Carthage High School

🏀🔥 GAMEDAY IN THE DAWG HOUSE! 🔥🏀 The Carthage Lady Dawgs are back on the hardwood tonight for a HOME showdown vs Tatum! 📅 Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ⏰ JV – 5:00 PM | Varsity – 6:30 PM 📍 Carthage High School Bulldog Nation, let’s PACK the gym, BRING the noise, and push our girls to victory! 👏🐾 Let’s defend our home court and show Tatum what Lady Dawg basketball is all about! ❤️🤍 GO LADY DAWGS! 🏀🐾 #WeAreCHS #GoLadyDawgs #DefendTheStandard #BetterAsABulldog

🚨 Boys Soccer Practice Update 🚨 Due to expected icy conditions, there will be NO boys soccer practice on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Please stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see you back on the field soon! ❄️⚽️ #WeAreCHS #CarthageSoccer

🎟️ REGIONAL FINALS TICKETS — ON SALE NOW! 🎟️ Bulldog Nation, it’s GO TIME. The 4A Division II Region II Finals are set, and your Carthage Bulldogs are headed to Tyler to take on Athens this Friday, December 5th at 7 PM! 🚨 ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE — NO CASH SALES AT THE GATE 👉 https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/tylerisd 🔴 Adults: $11 ⚪️ Students: $9 📍 Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium 609 Fair Park Drive • Tyler, TX 75702 ⚠️ Clear Bag Policy Enforced ⚠️ Carthage is the VISITING team Let’s pack the visitor side and bring the noise as the Road to #11 continues! 🔥🐾 #DefendTheStandard #BetterAsABulldog #GoDawgs

⚽️ FIRST DAY OF SOCCER PRACTICE! ⚽️ It’s officially time to kick off the 2025-2026 season! Today marks Day 1 for our Boys and Girls Carthage Bulldog Soccer teams as they hit the field and start building toward a BIG year. Wishing all our athletes a great first practice—let’s set the tone, put in the work, and represent Bulldog Nation with pride. ¡Vamos Carthage! ❤️🤍⚽️ #WeAreCHS #BetterAsABulldog #CarthageSoccer #GoDawgs #DawgsFC

🏆 GAMEDAY — REGIONAL SEMIFINALS 🏈 Carthage vs Pleasant Grove Today • 2:30 PM 📍 McKinney ISD Stadium (Visitors) 4201 S. HARDIN BLVD McKINNEY, TX 75070 Bulldog Nation… IT’S GAMEDAY. The Road to #11 runs through McKinney, and our Dawgs are locked in and ready to Defend the Standard. 🔥🐶 🎥 WATCH LIVE — THSCA Game of the Week Today’s matchup is the THSCA Game of the Week and will be televised/streamed exclusively on Victory+! Tune in and cheer on the Dawgs from anywhere. 🎟️ TICKETS — ONLINE ONLY All tickets are $10 and must be purchased online: events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/mckinneyisd/entity/schools/37 👜 Clear bag policy 🚪 Enter on VISITOR side Bring the energy, Dawg Nation. It’s playoff football. It’s Carthage Football. Let’s go win a Regional Semifinal. ❤️🤍 #DefendTheStandard #GoDawgs #BetterAsABulldog #RoadTo11

🚨 Lady Dawgs Basketball Update 🚨 Tuesday’s games at Center (Nov. 25) have been cancelled and will be rescheduled for December 9th.

Regional Semifinals Fan Information: Carthage Bulldogs vs Pleasant Grove Carthage Bulldog Football continues its playoff run this Friday, November 28, as the Dawgs take on Pleasant Grove in the Regional Semifinals. Kickoff is set for 2:30 PM at McKinney ISD Stadium, located at 4201 S. Hardin Blvd., McKinney, TX 75070. Carthage will serve as the visitor team for this matchup. This guide provides all essential information for Bulldog Nation as we prepare to travel, support our boys, and represent Carthage with pride. ⸻ Ticket Information All tickets for the Regional Semifinal must be purchased online only. There will be no cash sales at the gate. Tickets should be available for purchase by the end of business on Monday. • Price: $10 for all spectators • Ticket Link: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/mckinneyisd/entity/schools/37 • Important: Fans must purchase Visitor Tickets and enter through the Visitor Gate on the east side of the stadium. • Gates open: 1 hour before kickoff • Re-entry: Not permitted. Anyone who exits must purchase a new ticket. ⸻ Parking and Stadium Entry See provided map. From US-75 North: • Exit Eldorado Parkway • Make a U-turn and head south on the service road • Turn right on McKinney Ranch Parkway • Visitor parking will be on the left From SH 121/Sam Rayburn Tollway: • Exit Hardin Road • Turn left on Hardin • Turn right on Collin McKinney Blvd • Proceed to visitor parking on the east side Fans must enter through the designated Visitor Gate. Crossover gates between home and visitor sides will be closed. ⸻ Clear Bag Policy & Stadium Rules McKinney ISD enforces a district-wide Clear Bag Policy for all guests. All spectators will pass through the Evolv Weapons Detection System, and all bags are subject to search. Prohibited items include: Artificial noisemakers, outside food and drinks, umbrellas, tripods, drones, balloons, confetti, baby powder, tobacco, alcohol, weapons, and other restricted items. Signage Note: No signs may be hung anywhere inside the stadium. Handheld signs are allowed but must remain positive and may not reference the opponent. ⸻ Student Section Carthage students will sit in Section 112 (lower bowl) on the visitor side. ⸻ Broadcast Information Fans who cannot attend have multiple ways to follow the action: • Radio: KGAS 104.3 FM — full play-by-play coverage • Online Audio Stream: EastTexasToday.com • Video Livestream: NFHS Network (A paid subscription is required.) ⸻ Let’s Pack the Visitor Side, Bulldog Nation We encourage all Carthage fans to make the trip, fill the stands, and bring the energy our boys deserve. Every voice matters, every moment matters, and every Dawg matters. Regional Semifinals. Defend The Standard. Road to #11. #BetterAsABulldog #DefendTheStandard #RoadTo11

🎂 2nd Annual CHS Prom Bake Sale 🍰 Supporting the CHS Junior–Senior Prom Carthage High School invites our community to stop by The Bulldawg Stop next Tuesday, November 25th for the 2nd Annual CHS Prom Bake Sale! 🗓 Date: Tuesday, 11/25/25 ⏰ Time: Beginning at 9:00 AM 📍 Location: The Bulldawg Stop Our Prom Committee will have an amazing assortment of baked treats and goodies — all supporting this year’s Junior–Senior Prom. 🎉 PLUS: The Athletic Booster Club trailer will be on site with official Bulldog playoff gear! It’s the perfect chance to grab some merch and show your Dawg pride as we continue the road to Championship #11. Come enjoy something sweet, support our students, and get geared up for playoffs! ❤️🤍 #WeAreCHS #BetterAsABulldog #CHSProm2026 #DawgNation

🏈🔥 REGIONAL SEMIFINALS — LET’S GO DAWGS! 🔥🏈 Carthage Bulldog Football is marching on after a big Area Round win over Sanger — next stop: Round 3! 📅 Friday, November 28, 2025 🆚 vs Pleasant Grove ⏰ 2:30 PM 📍 McKinney ISD Stadium 4201 S. Hardin Blvd. McKinney, TX 75070 Additional details — tickets, broadcast info, seating, and policies — will be released once finalized. Dawg Nation, it’s time to pack the stands and help the Dawgs take one more step toward State Championship #11! #DefendTheStandard #BetterAsABulldog #RoadTo11 #BulldogNation #WeAreCHS

REMINDER TO PARENTS: Carthage ISD will dismiss students early at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21 to allow buses to run regular routes before traveling to the football playoff game in Forney. Lunch will be served prior to dismissal and buses will begin afternoon routes at 1 p.m. Let's GO DAWGS!!! ♥️🐾

🌟 Instructional Practices & Practicum Student Spotlight 🌟 Today we are proud to highlight Hope Williamson, a dedicated junior at Carthage High School completing her practicum at Carthage Primary under the mentorship of Mrs. Kim Smith. 🍎 A Future Educator in the Making Mrs. Smith describes Hope as encouraging, patient, kind, and loving. When students struggle, Hope never lets them give up—she encourages them to keep trying until they succeed. Her calm and caring presence is already making a big impact in the classroom. 📘 Growth & Leadership At the beginning of the year, Hope was shy and needed direction. Now, she comes in each day ready to work and immediately gets herself involved with students. She assists with seatwork, practices sight words with struggling learners, helps in centers, and builds strong, positive relationships. Mrs. Smith shared that she is “such a BIG help to me!” ❤️ Teaching Strengths Hope’s strengths—her patience, encouragement, compassion, and willingness to do anything for a child—make her stand out as a future educator with tremendous potential. 🌈 A Favorite Memory Mrs. Smith recalls a moment when Hope arrived in the middle of a human body lesson. Without hesitation, she sat right down with the students and began participating. Her mentor described the moment as “so sweet.” 💬 Advice from Her Mentor “Keep working and keep pushing! Education is a very rewarding career with ups and downs each day. It takes someone with a BIG heart, and you have that.” ✨ Mentor’s Favorite Quote for Hope “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” —Eleanor Roosevelt Join us in celebrating Hope Williamson for her dedication, growth, and passion for students. Her future in education is bright! ❤️🐾 #WeAreCHS #BetterAsABulldog #FutureEducator #CTEspotlight

🏐📚 THSCA ACADEMIC ALL-STATE! 📚🏐 Bulldog Nation, help us give a HUGE round of applause to three outstanding Lady Dawgs who earned 2025 THSCA Academic All-State honors! This recognition is one of the most prestigious academic awards a Texas high school athlete can receive—and these young women earned it through incredible dedication, discipline, and excellence in the classroom. These honors don’t just happen. They reflect years of hard work, leadership, and commitment to balancing academics with the demands of varsity athletics. We are unbelievably proud of them! 🌟 2025 THSCA Academic All-State Honorees 🥇 First Team – Olivia Lipsey 🥈 Second Team – Lexi Ladymon 🏅 Honorable Mention – Laney Alexander 👏 Congratulations to these remarkable Lady Dawgs! You represent Carthage with pride, purpose, and passion—both on the court and in the classroom. The Bulldog community celebrates you! ❤️🤍🐾 #LadyDawgs #BetterAsABulldog #AcademicAllState #THSCA #WeAreCHS #BulldogNation #ScholarBallers

🎭 Big Round of Applause for Our 2025 Thespys! 🎭 Saturday evening’s Thespy Showcase was a tremendous success as our students performed their Texas Thespian competition pieces, including solo musicals, contrasting monologues, and two-person scenes. Their hard work, dedication, and talent continue the strong tradition of excellence in Carthage Theatre Arts. Under the guidance of Ms. Courtney Medbury, our Thespians are building on the proud legacy of CHS Theatre—one that stretches back decades and includes both historic and recent successes. Carthage has been a Texas Thespians Troupe since 1974, and our students proudly carry that tradition forward today. This Wednesday, our Thespians head to the Texas Thespians State Festival (Nov. 19–22), where they will compete, attend workshops, and grow their skills alongside students from across the state. Please help us wish our performers the very best as they represent CHS with passion, pride, and creativity! Break a leg, Dawgs! ❤️🎭 #WeAreCHS #BetterAsABulldog #CHSTheatre #TexasThespians #DawgNationArts

‼️ Editor’s Note (7:28am, 11/18/25): The ticket website is currently down. Forney ISD is currently working on the issue. We apologize for the inconvenience. Editor’s Note (9:06am, 11/18/25): The ticket link is now up and running again. ‼️ 🏈🔥 AREA ROUND PLAYOFFS — LET’S GO DAWGS! 🔥🏈 Carthage Bulldog Football is headed to the Area Round as the road to State Championship #11 rolls on! This Friday, November 21st, the Dawgs take on Sanger at 7:00 PM. Carthage is the HOME team! 📍 STADIUM LOCATION Forney City Bank Stadium 800 FM 741 Forney, TX 75126 🎟️ TICKETS — MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE No cash sales at the gate. Adults: $9 | Students: $6 Buy here: events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/forneyisd 👜 CLEAR BAG POLICY IN EFFECT Please plan accordingly. Let’s flood Forney with red and white and pack the stands for our Dawgs as they fight in the Area Round! ❤️🤍🐾 #BetterAsABulldog #RoadTo11 #Playoffs #CarthageBulldogs #DefendTheStandardrg

🎄 A Carols Feast Even the Grinch Wouldn’t Steal! 💚 Grow Your Heart Three Sizes This Night! Join us for our annual Feast of Carols — a Grinch-themed holiday showcase bringing together the creativity of our CHS Fine Arts & CTE students! From handcrafted Whoville decorations to student artwork, colorful culinary treats, and festive performances from our band, choir, and theatre students, this night is packed with holiday magic even the Grinch couldn’t resist. 📅 Monday, December 8, 2025 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Carthage ISD PAC Come celebrate the season with us as we transform the PAC into Whoville for one unforgettable night! #WeAreCHS #HolidayAtCHS #FeastOfCarols

Carthage Volleyball Earns District 16-4A All-District Honors; Entire Varsity Named Academic All-District The Carthage High School Lady Dawgs Volleyball program is celebrating an impressive list of accomplishments following a successful playoff-qualifying season. The athletes of the 2025 varsity squad were recognized across multiple categories in the District 16-4A All-District selections—and in an extraordinary achievement, every single varsity player earned Academic All-District honors. This recognition highlights not only the team’s talent and competitiveness on the court, but also their commitment to academic excellence and the high standards of Carthage High School student-athletes. Major District Awards Two Lady Dawgs received top individual honors within District 16-4A: • Most Valuable Setter: #7 Caroline Cockerham (Junior) • Co-Most Valuable Defensive Player: #2 Laney Alexander All-District Team Selections Several athletes were recognized for their outstanding performance throughout district play: 1st Team All-District • #4 Alli Bitter • #8 Olivia Lipsey 2nd Team All-District • #1 KK Haggerty • #3 Mya Nelson • #14 Lexi Ladymon Honorable Mention • #9 Christina Cockerham • #10 Shalyn Barrilleaux Academic All-District Honors The Lady Dawgs achieved a rare and remarkable feat as every member of the varsity roster earned Academic All-District recognition, demonstrating their dedication to classroom success while balancing the demands of competitive athletics. Honorees include: #1 KK Haggerty, #2 Laney Alexander, #3 Mya Nelson, #4 Alli Bitter, #6 Natalee Daniel, #7 Caroline Cockerham, #8 Olivia Lipsey, #9 Christina Cockerham, #10 Shalyn Barrilleaux, #12 Hudsyn Wulf, #13 Alivia Griffin, and #14 Lexi Ladymon.

🏈 AREA ROUND PLAYOFFS — LET’S GO DAWG NATION! 🔴⚪️ The Carthage Bulldogs are headed to the Area Round! 📅 Friday, November 21, 2025 ⏰ 7:00 PM 🏟️ Forney City Bank Field 📍 800 FM 741, Forney, TX 75126 Opponent: Sanger Indians All other game details will be shared as soon as they are finalized. 🐾 Dawg Nation — we NEED you there! Pack the stands, bring the energy, and help push our boys one step closer to Championship #11. #BetterAsABulldog #DefendTheStandard #RoadToState #DawgNation

🌿 Hands-On Learning in Horticulture! 🌿

A huge thank you to Mr. Andy Dawson for generously donating several vines of beautiful variegated ivy to our Horticulture class! 🍃

Under the guidance of Mrs. Ashley Harris, students participated in an incredible propagation lab, using the donated ivy to learn how new plants can grow from existing ones. Her expertise and passion helped create a meaningful, real-world learning experience that truly brought plant science to life! 🌱✨

Students are excited to track their ivy’s progress over the next several weeks and see the results of their hard work and care. Plus, they’ll get to take their newly propagated plants home to enjoy! 🪴❤️

Thank you, Mrs. Harris, for providing an outstanding educational opportunity — and thank you again, Mr. Dawson, for supporting our program!

#CTE #Horticulture #HandsOnLearning #BetterAsABulldog #CHSCTE #StudentSuccess

🔥 LADY DAWGS HOOPIN’ AT QUEEN CITY! 🔥 Our Carthage Lady Dawgs are competing this week in the Queen City Tournament — let’s show up loud and proud as they take the court! 📍 Queen City High School 1015 Houston St, Queen City, TX 🗓 Thursday 11/13 – Saturday 11/15 🏀 Pool Play: Thursday & Friday 🏆 Bracket Play: Saturday 🎯 Pool Play Matchups: • McLeod – 10:20 AM (Thu) • Arkansas High – 1:00 PM (Thu) • Hughes Springs – 10:20 AM (Fri) • Magnolia, AR – 3:40 PM (Fri) Come support these hardworking Lady Dawgs as they battle through a tough tournament field! ❤️🤍🐾 GO LADY DAWGS! 🏀🔥