Week of November 25 (Happy Thanksgiving!)

Celebrate Excellence - In the Board Meeting
At the November 18 board meeting the Carthage ISD Board of Trustees took the following action:

Congratulations to the CHS Ladydogs for 
finishing the year as the State Semifinalist!!!

• Recognized students from Libby Elementary and the CHS Boys Cross Country Team
• Approved the CISD Investment Report
• Approved updates to Board Policy DC LOCAL regarding summer hiring practices
• Reviewed the Delinquent Taxes report
• Discussed the progress of the most recent maintenance bond
• Approved allocations for the Cafeteria fund balance
• Approved the Textbook Committee
• Reviewed the 2nd 6 Weeks Formative Assessment results
• Approved nominations for representatives to serve on the Panola County Appraisal Board
• Discussed process for a request for qualifications for architectural services

The next meeting will be on Monday, December 16, 2019, at 6:30 p.m.

Good Luck the Bulldog Football Team in the next round of the playoffs!

Primary performs for Education Foundation

Bulldogs of the Week

Congratulations to our Bulldogs of the Week 

Teacher - Jessica Alexander

Student - Nicole Monreal

Parent - Misty Ladymon

Technology - Richard McPherson

#BeTheLIGHT

Libby Elementary did a fantastic
job on their canned food drive.

As we head into the Thanksgiving break, I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Carthage community.  You have been a tremendous support to Carthage ISD, and it is my honor and privilege to be a part of this great community.  I wish each of you a Happy Thanksgiving, and I look forward to seeing you all when we return on December 2.



Upcoming Events

CJHS 7th grade students are shown here using
Chromebooks to learn math!

• Fri, Nov 22 - F / V Girls BB at Elysian Fields
• Sat, Nov 23 - JV V G BB at Gladewater
• Mon, Nov 25 - Thanksgiving Holidays begins
• Mon, Nov 25 - JV Girls BB at Hallsville
• Mon, Nov 25 - F / V Girls BB vs Gilmer
• Tue, Nov 25 - JV/V Girls BB vs Palestine
• Thu, Nov 27 - Happy Thanksgiving
• Mon, Dec 2 - Students and Staff Return to School
• Mon, Dec 2 - JH Boys BB at Home
• Mon, Dec 2 - F Girls BB at Hallsville
• Tue, Dec 3 - JV/V G BB @ Daingerfield
• Thu, Dec 5 - V GBB at Mt. Pleasant Tournament
• Fri, Dec 20 - Student Holiday & Teacher Work Day
• Mon, Dec 23 - Christmas Break 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.

Week of November 18

Celebrate Excellence

CISD Teachers spent Monday, November 11 creating
powerful interventions and strong instruction for all
kids based on the 2nd 6 weeks Formative Assessments.
We are thankful for our teachers and leaders for their hard
work.

I would like to start out with a big celebration at Carthage ISD.  The 2nd 6 weeks had the fewest disciplinary referrals in the last 4 years.  This is a testament to the great kids we have, the strong leadership of our teachers and administrators, and the excellent parenting students are provided at home.  Thank you.

The 2nd 6 Weeks Assessments were completed last week, and report cards will also come out this week.  When you visit with your children about their report cards, ask them about their growth on the 2nd 6 weeks assessment compared to their STAAR test last year, as well as to their 1st 6 weeks assessment.  Primary and Libby students should be able to tell you about how much growth they have made in reading and math.

Based on the information you discuss, help your child set a goal for the 3rd 6 weeks.  You can ask them what their growth goals or +10 goals are for the 3rd 6 weeks.

Ladydogs Punch their Ticket to Regionals

Congratulations to the Ladydog Volleyball team who punched their ticket
to the Regional Tournament.  They play on Friday and Saturday!

Bus Safety

Our buses are delivering excellence to and from Carthage ISD every day.  Everyday, students are getting on and off the bus, and we have noticed that every week cars are not stopping for the bus.  We are making reports to law enforcement. Please help us watch for cars who do not stop and report them to either transportation, the sheriff's office or the police department.

Bulldogs of the Week

Congratulations to our Bulldogs of the Week
Shelbye Almeida - PACE
Mehek Ladiwala - CHS Student
Jeannie Lawrence - PCSSA
Stacie Smith - Parent / Volunteer

Upcoming Events

Hard work pays off!  In this picture, Libby
students enjoyed fun and games for reaching
their behavior and learning goals in the
2nd 6 weeks.

• Fri, Nov 15 - Report Cards go out
• Fri, Nov 15 - FB vs Athens in Jacksonville (1st round of Playoffs)
• Fri, Nov 15 - VB at Regional Tournament
• Sat, Nov 16 - F/JV at Gladewater Tournament
• Sat, Nov 16 - VB at Regional Tournament (if they win on Friday)
• Sat, Nov 16 - UIL Academics at Athens
• Mon, Nov 18 - Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
• Tue, Nov 19 - CISD Education Foundation Donor Dinner at CHS at 6 p.m
• Tue, Nov 19 - JV / V G BB vs Timpson
• Fri, Nov 22 - F / V Girls BB at Elysian Fields
• Sat, Nov 23 - JV V G BB at Gladewater
• Mon, Nov 25 - Thanksgiving Holidays 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.

Week of November 11

Celebrate Excellence - Parent Feedback Helps CISD Grow!

Congratulations to Raymond Thomas (left),
Carthage HS Band Director from 1975 - 1985,
and 1991-1992 who was named to the NAMMB
Hall of Fame on Saturday.

In CISD we aspire for excellence in all aspects of our district. From academics to athletics, from fine arts to food service, from transportation to technology and all programs in between, we want to provide the very best to our students. With that said, we can’t get better unless we know what doesn’t work well.

If you experience problems with things at the school, we encourage you to contact the best person to address your problem. If it’s academics, the teacher is the best person to contact. If it’s discipline or your child’s safety, the campus administrator is the best person to email or call. If the parent portal is not working for you, the technology department would be the best point of contact.  If you are not sure who to contact, you can call your child's school or central office at 903-693-3806.

We want to provide our students the best school district and parents the very best support. We only get better when we receive feedback from you. If you have a concern but never report it to the best source for fixing the problem, the problem will continue to exist for you. Please reach out to us. We are here to help you as well as your child.

The Ladydawgs are the Bi-District Champs!

#BeTheLIGHT - Bulldog Excellence

The District Champ Bulldogs are 9-0!

We have lots to celebrate this week.  Check out our Bulldog Excellence.

• The Bulldogs are 9-0 on the year and have clinched the District Championship.  They begin their playoff quest for the state championship on Friday, November 15 in Jacksonville.
• The Ladydogs set a school record for wins in a season and are continuing their success next week and are the Bi-District Champions
• The Bulldog Band earned a 1st Division at the NAMMB (National Association of Military Marching Bands) contest and were the 2nd place 4A at the contest.

The Battlin’ Bulldog Band was one of only two 4A schools
to make a 1st division from all 5 judges and for taking 2nd place
in 4A at the Texas State Military Marching Band Contest.

Congratulations to our Bulldogs of the Week

Teacher - Jolene Davis

Student - Rhett Goldman

Parent Volunteer - Carolyn Wink

Maintenance - Patrick Carter

Bulldogs of the Week

Congratulations to our Bulldogs of the Week

Teacher - Jolene Davis
Teacher - Kelly Hambrick

Student - Rhett Goldman

Parent Volunteer - Carolyn Wink

Maintenance - Patrick Carter

Upcoming Events

• Fri, Nov 8 - FB at Kilgore
• Sat, Nov 9  - HS Girls BB vs Marshall HOME
• Sat, Nov 9 - All Region Choir Concert at PAC
• Sat, Nov 9 - UIL Academics at Whitehouse & Center
• Sat, Nov 9 - FFA at Van Invitational
• Mon, Nov 11 - Veterans Day and Professional Learning Day for Staff (No School for Students)
• Tue, Nov 12 - Students return to begin 3rd 6 weeks
• Thu, Nov 14 - Girls V BB at Queen City Tournament
• Fri, Nov 15 - Report Cards go out
• Fri, Nov 15 - FB vs Athens in Jacksonville (1st round of Playoffs)
• Sat, Nov 16 - UIL Academics at Athens
• Mon, Nov 18 - Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

CISD Employees attending the TEPSA Growth Leadership Conference in Rockwall are Allen Koch, Evelyn Wedgeworth, Rachel  Penner, Sheila West, Kara Chapman,  & Schelice Reyes. Pictured with Todd Whitaker, Keynote Speaker

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.