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Counselor Bettina Cool works on a seniors letter of recommendation. The first big college application deadline is Nov. 1. NAOMI REIBOLD / PHOTO

Counselors to finish letters of recommendation for Nov. 1 deadline

Beats October 29, 2014

According to counselor Bettina Cool, all counselors are busy trying to finish recommendation letters for seniors by Nov. 1. Meeting this deadline ensures students maximum opportunity to receive scholarships...

Open lab times available this week during SRT to help seniors with college applications

Open lab times available this week during SRT to help seniors with college applications

Contributor October 28, 2014

This week, the Counseling Center has set up SRT sessions for college-applying seniors to come for help with their college applications, since the most common application deadline is Nov. 1. Melinda Stephan,...

Assistant Principal Joseph Schaller works at his desk in 2011. Schaller said that teacher recommendations for next years classes has already begun. JULIE XU / FILE PHOTO

CHS teachers to begin class recommendations

Contributor October 28, 2014

CHS teachers have begun the process of recommending classes to their students in order to have an idea for the kinds of classes they will take next year. According to Assistant Principal Joseph Schaller,...

Elizabeth Liz Hynes, student teacher of Kids’ Corner and senior, logs on to her administration account for Pinnacle’s website. Hynes said she is excited to trick-or-treat with the preschoolers on Oct. 31 for Kids’ Corner. CYNTHIA YUE / PHOTO

Kids’ Corner prepares for field trips and activities

Beats October 19, 2014

Kids’ Corner members will participate in several field trips and activities with the preschoolers. According to Kimberly Lenzo, director of Kids’ Corner, Kids’ Corner will have a field trip to the...

Principal John Williams works at his desk. Saturday detentions will now be given for minor offenses instead of community service working with custodial staff. HELENA MA / PHOTO

Saturday detention to replace working with custodial staff for minor infractions

Contributor October 14, 2014

According to Principal John Williams, starting this quarter, Saturday detention is replacing the community service in which students would stay after school and work with a custodian. Students who receive...

Principal John Williams talks to secretary Jan Brown.  This year on Oct. 15, seniors will attend panels of college representatives while other grades take the PLAN and PSAT. HELENA MA/PHOTO

Seniors will attend panels of college representatives during PSAT day on Oct. 15

Beats October 12, 2014

According to Principal John Williams, seniors will listen to college representatives on Oct. 15 when freshman take the PLAN test and sophomores and juniors take the PSAT. Assistant principal Brad Sever,...

Discounted Senior Portraits to Run Through Oct. 14

Discounted Senior Portraits to Run Through Oct. 14

Contributor October 2, 2014

With autumn arriving and leaves beginning to fall, prices of senior photos have dropped as well. This year, as in previous years, CHS has partnered with Prestige Portraits to offer a discount on senior...

Senior Alex Cohen works on a lab during AP Physics C. He said that he would be nervous about an assessment if he would get his results immediately upon completion but that after it was all said and done it would be nice to see results right away. MATTHEW DEL BUSTO / PHOTO

Carmel Clay Schools begin implementation of new assessment

Beats September 30, 2014

According to Superintendent Nicholas Wahl, the Carmel Clay School (CCS) district has begun the implementation of the NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) assessment at the elementary school level. Wahl...

Theatre arts teacher Britta Schlicht greets passing students during her hall duty. Schlicht said she is excited for the upcoming theatre activities.

Theatre department plans upcoming events

Beats September 30, 2014

After finishing the Studio One Acts last week, the theatre department is preparing for next month's events such as the MIC Theatre Fest and Red Ribbon Week skits. The MIC Theatre Fest at Warren Central...

Liz Hynes, student teacher of Kids’ Corner and senior, reads a book. Hynes said the preschoolers will arrive on Oct. 2. CYNTHIA YUE / PHOTO

Kids’ Corner prepares for preschoolers’ arrival on Oct. 2

Beats September 29, 2014

Members of Kids’ Corner have been working on their curriculum and lessons for the preschoolers’ arrival on Oct. 2, which is also the Parent Meeting/Preschool Orientation, according to Kimberly Lenzo,...

Senior Maggie Rees discusses the college application process during her meeting with her counselor. Rees said senior year has been stressful because, as a golf player, she had to apply to college earlier than everyone else.

Counselors to continue senior meetings

Beats September 10, 2014

Throughout the next two weeks, counselors will continue senior meetings, according to counselor Bettina Cool. During the meetings counselors will discuss requirements of graduation and the college application...

Performing Arts area to undergo renovation during summer

Beats April 25, 2014

According to Assistant Principal Joseph Schaller, renovation of the performing arts area will occur during this summer. The renovation will feature the filling of the band pit as well as some room design...

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