Carthage ISD

10/25/2026

🥁🎺 STATE MARCHING CONTEST – FAN INFORMATION! ❤️🤍

Dawg Nation, we’re headed to Waco! 🐾

The Carthage High School Battlin' Bulldog Band will take the field at the UIL State Military Marching Band Championships this Tuesday, October 27, at Baylor University’s McLane Stadium!

⏰ PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
🎶 Preliminaries: 1:45 PM
🏆 Finals: Tuesday Evening

Planning to make the trip to cheer on our Bulldogs? Here’s what you need to know!

🎟️ TICKETS
All tickets must be purchased in advance through GoFan. No tickets will be sold at the stadium box office! See the attached graphic for pricing and purchasing instructions.

🎒 CLEAR BAG POLICY
McLane Stadium enforces a clear bag policy and has restrictions on items allowed inside. Please review the attached graphic for approved bags and prohibited items.

📲 PLEASE REVIEW BOTH ATTACHED GRAPHICS before heading to Waco to help ensure a smooth stadium entry!

❤️🤍 We are incredibly proud of our Battlin’ Bulldog Band and can’t wait to see the stands filled with red and white as they represent Carthage on the STATE stage!

Safe travels to everyone making the trip! Let’s pack the stands and show these hardworking students and directors our support!

GO DAWGS! 🐾🎶

10/25/2026

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10/25/2026

🎓 The Panola Promise Program Pledge is STILL OPEN!

We want to make sure every eligible sophomore has the opportunity to take advantage of this incredible program before the November 30, 2026 deadline!

The Panola Promise Program helps students take the first step toward a tuition-free education at Panola College!

✅ Open to ALL eligible sophomores in Panola and Shelby Counties, including public school, private school, and homeschool students.

📅 Pledge Deadline: November 30, 2026

🔗 Sign the pledge today: www.panola.edu/promise

Already signed up? Help us spread the word! Share this information with friends and families to make sure no eligible student misses this opportunity.

❤️ Let's help our students take the next step toward a bright future!

10/25/2026

Correction: Libby Pumpkin Decorating contest is on Wednesday and Winner Assembly is Friday at 2pm.

📅🐾 THIS WEEK IN CARTHAGE ISD!
October 25–31, 2026

It’s another busy week across Dawg Nation! From state competitions and playoff action to campus activities and celebrations, there’s plenty happening across Carthage ISD!

❤️ It’s also Red Ribbon Week! We’re encouraging our students to make healthy choices and live drug-free lives!

📍 MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
🏃 Cross Country Regional Meet — Good luck, Blair Burleson!

📍 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
🏃 Cross Country Regional Meet
🥁 Battlin’ Bulldog Band at UIL State Military Marching Competition in Waco — 1:45 PM
🏆 TSA Leadership Conference in Gilmer
🌾 FFA at Hawkins Invitational LDE

📍 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
🩸 CHS Student Council Blood Drive at PAC
🌾 FFA at Alba-Golden Invitational LDE
🌾 FFA Wildlife Team at Region IV LDE at SFA
📸 Baker-Koonce Picture Retake Day
🎃 Libby Pumpkin Contest Begins

📍 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
🏐 Volleyball Playoffs vs. Van at Hallsville — 6 PM
🏈 Subvarsity Football vs. Gilmer (HOME)
9th Grade — 5 PM | JV — 6:30 PM
🏈 JH Football at Gilmer — 4:30 PM

📍 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
📚 LAST DAY OF THE 2ND SIX WEEKS!
🏈 Varsity Football at Gilmer — 7 PM
🗣️ CHS Debate at Center Invitational
🎃 Libby Pumpkin Winner Assembly 2pm

📍 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
🏀 Girls Basketball Scrimmage vs. Tenaha — Times TBA
🎭 JH One Act Play Clinic/Parent Preview — 3 PM

📌 UPCOMING DATES
🗓️ Nov. 2 — No Classes/Teacher Workday
🗓️ Nov. 3 — First Day of 3rd Six Weeks
🗓️ Nov. 16 — School Board Meeting
🗓️ Nov. 23–27 — Thanksgiving Break

❤️🤍 We’re proud of our students and staff representing Carthage ISD in so many ways!

📱 Follow your child’s campus on social media for additional updates, reminders, and campus-specific information.

🌐 www.carthageisd.org

10/23/2026

🐾💗 BULLDOG BUDDIES GO PINK! 💗🐾

It was a PINK OUT kind of morning across our elementary campuses! 🎀

Our CHS Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs kicked off the day with our youngest Dawgs through Bulldog Buddies, sharing smiles, high fives, and plenty of Bulldog spirit!

Today, we're wearing PINK with PRIDE as we come together to show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💕

From our littlest Bulldogs to our high school students, it's a great reminder that being a Bulldog is about more than what happens in the classroom or on the field. It's about supporting one another, building relationships, and showing our younger Dawgs what it means to be part of something special!

❤️🐾 There's just something special about being a Carthage Bulldog!

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

🏈🏐 IT’S GAMEDAY IN DAWG NATION! 🔴⚪

It’s a BIG Friday in Carthage as both the Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs are back in action at home! Come out, wear your RED, and help us pack the stands as we cheer on our student-athletes!

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026

🏈 BULLDOG FOOTBALL 🆚 Pleasant Grove Hawks 📍 Bulldog Stadium ⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM

🏐 LADY DAWG VOLLEYBALL 🆚 Gilmer Lady Buckeyes 📍 CHS Gymnasium ⏰ Varsity: 4:30 PM ⏰ JV White & JV Red: 6:00 PM

🎟️ TICKET INFORMATION All tickets for both events are sold ONLINE ONLY at: 🌐 carthageisd.org/tickets

We strongly encourage fans to purchase their tickets in advance!

Two sports. One community. One DAWG NATION! Let’s show up, get loud, and make it a great night to be a Bulldog! 🐾

10/22/2026

🎟️🏈 BULLDOG FOOTBALL TICKET REMINDER!

All Carthage ISD home game tickets are sold ONLINE at carthageisd.org/tickets!

We strongly encourage all fans to purchase their tickets in advance for tomorrow night’s matchup against the Pleasant Grove Hawks at Bulldog Stadium!

🏈 Carthage Bulldogs vs. Pleasant Grove Hawks
📅 Friday, October 23
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
📍 Bulldog Stadium

🎟️ Get your tickets now: carthageisd.org/tickets or purchase them in person at Bulldawg Stop.

Avoid the last-minute rush and have your tickets ready before arriving at the stadium!

🔴⚪ We look forward to seeing Dawg Nation pack the stands!