Carthage High School

THIS WEEK IN CARTHAGE BULLDOG ATHLETICS 🐾🔥 Week of April 26 – May 2 MONDAY–TUESDAY (4/27–4/28) ⛳ Boys Golf at STATE TOURNAMENT (Austin) THURSDAY (4/30) 🥎 Softball Round 2 Playoffs vs North Lamar — Game 1, 6:00 PM @ Pleasant Grove ⚾ Baseball Round 1 Playoffs vs Van — Game 1, 6:30 PM @ Grand Saline FRIDAY (5/1) 🏃 Track at Regional Meet (East Texas A&M – Commerce) 🥎 Softball Round 2 Playoffs vs North Lamar — Game 2, 7:00 PM @ Pleasant Grove ⚾ Baseball Round 1 Playoffs vs Van — Game 2, 7:00 PM @ Tatum SATURDAY (5/2) 🏃 Track at Regional Meet (East Texas A&M – Commerce) 🥎 Softball Round 2 Playoffs vs North Lamar — Game 3 (if needed), 6:00 PM @ Pleasant Grove ⚾ Baseball Round 1 Playoffs vs Van — Game 3 (if needed), 4:00 PM @ Grand Saline It’s playoff season, Dawg Nation. Our teams have battled all year for this moment. Wear red. Be loud. Be proud. Show up and support the C. #ForTheC #DawgNation #BetterAsABulldog 🐾

🔥 STATE ALTERNATE SENIOR 🔥 Another big-time performance for Carthage Speech & Debate Senior Brenden Selby placed 5th in Persuasive Speaking at Regionals and is officially a UIL State Alternate. 🎤✨ Brenden is no stranger to big stages. He was also a State Qualifier in CX Debate earlier this year and has earned a debate scholarship to Tyler Junior College. That’s what preparation, consistency, and commitment look like. Proud of you, Brenden. Way to represent Carthage. ❤️🤍 #CarthageISD #UILAcademics #BetterAsABulldog #BulldogPride

🔥 STATE BOUND SENIOR 🔥 Carthage High School’s great speech and debate tradition continues to grow. Senior Clayton Elliott is advancing to the UIL State Meet after earning 2nd place in LD Debate at Regionals. 🎤✨ On one of the biggest stages, Clayton stepped up and delivered. The preparation, the composure, the confidence. It all showed. This is what it looks like to finish strong. We are proud of you, Clayton. Go represent Carthage. ❤️🤍 #CarthageISD #UILAcademics #BetterAsABulldog

🥎🔥 LADY DAWGS ADVANCE! 🔥🥎 Final: Carthage 8 | Canton 2 Win or go home… and the Lady Dawgs answered. Big time performance when it mattered most. Survive and advance. On to the next round. GO LADY DAWGS. ❤️ #PoundTheStone #BetterAsABulldog

🔥 STATE BOUND FRESHMAN 🔥 From District Champion to Regional Champion… now she’s STATE BOUND!!! Freshman Logan Sherrod earned 1st place in UIL Poetry Interpretation at Regionals with another incredible performance. 🎤✨ In a room full of experienced competitors, she was the only freshman and the only female finalist. That’s a big-time moment. We are so proud of you, Logan! Go represent Carthage on the biggest stage. Also, huge shoutout to her teacher and coach Ms. Julie Develin for the work behind the scenes to support students and help them achieve moments like this. ❤️🤍 #CarthageISD #CHS #UILAcademics #BulldogPride #ForTheC #BetterAsABulldog

❤️ DAWGS MAKING A DIFFERENCE ❤️ What It Means To Be Better As A Bulldog Some of the most meaningful moments from Special Field Day weren’t on the schedule. They happened in the middle of the field… in simple moments that meant everything. One of those moments came when CHS student Maccoy Philo spent time with Josiah. To most people, it may have looked small. To Josiah’s family, it meant the world. After the event, his mom, Janna, shared just how much that moment meant. Josiah has faced more than most at a young age, and his journey is one of strength, resilience, and joy. Watching him smile, connect, and experience that moment meant everything. In her words: “He doesn’t know what my son has been through, but if he did, he would truly understand how much it meant to me to watch something so special between them. Josiah is a walking miracle.” And about Maccoy: “He truly deserves so much credit. Maccoy truly is an angel on earth.” She also shared her appreciation for Mrs. LaGrone, whose care and dedication have made this year so special. We’re proud of you, Maccoy. We’re proud of you, Josiah. This is what it means to be Better As A Bulldog. ❤️🤍 #BetterAsABulldog #DawgsMakingADifference #WeAreCarthage #CarthageISD

THIS WEEK IN CARTHAGE BULLDOG ATHLETICS Week of April 19–25, 2026 Carthage ISD Athletics enters a pivotal week as the regular season wraps up and postseason play begins for the Lady Dawgs. Fans are encouraged to come out and support our student-athletes as they compete in important district and playoff matchups. The week begins on Tuesday, April 21, as Bulldog Baseball travels to Kilgore for the final games of the regular season. JV Red will take the field at 4:30 p.m., followed by the varsity game at 7:00 p.m. This matchup will serve as an important tune-up as the Dawgs prepare for postseason play. The Lady Dawgs Softball team opens the UIL Bi-District Playoffs on Thursday, April 23, beginning a best-of-three series against Canton at Tyler Legacy High School. Game 1 is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. The series continues on Friday, April 24, with Game 2 set for 8:00 p.m. at Tyler Legacy. If a third game is necessary, it will be played on Saturday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. We are proud of the effort, preparation, and commitment our student-athletes have shown throughout the season. As we enter the postseason, we invite our community to continue showing their support in a positive and respectful manner. Go Dawgs!

Carthage Lady Dawg Softball will begin postseason play this week in the UIL 4A Division II Bi-District Round, facing Canton in a best-of-three series at Tyler Legacy Softball Field. Game one is scheduled for Thursday at 5:00 p.m., with Carthage designated as the visiting team and occupying the first base dugout. Game two will be played Friday at 8:00 p.m., with the Lady Dawgs serving as the home team in the third base dugout. If necessary, a third and deciding game will be played Saturday at 5:30 p.m., with home and away designations flipping from game two. All games in the series will be held at Tyler Legacy. Tickets are priced at $5 for adults and $3 for students, with all passes accepted. Tickets must be purchased online in advance, as there will be no cash sales at the gate. A clear bag policy will also be enforced for entry into the facility. Fans can purchase tickets for game one and game two through the provided Hudl links. A ticket link for game three will be shared if the series extends to Saturday. Carthage enters the postseason following a strong district campaign and will look to carry that momentum into the playoffs as they take on Canton in the opening round. The community is encouraged to travel and support the Lady Dawgs as they begin their playoff run. Pound the Stone.

🔥🛠️ TSTC WELDING COMPETITION RESULTS 🛠️🔥 It was a great day for our Bulldog CTE students! 💪 Angel Dominguez earned 2nd place and a $1,000 scholarship Sebastian Ramones earned 3rd place and a $500 scholarship Both also came home with bags full of welder swag and tools, which made the day even better. 🧰⚙️ These guys showed what it looks like to take pride in your work, compete with confidence, and represent Carthage the right way. The time, effort, and focus they’ve put in is paying off in a big way. A big shoutout to Ms. Jolene for the incredible job she does leading this program and preparing our students for opportunities like this. We are proud of you, fellas. Keep building. #BetterAsABulldog #CTEWorks #BulldogBuilt #ForTheC

❤️🤍 Panola County Special Field Day 🤍❤️ Carthage High School was proud to be part of the Panola County Special Field Day, hosted at Bulldog Stadium by Carthage ISD in partnership with Panola County SSA. Today was all about celebrating incredible students, their abilities, their joy, and the energy they brought to Bulldog Stadium. We are especially proud of our CHS students who served as “Big Buddies” today. You represented our campus in the best way, building connections, showing kindness, and helping create an unforgettable experience for every athlete. We also appreciate our partner districts, Gary ISD and Beckville ISD, for sharing in this special day. A huge thank you to the sponsors and community partners who made today possible: • Carthage ISD Education Foundation • Pippen Motors • Carthage Furniture • Panola County Processing LLC • First State Bank • Charles C. Matthews Foundation • Vera Bank • HEB • Sonic • ABC Auto • Bulldawg Stop • Twisted Hickory BBQ • Whataburger • Mainstreet Cafe Special thanks to Trevor Riley and our FFA students for cooking the burgers, and to James Foster, Tina Marion, and their students for providing the event t-shirts. This is what being #BetterAsABulldog looks like. Proud of our students. Proud of our community. 🐾❤️ #ForTheC #DawgNation #PanolaCountyProud

✍️🐾 CTE SIGNING DAY 🐾✍️ Proud day for Carthage High School as four Bulldogs are continuing their journey with Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in Marshall! 🎓 Quentin Creech 🎓 Zacelvian Smith 🎓 Rylan Blue 🎓 Jax Thomas These guys are choosing a path that is all about learning by doing. They will be building real skills, working with their hands, and preparing for careers that are in demand right now. That is what makes TSTC special. It is about being ready to go to work and succeed from day one. This is what school to career looks like. Find your lane, put in the work, and go build something you are proud of. We are proud of these young men and the direction they are headed. A lot of people helped them get here. Teachers, families, and mentors all played a part and it shows. Go take advantage of the opportunity. Go represent Carthage the right way. GO DAWGS! ❤️🤍

🎉✨ IMPORTANT PROM REMINDERS ✨🎉 Carthage High School Prom is almost here! Be sure you’re ready for a great night 💃🕺 📅 Saturday, April 18 🕘 Prom begins at 9:00 PM 📍 CHS Commons 📸 PROM PREVIEW (Photo Ops!) 🕒 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM The Commons will be open for pictures before the dance! 🚪 Doors will close promptly at 5:00 PM for final setup. ⚠️ IMPORTANT ENTRY INFO Due to projected weather, entry will be at the BACK DOOR (morning bus ramp area). 🎟️ NO TICKET = NO ENTRY All students must have their ticket to enter. 🚫 NO RE-ENTRY Once you leave the event, you will not be allowed to return. 🎁 DOOR PRIZES Prizes will be given throughout the night — you must be present to win! 🎶 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy a live band AND a DJ all night long! Let’s have a safe, fun, and memorable night… GO DAWGS! ❤️🤍

🎉🐾 BULLDOGS SHINE AT TSA STATE!🐾🎉

Carthage High School TSA had an incredible showing at the Texas TSA State Conference in Fort Worth (April 9–11, 2026) and we are SO proud of our students for stepping up, trying new events, and bringing home BIG results including National Qualification and a state scholarship! 🎉

🏆 CHAPTER TEAM: 3rd PLACE + NATIONAL QUALIFIERS!
Madelynn Pugh, Meira Dodda, Cooper Walters, Crosbie Walters, Micaelah Burns, Elijah Emmons

🎲 BOARD GAME DESIGN: 7th PLACE!
Elijah Emmons, Timothy Cocklin, Garrett Baldobino, Kable Parks, Anthony Davis

✨ TOP 12 FINISHES!
👗 Fashion Design & Technology
Anastasia Dewberry, Ruby Laura, Katie Brown

📚 Children’s Stories
Crosbie Walters, Meira Dodda, Madelynn Pugh

🎓 SCHOLARSHIP HONOR
Averey Williams was awarded a CTAT scholarship by Texas TSA. Congratulations, Averey!

What makes this even more special: most of our students competed in TSA for the first time this year and/or tried brand-new events. That takes courage, dedication, and a lot of hard work and it showed! 👏

A huge THANK YOU to our outstanding CTE teachers for investing in our students and their futures, and a special shoutout to TSA sponsor Mrs. Shelby Foster for her leadership and commitment to building a thriving TSA program at CHS. 💙

📩 Want to learn more about Carthage High School TSA? Contact Mrs. Shelby Foster at sfoster@carthageisd.org

You can read more about this at https://www.carthageisd.org/article/2816356

#CarthageISD #CarthageHighSchool #BulldogPride #TexasTSA #CTE #StudentSuccess #NationalsBound

🍔📣 ATTENTION CHS STUDENTS! YOUR VOICE MATTERS! 📣🍪 Carthage High School & OPAA! Food Service want to hear from YOU! 🐾 What’s your go-to lunch? What do you want to see more of in the cafeteria? Now’s your chance to make an impact! ✅ Scan the QR code or use the link below 📝 https://zfrmz.com/bEY6QiXWiESaND1BuWIF 📅 Deadline: April 24 Your feedback helps CHS & OPAA! continue building a menu YOU enjoy! 💪 Let’s make our lunch lineup even better, Dawgs! 🔴⚪ #ForTheC #DawgNation

Carthage High School Athletics will have a full slate of competition during the week of April 13–17. Boys Golf will compete in the Regional Tournament in Sulphur Springs on Monday and Tuesday, followed by the Girls Golf Regional Tournament on Wednesday and Thursday. On Tuesday, Bulldog Baseball will travel to Henderson with JV Red beginning at 4:30 p.m. and Varsity at 7:00 p.m., while Lady Dawg Softball will be on the road at Tyler Chapel Hill with JV at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Carthage Track and Field will compete in the Area Meet, with events scheduled throughout the day. The week concludes on Friday as the Bulldogs host Henderson in a key district matchup at Bulldog Park, with JV Red at 4:30 p.m. and Varsity at 7:00 p.m. Lady Dawg Softball will also host Henderson, with JV at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity at 6:30 p.m., and the evening will include Senior Night recognition. We encourage all fans to come out and support our student-athletes throughout the week.

🩺❤️ REAL WORLD LEARNING IN ACTION! ❤️🩺 This week in Ms. Hammett’s Human Growth & Development class, students got an incredible hands-on learning experience! 👏 Jakyria Shelton, an aspiring CNA, stepped into the role of student-teacher and led a powerful team teaching lesson alongside Ms. Hammett. 👶💡 Jakyria guided her classmates through the proper techniques for performing CPR on infants and toddlers—a life-saving skill that takes knowledge, confidence, and care. This is what it’s all about—students applying real-world skills, stepping into leadership roles, and preparing for impactful futures in healthcare. 💪📚 We are so proud of Jakyria for sharing her passion and of Ms. Hammett for creating opportunities that empower students to lead and learn! #ForTheC #DawgNation #CareerReady

This week in Carthage Bulldog Athletics (March 29 – April 4), our Dawgs are competing across multiple district events and we invite Dawg Nation to come out and support. On Monday, varsity boys and girls golf compete in the district tournament, varsity tennis competes in the district tournament in Longview, and JV White baseball hosts Kilgore at 6:00 PM. Tuesday continues varsity tennis district play in Longview, along with softball vs. Kilgore (JV at 5:00 PM, varsity at 6:30 PM) and baseball vs. Spring Hill (JV Red at 4:30 PM, varsity at 7:00 PM). On Wednesday, JV track hosts the district meet at Bulldog Stadium. Thursday includes varsity boys and girls track at Rusk, JV tennis competing at the district tournament in Pine Tree, and baseball and softball traveling to Spring Hill (baseball JV Red at 4:30 PM, varsity at 7:00 PM; softball JV at 5:00 PM, varsity at 6:30 PM). We appreciate the continued support of our student-athletes as they compete and represent Carthage with pride. Every day is a great day to be a Bulldog.

A good week, a fishing pole, and the famous CHS Pond. That’s a pretty great combination. 🎣 Coach Hill’s Outdoor Education and PE classes spent time fishing this week at the beloved CHS Pond, enjoying the outdoors, building skills, and making the kind of memories students will remember long after the school day ends. Just another reminder that learning at CHS goes far beyond the classroom. #CHS #BetterAsABulldog

Juniors & Seniors — Prom tickets for the 2026 CHS Prom go on sale Monday, March 30.

Tickets are $30 each and will be sold in the front office.

Planning to bring a non-CHS guest? Additional paperwork is required and must be turned in by April 16.

Please note: Prom attendance is limited to high school-aged students up to age 20.

For more information, please contact Mrs. Gunn.

‼️ ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT ‼️

🥎 LADY DAWG SOFTBALL LITTLE LEAGUE NIGHT 🥎

Calling all little league players. Join us for Little League Night on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Lady Dawg Softball.

Players should arrive by 6:00 PM at the gate behind the 3rd base dugout wearing their uniform top.

Participants will:
• join the team for pregame prayer
• go out on the field during the national anthem

Come be part of a special night with the Lady Dawgs and help us pack the park.

#ForTheC