Carthage High School

📚🎓 REMINDER for approved Dual Credit students and families! Today’s informational meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the PAC. This meeting will cover important information, expectations, and next steps for students participating in Dual Credit courses. We look forward to seeing you there as our Bulldogs continue preparing for success beyond high school! ❤️🩶 #BetterAsABulldog

At Carthage High School, Career & Technical Education is about more than just classes, it’s about preparing students for real opportunities after graduation. ❤️🤍 CHS CTE students have the opportunity to earn state-approved Industry-Based Certifications (IBCs) through 21 different endorsements and pathways designed to prepare students for the workforce, college, and future career success. This year, students earned certifications and credentials in pathways including: 🌾 Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems 💐 Benz School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design 🐄 Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science 🐎 National Horse Judging Coaches Association Equine Management & Evaluation 🥩 American Meat Science Food & Safety These industry-recognized certifications help students build real-world skills while also satisfying Texas College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) requirements for graduation and accountability. We are incredibly proud of our students and thankful for the dedicated CHS CTE teachers and staff who continue creating meaningful learning experiences that prepare Bulldogs for life beyond high school. The future is bright at Carthage High School. #BetterAsABulldog

Livestream will be available at EastTexasToday.com thanks to our friends at KGAS Radio!

⚠️🎓 Graduation Update for Dawg Nation Due to weather conditions, tonight’s Carthage High School Commencement Ceremony has been moved indoors and will now be held in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). 🕗 Time: 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Performing Arts Center (PAC) Spectator Overflow will be in the CHS Commons Area Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for arrival. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility as we work to ensure a safe and memorable evening for the Class of 2026. We can’t wait to celebrate our graduates tonight. ❤️🖤🐾

Senior Sunset ✅

Senior Swim ✅

⭐️🌟AMONG THE BEST IN TEXAS🌟⭐️ 🎤🐾 Carthage High School students Clayton Elliott and Logan Sherrod wrapped up an incredible run at the Texas UIL State Speech & Debate Competition, with both students earning 6th place finishes among the very best competitors in the entire state of Texas! Logan Sherrod earned her finish in Poetry Interpretation, while Clayton Elliott represented the Bulldogs in Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Reaching the state stage alone is an accomplishment very few students achieve, and to finish among the top competitors in Texas speaks volumes about their preparation, talent, dedication, and hard work. We are incredibly proud of the way Clayton and Logan represented Carthage High School and Dawg Nation on one of the biggest stages in Texas. Congratulations on an outstanding accomplishment! Dawg Nation is proud of you both! ❤️🤍 #BetterAsABulldog

🥊🐾 Looking for a fun and active way for kids to build confidence, learn new skills, and stay moving this summer? Bulldog Boxing & MMA is hosting their Summer Camp with two weeks available for families to choose from! Campers will have the opportunity to learn boxing techniques, Jiu Jitsu fundamentals, conditioning, teamwork, and confidence-building skills in a safe and encouraging environment. All experience levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced participants. 📅 Week 1: June 15–19 📅 Week 2: June 22–26 🕒 3:00–5:00 PM daily 💲 $125 per week/per camper 👕 Camp t-shirt included 👨‍👩‍👧 Sibling discounts available For more information or to reserve a spot: 📞 903-263-8830 Get strong. Learn skills. Make friends. Have fun. 💪

📚🐾 Final exam week is here, Dawg Nation. Carthage High School students and families, here is the official Spring 2026 Semester Exam Schedule as we begin the final stretch of another incredible school year. Please take time to review exam days, class periods, and times so students can plan ahead and be prepared. Semester Exam Dates: 📅 Tuesday, May 19 • 1st Period Exam — 7:55–9:35 • 3rd Period Exam — 9:45–11:29 • 5th Period Regular Class — 11:29–12:57 • 7th Period Exam — 12:57–2:41 • 8th Period Regular Class — 2:45–3:35 📅 Wednesday, May 20 • 2nd Period Exam — 7:55–9:35 • 4th Period Exam — 9:45–11:29 • 5th Period Regular Class — 11:29–12:57 • 6th Period Exam — 12:57–2:41 • 8th Period Regular Class — 2:45–3:35 📅 Thursday, May 21 (Half Day) • Student Assembly — 8:00–8:55 • 8th Period Exam — 9:05–10:50 • 5th Period Exam — 11:00–12:45 As we close out the year, finish with purpose, stay focused, and give your best effort. One more push, Bulldogs. The finish line — and summer break — is almost here. ❤️🖤 #BetterAsABulldog

🎓🐾 Attention Carthage High School Seniors! Senior Clearance will take place on Monday, May 18th at 9:00 AM in the CHS Gym as seniors complete an important step toward graduation week and crossing the stage. Please make sure all required obligations, forms, fees, equipment, and campus checkouts are taken care of before arrival. The countdown to Graduation Day continues, Dawg Nation. ❤️🖤 #BetterAsABulldog

Kooper Knighton is coming home with a 5th place finish at STATE! 🐾 Kooper launched a discus throw of 160’2” to earn his spot among the best in Texas, and he did it as just a junior. What an incredible accomplishment and an even bigger sign of what is still ahead. Dawg Nation is proud of you, Kooper! ❤️🤍

🌅🎓 SENIOR SUNSET UPDATE 🎓🌅 Due to the State Championship Ring Ceremony taking place Monday night, Senior Sunset for the Carthage High School Class of 2026 has been moved to: 📍 Bulldog Stadium 📅 Wednesday, May 20 ⏰ 7:25 PM We look forward to celebrating one final sunset together as the Class of 2026 reflects on the memories, friendships, and moments that helped shape their journey at CHS. ❤️🐾 #BetterAsABulldog #DawgNation #ClassOf2026

🎓CLASS OF 2026 HONOR GRADUATES ANNOUNCED🎓

Carthage ISD is proud to announce the Honor Graduates for Carthage High School’s Class of 2026.

Leading this year’s class are Valedictorian Olivia Lipsey and Salutatorian Caroline LaGrone.

Please join us in congratulating our Honor Graduates:
Jackson Biggs, Alyssa Walker, Madison Gunn, Lexi Ladymon, Erick Lopez Luna, Addaline Kneipp, Jett Surratt, Caylee Faulkner, Jackquelyn Sigala, Seth Wedgeworth, Maccoy Philo, Caden Ross, Carson Carter, Grayson Bullock, Ava Hopper, Aaron Blissett.

These students represent years of dedication, discipline, and academic excellence. Congratulations to each of them and their families on this outstanding achievement.

Press release can be found at https://www.carthageisd.org/article/2888501

#BetterAsABulldog #CarthageISD #CHSClassOf2026 #HonorGraduates #AcademicExcellence

⚾️ GAME 3 - WINNER TAKE ALL ⚾️ The Dawgs and Sunnyvale meet one final time this afternoon with a trip to the next round on the line. Dawg Nation…this is your all call!! Load up, wear red, and bring the energy to Lindale. 📍 Lindale Eagle Baseball Park
1005 Brad Cir
Lindale, TX 75771 🕒 First Pitch: 3:00 PM
🏠 Home team determined by flip 🎟️ Tickets
Adults: $6
Students: $4
 Online tickets only: https://www.lindaleathletics.org/HTtickets Every pitch matters. Every out matters. Let’s roll, Dawg Nation. #ForTheC #DawgNation

🏆💍 An evening of honor, legacy, and championship tradition. Carthage ISD proudly invites our community to the State Championship Ring Ceremony on Monday, May 18th at 7:30PM in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). Join us as we recognize a team that represented our community with excellence, discipline, toughness, and pride while adding another chapter to the championship tradition of Carthage Football. This night is about more than rings. It is about the standard, the sacrifice, and the honor of wearing the C. ❤️💛 #ForTheC #DawgNation #StandardDefended

⚾️🔥 LEARNING LOOKS DIFFERENT AT CHS 🔥⚾️ Not every classroom has four walls. Sometimes learning looks like standing inside a Major League stadium hearing directly from the people behind the scenes making gameday happen. Coach Foster’s Marketing Practicum students recently traveled to meet with the Texas Rangers organization and got a behind-the-scenes look at professional sports marketing, branding, promotions, fan engagement, and gameday operations. Experiences like these help students connect what they learn in the classroom to real careers and real opportunities beyond high school. For the last four years, CHS students have attended Dallas Mavericks Media Day, and this year marked our first experience with the Rangers organization. Every trip, every connection, and every experience helps students see what’s possible for their future. That’s the power of Career & Technical Education at Carthage High School. Creating meaningful experiences. Building relationships. Opening doors. Huge shoutout to Coach Foster for continuing to pour into students and create opportunities they’ll remember long after graduation. #BetterAsABulldog #WeAreCarthage

⚾️ PLAYOFF GAMEDAY - GAME 2 ⚾️ The Dawgs are back in playoff action tonight as Carthage plays Game 2 in the the Area Round Best of 3 series against Sunnyvale at Lindale Eagle Baseball Park. 📍 Lindale Eagle Baseball Park 1005 Brad Cir Lindale, TX 75771 🕖 First Pitch: 7:00 PM 🏠 Carthage is the away team 🎟️ Tickets Adults $6 | Students $4 Online tickets only: https://www.lindaleathletics.org/HTtickets Dawg Nation, travel loud and wear red. Let’s pack Lindale and back the Bulldogs in Round 2. #ForTheC #DawgNation

💚🎓❤️ Excellence. Opportunity. Achievement. ❤️🎓💚 These Carthage High School dual credit students are proof of what can happen when hard work, determination, and opportunity come together. Tonight we celebrate these Carthage High School students who earned their Associates Degrees at Panola College tonight. By earning college credits while still in high school, these young women are already building strong foundations for their futures and representing the spirit of excellence that makes our community proud. Congratulations to: Back row — Caroline LaGrone, Madison Gunn, Lexi Ladymon Front row — Olivia Lipsey, Kyla Brown, Sophia Calderon Ortiz, Jackquelyn Sigala Shoutout to our incredible senior counselor Mrs. Shannon Royce pictured in the middle with these amazing students. Ladies, your dedication inside and outside the classroom reflects the very best of Carthage High School. The future is bright, Dawg Nation. ❤️🐾 #BetterAsABulldog #WeAreCarthage

🐝🌱 SWEET LEARNING IN ACTION! 🌱🐝 From the classroom to the hive, CHS students are getting hands-on experiences that bring learning to life! Dr. Slater once again welcomed Ms. Ashley Harris’ Beekeeping class to the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton for an unforgettable day of real-world learning and exploration. Students completed multiple hive inspections, searched for brood and new queen bees, and even assembled a nuc box to bring back home to Carthage. Now, the bees have officially been placed at the CHS school farm and will be ready for the next group of Beekeeping students this fall. Moments like this are what make our CTE offerings such an exciting opportunity for students to learn by doing, building skills, gaining confidence, and experiencing lessons they’ll remember long after graduation. A huge thank you to Dr. Slater and everyone at the research center for continuing to invest in our students and help grow these opportunities year after year. 🐝 #BetterAsABulldog

⚾️ PLAYOFF GAMEDAY - GAME 1 ⚾️ The Dawgs are back in playoff action tonight as Carthage opens the Area Round against Sunnyvale at Lindale Eagle Baseball Park. 📍 Lindale Eagle Baseball Park 1005 Brad Cir Lindale, TX 75771 🕖 First Pitch: 7:00 PM 🏠 Carthage is the home team 🎟️ Tickets Adults $6 | Students $4 Online tickets only: https://www.lindaleathletics.org/HTtickets Dawg Nation, travel loud and wear red. Let’s pack Lindale and back the Bulldogs in Round 2. #ForTheC #DawgNation