The stage is set, the zombies are coming, and our CHS Theatre students are ready to shine! šš§
Come support the incredible talent, creativity, and hard work of our Carthage High Theatre students as they present this yearās fall production:
10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse: The Musical
From the performers on stage to the students working behind the scenes, this show is a celebration of the arts and the amazing things our students can do when their talents come to life. You wonāt want to miss this fun, energetic, and wildly entertaining production!
š Friday, October 2 at 7:00 PM
š Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 PM
š Carthage High Performing Arts Center
š Tickets:
$5 Students
$10 Adults
Cash only
Come out, cheer on our students, and celebrate the power of the arts at CHS!
Come support the incredible talent, creativity, and hard work of our Carthage High Theatre students as they present this yearās fall production:
10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse: The Musical
From the performers on stage to the students working behind the scenes, this show is a celebration of the arts and the amazing things our students can do when their talents come to life. You wonāt want to miss this fun, energetic, and wildly entertaining production!
š Friday, October 2 at 7:00 PM
š Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 PM
š Carthage High Performing Arts Center
š Tickets:
$5 Students
$10 Adults
Cash only
Come out, cheer on our students, and celebrate the power of the arts at CHS!
š CLASS OF 2028 ā ITāS TIME TO ORDER YOUR CLASS RING!
Carthage High School juniors and parents, celebrate this milestone with a Balfour Class Ring customized to represent your high school memories, achievements, and Bulldog pride!
š„ Watch the Class Ring Video:
https://youtu.be/bm0XVHdBkRg
šļø Shop, Customize & Order:
https://www.balfour.com/texas/carthage/carthage-high-school
š¦ Convenient Home Delivery
All class rings will be shipped directly to your home address.
Questions or need help with your order? Contact your local Balfour office:
š 903-757-6595
š§ contactus@graduatesales.net
Class of 2028 ā make it yours and wear your memories proudly!
Carthage High School juniors and parents, celebrate this milestone with a Balfour Class Ring customized to represent your high school memories, achievements, and Bulldog pride!
š„ Watch the Class Ring Video:
https://youtu.be/bm0XVHdBkRg
šļø Shop, Customize & Order:
https://www.balfour.com/texas/carthage/carthage-high-school
š¦ Convenient Home Delivery
All class rings will be shipped directly to your home address.
Questions or need help with your order? Contact your local Balfour office:
š 903-757-6595
š§ contactus@graduatesales.net
Class of 2028 ā make it yours and wear your memories proudly!
šš ITāS ALMOST HERE!
Our 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration is happening THIS FRIDAY, September 11, from 4:00ā7:00 PM at Carthage High School!
And come HUNGRY ā you can skip cooking dinner Friday night! Weāre expecting approximately 25ā30 food vendors and food trucks, so there will be plenty of great food and something for everyone to enjoy.
Most vendors will be set up inside the CHS Commons, with additional vendors outside near the CHS letters or at the back bus ramp, depending on construction taking place behind the building.
Bring the whole family, grab some great food, support our vendors and students, and join us as we celebrate the cultures and traditions that make our community special. ā¤ļø
š Friday, September 11, 2026
ā° 4:00ā7:00 PM
š Carthage High School ā CHS Commons & surrounding areas
ā¤ļø All proceeds benefit scholarships for the Carthage High School Class of 2027!
We hope to see everyone there this Friday!
Our 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration is happening THIS FRIDAY, September 11, from 4:00ā7:00 PM at Carthage High School!
And come HUNGRY ā you can skip cooking dinner Friday night! Weāre expecting approximately 25ā30 food vendors and food trucks, so there will be plenty of great food and something for everyone to enjoy.
Most vendors will be set up inside the CHS Commons, with additional vendors outside near the CHS letters or at the back bus ramp, depending on construction taking place behind the building.
Bring the whole family, grab some great food, support our vendors and students, and join us as we celebrate the cultures and traditions that make our community special. ā¤ļø
š Friday, September 11, 2026
ā° 4:00ā7:00 PM
š Carthage High School ā CHS Commons & surrounding areas
ā¤ļø All proceeds benefit scholarships for the Carthage High School Class of 2027!
We hope to see everyone there this Friday!
š¾ AG EXTRAVAGANZA | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 š¾
Carthage FFA students and families, make plans to join us for this yearās Ag Extravaganza!
š
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
ā° 6:30 PM
š Expo Center
Ball Park Rd.
Carthage, TX 75633
Weāll have plenty going on throughout the evening, including:
ā¢ Pay your FFA dues
ā¢ Sign up for contests, livestock shows, and Junior FFA
ā¢ Parents are encouraged to attend for the Alumni meeting
ā¢ Glasses decorating
ā¢ Cornhole
ā¢ Supper catered by Chicken Express
š„« DONATION DRAWING: Bring 4 canned goods and youāll be entered for a chance to win a $15 Sonic gift card!
This is a great opportunity to get connected, get signed up, learn more about whatās ahead this year, and spend some time together as an FFA family.
We hope to see you there! šš
ā¤ļøš¾ Future Educators in Action!
Our CHS Instructional Practices and Practicum students are continuing to grow in their roles at our elementary campuses, and these photos show that learning in action.
As they work one-on-one and in small groups with younger students, they are learning how important it is to meet each child where they are. That means adjusting instruction, offering encouragement, and finding different ways to help every student understand and succeed.
These experiences are giving our students a firsthand look at what it means to be an educator while allowing them to build meaningful relationships with the next generation of Bulldogs.
We love seeing our CHS students learning, serving, and making an impact beyond the walls of the high school! ā¤ļø
š¶ WELCOME TO CARTHAGE ISD, MR. DIOSDADO! š¶
Carthage ISD is proud to welcome Mr. Danny Diosdado as our new Director of Bands and Director of the Carthage High School Battlinā Bulldog Band!
An East Texas native, Mr. Diosdado brings more than a decade of experience in music education, fine arts leadership and successful program development to Carthage. Throughout his career, his programs have experienced tremendous growth while earning recognition at the regional, state and national levels.
But for Mr. Diosdado, a successful band program is about much more than performances and trophies. It is about helping students develop discipline, perseverance, responsibility, teamwork and leadership while creating experiences and memories that last long after their final performance.
āThere is an incredible amount of pride in Carthage, and I felt that almost immediately. Our students want to be successful, our community wants to see them succeed, and there are people throughout the district who genuinely care about this program.ā
Mr. Diosdado and his wife, Alicia, are also excited to return home to East Texas with their three children, Ian, Andrew and Elena.
Weāre excited to welcome the entire Diosdado family to Carthage and canāt wait to see what is ahead for the Battlinā Bulldog Band! šŗš„š¶
š Meet Mr. Diosdado and read the full story: https://www.carthageisd.org/article/3105984
Carthage ISD is proud to welcome Mr. Danny Diosdado as our new Director of Bands and Director of the Carthage High School Battlinā Bulldog Band!
An East Texas native, Mr. Diosdado brings more than a decade of experience in music education, fine arts leadership and successful program development to Carthage. Throughout his career, his programs have experienced tremendous growth while earning recognition at the regional, state and national levels.
But for Mr. Diosdado, a successful band program is about much more than performances and trophies. It is about helping students develop discipline, perseverance, responsibility, teamwork and leadership while creating experiences and memories that last long after their final performance.
āThere is an incredible amount of pride in Carthage, and I felt that almost immediately. Our students want to be successful, our community wants to see them succeed, and there are people throughout the district who genuinely care about this program.ā
Mr. Diosdado and his wife, Alicia, are also excited to return home to East Texas with their three children, Ian, Andrew and Elena.
Weāre excited to welcome the entire Diosdado family to Carthage and canāt wait to see what is ahead for the Battlinā Bulldog Band! šŗš„š¶
š Meet Mr. Diosdado and read the full story: https://www.carthageisd.org/article/3105984
ā¤ļø Celebrating a Career of Service, Strength & Heart: Mrs. Rhonda Gradberg
Today, on her final day with Carthage High School, we are honored to commemorate the retirement of Mrs. Rhonda Gradberg and celebrate an incredible 30-year career in education, including 13 years serving the students and families of Carthage ISD.
Mrs. Gradberg spent four years at Baker-Koonce before making Carthage High School home for the next nine years, serving one year as an English I & III teacher and eight years as a CHS counselor.
Mrs. Gradbergās career is about so much more than titles, years, or job descriptions. For her students and coworkers, she has been a source of comfort, strength, trust, and unwavering positivity. She has always had a remarkable ability to find the light at the end of the tunnel, to find the right words when someone needed to hear them most, and to bring a sense of calm when everything around her seemed chaotic.
Whether it was a mountain of paperwork, an office in distress, a coworker having a difficult day, or a student simply needing a safe place and a trusted adult, Mrs. Gradberg was there. Every day. Every time.
She listened. She encouraged. She advocated. She reassured. And most importantly, she cared.
Her students knew they had someone in their corner. Her coworkers knew they had someone they could trust. And our campus was better because of the compassion, wisdom, patience, and steady presence she brought with her each day.
For 30 years, Mrs. Gradberg poured herself into others. She worked tirelessly for her students, believed in them through difficult moments, celebrated their successes, and helped countless young people navigate some of the most important years of their lives. The true impact of that kind of work cannot be measured in numbers. It lives on in the people whose lives were made a little better, a little calmer, and a little brighter because she was there.
Mrs. Gradberg, thank you for every conversation, every encouraging word, every problem you helped solve, every student you fought for, every coworker you lifted up, and every moment you reminded someone that things were going to be okay.
As you close this chapter today, Carthage High School will miss your presence more than words can adequately express. We are incredibly grateful for the legacy you leave behind and excited for the chapter ahead.
And we have a feeling those grandbabies are about to receive a whole lot more attention, love, and spoiling. ā¤ļø
Congratulations on an incredible career and a retirement that is so well deserved, Mrs. Gradberg. Thank you for being a light for so many.
š¾ Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.
Today, on her final day with Carthage High School, we are honored to commemorate the retirement of Mrs. Rhonda Gradberg and celebrate an incredible 30-year career in education, including 13 years serving the students and families of Carthage ISD.
Mrs. Gradberg spent four years at Baker-Koonce before making Carthage High School home for the next nine years, serving one year as an English I & III teacher and eight years as a CHS counselor.
Mrs. Gradbergās career is about so much more than titles, years, or job descriptions. For her students and coworkers, she has been a source of comfort, strength, trust, and unwavering positivity. She has always had a remarkable ability to find the light at the end of the tunnel, to find the right words when someone needed to hear them most, and to bring a sense of calm when everything around her seemed chaotic.
Whether it was a mountain of paperwork, an office in distress, a coworker having a difficult day, or a student simply needing a safe place and a trusted adult, Mrs. Gradberg was there. Every day. Every time.
She listened. She encouraged. She advocated. She reassured. And most importantly, she cared.
Her students knew they had someone in their corner. Her coworkers knew they had someone they could trust. And our campus was better because of the compassion, wisdom, patience, and steady presence she brought with her each day.
For 30 years, Mrs. Gradberg poured herself into others. She worked tirelessly for her students, believed in them through difficult moments, celebrated their successes, and helped countless young people navigate some of the most important years of their lives. The true impact of that kind of work cannot be measured in numbers. It lives on in the people whose lives were made a little better, a little calmer, and a little brighter because she was there.
Mrs. Gradberg, thank you for every conversation, every encouraging word, every problem you helped solve, every student you fought for, every coworker you lifted up, and every moment you reminded someone that things were going to be okay.
As you close this chapter today, Carthage High School will miss your presence more than words can adequately express. We are incredibly grateful for the legacy you leave behind and excited for the chapter ahead.
And we have a feeling those grandbabies are about to receive a whole lot more attention, love, and spoiling. ā¤ļø
Congratulations on an incredible career and a retirement that is so well deserved, Mrs. Gradberg. Thank you for being a light for so many.
š¾ Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.
š SUBVARSITY FOOTBALL INFO | THURSDAY vs. PINE TREE
The Sub-varsity Dawgs are back in action Thursday with both home and road matchups!
7th & 8th Grade
š Bulldog Stadium
ā° 4:30 PM scrimmage
šļø FREE ADMISSION
9th Grade & JV
š At Pine Tree
ā° 9th Grade ā 5:00 PM
ā° JV ā Following
ā ļø Pine Tree fan information: All Carthage fans must park, enter, and sit on the HOME side of the stadium.
šļø Tickets for the 9th/JV games are ONLINE ONLY:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/tx/longview/organization/8893/pine-tree-high-school/tickets
Come out and support the future of Bulldog Football! š“āŖļøš
#ForTheC #DawgNation
šļø Bulldog Stadium Reminders š
A reminder for all home football games, both subvarsity and varsity:
ā¢ No backpacks are allowed inside Bulldog Stadium.
ā¢ Students in 6th grade or below must be accompanied by an adult.
Please help us keep game nights safe and enjoyable for everyone. We appreciate your cooperation.
š©ø ONE WEEK FROM TODAY ā CHS BLOOD DRIVE! š©ø
One week from today, CHS will host our Blood Drive in the Performing Arts Center (PAC)! Students, staff, parents, and members of the community are encouraged to donate and help save lives.
š
Wednesday, August 26
ā° 8:30 AMā4:00 PM
š CHS Performing Arts Center (PAC)
š“ Anyone in the community can donate with a valid photo ID. All donors will complete pre-screening questions at the blood drive.
š“ Students who are 16 must bring a permission form signed by a parent/guardian. Forms are available in the CHS Front Office or Counseling Center.
š SENIORS: Remember, 2 donations are required to earn your blood cord for graduation. An adult may donate on behalf of a senior student and have that donation count toward the requirement.
ā¤ļø Mark your calendar, roll up your sleeve, and help us make a difference!
#CarthageHighSchool #CHSBloodDrive #DawgNation
š¾š CALLING ALL DAWGS ā DO YA HEAR āEM A-GROWLINā?!
The Battle of Highway 79 is almost here! Carthage opens the 2026 football season at Henderson on Friday, August 28, and we need DAWG NATION to help us paint our side of the stands RED! š“āŖļø
š RIVALRY SHIRTS ARE ON SALE!
Toddler ā Adult XL: $20
2XL & up: $22
You have two ways to order:
š± ORDER ONLINE:
Fill out the order form:
https://forms.gle/Awd7fmrZ2xupkgSa7
šµ PAY VIA VENMO:
@Kimberly-McGuire26
šļø OR SHOP IN PERSON:
Kimberlyās Kreations Boutique
101 N. Saint Mary St.
Carthage, TX 75633
š 903-693-0108
Proceeds from Carthage shirt sales benefit Carthage High School!
Henderson is trying to outsell us and outnumber us in the stands. We canāt let that happen. Grab your shirt, wear your RED, and letās show them which side of Highway 79 brings the most pride!
š“ CARTHAGE vs. HENDERSON šµ
š
Friday, August 28, 2026
š Henderson
BATTLE OF HIGHWAY 79: RETURN OF THE RIVALRY
š¾ DO YA HEAR āEM A-GROWLINā?!
#ForTheC #DawgNation
FRESHMEN FOOTBALL ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be NO Freshmen Football practice after school this week.
š©ø CHS BLOOD DRIVE š©ø
Carthage High School will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 26 from 8:30 AMā4:00 PM in the CHS Performing Arts Center (PAC).
ā¤ļø Give blood. Help save lives.
š
Wednesday, August 26
ā° 8:30 AMā4:00 PM
š CHS Performing Arts Center
šØ ATTENTION CARTHAGE ISD FANS: CASHLESS TICKET SALES šØ
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.
šļø PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE
We strongly encourage fans to purchase tickets before arriving:
ā”ļø www.carthageisd.org/tickets
You can also visit the Carthage ISD website and click the yellow āSport Event Ticketsā button.
š³ 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.
š FIRST EVENT USING THE NEW SYSTEM
Lady Dawgs vs. Jacksonville
š
Tuesday, August 18
š JV White ā 4:30 PM
š JV Red ā 5:45 PM
š Varsity ā 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 ā¢ BUY ONLINE ā¢ GET IN FASTER
#DawgNation #ForTheC
š« CHS OPEN HOUSE ā THURSDAY NIGHT!
Carthage High School invites all parents and guardians to join us for CHS Open House!
š
Thursday, August 20
ā° 6:30 PM
š Carthage High School
Come visit campus, meet your studentās teachers, and learn more about their classes and the year ahead.
We look forward to welcoming our CHS families Thursday night! š“āŖ
#BetterAsABulldog
š£ CHS TITLE I PARENT MEETING
Carthage High School invites parents and guardians to attend our Title I Parent Meeting this week.
š
Thursday, August 20
ā° 5:30 PM
š CHS Commons
Canāt make it Thursday evening? We will offer a second opportunity:
š
Friday, August 21
ā° 12:00 PM
š 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!
š VENDORS WANTED ā JUST $50! š
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!
š
Friday, September 11, 2026
ā° 4:00ā7:00 PM
š CHS Commons & Back Bus Ramp
šļø 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!
ā”ļø Register your booth:
https://form.jotform.com/262168873547167
ā¤ļø All proceeds benefit scholarships for the Carthage High School Class of 2027!
Questions?
š Julissa DeJulian ā 903-471-6944
š Yanet Martinez ā 903-747-8608
š Isha Brown ā 682-465-6181
Reserve your spot and join us for a great night celebrating Hispanic heritage and supporting our CHS seniors!
šØ IMPORTANT CHS TRAFFIC & PICKUP UPDATE šØ
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.
ā ļø 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 2026ā2027 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
š 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!
