Carthage High School

🔥 THIS WEEK IN CARTHAGE BULLDOG ATHLETICS 🔥 🗓️ Week of 2/15/26 – 2/21/26 We don’t slow down… we just keep competing. Dawg Nation, here’s what’s ahead this week: 🐾MONDAY 2/16 ⛳ Boys Varsity Golf – Jacksonville Tournament (9:30AM) ⛳ Girls Varsity Golf – Bullard Golf Classic (9:30AM) ⚽ JV Girls Soccer vs Palestine (5:30PM) 🐾TUESDAY 2/17 ⚽ Boys Soccer at Center (JV 5:00PM | Varsity 6:45PM) ⚽ Girls Soccer vs Center (Varsity Only 5:30PM) 🥎 Softball vs Bullard (Varsity Only 6:00PM) 🏀 Boys Basketball at Chapel Hill 9th 4:30PM | JV 6:00PM | Varsity 7:30PM 🐾THURSDAY 2/19 ⚾ All Baseball Teams at Tournaments JVW – Spring Hill | JVR – Pleasant Grove | Varsity – Hudson 🥎 Varsity Softball – Montgomery Tournament 🎾 Tennis – Marshall Tournament 🏋️ Powerlifting – Tatum 🐾FRIDAY 2/20 ⚾ All Baseball Teams at Tournaments JVW – Spring Hill | JVR – Pleasant Grove | Varsity – Hudson 🥎 Varsity Softball – Montgomery Tournament ⚽ Boys Soccer vs Kilgore (JV 5:00PM | Varsity 6:45PM) ⚽ Girls Soccer at Kilgore (JV 5:00PM | Varsity 6:45PM) 🐾SATURDAY 2/21 ⚾ All Baseball Teams at Tournaments JVW – Spring Hill | JVR – Pleasant Grove | Varsity – Hudson 🥎 Varsity Softball – Montgomery Tournament — All levels. All programs. All week long. We stay busy around here… and we wouldn’t have it any other way. 💪🐾 #ForTheC #DawgNation #BetterAsABulldog

🎤🔥 CARTHAGE DEBATE DELIVERS IN HALLSVILLE! 🔥🎤 Another outstanding weekend of competition for Carthage Debate at the Hallsville Tournament! The Dawgs showed poise, preparation, and competitive fire across multiple events. Friday Night Results: 🥈 Grayson Bullock – 2nd Place LD Debate 🥉 Jacky Sigalla & Shia Wallace – 3rd Place CX 🏅 Brendon Selby – 4th Place CX (competing solo in a partner event and still placing!) Saturday Results: 🎤 Shia Wallace – 6th Place Informative Extemporaneous Speaking From one-on-one rounds to partner debate and extemp speaking, these students represented Carthage with confidence, grit, and excellence. We’re proud of their hard work and the way they continue to raise the bar! #ForTheC #DawgNation #CarthageDebate

🚨TONIGHT🚨 🎓 FAFSA & Scholarship Assistance Opportunity 🎓 Good news, seniors and families! FAFSA & scholarship assistance has been scheduled for Thursday night! 📅 Thursday, February 12 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 CHS LRC (Library) Our counselors will be available to help students and parents with: ✔️ Completing FAFSA ✔️ Scholarship applications ✔️ Answering financial aid questions We encourage all seniors and families who need assistance to take advantage of this opportunity as scholarship and financial aid deadlines continue to approach. 🔴⚪️ #BetterAsABulldog

Catch every pitch, hit, and Dawg Fight moment LIVE! 🥎🐾 CHSTV is proud to bring you full livestream coverage of the Dawg Fight Tournament! If you can’t make it out to Bulldog Park, you can still support the Lady Dawgs and enjoy great tournament softball from anywhere. 📺 Watch LIVE on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@CHSTV_19 Be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss Carthage athletics, student productions, and special CHSTV coverage. Let’s pack the stands AND the stream as Dawg Nation shows out for one of our favorite tournaments of the year! #DawgFight #ForTheC #DawgNation #CHSTV #BetterAsABulldog

✨🐾 CHS Auxiliary Tryouts Are Coming! 🐾✨ Attention students interested in becoming a CHS Auxiliary member! ✅ Sign-Up Deadline: March 7 📝 Tryout Sign-Up Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cnacDRoB3IziKQH_WAY3lhQbTpjcCKVNa7P8_HjLtjA/edit?ts=698a2a95 If you love performing, school spirit, and representing Dawg Nation on the field and at school events, this is your opportunity! #DawgNation #ForTheC

🎓 FAFSA & Scholarship Assistance Opportunity 🎓 Good news, seniors and families! FAFSA & scholarship assistance has been scheduled for Thursday night! 📅 Thursday, February 12 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 CHS LRC (Library) Our counselors will be available to help students and parents with: ✔️ Completing FAFSA ✔️ Scholarship applications ✔️ Answering financial aid questions We encourage all seniors and families who need assistance to take advantage of this opportunity as scholarship and financial aid deadlines continue to approach. 🔴⚪️ #BetterAsABulldog

📣 ACT Sign-Ups — LAST CALL Students interested in taking the ACT can sign up in the Counseling Center with Ms. Brown. 🗓 Deadline to register: Thursday, February 12 💰 Cost: $40 ⚠️ Spots are limited! 💵 Payment must be made at the time of sign-up (Cash or Check only). Don’t wait until it’s too late — secure your spot today!

SENIOR PANORAMIC PICTURE DAY – TOMORROW! Attention Carthage High School Class of 2026 Seniors — your panoramic class photo will be taken Tuesday, February 10th at 11:00 AM. This is a special tradition and keepsake you won’t want to miss! 💰 Photo Packages Available: • $45 Package – 3 Pictures • $35 Package – 2 Pictures (All pictures laminated) 📅 Payment & Pickup: Bring payment the NEXT SCHOOL DAY – Wednesday, February 11th when pictures are delivered. 💳 Accepted Payments: Cash, Check, or Debit/Credit Card (Checks payable to Goldbeck Company — include phone number) Let’s show up, represent the Class of 2026, and capture a memory that will last a lifetime. ❤️🤍 #DawgNation #CHSClassOf2026 #BetterAsABulldog

🐾🚗 SPRING DRIVER’S ED IS COMING TO CHS! 🚗🐾 Ready to hit the road, Dawgs? Carthage High School will be offering Spring Driver’s Education classes for students who are ready to take the next step toward earning their license. 📅 Class Dates: Tuesday, February 24 – Friday, March 13 💰 Cost: $250 📝 Sign-Ups Begin: Monday, February 9 Students can sign up and receive additional information from Mrs. Ingram. 📍 Contact Mrs. Ingram in the front office for more details regarding Driver’s Ed. Seats are limited, so don’t wait! Take the wheel and get one step closer to driving independence. #CarthageHS #DawgNation #BetterAsABulldog #CHSDriverEd

⚠️ Phone Service Update ⚠️ Carthage High School is still experiencing a phone outage at this time. If you need to reach the campus, please use the temporary alternate number below: 📞 Carthage High School: 903-631-0900 We will provide another update as soon as normal phone service has been restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

🚨 FAFSA & Scholarship Night Update 🚨 Due to recent schedule changes, FAFSA & Scholarship Night has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date and time. 📌 A new date will be announced once it is confirmed. We appreciate your patience and will share updates as soon as they become available. Thank you for your understanding as we work to provide the best opportunity for our students and families. 🎓🔴⚪️ GO DAWGS! ⚪️🔴

🩸 DONATE BLOOD. SAVE LIVES. 🩸 Carthage High School is hosting a Blood Drive TODAY! 📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 📍 Location: PLC A single donation can help save lives right here in our community. If you’re eligible, we encourage students, staff, and community members to step up and make a difference. ⚠️ Important: • Donors must be 16 or older • 16-year-olds must have a parent-signed permission form Be a hero. Give a drop. ❤️ #DonateBlood #SaveLives #CarthageHighSchool #BulldogFamily

🩸 DONATE BLOOD. SAVE LIVES. 🩸 Carthage High School is hosting a Blood Drive TOMORROW: 📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 📍 Location: PLC A single donation can help save lives right here in our community. If you’re eligible, we encourage students, staff, and community members to step up and make a difference. ⚠️ Important: • Donors must be 16 or older • 16-year-olds must have a parent-signed permission form Be a hero. Give a drop. ❤️ #DonateBlood #SaveLives #CarthageHighSchool #BulldogFamily

🩸 DONATE BLOOD. SAVE LIVES. 🩸 Carthage High School is hosting a Blood Drive this week: 📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 📍 Location: PLC A single donation can help save lives right here in our community. If you’re eligible, we encourage students, staff, and community members to step up and make a difference. ⚠️ Important: • Donors must be 16 or older • 16-year-olds must have a parent-signed permission form Be a hero. Give a drop. ❤️ #DonateBlood #SaveLives #CarthageHighSchool #BulldogFamily

🏆 DISTRICT 16-4A UIL DEBATE RESULTS 🏆 Today was district, and our Bulldogs showed up in a big way! 🐾🎤 🥇 District Champions & State Qualifiers Brendon Selby & Caroline Lagrone — 1st Place ⭐️ Caroline Lagrone also earned Best Speaker honors! 🥉 State Alternates Camila Íñiguez & Shia Wallace — 3rd Place 👏 Strong Finish Lesly Campos & Madison Creed — 6th Place 💪 Special Shoutout Huge recognition to EB Barnhill and Colton Vickery for being outstanding teammates and stepping up in the final hour when an unexpected spot opened. That readiness, selflessness, and support define what this program is all about. An incredible day of preparation, poise, and performance. Proud of the work these students continue to put in both on and off the podium. Whether it’s the research, the preparation, or the arguments made on the debate floor…our students prove every step of the way what it means to be Better As A Bulldog. 🐾🔥

🚨 FAFSA / Scholarship Night Update 🚨 Due to several school events being moved to Thursday evening, FAFSA & Scholarship Night has been rescheduled. 📅 NEW DATE: Thursday, January 29 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM 📍 Location: CHS LRC CHS staff will be available to help seniors and parents with: ✔️ FAFSA completion ✔️ Scholarship applications ✔️ Questions and guidance 🎓 The General Scholarship Application is now LIVE! It can be found on the CHS Website under the Counselor’s Corner tab. ➡️ Instructions are included with the link. We encourage all seniors and parents to take advantage of this opportunity! 🔴⚪️ GO DAWGS! ⚪️🔴

📸 PANORAMIC PICTURE DAY 📸 Carthage High School – Senior Class Seniors, it’s time to capture a memory that lasts a lifetime! 🗓 Tuesday, February 10 ⏰ 11:00 AM 📍 Senior Class Panoramic Photo 💵 Price Packages Available • $45 – 3 pictures • $35 – 2 pictures (Laminated options included) 💳 Payment & Pickup 👉 Bring payment the NEXT school day 🗓 Wednesday, February 11 to pick up your panoramic pictures 💰 Cash, Check, or Debit/Credit accepted 📌 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the official Class of 2026 panoramic! #CarthageHighSchool #SeniorClass #ClassOf2026 #BulldogPride #PictureDay 📸🐾

🩸 DONATE BLOOD. SAVE LIVES. 🩸 Carthage High School is hosting a Blood Drive exactly 1 week from today: 📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 📍 Location: PLC A single donation can help save lives right here in our community. If you’re eligible, we encourage students, staff, and community members to step up and make a difference. ⚠️ Important: • Donors must be 16 or older • 16-year-olds must have a parent-signed permission form Be a hero. Give a drop. ❤️ #DonateBlood #SaveLives #CarthageHighSchool #BulldogFamily

Carthage Bulldog Athletics – Week at a Glance Week of January 19–24, 2026 Monday, January 19 Boys Golf at Spring Hill Invitational Tuesday, January 20 Varsity Soccer at Tatum • Girls – 5:00 PM • Boys – 6:45 PM All Basketball at Henderson • JV Boys – 4:30 PM • 9th Grade Boys – 5:30 PM • JV Girls – 4:30 PM • Varsity Girls – 6:00 PM • Varsity Boys – 7:30 PM Thursday, January 22 Girls Junior High Basketball at Henderson – 4:30 PM Boys Junior High Basketball vs. Henderson – 4:30 PM Friday, January 23 Soccer vs. Center • JV Girls – 5:00 PM | Varsity – 6:45 PM • JV Boys – 5:00 PM | Varsity – 6:45 PM All Basketball vs. Tyler Chapel Hill • JV Boys – 4:30 PM • 9th Grade Boys – 5:30 PM • JV Girls – 4:30 PM • Varsity Girls – 6:00 PM • Varsity Boys – 7:30 PM Saturday, January 24 Varsity Softball at Tyler Legacy – 11:00 AM (Scrimmage) For the most up-to-date schedules and scores, visit www.carthagebulldogs.org.

🎟️🥩 Carthage FFA Alumni $12,000 Dinner 🥩🎟️ 📅 February 7, 2026 📍 Carthage Civic Center 🍽️ Dinner Served: 6:00 PM 🎉 Prize Drawing: 7:00 PM 🎶 Live Entertainment: Don Hayes 💵 $100 per ticket 🎟️ Only 300 tickets available 💳 Prize Breakdown: • First 8 tickets drawn — $100 Visa Card • Next 11 tickets — $200 Visa Card • Next 8 tickets — $250 Visa Card • Next 2 tickets — $500 Visa Card • 30th ticket — $1,000 Visa Card • 31st ticket — GRAND PRIZE: $5,000 VISA CARD 💥 🥩 Each ticket includes one steak dinner with sides & dessert ✨ It’s a night of great food, great fun, and helping ensure a great future for our FFA kids! All proceeds benefit Carthage FFA activities at Carthage High School 🌾 👉 To purchase tickets or for more information, please reach out to a Carthage FFA Alumni booster or a Carthage FFA teacher. ⚠️ Event Rules & Important Information • The original ticket must be personally registered at the door by the ticket owner or a ticket representative between 5:45–6:30 PM the night of the dinner. • Ticket ownership may not be changed once a ticket is sold. • No minors (under 18) may purchase a ticket or participate in the prize drawing. • One ticket admits one ticket owner or designated representative. • Carthage FFA Alumni is not responsible for lost tickets or misrepresentation of ticket ownership. • If all 300 tickets are not sold, the prize giveaway may be canceled and all monies refunded. • Each ticket includes one steak dinner with sides and dessert. • Any violation of these rules may result in disqualification from the event. • Your tax-deductible donation benefits all Carthage FFA activities at Carthage High School.