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Senior Nathan Fei finishes homework on his laptop. According to Superintendent Nicholas Wahl, the technology implementation plan for this year includes rolling out devices—Microsoft convertible laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads—for students to all 15 buildings in the district.

Superintendent continues with technology integration plan, including technology training for teachers

Jenny Zhao, Managing Editor November 9, 2016

According to Superintendent Nicholas Wahl, most teachers in all 15 Carmel Clay school buildings have their own device, and a current goal is to roll out devices for students in all buildings by the end...

A therapy dog at the MUSE event on Jan. 14 interacts with students while its handler answers questions about therapy dogs. The next MUSE event will be on Feb. 4 and will feature a flight simulator.

Media center to host flight simulator MUSE event

Beats January 29, 2016

The media center will be hosting an Army flight simulator for the MUSE event on Feb. 4, according to media department chairperson Terri Ramos.             “We’ve secured the date but we’re...

Science department receives grant to purchase new science equipment

Science department receives grant to purchase new science equipment

News December 14, 2015

On Nov. 23, the Carmel Education Foundation awarded a grant to both CHS’s AP Biology and Anatomy and Physiology courses to purchase a classroom set of electrophysiology equipment after Xuchen Wei, lead...

Hannah Stigter, media aide and junior, reads a book in one of the new pieces of furniture at the media center. Almost all of the furniture and carpet in the media center is new.

Media center partnering with Carmel Clay Public Library for library card sign-up month

Beats September 14, 2015

September is library card sign-up month at the media center, according to media department chairperson Terri Ramos. “We partner with Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL), so it’s for teachers in...

Media department chairperson Theresa Ramos holds up an old electronic to be used in the new makerspace. According to Ramos, this makerspace, created with  donated electronics, video games, and a grant the media center has received, will be a place for students to learn and express their creativity.  SWETHA NAKSHATRI / PHOTO

Media center to build makerspace with grant, donated video games, electronics

News August 11, 2015

The media center will include stations for students to be creative and create, invent and learn about working with electronics and building crafts, according to media department chairperson Theresa Ramos....

Johanne Vincent, media aide and sophomore, stands in front of a poster advertising Creative Writing Con. This event will take place on May 1 and will feature four authors, a writing workshop, and a summer reading challenge kick-off. JENNY ZHAO/PHOTO

Media center to host Creative Writing Con, Vietnam Day

Beats April 29, 2015

Tomorrow, the media center will host Creative Writing Con, which will include author visits, a writing workshop and a summer challenge kickoff for the Carmel Clay Public Library’s (CCPL) summer reading...

Media department chairperson Terri Ramos sits in her office. According to Ramos, four authors will be visiting the media center on May 1. JENNY ZHAO/PHOTO

Authors to visit media center on May 1

Beats April 28, 2015

On May 1, four authors will be visiting the media center to work with students on writing, according to media department chairperson Terri Ramos. “We have Barnes and Noble coming in, and they...

During a meeting, Natalie Cotherman, Interact Club member and sophomore, discusses ideas and organization for the Hounds for Hounds event. Members will host Hounds for Hounds on Tuesday in the freshman cafeteria. SWETHA NAKSHATRI / PHOTO

Interact Club partners with Paws and Think to host Hounds for Hounds

News April 24, 2015

Interact Club will host Hounds for Hounds on Tuesday in the freshman cafeteria from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for $2 per person. The club is partnering Paws and Think to bring  10 to 15 dogs to play with students. Gabby...

After recent government proposals, CHS students consider attending community colleges

After recent government proposals, CHS students consider attending community colleges

News March 20, 2015

Over the next six years, senior Jack Denger will spend close to $300,000 studying pharmacy at Butler University. He will spend two years taking general core classes, three years taking rigorous pharmaceutical...

(Left to right) Junior Jessica Tao, sophomore Michael Wang, business teacher Paul Clayton, sophomore Brendan Yap, senior Kevin Mi and junior Joe Philleo (not pictured) will participate in the 2015 Fed Challenge. Participating teams of three to five students will offer 15-minute presentations. DARA LEVY / PHOTO

Economics Club members to participate in Fed Challenge

News March 20, 2015

On April 22, five students will compete in the High School Fed Challenge at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, according to Paul Clayton, Fed team sponsor and business teacher. Clayton said the competition...

Traditional fast food declines while newer “fast casual” restaurants continue to rise

Traditional fast food declines while newer “fast casual” restaurants continue to rise

Contributor January 22, 2015

Sophomore Natalie Tanchon goes to Chipotle about once every two weeks, but she rarely eats at traditional fast food restaurants like McDonald’s or Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). “Chipotle, I feel...

Media center publicizing “Mockingjay,” holding staff event

Media center publicizing “Mockingjay,” holding staff event

Beats November 20, 2014

The media center is currently advertising “Mockingjay,” according to media department chairperson Terri Ramos. “Right now, we are publicizing the movie that is coming out, that’s a tie-in for...

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