Week of October 28

Celebrate Excellence - In the Board Meeting
In the Carthage ISD School Board meeting on October 21, the following items were deliberated:

The CISD Board of Trustees honored principals at the
October 21 board meeting.
From left:  Ken Andrus, Supt John Wink, Staci Davis (Libby)
Kiley Schumacher and Jennifer Register (Primary), Mike
Baysinger (PACE), Clarinda Collins (Baker Koonce), Dr. Ben
Donald, Mary Ella Sherman, Frank Willis, and Paul Beatty.
Not pictured:  Jason Harris (CHS) and Wade Watson (CJHS)

• The consent agenda was approved as presented.
• The Carthage ISD principals were honored for their hard work as part of National Principals Month.
• The 2017-2018 FIRST report was presented.  Carthage ISD earned a perfect 100 rating for its Financial Integrity Rating.
• The Targeted Improvement Plan for Baker Koonce was discussed.  This is a plan that outlines the academic improvements being made for the campus.
• The 1st 6 Weeks Formative Assessment report was presented to the board.
• The board approved the purchase of 3 new buses.
• The board approved the technology bid to complete the project at the Carthage ISD Professional Learning Room,

The next school meeting will be on Monday, November 18, 2019.

#BeTheLIGHT - Bulldog Band

The Bulldog Band earned a 1st Division Rating at
UIL Marching Contest at SFA last week.

Congratulations to the Bulldog Band for their 1st division performance at the Region XXI UIL Marching Contest at SFA on Saturday, October 19.  The band earned straight 1's from all 3 judges at the contest.  We are so proud of the students under the direction of band directors:  Nick Durham, John Dupnik, Joseph Schaetz, and James Thomas.  The band continues its marching contest participation at the NAMMB (National Association of Military Marching Bands) contest on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at SFA.

Education Foundation Week
The Carthage ISD Education Foundation (Click Here) exists to provide Carthage ISD students and teachers with resources and experiences that go beyond what the general curriculum and budget provide.  In 2019, the Education Foundation awarded $180,000 through 55 grants to to every campus last year.  In 2020, the Education Foundation has set a goal of $200,000 to be raised to provide even more supports to our students.  If you would like to give, please contact Cynthia Harkrider (Click Here) at 903-693-3806

Mr. Wink delivered the keynote message on the power of student leadership to area schools at the TSA Regional Student  Assembly on Oct 23 which was held at the Pine Springs Baptist Camp. 

Bulldogs of the Week

Congratulations to our Bulldogs of the Week
Student of the Week - Ruby Morris
Teacher of the Week - Jacinda Gwinn
Custodial Team Member of the Week - Jerry Refior
Community / Volunteer Member of the Week - Rachel Pace

Upcoming Events

• Fri, Oct 25 - V FB at Palestine

  

  CHS Volleyball Seniors had their last
  home game where they defeated Center
  and extended their all time wins to 34.
  They look to tie the all time record of 35
  wins on Tuesday night.

• Sat, Oct 26 - CHS Theatre Fall Show at 7 p.m.
• Sun, Oct 27 - CHS Theatre Fall Show at 2 p.m.
• Mon, Oct 28 -  CHS Theatre Fall Show at 7 p.m.
• Mon, Oct 28 - Cross Country Regional Meet in Huntsville
• Tue, Oct 29 - VB at Huntington
• Wed, Oct 30 - CHS Blood Drive
• Fri, Nov 1 - Primary Fall Festival
• Fri, Nov 1 - FB vs. Henderson (HOME)
• Sat, Nov 2 - UIL Academics at Lindale
• Sat, Nov 2 - SAT Test
• Sat, Nov 2 - Band at NAMMB
• Sat, Nov 2 - FFA at Waskom LDE Invitational
• Sun, Nov 3 - Daylight Savings Time begins
• Mon, Nov 4 - Formative Assessment Week begins

Click Links below to each School Calendar
Carthage HS Calendar
Carthage JH Calendar
Baker-Koonce Calendar
Libby Elementary Calendar
Carthage Primary Calendar

Your Input Matters

If you have a question, suggestion, or comment, please leave a comment below. Comments are not published immediately. Please do not leave negative comments about individual people. If you have a negative comment, please email the principal, superintendent or call 903-693-3806.