Libby Elementary School

10/11/2026

📅 THIS WEEK IN CARTHAGE ISD | October 11–17, 2026 ❤️🤍🐾

It’s another busy week across Carthage ISD! From athletics and fine arts to campus events and districtwide celebrations, there is plenty happening throughout CISD this week.

Here’s a look at what’s ahead:

🏫 Monday, October 12
• No School — Columbus Day Holiday
• All CISD campuses are closed for the federal holiday
• JH Volleyball at Henderson (games start at 4:30 PM)

🏐 Tuesday, October 13
• HS Volleyball at Pine Tree
JV White – 4:30 PM
JV Red – 5:30 PM
Varsity – 6:30 PM

🏈 Wednesday, October 14
• Junior High Football at Spring Hill (games start at 4:30 PM)
• 7th Grade B Team Football at Shelbyville – 4:30 PM
• JV Football vs. Spring Hill – 5:00 PM
• Libby Fall Picture Day

📚 Thursday, October 15
• Progress Reports Sent Home
• HS Volleyball at Spring Hill
Varsity – 4:30 PM
JVR/JVW – 6:00 PM
• Varsity Football at Spring Hill – 7:00 PM

🎭 Friday, October 16
• Last Day of Libby’s Coins for a Cure Fundraiser
• Libby Ballet Folklórico Performance – 1:30 PM at the CHS PAC

🎶 Saturday, October 17
• HS Band at UIL Region 21 Marching Contest (Hallsville)
• CHS Mini Cheer Camp – 9:00 AM to Noon at the CHS Gym

🍎 National School Lunch Week
This week, we are also celebrating National School Lunch Week and recognizing our valued food service partner, Opaa! Thank you to the Opaa! teams who work hard each day to serve our students and help keep our Bulldogs fueled, cared for, and ready to learn.

📌 Upcoming Events
• Oct. 19–23: School Bus Safety Week
• Oct. 16–30: Red Ribbon Week
• Oct. 19: School Board Meeting
• Oct. 23: Primary Fall Festival
• Oct. 30: Last Day of the Second Six Weeks

Please remember to follow your child’s campus on social media and save your campus contact information for important updates throughout the year.

🌐 www.carthageisd.org

Have a great week, Dawg Nation! ❤️🤍

10/11/2026

📣 HOLIDAY REMINDER | NO SCHOOL MONDAY

Carthage ISD schools will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.

Students and staff will return to their regular schedules on Tuesday, October 13.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful long weekend! ❤️🤍

10/09/2026

📢Bulldog Friday Shout-Out! 🐾🎉

Before we head into our three-day weekend, we’re giving some extra love to our TSA Bulldog Buddies! ❤️ These students stopped by earlier this week to help welcome our Bulldogs in the car rider line! 🙌🐶

In celebration of National TSA Week, we’re proud to recognize these students for showing up, serving others, and representing the Carthage Bulldog spirit! ❤️

Have a wonderful three-day weekend, Bulldogs! 🐾🎉

10/09/2026

🐶❤️ Paws-itively proud! 🖤🐾

This Bulldog is making great choices and giving us another reason to smile! 😊 Keep up the great work! ⭐️

10/09/2026

🪙📚 Big Hearts, Bright Futures at Libby! 📚🪙

We had a special visit from the Rotary Club of Carthage this week! ❤️

🪙 Coins for the Cure: Our Bulldogs are kicking off a coin collection fundraiser to help end polio! Every coin counts toward making a difference!

📚 A Gift for Our 3rd Graders: Our third-grade students also received dictionaries from the Rotary Club! What a wonderful way to encourage learning and help our students grow!

We are proud to have such a caring community supporting our Bulldogs! Thank you, Rotary Club of Carthage, for all you do! ❤️🤍🖤🐾

10/09/2026

🎉 We are celebrating Ms. Collins!

Happy National Principals Month from the Green Hall! 🍎 We appreciate your leadership, your support for our teachers, and the love and dedication you show our students each day. Thank you for all the big and little things you do to make Libby such a special place! 💞

10/09/2026

🚨🚒 SOUND THE SIREN, BULLDOGS! WE HAVE A HERO IN THE HOUSE! 🚒🚨

What an entrance! 😍❤️ Our lucky Libby PALS “Ride to School Like a Hero” winner, Luke W., got to arrive at school in style with a ride in a REAL FIRE TRUCK! 🚒🔥

A HUGE thank-you to everyone who purchased entries and supported our Libby PALS fundraiser! ❤️ Your support helps PALS continue doing amazing things for our students and school community.

And a special THANK-YOU to our local firefighters for helping make this experience so memorable! 🚒❤️

🐾 We love our Libby Bulldogs and the amazing community that makes moments like these possible!

10/08/2026

For students Pre-K through 6th

Did you miss the date to turn in your Mini camp registration at school???
It's not too late!!
Fill our our google form and pay through cash app (cash app is on google form)

Pre-k-6th grade
Camp is October 17th
Game is October 23rd Everyone will get to cheer 3rd quarter
(4th-6th grade are allowed to run out with the cheerleaders on the field after halftime)
attend a pre-game tailgate with former Dallas Cowboys available for autographs (optional)

Forms and payment can be brought to the High school or click the google link to fill out form online and pay with cash app

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs-Lj2DdzBFZgwJRa19kNnKqFed2mnnKWRoqkKWncCqoNugA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111494620108421624526

10/08/2026

📸 Fall Picture Day is coming up! 🍂

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 14! We can’t wait to capture some great smiles!

10/07/2026

✨ STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Ms. Penner! ✨

This week’s Staff Spotlight is shining on one of our amazing 2nd Grade Math & Science teachers, Ms. Rachel Penner! ❤️ Take a peek at her spotlight and learn a little more about the teacher who pours so much into her students!