Baker Koonce Intermediate

🍎 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: • Free or reduced-price school meals • Reduced fees for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams • College application fee waivers at many colleges and universities • Increased access to financial aid and scholarship opportunities Who should complete an application? ✔️ Families new to Carthage ISD ✔️ Families with students changing campuses for the upcoming school year ✔️ 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 → Free & Reduced Meal Application. A few minutes today can make a difference for your family now and create opportunities for your student’s future.

2026-2027 BK School Supply List

📊 STAAR Scores Are Available! Parents have two convenient ways to access their student’s STAAR results: Option 1: Through the Carthage ISD Parent Portal ✅ Log in to Parent Portal ✅ Select your student ✅ Click the green Texas Assessment button under Published Grades ✅ View results in the Texas Assessment Family Portal Option 2: Through the Texas Assessment Family Portal ✅ Visit https://www.texasassessment.gov/ ✅ Enter your student’s Unique Access Code (UAC), date of birth, and legal first name ✅ If you do not know the UAC, you can look it up using your student’s Social Security Number, date of birth, and legal first name Detailed instructions, helpful guides, and direct links for both access methods are available on the Carthage ISD website at www.carthageisd.org. Simply click Parents on the black menu bar and open the “Parent Access to STAAR Scores” section. If you need assistance accessing your student’s scores, please contact your child’s campus. 📚🐾

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.

6th Grade Student Immunizations
May 7, 2026

S.T.E.A.M Summer Camp

Spring Band Concert Information

REMINDER TO PARENTS: Carthage ISD will dismiss students early at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21 to allow buses to run regular routes before traveling to the football playoff game in Forney. Lunch will be served prior to dismissal and buses will begin afternoon routes at 1 p.m. Let's GO DAWGS!!! ♥️🐾

Upcoming 6th Grade Choir Performances

6th Grade Career Day, 10/24/25.

2025-2026 Meet The Teacher

Breakfast with a Buddy, March 5, 2025, 7:30am-8:15am

This Thursday, 4th grade students will present 𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀. We encourage you to attend and support our students! 🤠 🎄🎅

Carthage ISD will dismiss students early at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21 to allow buses to run regular routes before traveling to the football playoff game in Melissa. Lunch will be served prior to dismissal and buses will begin afternoon routes at 12:30 p.m. In addition, to allow our students, staff, and families to travel safely and enjoy the game, Carthage ISD will observe a SCHOOL HOLIDAY on Friday, Nov. 22. We wish everyone safe travels to support the Bulldogs on Thursday night! GO DAWGS! ❤️🐾🏈

6th Grade Operation Christmas Child for Samaritan's Purse

4th Grade Canned Food Drive for Samaritan House of Carthage

5th Grade Canned Food Drive for King's Cabinet

BK Open House - Tuesday, 10/29/24

Red Ribbon Week Fun

BK Lunch Reminders