Carthage ISD

January is School Board Recognition Month, and we proudly celebrate our board of trustees, who have a combined 115 years of service to Carthage ISD. Their leadership and dedication have shaped our schools, supported our staff, and empowered our students to thrive. 📚✨ Please join us in thanking these extraordinary individuals for their leadership, vision, and years of service: 🐾 Dr. Ben Donald, President, 18 years of service to Carthage ISD 🐾 Frank Willis, Vice President, 21 years of service to Carthage ISD 🐾 Mary Ella Sherman, Secretary, 21 years of service to Carthage ISD 🐾 Paul Beatty, Trustee, 7 years of service to Carthage ISD 🐾 Brenda Giles, Trustee, 3 years of service to Carthage ISD 🐾 Elzie Hicks, Trustee, 17 years of service to Carthage ISD 🐾 Truman Shirey, Trustee, 28 years of service to Carthage ISD

🚨 Carthage ISD Weather Update 🚨 Our team has been out driving the roads since 4 a.m., and we’ve determined that 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲. ❄️ While we had some light snow overnight, roads are in good condition. 🌡️ It’s a cold one out there! Please drive carefully, allow extra time if needed, and watch for any icy spots on less-traveled roads. Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see you soon, Bulldogs! 🧥🚌 #SafeCarthageISD

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his incredible legacy. 🌟 Here are some quick facts about MLK Jr. Day: 🇺🇸 It became a federal holiday in 1983 and is celebrated every third Monday of January. 📅 First observed: January 20, 1986 🏛️ Dr. King’s 'I Have a Dream' speech was delivered during the 1963 March on Washington, attended by over 250,000 people. 
🌍 He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his leadership in the civil rights movement. Let’s honor his legacy by reflecting on the importance of character and education in building a better future. #MLKDay

REMINDER -- 📅 Monday, Jan. 20, all Carthage ISD campuses will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. We hope our Bulldogs have a wonderful long weekend and we'll see you all back on Tuesday, Jan. 21! 🤩

Today, we recognize and appreciate the dedicated service of our law enforcement officers who protect and care for the Carthage community. 🚔 Thank you for all you do! 🤗 #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay

ICYMI: 🎉 Battlin' Bulldog Band freshman member, Victor Hernandez, stepped up during a promotional event at the UIL 4A Division II State Championship football game and nailed a field goal, earning $2,000 for Carthage High School! 🏈🎶 Way to go, Victor! #UILState #BulldogProud

Happy 2025 and welcome back, Bulldogs! 🎉 We are closely monitoring the weather forecast this week to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. ❄️ We want to assure you that any decisions about delays or cancellations are never made lightly. We understand the significant impact these changes can have on families, work schedules, and daily routines. We will always communicate decisions as early as possible, and if any adjustments are necessary, we will promptly notify families through the following channels: 📱 Text Alerts to Families 🔔 Carthage ISD App Notification 🌐 carthageisd.org 📢 District Social Media Channels Classes will proceed as normally scheduled if you do not see a notice from us on any of these platforms. Thank you for your understanding and support! 😊

REMINDER -- 📅 Monday, Jan. 6, is a 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙛𝙛. We hope your holiday break has been wonderful, and we can't wait to see our Bulldogs back on Tuesday, Jan. 7! 🤩

🚨 Attention Carthage Community 🚨 Please be advised that today and tomorrow (Jan. 3 & 4), the Panola County Sheriff's Office will be conducting training sessions at Carthage Junior High. You may notice an increased presence of law enforcement vehicles in the vicinity of the campus. We want to assure everyone that this is simply training and there is no cause for alarm. The safety and security of our community and schools is always our top priority, and we are very appreciative of our law enforcement partners who share this priority to keep our Bulldogs safe. #SafeCarthageISD 🚔

Happy New Year from Carthage ISD! 🎉 As we step into 2025, we are grateful for our incredible students, staff, and community who make every day a great day to be a Bulldog! Here’s to a year filled with growth, success, and new opportunities! 🎇

🚨 Attention Carthage Community 🚨 Please be advised that today and tomorrow (Dec. 27 & 28), the Panola County Sheriff's Office will be conducting training sessions at Carthage Junior High. You may notice an increased presence of law enforcement vehicles in the vicinity of the campus. We want to assure everyone that this is simply training and there is no cause for alarm. The safety and security of our community and schools is always our top priority, and we are very appreciative of our law enforcement partners who share this priority to keep our Bulldogs safe. #SafeCarthageISD 🚔

From all of us at Carthage ISD, we wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas filled with joy, peace, and blessings. Thank you for being part of our school community! 🎄❤️

🏆 Congratulations to Coach Scott Surratt! 🏈 With an incredible 𝟏𝟎 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒, Coach Surratt has made Texas high school football history! 🎉 Let’s congratulate him on this amazing achievement and give him a BIG #BulldogThankYou for the 𝙋𝙍𝙄𝘿𝙀 he’s brought to this Carthage community and the countless 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀𝙎 𝙃𝙀'𝙎 𝙄𝙈𝙋𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙀𝘿 through his leadership of the Carthage Bulldogs. 👏 #DawgNation #TexasFootball #Legend

‼️ REMINDER ‼️ Tomorrow, Dec. 19, is a regularly scheduled early dismissal day for all campuses. 🕧🚌 Dismissal times are as follows: Carthage Primary - 1:25 p.m. Libby Elementary - 1:25 p.m. Baker-Koonce Intermediate - 1:25 p.m. Carthage Junior High - 1:25 p.m. Carthage High School - 1:35 p.m. We hope all our Bulldogs have a VERY Merry Christmas and a wonderful break! 🎄🎅

🐾🎉 The Bulldog Buddies from Carthage High School brought big smiles and even bigger school spirit to Carthage Primary School this morning! 💪 They love seeing their little Bulldogs cheering them on as they gear up to take on Brock in the State Semifinal game tonight. Let’s go, Dawgs! ❤️🏈

🌟 𝓕𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓒𝓪𝓻𝓸𝓵𝓼 2024: A Night to Remember! 🎶✨ If you missed the second annual Feast of Carols, you missed a magical evening! 🎄 The event began with a festive art walk, where our talented CHS culinary students served up delicious appetizers, displayed with the help of creative serving pieces crafted by our Ag department. 🍽️ A special serenade from the CHS choir really got everyone in the Christmas spirit! 🎵 Guests were then treated incredible performances from CHS theatre students, the Bulldog Belles, and the outstanding band and choir programs from Carthage High School and Baker-Koonce Intermediate. 🎭💃🎺 Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special! We can’t wait to see you at next year’s Feast of Carols for even more festive fun. 🎉❤️

Carthage ISD will dismiss students early at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 to allow buses to run regular routes before traveling to the football playoff game in McKinney. Lunch will be served prior to dismissal and buses will begin afternoon routes at 12:30 p.m. with bus riders arriving home roughly 3 hours earlier than normal. We wish everyone safe travels to support the Bulldogs on Friday night! GO DAWGS! ❤️🐾🏈

🚨 Safety First! 🚌 This morning, after completing their routes, our bus drivers participated in 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗱. training led by our Director of Safety and Security, Mr. Peeples. They learned essential skills like wound compression, packing, and tourniquet use. 👏 Every school bus and classroom in Carthage ISD is equipped with a 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗱 kit, ensuring we’re always prepared to keep our students and staff safe. #StopTheBleed #SafeCarthageISD

Yesterday was National Special Education Day, a time to celebrate the progress made in special education and honor those who make it possible. 🤩 𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 that 𝟭𝟱.𝟵𝟵% of our students here in Carthage ISD receive special education services?!?! 👏📚 We want to recognize Mrs. McCormick and her incredible team for their dedication to serving our students so well. Their hard work, compassion, and expertise create opportunities for every child to succeed. Thank you ALL for making a difference every day! ❤️🎓 #NationalSpecialEducationDay

Happy Thanksgiving, #BulldogFamily! 🦃🍁 We’re so grateful for each of you and the love, support, and spirit that make our community so special. Enjoy this time with your loved ones, and have joyful holiday! ❤️🐾