Carthage Junior High School

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week – Day 2 🍎

Carthage Athletics Physicals Scheduled for May 11 & 13 Carthage ISD will host athletic physicals for students planning to participate in athletics during the 2026–2027 school year. Physicals will be held on two dates based on gender: * Boys: Monday, May 11 * Girls: Wednesday, May 13 These physicals are required for all incoming 7th, 9th, and 11th grade students who intend to participate in athletics next school year. Schedule & Locations Physicals will be conducted at multiple campuses based on grade level: * 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Baker-Koonce Intermediate (Current 6th grade / Incoming 7th grade) * 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Carthage Junior High (Current 8th grade / Incoming 9th grade) * 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Carthage High School (Current 10th grade / Incoming 11th grade) Cost The cost for each physical is $35 (cash only). Important Information Students must bring a completed medical history form in order to receive a physical. Forms will not be provided on site, so please ensure all paperwork is filled out prior to arrival. The UIL Pre-Participation Physical and Medical History Form can be downloaded at the link below: https://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/PrePhysFormRvsd2026.pdf Carthage ISD encourages all student-athletes to take care of this requirement early to ensure a smooth start to the upcoming athletic year.

Join us for a special night as our choir performs on May 5th! We’d love your support as these students share their hard work and talent. 🎶

🧁 𝕊𝕨𝕖𝕖𝕥 𝕋𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕤 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕆𝕦𝕣 𝔸𝕞𝕒𝕫𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕗𝕗! 🧁

📢 Attention upcoming 7th grade parents & guardians,
Immunizations must be up to date before schedules can be released. Please review the information below.

Hey Bulldogs! 🐾
Time to return those library and textbooks!

🎶 Junior High Band Concert 🎶 Join us on April 28 at 7:00 PM for an evening of music and fun! Our students have been working hard and are excited to perform. Hope to see you there! 🎺🥁🎷

📣 Attention 7th Grade Students & Families! 📣

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) applications are now available! Students interested in applying can pick up an application outside Mrs. Rhiddlehoover’s office.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a prestigious organization that recognizes scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship!

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Rhiddlehoover.

Today we celebrate our amazing paraprofessionals who make a difference every single day! 🍎✨

Thank you for your dedication, your support, and the positive impact you have on our students’ lives.❤️

📢 Important STAAR Test Dates Coming Up!

Please mark your calendars and make sure students arrive before 7:45 a.m. on testing days.
✅ Tips for a Successful Test Day:
• Ensure your student gets a good night’s sleep.
• Provide a nutritious breakfast.
• Students may bring gum, peppermints, snacks, and water.
• Students may NOT bring blankets.

Thank you for helping your students be prepared and ready to do their best!

Tuesday, April 14 - RLA 7th & 8th grade
Tuesday, April 21- Social Studies 8th grade only
Thursday, April 23 - Science 8th grade only
Tuesday, April 28 - Algebra EOC
Wednesday, April 29 - Math 7th & 8th grade

District track meet today in Spring Hill! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Field events begin at 1:00 PM 2400 meter run starts at 2:00 PM All other running events kick off at 4:30 PM

It's National Social Worker Day! Be sure to thank Leigh Ransom for all her hard work, dedication, and the help she provides our students, staff, and community!

📣 Cheer Tryouts Today! Cheer tryouts will begin at 4:30 PM today. 🚫 DO NOT block or park on the bus ramp.🚪 FRONT DOORS ONLY. 🎁 Gifts may be dropped off at the main gym starting at 3:00 PM. The gym’s main doors will open at 3:45 PM for all candidates and guests. Thank you for helping us keep the bus ramp clear and safe. Good luck to everyone trying out! 📣

📣 Auxiliary Tryouts Today! Auxiliary tryouts begin today at 4:30 PM. 🚫 Please do not block the bus ramp. 🎁 Gifts may be dropped off starting at 4:15 PM, after the buses have cleared the ramp area. There will also be a meeting immediately following tryouts. Good luck to everyone trying out! ⭐

🎉 Congratulations to Emma Nelson! 🐐🏆 Emma participated in the Panola County Junior Livestock Show today and did an outstanding job, earning Grand Champion Market Goat! Your hard work, dedication, and countless hours of care truly paid off. We are so proud of you and this incredible achievement. Keep up the amazing work and continue shining in the show ring! 🌟

Mr. Watson treated the teachers to Sonic drinks today to kick off the long weekend! 🥤 A small thank-you for all the hard work they put in every day. Hope everyone enjoys the break ahead! ☀️