Carthage High School

🏐🔥 TOURNAMENT TIME 🔥🏐 Your Lady Dawgs are headed to Whitehouse this week for tournament action! 📅 Thursday, Sept. 4 📅 Saturday, Sept. 6 These Dawgs have been grinding in practice and are ready to compete against tough East Texas competition. Let’s show them our support as they take the court and keep building momentum for the season! ❤️🤍 #LadyDawgsVolleyball #GoDawgs #BetterAsABulldog

🎓 Carthage ISD Distinguished Alumni – Class of 2025 🎓 The Carthage ISD Education Foundation Alumni Association is proud to announce the newest inductees into the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame: Kevin Smith – CHS Class of 1982 President & CFO of First State Bank & Trust Company, Kevin has guided one of the nation’s strongest banks while serving as a leader on the Panola College Board of Trustees, CISD Education Foundation, and numerous civic and church organizations. Kaye O'Neal, Ph.D. – CHS Class of 1990 Chair of Theatre at Navarro College, Shellie has revived and expanded the program while writing more than 20 plays, several performed nationally and internationally. She is a celebrated playwright, actress, and educator, with March 8, 2025 proclaimed as “Dr. Shellie O’Neal Day” in Corsicana. Dr. Jessica Pace – CHS Class of 2004 The first female president of Panola College, Jessica has raised millions in scholarships and grants, created innovative programs such as the Panola Promise, and earned national recognition for the college. She also led efforts to create Carthage’s All Abilities Park and served as a national nonprofit fundraising director. These outstanding graduates will be honored on Homecoming Friday, September 12, 2025, with a full day of celebrations: 📚 Afternoon assembly with CHS students (before the pep rally) 🎉 Pep Rally & Homecoming festivities 🤝 Reception at the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame ⏰ 4:30–6:30 p.m. | Open to the public 🏈 Recognition on the field during halftime of the Bulldogs’ Homecoming game vs. Liberty-Eylau at Bulldog Stadium, including the presentation of a key to the city. Join us as we celebrate the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2025 and their remarkable achievements. #BetterAsABulldog #WeAreCHS #CarthagePride

The Carthage FFA is selling MUMS!!! Please order from a FFA member or fill out the attached google form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSej4nWX3hHeartNeQ_2yZbr9clBOx_1PP26ohhgCdY1-2fJfg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawMj91hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETA0TE9reU03c0tJZGljOXdhAR4zJCeeYZP5vNvDBHACaxhwr7IF6niqM4oU3oTO5lpBCnez6yHRTckkwAOHLw_aem_6i_cU83xoCtgdgiQgtaBPQ. They will be available to be picked up at CHS on September 17!! For more info contact the Carthage FFA Ag Dept. 903-693-2552 x 1125

📚✨ Celebrating Teaching Excellence in Room A10! ✨📚

Mrs. Hammett’s Human Growth & Development students finished their Understanding Human Development unit in the most engaging way possible by blending creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

With a focus on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, students first listened to The Real Story of the Three Little Pigs and then worked in teams to design and build strong, safe structures using just 15 gumdrops and 15 toothpicks. 🏗️🐷 The challenge brought laughter, problem-solving, and a whole lot of Bulldog spirit—proving that learning at CHS goes far beyond the textbook.

👏 We’re so proud of Mrs. Hammett for creating a classroom where lessons come alive and students are inspired to think big. She’s one of the many incredible teachers at Carthage High School who pour their energy and passion into making every day meaningful for our students. ❤️🤍

#WeAreCHS #BetterAsABulldog #BulldogDifference #LearningInAction

🚨🏈FRESHMEN FOOTBALL NEWS🏈🚨 Freshmen football will not practice after school this week. #GoDawgs

📣🏈 Bulldog Chalk Talk is Back NEXT WEEK! 🏈📣 Join us next Monday, September 8th at 12:00 PM in the Bulldog Field House as we kick off the weekly Chalk Talk series with 10-time State Champion Head Coach Scott Surratt. Come watch game film, gain inside knowledge on last week’s matchup, and preview the next opponent from the man who knows the Dawgs best. #GoDawgs #ForTheC

🏐🔥LADY DAWGS CATCH FIRE AT TOURNAMENT🔥🏐 Your Carthage Lady Dawgs showed grit and heart this weekend at the Shirley Atkins Tournament in White Oak! After battling their way through the Challenger Bracket, the Lady Dawgs took down Central Heights in two straight sets to punch their ticket to the Challenger bracket championship game. 💪 In the finale, they outlasted North Lamar in a thrilling 3-set showdown to bring home the Challenger Bracket Championship! 🏆❤️🤍 Proud of this team’s fight and the way they’re growing stronger every match. #GoDawgs #LadyDawgsVolleyball #BetterAsABulldog

🧬✨ Anatomy in Action with Mrs. Hadwin’s Class! ✨🧬

Learning comes alive when students get to step out of their seats and experience concepts firsthand. In Anatomy & Physiology, Mrs. Hadwin’s students took their lesson on directional and regional terms of the human body to the next level by going full scale!

Armed with giant sheets of butcher paper and markers, students traced full-sized outlines of the human body and then worked together to label and model anatomical regions. From identifying the proximal end of the femur to mapping out the cephalic and abdominal regions, the class used collaboration, creativity, and movement to master important medical vocabulary.

This kind of interactive learning not only builds deeper understanding but also creates a classroom environment where students are engaged, confident, and excited about what they’re learning. A huge shoutout to Mrs. Hadwin for making science unforgettable and showing our Bulldogs that education can be active, hands-on, and fun! ❤️🤍

#BetterAsABulldog #BulldogLearning #CHSAandP #WeAreCHS

🏐🔥 Let’s Go, Lady Bulldogs! 🔥🏐 Our varsity volleyball squad is headed to the White Oak Tournament this Thursday through Saturday (Aug. 28–30) and ready to compete against some top talent! 📍 Location: White Oak High School 📆 Dates: Thursday, August 28 – Saturday, August 30 Let’s rally behind these athletes as they represent Carthage with hustle, heart, and championship energy! #GoLadyDawgs #CarthageVolleyball #ForTheC

🏃‍♂️💨 Good luck to our Bulldog Cross Country team as they compete in the Mineola Invitational this weekend! Every mile, every stride — you’ve trained for this. Now it’s time to race with pride and leave it all on the course! 💪 Let’s go, Bulldogs! We’re cheering you on every step of the way. #CarthageXC #MineolaInvitational #RunForTheC #BulldogPride

🏈🎉 IT’S GAME DAY, BULLDOGS! 🎉🏈 The season opener is HERE and the Carthage Bulldogs are hitting the road to take on Kilgore in a clash of the Bulldogs! 📍 Game Location: R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium 600 Harris Street, Kilgore, TX 75662 🎟️ TICKET REMINDER: 🔥 SAVE $3 by purchasing online BEFORE 3 PM TODAY! ➡️ Select “Adult Pre-Game Visitors” – $6 ⏰ After 3 PM, only “General Admission – Visitors” – $9 will be available. 👉 Buy your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/CarthageKilgore2025 🎤 Let’s pack the stands, bring the noise, and show Kilgore what Carthage pride looks like. The season starts TONIGHT — let’s do it #ForTheC! #GameDay #CarthageBulldogs #BattleOfTheBulldogs #SeasonOpener #ForTheC

🎉✏️ Learning Geometry, Bulldog Style! 📐✨

Mrs. Foster’s Geometry students aren’t just sitting in their seats...they’re living their math!

Today’s lesson on points, lines, and planes came to life as students got up and moving, using themselves and a floor-sized graph to create real-world geometry vocabulary.

From forming intersecting lines to demonstrating planes with their classmates, this hands-on activity made abstract concepts tangible, fun, and unforgettable.

Way to go, Mrs. Foster, for bringing energy, creativity, and excellence into the classroom every day! ❤️🤍

#BetterAsABulldog #BulldogLearning #CHSMathMagic #WeAreCHS

🔬 Chemistry Never Tasted So Sweet! Coach McFall’s Chemistry students turned unit conversions into fudge creations this week! Using dimensional analysis, they solved real-world problems like converting liters of milk into teaspoons to get the perfect single-serving recipe. The lesson was designed around a fun challenge: Grandma’s secret fudge recipe was written in tricky, “funky” measurements to ward off copycats. Students had to take ingredients written in scientific notation, convert them into standard notation, and then apply conversion factors to turn them into usable amounts. From converting 1.50 x 10⁻⁵ m³ of butter into tablespoons to 1.32 x 10⁻³ gallons of milk into teaspoons, and even figuring out how many drops are in a fraction of a teaspoon of vanilla, students showed their problem-solving skills before finally whipping up their own fudge. 🍫 This hands-on (and delicious) lesson is a great example of how engaging teaching brings learning to life by making science meaningful, memorable, and fun. 👏 Sweet science, sharp minds, and the Bulldog difference in action! ❤️🤍 #CarthageBulldogs #LearningInAction #SweetScience #BetterAsABulldog #WeAreCHS

📚✨ Learning Beyond the Classroom! ✨📚 Mrs. Parker’s Government class took a hands-on approach to civic education today! On August 26, students attended the Panola County Commissioners Court meeting, toured the courthouse with County Judge Rodger McLane, and met with each department to see how they serve the citizens of Panola County. What an incredible opportunity for our future leaders to experience government in action right here in our community! 👏🇺🇸 #CarthageBulldogs #LearningInAction #WeAreCHS #BetterAsABulldog

⏰‼️ TIME CHANGE ALERT ‼️⏰ Lady Dawgs Volleyball will be on the road at Neches tonight, but please note the UPDATED GAME TIMES: 📅 Tuesday, August 26, 2025 📍 Neches HS – 346 CR Hwy 79, Neches, TX 75779 ⏰ JVR – 5:00 PM | Varsity – 6:00 PM Let’s bring the energy, cheer loud, and back our Lady Dawgs on the road! ❤️🤍 #GoDawgs #LadyDawgsVolleyball #BetterAsABulldog

🚨 Notice for Tennis Court Use 🚨

The tennis courts at Carthage High School will be closed after dark until further notice due to an electrical issue with the lights that is preventing them from operating properly. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this.

🐾 Thank you for your cooperation, Bulldog Family!

🔥🏈 IT'S GAME WEEK, BULLDOGS! 🏈🔥

This Friday, the Carthage Bulldogs are hitting the road to take on Kilgore in an epic Battle of the Bulldogs — and we need YOU in the stands!

🎟️ All tickets must be purchased online:
https://tinyurl.com/CarthageKilgore2025

💸 SAVE $3 by buying before 3 PM Friday!

Look for:
➡️ “Adult Pre-Game Visitors” – just $6
🕒 After 3 PM Friday, only “General Admission – Visitors” at $9 will be available.

Let’s pack the visitor side and make some noise for our boys!

Tag your game-day crew, wear your red, and show Kilgore what Carthage pride looks like!

#GoDawgs #ForTheC

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Carthage Cross Country Results – Gilmer Invitational

Great day of racing for our Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs! 💪🐾

🥇 Medalists
• Boys JV – Jaden Taylor, 7th Place
• Girls JV – Brooklyn Rushing, 10th Place

📊 Team Finishes
• Boys Varsity – 10th of 15 Teams
• Girls Varsity – 7th of 14 Teams

Proud of the grit and growth shown today on a tough course! Keep pushing, Dawgs…you’re building something special this season. ❤️🤍

#GoDawgs #BulldogPride #BetterAsABulldog #CarthageXC

🎾🐾 Bulldog Tennis Update 🐾🎾

Our Carthage Bulldog Tennis team hit the courts last night for their first home matches of the season against Pine Tree! While the Dawgs came up short, this group is working hard, competing with heart, and showing growth every single day. 💪🔥

We’re proud of the strides our athletes are making and can’t wait to see their continued progress as they return to action next Tuesday, August 26th at Spring Hill HS in Longview.

👏 Special shoutout to Coach Jodi Waggoner for her leadership and dedication to growing Bulldog Tennis!

Keep grinding, Dawgs…the best is yet to come! ❤️🤍

#BulldogTennis #GoDawgs #BulldogPride