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CISD Teachers & Leaders are spending the day developing responses to the 4th 6 Weeks assessment, learning about cybersecurity, & making lesson plans for the 5th 6 weeks based on student data. We look forward to seeing all the kids tomorrow.

**Reminder** Tomorrow, Monday, 02/17/2020 🐾Student Holiday 🍎Teacher Workday

Mr. Wink celebrates UIL Choir and Band success, Boys and Girls Basketball excellence, Bulldogs of the Week, upcoming events and Chromebooks in classrooms. https://carthageexcellence.blogspot.com/2020/02/week-of-february-17.html

Carthage ISD celebrates Black History Month by recognizing Mrs. Fatha Burchette. Mrs. Burchette graduated from Turner High School in 1970 as a member of the last graduating class before mandatory integration of public schools in Panola County. In 1978, she began her career with the Carthage Independent School District as a substitute teacher and paraprofessional. The following year she obtained her teaching certification and began her full-time teaching career as a social studies teacher at the Baker-Koonce campus. In 2003, she was promoted to principal, a position she held until her retirement in 2010. Mrs. Burchette currently serves on the Panola College Board of Trustees.

Carthage ISD celebrates Black History Month by recognizing Mr. Anthony Luther "A.L." Turner. In 1922, Mr. Turner began what was to be a lengthy career as a teacher and principal of the Carthage Colored Elementary and High School. During his tenure in Carthage, Mr. Turner established himself as one of the greatest educators in the State of Texas.

The JV and Varsity baseball scrimmage at Calvary Baptist today, Tuesday, 02/11/2020, has been cancelled.

The girls and boys Varsity home soccer games have been moved to tomorrow, Wednesday, 02/12/2020, due to weather conditions. Varsity girls will play at 5 PM followed by boys at 7 PM.

Mr. Wink celebrates UIL Academic Student winners, Basketball Success, Soccer success, and 3-Time All State artist Taylor Kenderdine. Also, he spotlights furniture improvements to classrooms, Bulldogs of the Week and upcoming events. https://carthageexcellence.blogspot.com/2020/02/week-of-february-10_6.html

Mr. Wink celebrates UIL Academic Student winners, Basketball Success, Soccer success, and 3-Time All State artist Taylor Kenderdine. Also he spotlights furniture improvements to classrooms, Bulldogs of the Week and upcoming events. https://carthageexcellence.blogspot.com/2020/02/week-of-february-10_6.html

CISD has received accreditation standing from TEA.

Carthage ISD celebrates Black History Month by recognizing Dr. Mildred Faye Jefferson. Dr. Jefferson was raised in Carthage and was the first African-American woman to graduate from Harvard Medical School. She was a founding leader of the pro-life movement with a powerful message of respect for all human beings from creation until death. A bust and plaque has been erected in Dr. Jefferson’s honor on the Carthage square.

**CHS Basketball Update** 🏀Tonight - Tuesday, 02/04/2020 - in Center ⛹️‍♀️J/V and Varsity Girls (Freshman will not play) ⛹️‍♂️Freshman, J/V, and Varsity Boys

The Football State Championship Celebration has been cancelled for tonight, Monday, 02/03/2020. It will be rescheduled at a date later to be determined.

Mr. Wink shares info on the May 2 bond election, Formative Assessment 4 & upcoming events, and he celebrates National Counselor Week, Bulldogs of the Week and amazing kids. https://carthageexcellence.blogspot.com/2020/01/week-of-feb-3.html

Mr. Wink shares info on the May 2 bond election, Formative Assessment 4 & upcoming events, and he celebrates National Counselor Week, Bulldogs of the Week and amazing kids. https://carthageexcellence.blogspot.com/2020/01/week-of-feb-3.html

To celebrate the hard work of our teachers, leaders, and support professionals for the month of January, we had cupcakes for everyone! Thank you CISD Staff for all that you do for the students of CISD! #BeTheLIGHT

CISD staff on Day 2 of Professional Learning spent the morning making their plans to raise the bar for ALL KIDS and making their commitments to help every kid get their 1/13th. #BeTheLIGHT

January is School Board Appreciation Month. Please join us in thanking our Board of Trustees for all that they do to lead CISD in “launching the next generation”!