Carthage High School

FRESHMEN FOOTBALL ANNOUNCEMENT There will be NO Freshmen Football practice after school this week.

🩸 CHS BLOOD DRIVE 🩸 Carthage High School will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 26 from 8:30 AM–4:00 PM in the CHS Performing Arts Center (PAC). ❤️ Give blood. Help save lives. 📅 Wednesday, August 26 ⏰ 8:30 AM–4:00 PM 📍 CHS Performing Arts Center

🚨 ATTENTION CARTHAGE ISD FANS: CASHLESS TICKET SALES 🚨 Beginning with our home volleyball match vs. Jacksonville on Tuesday, August 18, Carthage ISD will move to CASHLESS ticket sales at the gate for athletic events. 🎟️ PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE We strongly encourage fans to purchase tickets before arriving: ➡️ www.carthageisd.org/tickets You can also visit the Carthage ISD website and click the yellow “Sport Event Tickets” button. 💳 PURCHASING AT THE GATE Tickets will still be available at the gate, but cash will not be accepted. Gate workers will have tablets and credit card readers available to assist fans with purchasing tickets. 🏐 FIRST EVENT USING THE NEW SYSTEM Lady Dawgs vs. Jacksonville 📅 Tuesday, August 18 🏐 JV White — 4:30 PM 🏐 JV Red — 5:45 PM 🏐 Varsity — 6:45 PM Purchasing your tickets online in advance will help you skip the purchase line and get into the gym faster! Please help us spread the word as we transition to our new ticketing system through HomeTown Ticketing. CASHLESS AT THE GATE • BUY ONLINE • GET IN FASTER #DawgNation #ForTheC

🏫 CHS OPEN HOUSE — THURSDAY NIGHT! Carthage High School invites all parents and guardians to join us for CHS Open House! 📅 Thursday, August 20 ⏰ 6:30 PM 📍 Carthage High School Come visit campus, meet your student’s teachers, and learn more about their classes and the year ahead. We look forward to welcoming our CHS families Thursday night! 🔴⚪ #BetterAsABulldog

📣 CHS TITLE I PARENT MEETING Carthage High School invites parents and guardians to attend our Title I Parent Meeting this week. 📅 Thursday, August 20 ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 CHS Commons Can’t make it Thursday evening? We will offer a second opportunity: 📅 Friday, August 21 ⏰ 12:00 PM 📍 Carthage High School Please check in at the CHS office upon arrival, and our staff will direct you to the meeting location. We encourage our CHS parents and guardians to attend one of these two meeting times. We look forward to seeing you!

🎉 VENDORS WANTED — JUST $50! 🎉 Carthage High School and the Carthage Courtesy Club are looking for local businesses, makers, and organizations to join us for the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration! 📅 Friday, September 11, 2026 ⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM 📍 CHS Commons & Back Bus Ramp 🛍️ Vendor Fee: Just $50! Come set up a booth, showcase your business or organization, and be part of an evening of food, culture, entertainment, games, and community fun! ➡️ Register your booth: https://form.jotform.com/262168873547167 ❤️ All proceeds benefit scholarships for the Carthage High School Class of 2027! Questions? 📞 Julissa DeJulian — 903-471-6944 📞 Yanet Martinez — 903-747-8608 📞 Isha Brown — 682-465-6181 Reserve your spot and join us for a great night celebrating Hispanic heritage and supporting our CHS seniors!

🚨 IMPORTANT CHS TRAFFIC & PICKUP UPDATE 🚨 Due to ongoing construction work, please be aware of the following changes at Carthage High School: * The Band Hall bus ramp is CLOSED. Buses will now load and pick up students at the Gym ramp. * Buses will be traveling in BOTH LANES of the road between Bulldog Stadium and the school. * NO PARKING is allowed along this road or anywhere along the bus drive behind the school near the Ag Department and Field House. Buses and construction crews must have full access to this area. * ALL CAR RIDERS must be picked up in FRONT of CHS near the large red CHS letters by the PAC. ⚠️ Please do not park or wait along the back bus drive. Keeping these areas clear is extremely important for the safety of our students, bus drivers, staff, and construction crews. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as construction continues at CHS.

Updated School Meal Prices Please see the updated breakfast and lunch prices for the 2026–2027 school year: Primary, Libby & Baker-Koonce Breakfast: $2.00 | Lunch: $2.25 Junior High Breakfast: $2.25 | Lunch: $2.50 High School Breakfast: $2.25 | Lunch: $2.75

🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH 2026 What a wonderful evening of community, service, and support for our students and families! Thank you again to every organization, business, donor, volunteer, student, and sponsor who had a hand in collecting supplies, organizing the event, and helping distribute everything tonight. Your generosity and willingness to serve made the Back to School Bash possible. We are grateful to live in a community that continues to come together for its students. Thank you for helping our Bulldogs begin the new school year prepared and encouraged!

A huge THANK YOU to Tate Barber State Farm Insurance for treating our CHS family to drinks from Swirl and Swig today! 🥤❤️ And a special thank you to Swirl and Swig, run by proud Carthage alum Chesney Baker, for helping make it happen! It was the perfect refreshing treat on a hot afternoon. We appreciate both of these local businesses for thinking of our faculty and staff and showing some love to CHS!

🏫 NEW TO CHS? COME TAKE A LOOK AROUND! Incoming freshmen and students who are new to Carthage High School are invited to tour the campus on Tuesday, August 11, from 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Stop by anytime during the day to walk the halls, get familiar with the campus, find your classrooms, and feel a little more comfortable before the first day of school. We look forward to welcoming our newest Bulldogs to CHS! ❤️🐾

🏈 Congratulations to Cooper Walters on being selected as a 2026 East Texas Kickoff Luncheon Scholarship recipient! Cooper was recognized this past Tuesday in Tyler during the 20th Annual East Texas Kickoff Luncheon, where outstanding East Texas student-athletes were honored both on and off the field. This well-deserved scholarship is a reflection of Cooper’s hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence. Congratulations, Cooper! We are proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds. #GoDawgs

Congratulations to Carthage Bulldog Baseball senior catcher Brooks Soape on being named Honorable Mention 4A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association! Brooks’ leadership behind the plate, toughness, and dedication helped make him one of the top catchers in Class 4A this season. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for representing Carthage with pride. #GoDawgs #AllState #StickballSavages

Carthage High School School Supply Recommendations The following school supply list is provided as a general recommendation for Carthage High School students. Individual teachers will communicate any course-specific supply needs once the school year begins. Recommended Supplies: * 3-Ring Binder * Notebook Paper * Spiral Notebook * 8 Pocket Folders * Pens & Pencils * Highlighters

🎨 Senior Parking Spot Painting is Almost Here! Calling the Class of 2027! It’s almost time to make your mark on campus. 🗓️ Saturday, August 8 or Sunday, August 9 🌦️ Painting will take place on either day, weather permitting. This is your opportunity to personalize your senior parking space and kick off your final year at Carthage High School in Bulldog style! Additional details, assigned painting times, and guidelines will be shared with participating seniors prior to the event. For more information, please contact Mr. Milam. We can’t wait to see your creativity on display!

📚 Reminder: Carthage High School Schedule Pickup is Almost Here! Students planning to pick up their schedules during the early pickup period must complete BOTH of the following before arriving: ✅ Complete the 2026–2027 Annual Online Registration through Parent Portal ✅ Pay all outstanding fines and fees Schedule Pickup Dates & Times 📅 July 27 🎓 Seniors — 8:30 AM–3:30 PM 📅 July 28 🎓 Juniors — 8:30–11:30 AM 🎓 Sophomores — 12:30–3:30 PM 🎓 Freshman Orientation & Schedule Pickup — 5:30–7:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center Students who are unable to attend their assigned pickup time may pick up their schedules on July 29 or July 30 from 8:30 AM–3:30 PM. Completing your online registration and taking care of any outstanding fines or fees before your scheduled pickup will help ensure a smooth and efficient process. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

🏆 A well-deserved honor for one of the best in agricultural education! Congratulations to Carthage High School Agricultural Science teacher and Carthage alumnus Mark on being recognized as an Outstanding Area VI Teacher during the opening session of the 2026 Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas (ATAT) Professional Development Conference in Corpus Christi. The Outstanding Experienced Teacher Award is among the highest honors in Texas agricultural education. Each year, one experienced teacher from each ATAT area is nominated and evaluated at the state level based on excellence in teaching, student success, agricultural program development, and a demonstrated commitment to inspiring the next generation. For decades, Mark has dedicated his career to serving the students of Carthage ISD. As a Bulldog graduate who returned home to teach, he has built a program defined by excellence while mentoring countless students in the classroom, through FFA, and beyond. His impact can be seen not only in awards and accomplishments, but in the character, leadership, and success of the young people he has helped shape. This recognition is a reflection of a lifetime of investing in students, strengthening agricultural education, and giving back to the community that helped shape him. Congratulations, Mr. Davis, on this incredible and well-earned honor. Bulldog Nation is proud to celebrate you! 🐾

🍎 More Than a Meal. More Opportunities for Your Student. Completing the Free & Reduced Meal Application can benefit your family today while opening doors for your student in the future. Families who qualify may receive: • Free or reduced-price school meals • Reduced fees for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams • College application fee waivers at many colleges and universities • Increased access to financial aid and scholarship opportunities Who should complete an application? ✔️ Families new to Carthage ISD ✔️ Families with students changing campuses for the upcoming school year ✔️ Any family who believes they may qualify for free or reduced-price meals The application is quick, secure, and confidential, and only one application is needed per household each school year. Families are encouraged to complete the application before the start of school so benefits are in place as early as possible. To apply, visit http://www.carthageisd.org and select Parents → Free & Reduced Meal Application. A few minutes today can make a difference for your family now and create opportunities for your student’s future.

☀️ The countdown to senior year starts with one unforgettable morning. The Class of 2027 Senior Sunrise is almost here! Join your classmates at Carthage Bulldog Stadium as we celebrate the beginning of your final year together. 📅 Wednesday, August 12 ⏰ 6:40–7:10 a.m. 🚪 Gates open at 6:30 a.m. 📍 Carthage Bulldog Stadium Bring your school spirit, enjoy the sunrise with your classmates, and make memories that will last long after graduation. We can’t wait to kick off an incredible senior year with the Class of 2027! ❤️🐾 Go Dawgs!

📚 Carthage High School Schedule Pickup is Almost Here! Mark your calendar and plan to attend your assigned schedule pickup time. 📅 July 27 🎓 Seniors — 8:30 AM–3:30 PM 📅 July 28 🔴Juniors — 8:30–11:30 AM ⚪️Sophomores — 12:30–3:30 PM ⚫️Freshman Orientation & Schedule Pickup — 5:30–7:00 PM at the Performing Arts Center Can’t make your assigned time? No problem! Students may pick up schedules on July 29 or July 30 from 8:30 AM–3:30 PM. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great year at Carthage High School. See you soon, Bulldogs!