for a delicious and healthy breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m., and a scrumptious lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. š³š„Ŗ
Please note that there will be no meals served on July 4, due to the holiday. ššŗšø
Let's ensure that every child in our community has access to nutritious meals throughout the summer. Spread the word and make sure to take advantage of this amazing opportunity! š£ļøā¤ļø
#SummerMealProgram #NutritionMatters
Join us in honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. #MemorialDay ļæ¼
ā¼ļø BULLDOG FANS ā¼ļø Let's send our DAWGS off in a BIG way as they leave C-Town for the UIL Regional Semifinal game in Forney tomorrow! Line the driveway ā¾ Wear Red! š“ Be Loud! š£ļø GO DAWGS! ā¤ļøš¾ā¾ #HoldTheRope
See everyone tomorrow afternoon for the doubleheader vs. China Spring at 4:30 p.m. at Forney High School! ā¤ļøš¾ā¾
Regional Quarterfinal Champs! š¾ā¾ļøš
On to round 4ļøā£!
ā¼ļø REMINDER ā¼ļø Early release Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, then enjoy the summer, Bulldogs! āļø
Tonight at the Carthage ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting, our Carthage ISD Education Foundation board members presented a check to fund the 2023 grants for Carthage ISD. š We are so thankful for our Education Foundation board and the generosity of this Carthage community in support of an exceptional learning experience for our Bulldog students. š¤© Pictured left to right: Trustee Elzie Hicks, Trustee Truman Shirey, Trustee Frank Willis, Misty Ladymon, Superintendent Jarrod Bitter, Brett Biggs, Sally Lipsey, President Ben Donald, Trustee Brenda Giles, and Trustee Paul Beatty
Tonight at the Carthage ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting, our Carthage High School Boys Golf team member, Cale Preston, was recognized as a UIL 4A State Golf qualifier. ā³ We are #BulldogProud of Cale and the rest of the golf team on a great season! šļø Pictured left to right: Trustee Elzie Hicks, Trustee Truman Shirey, Trustee Frank Willis, Superintendent Jarrod Bitter, Cale Preston, Head Boys Golf Coach Scott Lee, President Ben Donald, Trustee Brenda Giles, and Trustee Paul Beatty
Area Champs! š¾ā¾ļøš On to round three!
Please be patient, as buses may be a little delayed this afternoon due to the weather and flooded roadways. Our drivers will take extra precautions to ensure our Bulldogs arrive home safely. ā¤ļøš¾š
Itās ā #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay ā and we have the best of the best here in Carthage ISD! We would like to give a BIG Bulldog shoutout to all of our campus secretaries, administrative assistants and other administrative support staff members. These Bulldogs are essential in keeping our offices operating efficiently throughout the district to serve our students. Thank you! š¤©
šš¼ We are SO #BulldogProud of our Carthage High School Battlin' Bulldog Band students who rocked the house at the UIL Concert and Sight-reading Evaluation the week before last in Bullard! šµš
š„ They received straight Division 1 ratings from all three judges during the stage portion and all three judges in the sight reading room! Paired with the Division 1 ratings from marching contest in the fall, this incredible group has achieved yet another UIL ššššššššššš award for the 2022-23 school year! š
š Let's give these talented young musicians a big round of applause for their accomplishments! šš #Sweepstakes
Tonight at the Carthage ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting, our Carthage High School TSA students were recognized for their incredible achievement at the TSA State Conference! We are #BulldogProud of their hard work and dedication and wish them the best of luck at the next contest. šš #TSAStateConference #CarthageHighSchool #BulldogProud #Success š¾š»
Pictured left to right: Kenneth Compton, Trustee Elzie Hicks, Nayeli Servin, Trustee Truman Shirey, Kelley Phelps, Olivia Blissett, Superintendent Jarrod Bitter, Trustee Paul Beatty, Reagan Beatty, Vice President Frank Willis, Kensi Travis, Kipton Travis, President Ben Donald, TSA Advisor Julie Patterson, Trustee Brenda Giles
You may have heard that the Bulldogs and Lady Dogs will be playing their first-ever games at the new on-campus fields THIS Friday night! š Special thanks to the Carthage ISD Board of Trustees for making this project possible for these student-athletes!
ā¾ Bulldog Baseball JV White vs. Gilmer at 4:30 p.m.
š„ Lady Dog Softball JV vs. Henderson at 4:30 p.m.
š„ Lady Dog Varsity Softball vs. Henderson at 6 p.m.
ā¾ Bulldog Varsity Baseball vs. Gilmer at 7 p.m.
Here are some recommendations to prepare for your visit to the new facilities during the soft opening phase this season:
š¾ The most convenient entrance off W. Panola is the Championship Spur entrance. š
š¾ Close parking is limited this spring, so if you are able to park in the visitor parking area behind Bulldog Stadium, please do so and leave the small parking lot available for our Bulldog fans who may not be able to walk long distances. š
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š¾ Bleacher seating is limited this spring, so bring your comfortable ballpark chair whenever possible. šŗ
š¾ Restroom facilities are currently clean porta potties, so keep that in mind in planning your visit. š»
š¾ Come prepared to cheer LOUD and PROUD for those Bulldogs and Lady Dogs! š£ā¾š„
Hey Bulldog Belles fans! š£ Don't miss out on the Bulldog Belles Spring Show happening this Saturday, April 15! šøš¶ Admission is FREE, so bring your friends and family along for a fun-filled day of music and dance performances by our talented Bulldog Belles. See you there! š
The 29th annual Keith Steptoe Classic Golf Tournament, benefiting the Carthage ISD Education Foundation, has been postponed until next Saturday, April 15. š§ļø
Today, we want to give a special shoutout to all the amazing Carthage ISD paraprofessionals who work tirelessly to support our Bulldogs! š¤© Your dedication, passion, and hard work makes a positive impact in the lives of our students.š Thank you for all that you do! #ParaprofessionalAppreciation #ThankYou
ā¼ļø REMINDER ā¼ļø There will be no school Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10 since the unused bad weather make-up days on the school calendar are observed as school holidays. Have a wonderful Easter weekend, Bulldogs! š°
Happy National School Librarian Day! ššš©āš« Let's take a moment to appreciate Debra Anderson, Gina Dodge, Penni Ratley, Holly Jo Alexander, and Bonnie Pope for their amazing work as school librarians! šš Thank you for your dedication to educating our children, fostering a love of reading, and providing a welcoming space for students to learn and grow. You all rock! š¤šā¤ļø #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay #ThankYouLibrarians #ReadingRocks #EducationMatters šš©āš
