Mary Carroll High School

📢 Attention Students, Parents, and Educators! 🚨 Apply Now for a $2,000 Scholarship! 🚨 H-E-B is proud to celebrate its 7th year of supporting the UIL Scholarship Program for Community Service Excellence. 💡 📅 Deadline: January 31, 2025 🏆 Scholarship Amount: $2,000 (15 winners total – 5 each in music, academics, and athletics) To be eligible, students must submit their application by 1/31/25 at 👉 https://www.sportsinaction.com/scholarship/. Requirements: ✅ Minimum 3.3 GPA ✅ Number of Community Service Hours completed in the past 12 months ✅ Community Service Verification Letters ✅ A Letter of Recommendation ✅ A Short Essay (500 words or less) on: “What does Community mean to you?” 🏀 Winners will be announced during the 2025 UIL Basketball State Championships in March! Encourage your students to apply and take advantage of this amazing opportunity to celebrate their community service and hard work. 🌟 #UILScholarship #HEB #StudentSuccess #CommunityService #ScholarshipOpportunity #ApplyNow

📣 Attention Senior Parents! Mark your calendars for Senior Night at Mary Carroll High School! 🎓✨ 🗓️ Date: January 30th ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 📍 Location: Mary Carroll High School College & Career Center This event is a fantastic opportunity for both students and parents to get help with: ✔️ FAFSA Completion (Parent/Student Forms) ✔️ TSI / SAT / ACT (Registration & Scores) ✔️ Texas Veterans Commission (Hazlewood Act Information) ✔️ Credit Checks ✔️ Cap & Gown Information ✔️ Yearbook Details ✔️ Attendance Needs Who will be there? 🔹 Del Mar College 🔹 TAMU-CC 🔹 TAMU 🔹 Military Representatives 🔹 Coastal Compass 🔹 FCEA This is a one-stop-shop to prepare your senior for graduation and beyond! Don’t miss out on this valuable evening! 🐾💙

Tiger Fam, A friendly reminder that today, Wednesday, January 15th, we will continue testing week and follow a block schedule. All students are to report to their 2nd Period at 8:50 AM.

🎉 Big Wins for Our Carroll FFA Tigers at the Livestock Show so far! 🐅💙🩵 A huge shoutout to our FFA students, led by the amazing Mr. Leal, for their outstanding performances: 🐐 Seniors Natalie Casas & Jaylynn Grey did an incredible job staging with their commercial doe projects, placing 3rd & 4th in their class! Natalie’s 2nd commercial doe also took an impressive 2nd place in her class! 🐐 Freshman Allison Escobar showcased her talent, taking 3rd place in her class with her commercial doe! 🐑 Senior Jaylynn Grey shined once again, earning the title of Reserve Breed Champion Lamb! We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and Tiger spirit these students—and their leader, Mr. Leal—bring to every competition. Way to represent, Carroll FFA Tigers! 💙🩵🐅 #TPND #WeAreCarroll #FFA

🎖️🌟 Cadets Making Us Proud! 🌟🎖️ This past Saturday, our amazing Cadets represented with pride at the Lone Star Round Up held at Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, Texas. 🇺🇸 Competing against 13 NJROTC Units from Central and South Texas, they showcased their skills, grit, and determination in: 🏋️‍♀️ Team Physical Fitness 🗺️ Orienteering 📘 Academics 🎉 Highlight of the Day: Our Cadets brought home 1st place in Orienteering! 🏆 Their hard work, dedication, and teamwork truly shined. A huge congratulations to our Cadets on this outstanding achievement! 👏👏 Let’s celebrate their success and continue cheering them on as they aim even higher! 🚀🐾 #TPND #WeAreCarroll #CadetPride #LoneStarRoundUp #Teamwork #Excellence

🎥🐯 Lights, Camera, Action! 🐯🎥 Tiger News kicked off the new year in style by recording their first episode in the brand-new studio! 🎉🏫 This incredible program, started by Mr. Vargas, has transformed our daily announcements into something truly special—student-driven and full of creativity. 🌟👏 Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the magic that goes into each episode: 📽️ A student running the camera 🎤 Another managing the boom mic 📜 Someone on the teleprompter 💡 Lighting experts bringing it all together 🎙️ And, of course, our talented anchors for this episode: Bella Perez and Noah Rios! This team is the definition of collaboration, hard work, and leadership. 🐅✨ Amazing job, Tiger News crew, and a big thank you to Mr. Vargas for inspiring this student-led initiative! 📸 Check out these photos and drop a 🐯 in the comments to show your support! #TPND #WeAreCarroll #TigerNews #BehindTheScenes #StudentCreativity #LeadershipInAction

Congrats to Jose Alaniz, our Tiger Staff of the Week!

✨🌟 Shoutout to Destinee Montgomery-Knox, our Above the Line Winner for December! 🌟✨ 🏫 Adaptive Education Teacher, Carroll High School Destinee exemplifies leadership by shaping the future 🌱. Her incredible knowledge of the special education department makes her the ultimate go-to expert for the Adaptive Education program. 💡 👏 She’s been instrumental in fostering an environment of inclusivity, respect, and continuous improvement 🌍💛. Destinee’s positive attitude is absolutely contagious and inspires everyone around her! 💫 Thank you, Ms. Knox, for being an amazing leader and role model! 🙌🎉 #TPND #WeAreCarroll #LeadershipInAction #InclusiveEducation #Inspiration ❤️ Drop a 👏 in the comments to celebrate her impact!

Tiger Fam, Let's make it a great week! Testing starts this week... read about this & more! https://secure.smore.com/n/tz940 Have a great day! ~CHS Admin

Community Business Partner Highlight: Tom’s Travelin’ Coffee ☕️ A huge thank you to Tom’s Travelin’ Coffee for warming up our staff with delicious treats on a chilly start to the new year! 🥶☀️ It was such a wonderful way to kick off the semester, as their warm smiles, kind greetings, and amazing coffee brought so much joy to our team. 💙 We are so grateful for local businesses like Tom’s Travelin’ Coffee, who go the extra mile to support our educators. Let’s show them some love and appreciation for their generosity and community spirit! 🐾 Stop by their coffee truck and enjoy a cup of their amazing coffee—you won’t regret it! 🙌

🌟📚 Attention Mary Carroll High School Families! 📚🌟 We have TWO amazing opportunities coming up for students this spring! Don't miss out! 👇 💡 Spring Night Quest 💡 🗓️ Dates: Mondays: 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 Wednesdays: 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9 ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM 🍽️ Dinner provided! 🔹 For: APEX Course Recovery, HB1416 Hours (English, Math, Social Studies & Science), TSI/SAT/ACT Prep ✨ Saturday School ✨ 🗓️ Dates: February 1, 2025 March 29, 2025 April 5, 2025 April 12, 2025 April 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 🍳 Breakfast provided! 🎯 Focus: STAAR EOC Prep, HB1416 Hours, Attendance Recovery, & Credit Recovery 🎉 Earn DOUBLE TIME for HB1416 or Attendance Hours! Let’s make this semester a success! 🚀 Encourage your student to attend and take advantage of these opportunities! 🐾💙 #TPND #WeAreCarroll #StudentSuccess #SpringEvents

Mary Carroll NJROTC Cadets inspire future leaders at Grant and Browne Middle Schools. This week, Mary Carroll High School NJROTC Cadets visited Grant and Browne Middle Schools to recruit and share their experiences with future Tigers for the 2025-2026 school year. The Cadets engaged with middle school students, showcasing leadership, teamwork, and discipline that NJROTC Offers. During their visit, the Cadets demonstrated Unarmed and Armed Drill, answered questions, and highlighted the unique opportunities the program provides including community service, travel competitions, field trips, and the chance to compete in drill, physical fitness, and academic events. Thank you to Grant and Browne Middle Schools for welcoming our Cadets and allowing us to connect with the next generations of leaders. We look forward to seeing some of these students join the Mary Carroll NJROTC family next year! #TPND #WeAreCarroll #NJROTC

🚧 Building Skills for the Future! 🛠️ Our amazing CTE students are hard at work on their latest skills project, applying what they've learned in class to real-world challenges! 🌟 Whether they're designing, building, or problem-solving, these projects help prepare our students for success in high-demand careers. We’re so proud of their dedication, creativity, and hands-on learning. 👏 Keep an eye out for updates as they showcase their talents and complete these impressive projects! 🎉 #CTEProud #FutureReady #TPND #WeAreCarroll

Congrats to Deb Cantu-Maldonado, our Tiger Staff of the Week!

WELCOME BACK, TIGERS! 🐯 We’re excited to see you bright and early TOMORROW, January 7th, to kick off an amazing second semester at Carroll High School! Let’s make this semester the best one yet by embracing the areas of focus below: 📚 Stay on top of your grades by checking them regularly and keeping up with assignments. 🕒 Be here and be ready! Attendance matters—every PERIOD counts. 👕 Dress for success by following the dress code and representing Carroll with pride. 📱 Keep distractions out of the classroom. Cell phones, earbuds, and headphones should stay off and put away during instructional time. Use them only during lunch or between classes. 🚭 Stay vape-free. Remember, vaping is not allowed within 300 feet of school property, and violations could result in disciplinary action and impact participation in school activities (per Texas HB 114). 💡 Need extra help? Tutorials are available during Tiger Time DAILY! Don’t hesitate to take advantage of the resources available to support your success. This semester is full of opportunities—let’s show up, work hard, and make it count. Together, we can make this the best year yet! 🏆 #TigerPrideNeverDies #hello2025

📢 Carroll Tigers: Spring 2025 Info is Here! 🐾 Mark your calendars for important dates and events this spring semester! Here's a quick snapshot of what's coming up: 📝 AP Exams: May 5–16, 2025 📚 MOY Universal Screeners: Begin January 13 🔬 EOC Tests: April 8–29, 2025 🎓 College Prep: March 25: SAT April 2: ACT TSIA2 Testing: Ongoing throughout the year ❗ Other Exams: TELPAS Testing: February 7 STAAR Alt 2 Testing: February 3 End-of-Year Screeners: Begin May 12 📅 Faculty Meetings: January–May (various weeks)* 🏫 No School: January 6, January 20, and April 14 Stay organized and reach out with any questions at (361) 878-5140 or visit carroll.ccisd.us. #CarrollTigers 🐯 #Spring2025 #ImportantDates

📢 AP Exam Fee Reminder! Attention AP Students and Families! 📝 Final payments for AP exam fees are due February 21, 2025. 💻 To pay your remaining balance, please visit the Tiger Webstore today! https://carroll-hs.myschoolcentral.com/(S(522gegaqbwfbrzlrbmuizc1l))/Index.aspx Thank you for staying on top of this important deadline. Let’s make sure our students are set for success this AP exam season! 🎓

📢 Attention Carroll Tiger Families! 🐾 We want to share important information about the upcoming Middle of Year (MOY) Universal Screener Testing 📝. Here's what you need to know: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zuv5P9rm11rd8YTaz60ZQCMyUgMXDqzr/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112053107832000965198&rtpof=true&sd=true 📅 Testing Window: 🗓️ January 13 – January 31, 2025 Students will be scheduled for content-specific tests throughout this window. ✅ Testing Schedule: ➡️ Week One: January 14–17, 2025 📚 Students will test in Math, Science, English, and LOTE classes (Block Tiger Time Schedule). ➡️ Week Two: January 20–24, 2025 🎭 Students will test in PE, Fine Arts, English, Science, Math, and Social Studies (Regular Tiger Time Schedule). ➡️ Week Three: January 27–31, 2025 🔄 Makeup tests for any missed exams will take place (Regular Bell Schedule). ✨ Tips for Success: ✅ Make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep 💤. ✅ Arrive at school on time ⏰ and ready to test. 💡 The MOY Universal Screener helps us monitor student progress and ensure academic growth throughout the year. Thank you for your continued support in making this a successful experience for your child! 📬 Sincerely, Heather Hernandez Administrator of Academics & Accountability

🎉 A huge shoutout to our amazing NHS students, led by Dr. Rousseau,for their generosity and hard work! 🥫💙 🐅They filled FOUR barrels with non-perishable food items for the local food bank, providing a true blessing to families in need this holiday season. 🌟 We’re so proud of their dedication to serving others and embodying the true spirit of giving. Thank you for making a difference in our community! #TPND #WeAreCarroll #NHSGivingBack #CommunityMatters

https://ccisdsportsnetwork.com/ The Arena is fired up and going with our 3rd annual Rumble in the Jungle tournament. If you can swing by, enjoy a match and support these athletes. They mostly compete away from campus and away from Tiger support! Also make sure and grab a treat from Ms Q and the hard workers in the concessions! It's the holidays these calories don't even count! 😉