CARTHAGE JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026

CHARACTER TRAIT FOR OCTOBER - RESPONSIBILITY

1. Parent-teacher conferences are on Tuesday, 10-27 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. and also on Thursday from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. School will be dismissed at 11:40 am on Thursday, 10-29. There is No School on Friday, 10-30!!
2. Read with us in November! Book club will meet Monday, October 26th from 3:10 to 4:15 in the library. We will discuss our October reads and vote for our November read. 
3. No Chess Club Thursday, October 29th. 
4. Interested in trying out for CJHS Basketball Cheerleading? Join us for the following open practices: Monday, October 26 | 3:30–5:00 p.m.; Monday, November 2 | 3:30–5:00 p.m.; Tuesday, November 3 | 3:30–5:00 p.m.; Wednesday, November 4 | 3:30–5:00 pm Important Information: Tryout results will be announced after practice on Wednesday, November 4. CJHS Cheer packets will be available at the open practices. A current physical must be on file with the school to participate. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Baucom at baucomka@carthagetigers.org
5. The first Quiz Bowl practice is on Monday, November 2nd in room #309 from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm.  We will practice weekly afterschool on Monday from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm. Are you knowledgeable about topics such as literature, science, mathematics, current events, sports, fine arts, or history?  Quiz Bowl is a competitive and fun activity! We will travel to other school districts for competitions.  Please contact Ms. Stefan stefann@carthagetigers.org or Classroom #309 to find out more information.
6. All 7th and 8th grade boys who are interested in playing basketball will have a meeting in Mr. McConnell’s room (310) before school at 7:30am on Tuesday, November 3rd. Tryouts start Monday November 9th at 3:30.