Week of December 16

Celebrate Excellence

Technology is very important.  At CISD, we have a
goal of being a 1 to 1 technology district in the next
3 years. Maintenance bond taxes are used to purchase
technology for our students and staff.

Here Libby students are using Chromebooks to learn math.

As we get ready to wrap up the 2019 year, I want to highlight some very positive things happening at Carthage ISD.  First, we are a culture of growth.  At every campus, the focus has been on how much growth students are making in their learning.  Second, staff members have been committed to their own personal growth.  Because we know that student growth can't be maximized without teacher growth, teachers and staff members have put in lots of hours outside the school day to find new ways to get better at meeting the needs of all kids.  Finally, we want all kids to succeed in everything that they do.

From academic classes to athletics, from fine arts to FFA, or Career Technology Education to character education, our district is firmly committed to ensuring that every student finds their own unique excellence.  What we do as a district can never be fully measured by one test on one day or in an arbitrary rating.  We will always judge ourselves by how much growth we make in every student.

As we finish this month and the 2019 year, I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for allowing me to serve as your superintendent.  Carthage is truly the premier district, and it is an honor and privilege to be a part of such an outstanding community.  I pray that as we complete this last week of December, each of you will enter the Christmas week full of love, comfort and joy.

Good Luck to our Bulldog Football Team

at the State Semifinal Game

Parent Involvement is Critical

Carthage has tremendous parents and I want you to know just how powerful your partnership is in the education of your child.  In the picture below, Carthage Primary had "Donuts with Dad", and there was a tremendous turnout.  Thank you, parents, for all that you do to partner with CISD in the education of your children.

Bulldogs of the Week

Congratulations to our Bulldogs of the Week

Student - KeUndra Roquemore

Teacher - April Bagley

Parent - Amber Tucker

Custodial - Jay Alford

Upcoming Events

We are very proud of CHS Senior
Mary Katherine Smith for her work as the
Texas TSA State President this year.
Great job representing Carthage!

• Fri, Dec 13 - State Semi-Final Football Game in New Caney
• Fri, Dec 13 - Girls BB at Mt. Pleasant Chapel Hill
• Sat, Dec 14 - 9th GBB at Whitehouse
• Mon, Dec 16 - Fall Art Show in PAC at 5 p.m.
• Mon, Dec 16 - Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
• Tue, Dec 17 - Boys BB at Pine Tree
• Tue, Dec 17 - Girls BB at Liberty Eylau
• Tue, Dec 17 - JH Band Concert at PAC
• Fri, Dec 20 - Student Holiday and Teacher Work Day
• Mon, Dec 23 - Christmas Break Begins
• Mon, Jan 6 - Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday)
• Tue, Jan 7 - Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday)

Click Links below to each School Calendar

Baker Koonce students are finishing the year strong
with hard work and commitment to growth.

Carthage HS Calendar
Carthage JH Calendar
Baker-Koonce Calendar
Libby Elementary Calendar
Carthage Primary Calendar

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