Carthage High School

🔥🛠️ 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

👑 RESCHEDULED PERFORMANCE 👑 Carthage High School Theatre presents Queens — now taking the stage on Sunday, April 12th! 🕒 Doors Open: 3:00 PM 🎬 Show Starts: 3:30 PM 📍 CHS Performing Arts Center Come support our incredible cast and crew as they bring this powerful production to life! #FineArtsMatter #CarthageTheatre #BetterAsABulldog

🔴⚪️ This Week in Carthage Bulldog Athletics (March 22–28) ⚪️🔴 Carthage High School Athletics returns from Spring Break with a full week of competition across multiple programs, as teams enter a critical stretch of the season. District play is in full swing for Bulldog Baseball and Lady Dawg Softball, while track, tennis, and golf continue preparing for upcoming district meets and tournaments. With the postseason approaching, every event provides an important opportunity for growth, competition, and momentum. Below is a look at this week’s schedule: ⸻ Monday, March 23 JV White Baseball vs. Shelbyville – 6:30 PM Junior High Track at Pine Tree Junior Pirate Relays – 3:30 PM ⸻ Tuesday, March 24 Boys & Girls JV Track at Whitehouse – All Day Tennis at Marshall Tournament – All Day Girls Golf at Arp Invitational – All Day JV Red Baseball vs. Gilmer – 4:30 PM Varsity Baseball vs. Gilmer – 7:00 PM JV Softball at Henderson – 5:00 PM Varsity Softball at Henderson – 6:30 PM ⸻ Thursday, March 26 Varsity Boys & Girls Track at Whitehouse – All Day ⸻ Friday, March 27 JV Red Baseball at Gilmer – 4:30 PM Varsity Baseball at Gilmer – 7:00 PM JV Softball at Gilmer – 5:00 PM Varsity Softball at Gilmer – 6:30 PM ⸻ Saturday, March 28 JV White Baseball vs. Pleasant Grove – 11:00 AM JV Red Baseball vs. Pleasant Grove – 1:00 PM ⸻ Carthage student-athletes continue to represent their school and community with pride, competing at a high level across all programs. As district competition intensifies, fan support plays an important role in creating a strong home-field advantage and energy on the road. We encourage all of Dawg Nation to come out, support our teams, and help create a championship-level atmosphere throughout the week. This is Big Dawg Country. 🐾 #BetterAsABulldog #ForTheC

🎤🏆 Carthage CX Debate Headed Back to State! 🏆🎤 Carthage High School students Caroline LaGrone and Brenden Selby have qualified for the 2026 UIL Cross-Examination (CX) Debate State Tournament in Conference 4A, continuing an incredible run for the duo. This marks the fourth consecutive year the pair has advanced to the UIL State Meet, a remarkable accomplishment that reflects years of dedication, preparation, and competitive excellence. The UIL CX State Tournament for Conferences 4A, 5A, and 6A will take place March 20–21 at The University of Texas at Austin. Caroline and Brenden will represent Carthage High School and Dawg Nation on one of the most competitive academic stages in Texas. Adding to the milestone, Caroline LaGrone earned Top Speaker at the district competition for the fourth consecutive year, an extraordinary achievement that highlights both her talent and commitment to the craft of debate. Carthage also had strong performances across the program, as Camila Íñiguez and Shia Wallace earned recognition as state alternates after placing third at the district competition. “Caroline and Brenden are extremely hard-working students,” said Carthage High School debate coach Abby Wilkerson. “They have shown time and time again what it takes to make it to the next level. They have earned this spot through their dedication to both the team and the craft of debate itself. Caroline receiving the top speaker for all four years of high school is incredible and speaks to both her natural ability and love of the event. We are extremely proud of their hard work, dedication, and amazing talent.” Congratulations to these outstanding students as they prepare to compete at the 2026 UIL CX State Tournament. 🐾 Good luck in Austin — Dawg Nation is behind you! #CarthageISD #BulldogPride #UILState #DawgNation #BetterAsABulldog

🎨✨ Save the Date, Dawg Nation! ✨🎨 The Carthage High School Belles are bringing the color, creativity, and energy to the stage for the 2026 Spring Show – PIXAR! 🎬🌈 Join us for an afternoon or evening of incredible performances inspired by some of your favorite Pixar stories. From the music to the choreography, our Belles are ready to light up the stage at the CHS Performing Arts Center! 📅 April 11th 📍 Carthage High School Performing Arts Center 🕑 2:00 PM Show 🕡 6:30 PM Show 🎟 $5 Admission 🎓 Students get in FREE! Bring the family, bring your friends, and come support these talented students as they put on a show full of heart, fun, and unforgettable moments. You won’t want to miss it! 🌟 #CarthageISD #CarthageHighSchool #CHSBelles #DawgNation #BetterAsABulldog

🏐 Lady Dawg Earns Regional Recognition — And a Scholarship! 🐾 Carthage’s Laney Alexander was recently recognized on the 903 Volleyball Show as one of the 14 Defensive Volleyball Players of the Week from across East Texas. The show — hosted by Harlen “The Sports Guy” and Pigskin Bob and heard every Tuesday night from 7–10 PM on 105.7 KYKX — held a drawing among the weekly honorees for a $1,005 college scholarship. 🎉 Laney Alexander’s name was drawn as the scholarship winner! The scholarship is generously funded by Doug Monsour of The Monsour Law Firm, whose continued support helps invest in the future of student-athletes throughout our region. Congratulations to Laney on this outstanding recognition and achievement. We are proud to see a Lady Dawg representing Carthage so well on and off the court. ❤️🐾 #CarthageISD #LadyDawgs #BetterAsABulldog

🐾 This Week in Carthage Bulldog Athletics 📅 March 17–21 Even during Spring Break, Bulldog athletics are still in action! If you’re in town this week, come out and support our student-athletes. 🔴⚪ Tuesday – March 17 ⛳ Girls Golf – Canton Invitational (All Day) ⚾ JV White Baseball vs Hallsville – 1:00 PM ⚾ JV Red Baseball at Chapel Hill – 4:30 PM ⚾ Varsity Baseball at Chapel Hill – 7:00 PM 🥎 Varsity Softball vs Pine Tree – 6:30 PM Thursday – March 19 🥎 Varsity Softball vs Tyler Chapel Hill – 6:30 PM Friday – March 20 ⚾ JV Red Baseball vs Tyler Chapel Hill – 4:30 PM ⚾ Varsity Baseball vs Tyler Chapel Hill – 7:00 PM Saturday – March 21 ⚾ JV White Baseball at Pleasant Grove – 11:00 AM ⚾ JV Red Baseball at Pleasant Grove – 1:00 PM ⚾ Varsity Baseball at Ashdown – 5:00 PM Enjoy your Spring Break, Dawg Nation! 🐾 #BetterAsABulldog

🐾🎉 Congratulations to the 2026–2027 Carthage High School Auxiliary Line! These talented students will represent CHS as Twirlers and Flag Line members for next year. We’re proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see them shine on the field this fall! ❤️🖤 #CarthageISD #DawgNation #BetterAsABulldog

CARTHAGE SOFTBALL UPDATES Lady Dawg fans traveling to Van Alstyne on Friday (3/13), please note the following fan information: Cashless Event Tickets and concessions will be cashless only. No cash will be accepted. Purchase tickets online: tinyurl.com/VanAlstyneTickets Game Location: 700 Collin McKinney Parkway Van Alstyne, TX 75495 ⸻ Spring Break Schedule Changes There will be no JV games during Spring Break. Both games will be Varsity Only at HOME and will begin at 6:30 PM. • Tuesday, March 17 – vs Pine Tree (6:30 PM) • Thursday, March 19 – vs Chapel Hill (6:30 PM)