Carthage High School

🎓 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.

Carthage High School to Host FAFSA & Scholarship Night for Seniors and Families Carthage, Texas — Carthage High School will host a FAFSA & Scholarship Night on Thursday, January 22, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the CHS Library/Resource Center (LRC). The event is open to CHS seniors and their parents and is designed to provide hands-on support with college financial aid and scholarship applications. During the event, families will receive assistance completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a critical step in determining eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial aid. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers will be available throughout the evening to answer questions and guide families through the application process. In addition to FAFSA support, teachers and staff will offer guidance on scholarship applications, including tips for writing strong essays and identifying important information that scholarship committees look for in applicants. This support is intended to help students present their best possible applications. The evening will also mark the opening of the CHS General Scholarship Application. This single application is distributed to numerous local organizations that award scholarships to Carthage High School seniors, making it an important opportunity for students seeking financial support for postsecondary education. Carthage High School encourages all seniors and their families to attend this informative and supportive event to take advantage of available resources and maximize scholarship and financial aid opportunities. For additional information, families may contact the Carthage High School counseling office.

🩸 DONATE BLOOD. SAVE LIVES. 🩸 Carthage High School is hosting a Blood Drive exactly 2 Weeks 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

🌟🍎 Education Practicum Student Spotlight 🍎🌟 We’re excited to shine the spotlight on Ke’undra Rocquemore, a Carthage High School Education Practicum student who is making a big impact in Ms. Shalondra Rocquemore’s 3rd grade classroom at Libby Elementary! Ke’undra truly stands out as a future educator. She brings a genuine love for learning, a heart for helping others grow, and a natural ability to connect with students from all backgrounds. Her empathy and patience help create a classroom where students feel supported and encouraged every day 💛 Since starting her practicum, Ke’undra has shown incredible growth in confidence and leadership. Once shy, she now steps up, takes initiative, and provides guidance and support to students when they need it—always knowing how to balance encouragement with correction 👏 One of her mentor’s favorite moments was watching Ke’undra lead a lesson where students were locked in and fully engaged from start to finish—a true sign of a teacher in the making 📚✨ As she continues her journey toward becoming an educator, Ke’undra is encouraged to keep showing her passion and commitment to helping children succeed—because those qualities already shine through in everything she does 🌱 💬 One word that describes Ke’undra: Kind 💖 We’re proud of the work Ke’undra is doing and can’t wait to see the positive impact she’ll continue to make in classrooms near and far. #EducationPracticum #FutureEducator #BulldogPride 🐾 #CarthageISD #TeachingTheFuture #BetterAsABulldog

🎶🏆 Bulldogs Sing at the Highest Level! 🏆🎶 Congratulations to Solijah Allison, Micaelah Burns, and Andrew Gwinn for advancing to the All-Area Audition this past Saturday at Tyler Junior College! Making it through multiple rounds in the All-State audition process is an incredible accomplishment. Each fall, thousands of choir students across Texas begin the TMEA audition journey, and only a small percentage advance beyond the Region and Pre-Area rounds to reach this elite level. These Bulldogs truly represented Carthage with excellence, discipline, and heart. ⭐ Special congratulations to Micaelah Burns, who was selected to the 2025–2026 Texas All-State Choir — an outstanding achievement and a testament to her talent and dedication! We are incredibly proud of our choir students for continuing to achieve excellence through music and performance. 🐾 Go Dawgs! 🐾 #BetterAsABulldog #SingLikeADawg🎶 #FineArtsMatter

🎤🏆 Bulldog Debate Dominance! 🏆🎤 Congratulations to our Carthage Bulldogs Debate Team for an outstanding performance on Saturday! Once again, our Dawgs showed what it means to prepare, compete, and represent Carthage with confidence and class. CX Debate 🥈 Brendon Selby & Carolin Lagrone – 2nd Place 🏅 Colton Vickory & EB Barnhill – 5th Place Informative Extemporaneous Speaking 🏅 Braxton Ritter – 6th Place 🏅 Lesly Campos – 4th Place 🥉 Madison Creed – 3rd Place 🥈 Jacky Sigala – 2nd Place Persuasive Extemporaneous Speaking 🏅 Colton Vickory – 6th Place 🏅 Camilia Iniguez – 4th Place 🥈 Brendon Selby – 2nd Place Proud of these Bulldogs for defending their arguments and shining bright in the classroom and on the competition floor. The future is bright when Dawgs speak with purpose and power! 💬🔥 🐾 Go Dawgs! 🐾 #BetterAsABulldog #DawgDebate