Carthage High School

⚾️ PLAYOFF GAMEDAY - GAME 2 ⚾️ The Dawgs are back in playoff action tonight as Carthage plays Game 2 in the the Area Round Best of 3 series against Sunnyvale at Lindale Eagle Baseball Park. 📍 Lindale Eagle Baseball Park 1005 Brad Cir Lindale, TX 75771 🕖 First Pitch: 7:00 PM 🏠 Carthage is the away team 🎟️ Tickets Adults $6 | Students $4 Online tickets only: https://www.lindaleathletics.org/HTtickets Dawg Nation, travel loud and wear red. Let’s pack Lindale and back the Bulldogs in Round 2. #ForTheC #DawgNation

💚🎓❤️ Excellence. Opportunity. Achievement. ❤️🎓💚 These Carthage High School dual credit students are proof of what can happen when hard work, determination, and opportunity come together. Tonight we celebrate these Carthage High School students who earned their Associates Degrees at Panola College tonight. By earning college credits while still in high school, these young women are already building strong foundations for their futures and representing the spirit of excellence that makes our community proud. Congratulations to: Back row — Caroline LaGrone, Madison Gunn, Lexi Ladymon Front row — Olivia Lipsey, Kyla Brown, Sophia Calderon Ortiz, Jackquelyn Sigala Shoutout to our incredible senior counselor Mrs. Shannon Royce pictured in the middle with these amazing students. Ladies, your dedication inside and outside the classroom reflects the very best of Carthage High School. The future is bright, Dawg Nation. ❤️🐾 #BetterAsABulldog #WeAreCarthage

🐝🌱 SWEET LEARNING IN ACTION! 🌱🐝 From the classroom to the hive, CHS students are getting hands-on experiences that bring learning to life! Dr. Slater once again welcomed Ms. Ashley Harris’ Beekeeping class to the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton for an unforgettable day of real-world learning and exploration. Students completed multiple hive inspections, searched for brood and new queen bees, and even assembled a nuc box to bring back home to Carthage. Now, the bees have officially been placed at the CHS school farm and will be ready for the next group of Beekeeping students this fall. Moments like this are what make our CTE offerings such an exciting opportunity for students to learn by doing, building skills, gaining confidence, and experiencing lessons they’ll remember long after graduation. A huge thank you to Dr. Slater and everyone at the research center for continuing to invest in our students and help grow these opportunities year after year. 🐝 #BetterAsABulldog

⚾️ PLAYOFF GAMEDAY - GAME 1 ⚾️ The Dawgs are back in playoff action tonight as Carthage opens the Area Round against Sunnyvale at Lindale Eagle Baseball Park. 📍 Lindale Eagle Baseball Park 1005 Brad Cir Lindale, TX 75771 🕖 First Pitch: 7:00 PM 🏠 Carthage is the home team 🎟️ Tickets Adults $6 | Students $4 Online tickets only: https://www.lindaleathletics.org/HTtickets Dawg Nation, travel loud and wear red. Let’s pack Lindale and back the Bulldogs in Round 2. #ForTheC #DawgNation

❤️🩺NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSES DAY🩺❤️

Today, we celebrate someone who has cared for generations of Bulldogs with compassion, patience, and a calming presence. ❤️

From cuts and bruises to headaches, tough days, and everything in between, Mrs. Bonnie McMillian has always been a steady light at Carthage High School. Her smile, kindness, and reassuring spirit have helped countless students feel safe, supported, and cared for through the years.

Mrs. McMillian is far more than our school nurse. She is part of the heart of our campus and an important piece of what makes CHS such a special place for students, staff, and families alike.

Thank you, Mrs. McMillian, for your decades of service, positivity, and love for kids. The impact you’ve made on Dawg Nation cannot be measured. ❤️🐾

#BetterAsABulldog #NationalSchoolNursesDay

📸 Senior Signing Day moments are here! Relive the excitement, the pride, and the next chapter for our seniors — all the photos from Signing Day are now available. 🔗 https://carthagehsjournalism.smugmug.com/Performances-Events/College-Signing-Day-2026 👏 Huge shoutout to Ms. Armstrong and our CHS Photojournalism students for capturing these special moments for our Dawgs and their families. Go find your favorite shots and celebrate these seniors taking the next step! 🐾 #BetterAsABulldog #DawgNation

Carthage Athletics Physicals Scheduled for May 11 & 13 Carthage ISD will host athletic physicals for students planning to participate in athletics during the 2026–2027 school year. Physicals will be held on two dates based on gender: * Boys: Monday, May 11 * Girls: Wednesday, May 13 These physicals are required for all incoming 7th, 9th, and 11th grade students who intend to participate in athletics next school year. Schedule & Locations Physicals will be conducted at multiple campuses based on grade level: * 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Baker-Koonce Intermediate (Current 6th grade / Incoming 7th grade) * 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Carthage Junior High (Current 8th grade / Incoming 9th grade) * 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Carthage High School (Current 10th grade / Incoming 11th grade) Cost The cost for each physical is $35 (cash only). Important Information Students must bring a completed medical history form in order to receive a physical. Forms will not be provided on site, so please ensure all paperwork is filled out prior to arrival. The UIL Pre-Participation Physical and Medical History Form can be downloaded at the link below: https://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/PrePhysFormRvsd2026.pdf Carthage ISD encourages all student-athletes to take care of this requirement early to ensure a smooth start to the upcoming athletic year.

Carthage Baseball is headed to the Area Round of the UIL Playoffs as the Dawgs take on Sunnyvale in a best-of-three series at Lindale Eagle Baseball Park. Game 1 will be Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 PM with Carthage as the home team. Game 2 is set for Friday, May 8 at 7:00 PM with Sunnyvale as the home team. If necessary, Game 3 will be played Saturday, May 9 at 3:00 PM, with home team determined by flip. All games will be played at Lindale Eagle Baseball Park, located at 1005 Brad Circle in Lindale. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students and will be sold online only. THSCA, THSBCA, and District passes will be accepted. Make plans to be there and support the Dawgs as they continue their playoff run.

✏️📚PRINCIPAL APPRECIATION DAY🎓🏫 Today we celebrate a leader who sets the tone for our campus every single day ❤️🤍 Mr. Justin Smith leads Carthage High School with energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for student success and teacher excellence. He’s the heartbeat of our campus and a big reason why CHS continues to be a special place for our students and staff. Now say it with me… Keep being that coffee bean and… THANK YOU, MR. SMITH! 👏 #BetterAsABulldog #DawgNation

☀️🚗 SUMMER DRIVER'S ED AT CHS 🚗☀️ Ready to hit the road this summer? Here’s what you need to know: 🗓 Classes: May 26 – June 4 ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM each day 💵 Cost: $250 total 📝 Signups Begin: Monday, May 4 📍 Where to Sign Up: Front office with Mrs. Ingram Spots are limited, so don’t wait to get signed up! Let’s get you road-ready this summer. 🛣️ #BetterAsABulldog

Big day at CHS for our seniors! 🎓 Today, we’re excited to host the Senior Job Fair from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the gym, made possible by our great partners at Workforce Solutions East Texas and the Panola County Chamber of Commerce. This is an incredible opportunity for our students to take that next step toward their future careers. Immediately following, we’ll celebrate our seniors during Senior Signing Day at 1:00 PM as they make their next move official whether it’s the workforce, military, or higher education. Dawg Nation, it’s a day all about opportunity, growth, and celebrating the future of the Class of 2026. We want to thank all our community partners, counselors, teachers, staff, and families for supporting these seniors as they take the next step. #BetterAsABulldog #ClassOf2026 #DawgNation

🔥 STUDENTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE 🔥 Huge shoutout to Kooper Knighton, Kaidn Robinson, and Ivan Gallegos for creating these custom metal art gifts for our assistant principals during Assistant Principals Appreciation Week! And a big thank you to our incredible welding teacher, Ms. Jolene Reeves, for leading and inspiring this work every day. Real skills. Real impact. That’s #BetterAsABulldog ❤️🤍 #DawgNation #ForTheC

🎓⚾ ACADEMIC ALL-STATE HONORS ⚾🎓 Cade Ross is getting it done where it matters most…in the classroom AND on the field. Named THSCA Academic All-State, Cade represents what it means to be #BetterAsABulldog. Discipline. Commitment. Excellence. Balancing high-level baseball with a 92+ GPA is no small feat, and it speaks volumes about the kind of student-athlete he is. This is what it looks like when great students, strong programs, and incredible teachers come together to support success on and off the field. Dawg Nation, help us celebrate #21 👏 #ForTheC #BetterAsABulldog #ScholarBaller

BASEBALL PLAYOFF UPDATE ⚾️ Due to the weather forecast, Game 1 has been moved up to Wednesday. 📍 Game 1 – Wednesday @ Grand Saline | 6:30 PM 📍 Game 2 – Friday @ Tatum | 7:00 PM 📍 Game 3 (if needed) – Saturday @ Grand Saline | 4:00 PM 🎟 Tickets will be sold at the gate. Cash or card will be accepted. Stay tuned for any additional updates. Let’s go Dawgs! ❤️🤍 #ForTheC #BetterAsABulldog

SOFTBALL SERIES UPDATES 🥎 Please make note of updated information below particularly the time change for Saturday if a Game 3 is necessary. Area Round vs. North Lamar 📍 All games at Pleasant Grove HS 🎟 $5 Adults / $3 Students (All passes accepted) 💻 Tickets will be sold online only. We will share the link once it is made available. Game 1 – Thursday, April 30 | 6:00 PM (Visitors – 1st Base Side) Game 2 – Friday, May 1 | 7:00 PM (Home – 3rd Base Side) Game 3 (if needed) – Saturday, May 2 | 3:00 PM (Coaches will flip for Home/Away and dugouts Friday night if necessary) They battled through Round 1. Now it’s time for Dawg Nation to show up and bring it. GO LADY DAWGS! ❤️🤍 #ForTheC #BetterAsABulldog #PoundTheStone

FINAL BLOOD DRIVE OF THE YEAR! 🩸 Next week, Carthage High School will host its final blood drive of the school year on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center. This is one more chance for our Bulldogs to make a real difference and help save lives right here in our community. Every donation matters, and every donor makes an impact. Let’s finish the year strong, CHS! ❤️🤍 #BetterAsABulldog #ForTheC

🔥 2ND IN REGION 🔥 Big-time results for Carthage High School this weekend at Regionals. Our UIL Speech and Debate Team earned 2nd place overall at the 4A Region 2 Meet, competing against some of the best in the state. 🎤✨ 🔹 Logan Sherrod, Regional Champion in Poetry Interpretation and STATE BOUND 🔹 Clayton Elliott, 2nd place in LD Debate and STATE BOUND 🔹 Brenden Selby, 5th in Persuasive Speaking and UIL State Alternate From top finishes to state qualifiers, this group showed what preparation, confidence, and teamwork look like on a big stage. Shoutout to Ms. Julie Develin, Abby Wilkerson, and Julissa DeJulian for the leadership and work behind the scenes that makes this success possible. We’re proud of our students and the way they represent Carthage. ❤️🤍 #CarthageISD #UILAcademics #BetterAsABulldog #BulldogPride

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