Mary Carroll High School

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! 😉

🍴🐅Culinary Tigers in Action! 🩵💙 Today, our amazing Culinary Tigers led by Mrs. Buentello lent their skills and hearts to the community by helping with the Meals on Wheels program, sponsored by H-E-B for the Feast of Sharing event! 🥘🤝✨ We’re so proud of these students for spreading kindness and making a difference one meal and heart at a time. #TPND #WeAreCarroll #CulinaryArts #FeastOfSharing #CommunityMatters

🎄✨ Here at CHS the stockings were hung with care... in hopes that Christmas break would soon be here! 🎁💙 A huge thank you to our girls' basketball team and Coach Bell, who worked like Santa's elves to stuff our goodies into the stockings for us! 🏀🎅 We can’t wait to share these gifts with our amazing staff members and spread some holiday cheer! ❤️ #TPND #WeAreCarroll #HolidaySpirit #CHSTraditions #ChristmasBreak

🎉🏆 ACADEMIC DECATHLON KING TOURNAMENT 🏆🎉 ✨👏 Huge congratulations to our amazingAcademic Decathalon team led by Mr. Flather for their outstanding achievements! 👏✨ 🥇 Ethan Icban: 1st Place 🗣️ Speech 2nd Place 📝 Essay 🥉 Avery Wagner: 3rd Place ➗ Math 3rd Place 💵 Economics 🥇 Jacob Damasco: 1st Place 📝 Essay (Varsity) 🔥 So proud of your hard work and dedication! Keep shining, team! 🌟🙌 #TPND #WeAreCarroll #AcademicDecathlon #ProudMoment #Teamwork 💪🎓

🎨📖 Engaged in Literary Exploration! 📖🎨 Mrs. Zimmerman's students dove into the art of short story analysis! 🧐✨ Working in pairs, they explored tone, message, and symbolism, uncovering the deeper meaning behind the stories. To showcase their insights, they created vibrant posters brimming with thoughtful analysis. Then, during a gallery walk, they had the chance to share ideas, provide constructive feedback, and evaluate their peers’ work. It was incredible to see their critical thinking and collaboration skills in action! 👏💡 #TPND #WeAreCarroll #StudentSpotlight #CriticalThinking #LiteraryAnalysis #CollaborationInAction

🌊🦀 Aquatic Science Adventures at Mustang Island! 🐠🌴 Our Aquatic Science students had an unforgettable field trip to Mustang Island! 🏝️ They explored local wildlife, practiced hands-on science with tools like seines and sieve plates, and identified various fish species along the shore. 🐟🔍 Not only did they learn about marine ecosystems, but they also gave back to the environment with a beach clean-up! 🌊🗑️ We’re so proud of their hard work, curiosity, and commitment to protecting our natural resources. Way to go, future scientists and environmental stewards! 🌎💚 #TPND #WeAreCarroll #HandsOnLearning #AquaticScience #MustangIsland #ProtectOurBeaches #ScienceInAction

🎉✨ Congratulations to Mrs. Ashley Love! ✨🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Ashley Love, our amazing English teacher, has been named Carroll High School’s Teacher of the Year for 2024-25! 🍎📚 Mrs. Love, your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to our students and school community make you truly deserving of this honor. 💛 You are more than a teacher—you are a blessing to everyone at Mary Carroll High School. Thank you for inspiring our students every day and for making a lasting impact on their learning and lives. 🌟 Please join us in celebrating the incredible Mrs. Love! 👏🎉 #WeLoveMrsLove #TPND #WeAreCarroll #TeacherOfTheYear #InspirationInEducation

Honoring Our Heroes This past Saturday, our NJROTC Cadets volunteered at the Wreaths for Fallen Heroes event at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery. With pride and respect, they placed wreaths on the graves of our nation’s heroes, taking time to reflect on the sacrifices made by these brave men and women. We are incredibly proud of our cadets for their dedication, service, and commitment to honoring those who have served our country. ❤️💙 #NJROTC #WreathsForFallenHeroes #HonoringOurVeterans #ServiceAndRespect

Congrats to Lilia Tamez, our Tiger Staff of the Week!

🌟 A big shoutout to our amazing AE students and teachers! 🌟 Our AE teachers took a real life event happening on our campus and turned it into a lesson for our AE students. They worked hard on sequencing activities, explored the magic of light energy, and practiced their fine motor skills—all while learning about the importance of nonprofits in our community. The highlight of the week? Our AE students came together to decorate a Family Game Night tree for a family in need as part of Carroll’s Tree Forest, culminating their learning. 🎄🎲✨ Their creativity and kindness truly shined as they helped spread holiday joy! We are so proud of their hard work and their big hearts! ❤️ #AEStudentsRock #LearningWithPurpose #CarrollsTreeForest #CommunityLove