A huge thank you to Arise Dental for the sweetest gift basket full of goodies! š§š What a fun and delicious surprise! We truly appreciate you thinking of us and spoiling us with such a yummy treat. Thank you, Arise Dental! š„°āØ
š ITāS GAME DAY!š
Come out and support our Lady Dawgs as they kick off their volleyball season!
ā° 7B starts at 4:30 PM, followed by:
š 8B
š 7A
š 8A
š Concession stand will be OPEN!
šµ CASH ONLY
Letās pack the stands and cheer them on! š£ā¤ļø
GO, LADY DAWGS! ā¤ļøš
Come out and support our Lady Dawgs as they kick off their volleyball season!
ā° 7B starts at 4:30 PM, followed by:
š 8B
š 7A
š 8A
š Concession stand will be OPEN!
šµ CASH ONLY
Letās pack the stands and cheer them on! š£ā¤ļø
GO, LADY DAWGS! ā¤ļøš
š§ Consider this our official ācool downā period. šš¾
Thanks to FBC Carthageās Caden Perkins & Ryan Andrews for treating our Bulldogs to popsicles today!
Now THATāS a pretty cool way to show some Bulldog love! š¾š§ā¤ļøš¤
A huge thank-you to our cafeteria team for keeping our students fueled and smiling!
Tomorrowās looking even betterāWINGS are on the menu!
š ATTENTION 7th & 8th GRADE FOOTBALL PARENTS!
š¾ā¤ļø BULLDOGS, LETāS KEEP OUR ATTENDANCE STRONG! ā¤ļøš¾
Every day in the classroom counts! Attendance plays an important role in helping our students learn, grow, and succeed. šš
Please take a moment to review this helpful attendance guide so you know what to expect regarding school start times, class attendance, excused absences, doctor/dentist notes, and Texas attendance requirements.
At Carthage Junior High, weāre here to support our students and families every step of the way.
Every day in the classroom counts! Attendance plays an important role in helping our students learn, grow, and succeed. šš
Please take a moment to review this helpful attendance guide so you know what to expect regarding school start times, class attendance, excused absences, doctor/dentist notes, and Texas attendance requirements.
At Carthage Junior High, weāre here to support our students and families every step of the way.
āØ 7th & 8th Grade Families!
Our Beginning-of-Year Assessments will be this week!
š¬ Tuesday, August 18: Science
š Wednesday, August 19: Social Studies
These assessments help us identify student needs and track growth throughout the year.
Students, do your best! šŖš
Your growth is our goal! šš
š©šŖ What a SWEET way to start the school year! šš§
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing NJHS students and their wonderful parents for filling our teachersā lounge with so many delicious treats! š From donuts and pastries to cookies, brownies, fruit, and all the sweet goodies in betweenāyou truly spoiled our teachers!
The adorable āHereās to a Sweet Yearā setup made our staff feel extra special, and we are so grateful for the thought, time, and love you put into making our teachers feel appreciated. š„°
Thank you, NJHS, for helping us kick off the year on such a sweet note! We appreciate you more than you know! šš©āØ
ā¤ļø BE A BULLDOG BITE! š¤š¾
B.I.T.E. = Bulldogs Involved Through Engagement
At CJHS, we believe champions donāt build themselves ā it takes a community! š
Weāre looking for parents, grandparents, businesses, alumni, and community members who want to support, celebrate, and pour into our CJHS staff and students! ā¤ļø
It doesnāt have to mean a weekly commitment or a big donation!
š„¤ Bring snacks, breakfast, coffee, or treats
š ļø Share a talent, skill, or business resource
š Help with staff appreciation
š Sponsor an event or student incentive
š Volunteer when your schedule allows
š£ Or simply say, āCall me if you need anything!ā
š¾ Every BITE Makes a Difference.
š Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesE06yVJSVJr1SMGPT1wZ3w8poBHoiUfm4vLDSAOWCs6o44g/viewform
#BulldogBITE #BuildingChampions #CJHS #BulldogPride š¾
š WELCOME BACK, BULLDOGS! š¾ā¤ļøš¤
The first day of school is here! Weāre so excited to welcome our students back . šāļø
š Hereās the menu for our first week! Take a look at whatās being served and get ready for a great week ahead!
The first day of school is here! Weāre so excited to welcome our students back . šāļø
š Hereās the menu for our first week! Take a look at whatās being served and get ready for a great week ahead!
A big THANK YOU to Marcus Dudley, Development Counselor with Grand Canyon University, for feeding our staff today! š
We truly appreciate you thinking of our staff and taking the time to treat us to lunch. Your kindness, generosity, and support mean so much to us!
Updated School Meal Prices
Please see the updated breakfast and lunch prices for the 2026ā2027 school year:
Primary, Libby & Baker-Koonce
Breakfast: $2.00 | Lunch: $2.25
Junior High
Breakfast: $2.25 | Lunch: $2.50
High School
Breakfast: $2.25 | Lunch: $2.75
š£ Help Communities In Schools Stock the CJHS Pantry!
Weāre asking our Bulldog families to help support our students by bringing hygiene items, non-perishable food, or school supplies to Meet the Teacher Night on Tuesday, August 11, from 2:00ā4:00 PM.
Some items you can bring include:
š§“ Hygiene: Deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, wipes & feminine products
š„« Food: Canned goods, peanut butter, granola bars, mac & cheese, cake mix & more
āļø School Supplies: Backpacks, composition books, pencils, binders & highlighters
š Bring It. Give It. Win It! š
Donate an item and earn ONE entry into our Bulldog Gift Basket drawing!
The more you donate, the more chances you have to win!
Letās come together to support our students, stock the pantry, and show some Bulldog pride! š¾ā¤ļøš¤
Weāll see you at Meet the Teacher Night!
š Missed Registration & Scheduled Pick-Up Days?
You can register your student in the Auditorium on Tuesday, August 11, from 2:00ā3:30 p.m. during Meet the Teacher.
To help speed up the process, please complete the online registration before arriving by visiting the Parent Portal:
š Parent Portal:
https://portals07.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=183902
š Please enter through the doors by the flagpole.
We look forward to seeing our Bulldogs back on campus! ā¤ļøš¤š¾
We encourage families to attend and join us as we continue Building Champions through strong partnerships between home and school. Your involvement makes a difference!
šā¤ļø Join Us for Meet the Teacher at Carthage Junior High! š¤š¾
The countdown to a great school year is on! We are excited to welcome our Bulldog families to Meet the Teacher.
š
Tuesday, August 11
š 2:00 PM ā 4:00 PM
š Carthage Junior High
Meet your teachers, see your classrooms, drop off school supplies, and get ready for an amazing year ahead. We canāt wait to welcome our students and families back to campus!
Letās kick off the school year together as we learn, lead, and succeed! ā¤ļøš¤
š More Than a Meal. More Opportunities for Your Student.
Completing the Free & Reduced Meal Application can benefit your family today while opening doors for your student in the future.
Families who qualify may receive:
ā¢ Free or reduced-price school meals
ā¢ Reduced fees for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams
ā¢ College application fee waivers at many colleges and universities
ā¢ Increased access to financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Who should complete an application?
āļø Families new to Carthage ISD
āļø Families with students changing campuses for the upcoming school year
āļø Any family who believes they may qualify for free or reduced-price meals
The application is quick, secure, and confidential, and only one application is needed per household each school year.
Families are encouraged to complete the application before the start of school so benefits are in place as early as possible.
To apply, visit http://www.carthageisd.org and select Parents ā Free & Reduced Meal Application.
A few minutes today can make a difference for your family now and create opportunities for your studentās future.
šØCARTHAGE JUNIOR HIGH ATHLETICS EQUIPMENT PICKUPšØ
Junior High athletes and families, mark your calendars for Friday, August 7!
ššāāļøGirls Athletics ā Workout Clothes Pickup
* 8th Grade: 10:00ā11:00 a.m.
* 7th Grade: 1:30ā2:30 p.m.
š Boys Football ā Equipment Pickup
š Junior High Field House
* 8th Grade: 9:00ā11:00 a.m.
* 7th Grade: 1:00ā3:00 p.m.
If you have any questions or need to work out other arrangements, please contact Coach Hall (boys) or Coach Ingram (girls).
Please plan to attend during your assigned grade-level time to help ensure a smooth pickup process. We look forward to seeing our Junior High Bulldogs as we get ready for another great season! š¾
š Football Equipment Pickup š
Football season is almost here! Please make plans to pick up your equipment on Friday, August 7 at the Carthage Junior High Field House.
š 8th Grade: 9:00 AM ā 11:00 AM
š 7th Grade: 1:00 PM ā 3:00 PM
Please arrive during your designated time slot so we can keep the process moving smoothly.
Football season is almost here! Please make plans to pick up your equipment on Friday, August 7 at the Carthage Junior High Field House.
š 8th Grade: 9:00 AM ā 11:00 AM
š 7th Grade: 1:00 PM ā 3:00 PM
Please arrive during your designated time slot so we can keep the process moving smoothly.
š¢ Carthage Junior High New to District Student Registration!
New to Carthage ISD? We look forward to welcoming you to Carthage Junior High!
š Registration Dates:
MondayāWednesday, July 27ā29
ā° 9:00 a.m. ā 2:00 p.m.
Please review the required documents listed below and bring them with you to registration. Enrollment and registration must be completed on-site, so please allow at least one hour to complete the process.
If you have any questions, contact Rachel Pace in the office.
We canāt wait to welcome our new Bulldogs! ā¤ļøš¤š¾
