Parents
Parent Links
At Carthage R9, we value and encourage parent involvement. Click on the following link to find out about happenings, updates, and important information going on in our district.
Students
Student Links
Click on the following link to access student gmail, Infinite Campus, news, and important information.
Staff
Staff Links
Click on the following link to access employee email, Infinite Campus, news, and information.
Community
Community Links
We are thankful for the support of our community. The community is a vital part of our school system. To learn more about the district's activities, news and community involvement, click on the following link.
Free Meal Service Extended for All Students
Beginning Thursday, October 1, free meals will be available on days school is in session for any student in the Carthage R-9 School District. This includes kindergarten through 12th-grade students participating in Distance Online Learning. Free meals include breakfast and lunch but do not include a la carte items, extra milk, or second lunches.
Free Meal Service Information - English
Free Meal Service Information - Spanish
Carthage Technical Center Expansion Underway
A group of community champions, educators and student leaders helped break ground on the expansion of Carthage South Technical Center on Tuesday, August 11. A special groundbreaking ceremony commemorated the occasion. Read more.
COVID-19 Updates
The Board of Education approved the Tigers Together Return to School plan during a special Board meeting Thursday, July 30, 2020.
Students have the option of attending school five days a week with health and safety precautions in place or online/virtual learning. Access the Tigers Together Plan and the Activities & Athletics Safe Play Plan here.
Application for Free & Reduced Price School Meal Available Online
Apply online today! We are currently accepting applications for free and reduced-price meals for the 2020-2021 school year. Children who received free or reduced-price school meals in the previous school year must resubmit an application by Saturday, September 26 to continue on the program. To apply, visit SchoolCafe. Please call 417.359.7000 with any questions.
McDonald Serves as First District Counseling Specialist
Jessica McDonald recently started serving in the role of district counseling specialist for the Carthage R-9 School District. Mrs. McDonald previously served as the Ozark Center counselor/therapist housed at Carthage High School. Read more.
Local Board Member Completes Training
Karen Wilkinson, a member of the Carthage R-9 Board of Education, participated in Essential New Board Member Certification training sponsored by the Missouri School Boards' Association.
Justin Mauss Named MVATA Outstanding Early Career Teacher 2020
Justin Mauss was named the Missouri Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association Outstanding Early Career Teacher for 2020. The Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award is a means of encouraging teachers early in their careers to remain in the profession and to recognize their participation in professional activities. Thank you for your commitment to excellence, Mr. Mauss!
Welcome from the superintendent
Dear Tiger Families,
As we head into the 2020-2021 school year, our primary goal is to safely provide face-to-face educational opportunities for all students this fall. Adjustments will be required to ensure we reinforce healthy practices among students and staff. To accomplish this, we will lean on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Jasper County Health Department.
At Carthage R-9, each child is provided a quality education with the opportunity to take advantage of multiple academic programs. We are devoted to “Inspiring Excellence” in each student and making decisions by focusing on the best interest of all children. We consider the trust parents and the community place in us challenging but also rewarding, and promise to do our best to ensure we achieve excellence.
