Carthage Junior High School

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week - Day 4 🍎

We are proud of the leadership, preparation, and dedication they showed while representing our FFA chapter. 💙💛

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week - Day 3 🍎

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week – Day 2 🍎

Carthage Athletics Physicals Scheduled for May 11 & 13 Carthage ISD will host athletic physicals for students planning to participate in athletics during the 2026–2027 school year. Physicals will be held on two dates based on gender: * Boys: Monday, May 11 * Girls: Wednesday, May 13 These physicals are required for all incoming 7th, 9th, and 11th grade students who intend to participate in athletics next school year. Schedule & Locations Physicals will be conducted at multiple campuses based on grade level: * 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Baker-Koonce Intermediate (Current 6th grade / Incoming 7th grade) * 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Carthage Junior High (Current 8th grade / Incoming 9th grade) * 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Carthage High School (Current 10th grade / Incoming 11th grade) Cost The cost for each physical is $35 (cash only). Important Information Students must bring a completed medical history form in order to receive a physical. Forms will not be provided on site, so please ensure all paperwork is filled out prior to arrival. The UIL Pre-Participation Physical and Medical History Form can be downloaded at the link below: https://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/PrePhysFormRvsd2026.pdf Carthage ISD encourages all student-athletes to take care of this requirement early to ensure a smooth start to the upcoming athletic year.

Join us for a special night as our choir performs on May 5th! We’d love your support as these students share their hard work and talent. 🎶

🧁 𝕊𝕨𝕖𝕖𝕥 𝕋𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕤 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕆𝕦𝕣 𝔸𝕞𝕒𝕫𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕗𝕗! 🧁

📢 Attention upcoming 7th grade parents & guardians,
Immunizations must be up to date before schedules can be released. Please review the information below.

Hey Bulldogs! 🐾
Time to return those library and textbooks!

🎶 Junior High Band Concert 🎶 Join us on April 28 at 7:00 PM for an evening of music and fun! Our students have been working hard and are excited to perform. Hope to see you there! 🎺🥁🎷

📣 Attention 7th Grade Students & Families! 📣

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) applications are now available! Students interested in applying can pick up an application outside Mrs. Rhiddlehoover’s office.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a prestigious organization that recognizes scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship!

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Rhiddlehoover.

Today we celebrate our amazing paraprofessionals who make a difference every single day! 🍎✨

Thank you for your dedication, your support, and the positive impact you have on our students’ lives.❤️

📢 Important STAAR Test Dates Coming Up!

Please mark your calendars and make sure students arrive before 7:45 a.m. on testing days.
✅ Tips for a Successful Test Day:
• Ensure your student gets a good night’s sleep.
• Provide a nutritious breakfast.
• Students may bring gum, peppermints, snacks, and water.
• Students may NOT bring blankets.

Thank you for helping your students be prepared and ready to do their best!

Tuesday, April 14 - RLA 7th & 8th grade
Tuesday, April 21- Social Studies 8th grade only
Thursday, April 23 - Science 8th grade only
Tuesday, April 28 - Algebra EOC
Wednesday, April 29 - Math 7th & 8th grade

District track meet today in Spring Hill! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Field events begin at 1:00 PM 2400 meter run starts at 2:00 PM All other running events kick off at 4:30 PM

It's National Social Worker Day! Be sure to thank Leigh Ransom for all her hard work, dedication, and the help she provides our students, staff, and community!

📣 Cheer Tryouts Today! Cheer tryouts will begin at 4:30 PM today. 🚫 DO NOT block or park on the bus ramp.🚪 FRONT DOORS ONLY. 🎁 Gifts may be dropped off at the main gym starting at 3:00 PM. The gym’s main doors will open at 3:45 PM for all candidates and guests. Thank you for helping us keep the bus ramp clear and safe. Good luck to everyone trying out! 📣