Carthage, TX - FFA Chapter

08/19/2026

Congratulations to our FFA members who received their letterman jackets!

Those who received their letterman jackets qualified for a state FFA contest or received their State Lone Star Degree from FFA.

Recipenents
Adelae Wiley - Forage
Addison Nutt - Lone Star Degree
Ty Byrd - Lone Star Degree
Benton Nelson - Forestry & Wildlife

We're so proud of our members' accomplishments!

07/31/2026

🔹Attention Exhibitors and Contestants! The 2026 Online Entry Parent Portal is now open! 🔹

🔗Entry Portal: https://livestock.bigtex.com/login/
🔗Entry Portal Guides: https://bigtex.com/livestock-exhibitor-resources/

Submit Youth Show, Contest & Pan Am Entries Online

Upload contest pre-requirements

Parent Online Entry Portal Closes: August 22 at 11:59 PM

All entries must be approved by your CEA/AST by August 25

Incomplete entries will be deleted.

All previous Parent Accounts have been removed. Parents will need to create a new account for 2026.

CEA/AST Accounts are still active. If you have any questions or issues accessing your account, please email [email protected].

Entries submitted by parents must be approved and submitted by CEA/AST by 11:59 PM on August 25—including all uploaded materials and required signatures from the exhibitor, parent/guardian, and CEA/AST—for the entry to be considered complete.

07/17/2026

⭐️National Chapter Gold Rank⭐️

During the 98th Texas FFA State Convention, the Carthage FFA walked across the stage to receive our National Chapter award. For the 3rd year in a row we have received this award and have been ranked a gold chapter.

This award recognizes those FFA chapters that have excelled in leadership, community service, and student success through impactful programs and activities. Earning the Gold Rank places Carthage FFA among the top chapters in the nation.

We are proud of our members and thankful for the support of our school, families, alumni, and community. This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of students who continue to strive for excellence.

07/13/2026

Checks are ready!!! Pick up in the Ag Department..You must have mailed your thank you notes in order to receive your check..no excuses!! Will disburse today through 3 pm. Students can pick up checks through Thursday 10 am - 3 pm.

07/12/2026

Any and all FFA members can get community service hours for advanced degrees, other student organizations, and Panola Promise. Please help!!

CHS Workday – Monday, July 13

Help us get Carthage High School ready for the new school year!

We’re inviting:
• CHS teachers who would like to earn a flex day
• Student organizations and individual students looking to earn community service hours

📅 Monday, July 13
🕗 8:00 a.m.
📍 Carthage High School

Bring a willing attitude and help us prepare our campus for another great year. We appreciate your support.

Go Dawgs! 🐾

07/08/2026

Day 2 of the Texas FFA State Convention ⚾️⚾️

Our Carthage FFA members had an awesome opportunity to attend a Texas Rangers game last night and make some great memories together!

The highlight of our night was watching one of our very own members, John Martinez, represent our FFA chapter as part of the FFA Chorus while singing the National Anthem before the game. We are so proud of their hard work, talent, and dedication!

It was a great night for our students and a good ending with the Rangers coming out with the win!

07/08/2026

🐾🌟 Carthage FFA represented Bulldog Nation with excellence at the 98th Annual Texas FFA Convention in Fort Worth! 🌟🐾

Nineteen Carthage FFA members attended the annual convention, where eight students earned the prestigious Texas FFA Lone Star Degree—the highest degree awarded by the Texas FFA Association.

The Lone Star Degree recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to agricultural education through classroom achievement, leadership, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects, community service, and FFA involvement. Fewer than 5% of Texas FFA members earn this distinguished honor each year.

2026 Carthage FFA Lone Star Degree Recipients:
⭐ Brodie Brewster (not pictured)
⭐ Ty Byrd
⭐ Evan Dunn
⭐ Jaclyn Finley
⭐ Stephanie Franks
⭐ Addison Nutt
⭐ Cooper Walters
⭐ Dillan Wolfe

A special thank you to our dedicated agricultural science teachers and FFA advisors for investing in these students each day:
• Mark Davis
• Ashley Harris
• Trevor Riley
• Evan Yount

Congratulations to all of our Carthage FFA members for representing our school, community, and Bulldog tradition with pride. Your hard work and dedication continue to make Carthage proud! ❤️🐾

07/06/2026

Day 1 of the 98th Annual Texas FFA State Convention, the Carthage FFA Chapter visited the SMU Campus and toured the George W Bush Presidential Center as part of our educational experience during FFA convention week.

Our students learned and experienced the George W. Bush Presidential Center at SMU through exhibits that brought history and his leadership to life. They explored a full-size replica of the Oval Office, learned about the events of September 11, 2001, explored the war on terror, and studied and analyzed major decisions from President George W. Bush’s time in office.

Our students also learned about No Child Left Behind and education reform, the AIDS relief program in Africa, life in the White House, and First Lady Laura Bush’s contributions in literacy, education, women’s health, and global advocacy. Interactive exhibits allowed our students to step into the role of the president and think through important decisions during major historical moments.

07/03/2026

Summer Bulldog Welding Camp

On Monday, our students got the opportunity to tour Priefert Manufacturing at their headquarters in Mt. Pleasant. We’re thankful for them to give us a tour of their facility and talk about all the different industries they work with.

06/16/2026