Carthage High School

Back to school and better than ever! 🐾🍽️ This morning, our Carthage High School staff gathered for a delicious breakfast thanks to our new food service partner, Opaa! 🥓🍳☕ Before heading into convocation, our Bulldog Family took time to reconnect, recharge, and get excited for the year ahead. Here’s to an incredible start and an even better school year! 🐶📚💪 #BulldogFamily #BackToSchool #CarthageProud #TeamOpaa

🎉 What a way to kick off the school year, Carthage ISD! This morning, our entire district packed the gym for Convocation, and it felt more like a pep rally than a meeting! A big shoutout to the Battlin’ Bulldog Band, CHS Cheerleaders, and our Bulldog Belles Drill Team for bringing the energy and school spirit to start the day strong. We also celebrated Shannon Royce for an incredible 25 years of service to CISD along with other faculty members for their service anniversaries. Thank you for your dedication to our students and community! Coach Bubba Watson kept the momentum high, and we were inspired by a special video message from Congressman Moran along with words of encouragement from Superintendent Mr. Bitter and Board President Dr. Donald. Here’s to an amazing school year ahead. Go Dawgs! 🐾 ❤️🤍 #CarthageISD #GoDawgs #BulldogPride #CISDConvocation

‼️ IMPORTANT REMINDER ‼️ Both NEW and RETURNING students for the 2025-26 school year MUST complete online registration in Parent Portal. 💻 This should be done prior to the first day of school. 📚 If you do not have internet access to complete online registration, please contact your student’s campus during normal business hours and someone will be happy to help you! 🤩 👉 Click to visit Parent Portal and complete the process: https://portals07.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=183902

Beginning this school year, House Bill 1481 requires all student cell phones and personal communication devices to be turned off and out of sight throughout the school day. This statewide law supports an environment focused on teaching, learning and student engagement. 🔗 View our full policy here: https://bit.ly/PhoneFreeCarthageISD Thank you, in advance, for joining us in this effort by discussing the new policy with your students and for helping us maintain a strong focus on teaching and learning during the school day.

Carthage Lady Dawgs Volleyball to Host Annual Alumni Game This Saturday Carthage High School is proud to welcome back former athletes for a beloved tradition—the Lady Dawgs Volleyball Alumni Game, set for Saturday, August 8 at 3:00 PM in the Carthage High School Gym. This spirited event will feature current varsity Lady Dawgs facing off against alumni from past years in a friendly but competitive match that celebrates the legacy of Carthage Volleyball. The annual showdown between past and present players offers fans a chance to reconnect, relive memories, and cheer on generations of student-athletes who have worn the maroon and white. Admission is free and open to the public. All students, families, community members, and alumni are invited to attend and show their support. The alumni game is one of our favorite traditions. It gives our current players a chance to meet the women who helped build this program and to see firsthand the pride that comes with being a Lady Dawg. Whether you’re a former player, a proud parent, or just a fan of great volleyball, this event is a fun way to celebrate Carthage’s volleyball legacy. Be sure to bring your school spirit and help us fill the gym with support for both teams. For more updates, follow Carthage Athletics on social media.

🐾🔴⚪️⚡️ The energy on campus is electric! Today marked the first official staff meeting of the year, and our incredible Carthage High School team is already hard at work preparing for a successful school year. This meeting kicks off a full week of professional development where our teachers and staff are sharpening their skills, collaborating, and planning intentionally to give our students the best possible start. We can’t wait to welcome our students back on campus next Tuesday! Let’s make it a great year, Bulldogs! #WeAreCarthage #BackToSchool2025 #BulldogPride

🎟🐾 Carthage Bulldog Football Season Tickets ON SALE MONDAY! 🐾🎟

Season tickets for the general public will be available Monday, August 4 from 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM in the CHS Commons area.

🏈 First come, first serve
🏈 $32 per season ticket pack (4 home games at $8 each)
🏈 One-day only! Sold on Monday ONLY
🏈 When they’re gone, they are GONE!

Secure your seats and be part of the Friday night action with the Dawgs! 🐾 🔴⚪️

#GoDawgs #CarthageFootball #ForTheC

🏐 DAY 1 ✅

The Carthage Lady Dawgs have officially kicked off volleyball season with their first day of practice! 40+ girls hit the court, including 5 seniors, 8 returning varsity players, and 20 incoming freshmen ready to make their mark 🔥

Their first scrimmage is just one week away at Whitehouse, and we can’t wait to see them in action!

Every day is a great day to be a Dawg, and there’s nothing like being a Lady Dawg under the leadership of Coach Mandy Lancaster and her incredible staff.

Let’s go, Volleyball Dawgs! ❤️🐾🖤

#LadyDawgs #CarthageVolleyball #ForTheC #Day1Done

Bulldog Youth Football Camp Brings Energy and Excitement

The Carthage Bulldogs Youth Football Camp, held July 31 and August 1, brought out an impressive group of young athletes ready to compete and learn. Campers showed off their skills, worked hard alongside coaches and high school athletes, and brought incredible energy to the field.

A highlight of the camp was the always-competitive Speedball Super Bowl, where the team led by Jett Surratt and Carson Crawford claimed the championship title. Several participants also earned the distinction of “Fastest Man” in their respective grades and positions, showing off their speed and athleticism.

We’re proud of the effort, enthusiasm, and Bulldog pride these young athletes brought to camp. The future is bright in Carthage, and we’re excited to carry this momentum into another great season of Bulldog Football!

🏈👏 Congratulations to Jett Surratt!

Jett recently attended the 19th Annual East Texas Kick-Off Luncheon, an event that celebrates the start of football season across East Texas. The luncheon, hosted by Azalea Orthopedics and Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital, honored area head coaches, senior football players, and school leaders.

Jett was recognized alongside other senior athletes and received a $250 scholarship from the event’s main sponsors. Guests enjoyed a spirited welcome from a local drumline and cheer group, an inspiring message from keynote speaker and NFL veteran Luke McCown, and the opportunity to celebrate the positive impact of football in our communities.

We’re proud of Jett and can’t wait to watch him and the Bulldogs this season! 🐾❤️🖤

Pictured: CISD Superintendent Jarrod Bitter, Jett Surratt, and Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Scott Surratt

#GODAWGS #ETXKickoff

‼️ REMINDER: Season Ticket Renewal Deadline Is Tomorrow 🏈

Current season ticket holders have until 1:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, July 31) to renew their seats in person at the Carthage High School Commons from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

To retain your current seats, you must purchase them during this window. If you plan to release your tickets or cannot come in person, call Jean Thomas at 903-693-3806, ext. 1003 to make arrangements.

This season includes four home games. Reserved seat ticket packets are $32 (four tickets at $8 each).

👏 Huge shoutout to our CHS students who came out this morning to help prep classrooms for the new year! From moving desks to hanging posters, your hard work didn’t go unnoticed. Proud to see our Bulldogs stepping up! 🐾❤️

🚧 CHS Parking Lot Resurfacing in Progress 🚧

Thanks to the passage of the #CarthageISDBond2025, resurfacing of the Carthage High School parking lot is underway now through August 1.

✅ East entrance off W. Panola and back entrance off the Loop remain open
🚪 Temporary CHS main entrance: Gym doors across from Bulldog Stadium

Please use caution as you visit campus during this time and follow posted signage. Thank you, Bulldog community, for your support! 🐾

The sun is setting on the Class of 2025 tonight! 🌅 There's just a little over 48 hours until graduation for these seniors! 🎓 #SeniorSunset #ClassOf2025

Due to inclement weather, the CHS Choir Concert has been postponed and will now take place on Thursday night May 8th. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

Big Win for the Lady Dawgs. BiDistrict Champions. 17-1

We are proud of our talented CHS Choir 🎶 students and the leadership of Dr. Hodges! Their hard work and dedication were on full display at the UIL Concert & Sight Reading Contest held Tuesday afternoon at Whitehouse High School. 🎤 Varsity Mixed Choir earned a Division 1 (Superior) rating in the Concert portion of the contest. 👏 Varsity Women’s Choir received a Division 1 (Superior) rating in the Sight Reading portion. Congratulations! We are #BulldogProud of you all! 🤩

Carthage ISD is sponsoring a clinic for junior/senior students who need: MCV4: Meningitis vaccine (required for colleges) or Men B: a 2 shot series for a 5th strain of meningitis Deadline to sign up is April 8, 2025. The date to get the shots is Thursday, 4/9/25. Scan the QR code to sign up your student or come by the main office at CHS for a paper copy.

A huge shout out to Carthage High School’s Andrew Gwinn for his incredible accomplishment today! Andrew represented THREE CHS organizations today, on the golf course at Tempest, in the choir contest at Whitehouse, and he hit the field for baseball tonight in Spring Hill. What an amazing day! Andrew, you are the CHS "Triple Crown Champion" today! Keep shining and setting an example of excellence. We're all proud of you.

Congratulations 2025 - 2026 CHS Drum Majors and Auxiliary Line.