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Press release: School board accepts resignation of Superintendent Nicholas Wahl

Press release: School board accepts resignation of Superintendent Nicholas Wahl

Manahil Nadeem January 12, 2018

Carmel Clay Schools shared a press release on Jan. 12 announcing that the school board approved Superintendent Nicholas Wahl's resignation.  The press release is as follows. The Carmel Clay School...

Senior Leonard Cahya packs up his instrument after Symphony Orchestra rehearsal. Cahya said that having the extra time in the morning when there are delays help him relax in preparation for the rest of the day.

Superintendent prepares for inclement weather tonight, continues technology expansion

Nyssa Qiao January 11, 2018

Associate Superintendent Roger McMichael said the district is preparing in case tomorrow morning’s weather warrants a two hour delay or school cancellation. “It happened to be that tomorrow morning’s...

Refer(end)um: Expiration of current referendum could end some AP programs and staff positions

Refer(end)um: Expiration of current referendum could end some AP programs and staff positions

Emily Dexter, News Reporter March 17, 2017

Since the current referendum for the school district will expire on Dec. 31, a special election will occur on May 2 where Carmel citizens will vote on a new referendum to take its place. If this referendum...

Repeat the Referendum: The school-board proposed tax referendum will  lead to positive improvement at CHS; students should support it.

Repeat the Referendum: The school-board proposed tax referendum will lead to positive improvement at CHS; students should support it.

HiLite Staff, Staff March 17, 2017

On Dec. 31, the school tax referendum of 2010 will expire. On May 2, the citizens of Carmel will vote on the new tax referendum. If the proposed referendum fails to pass, Carmel Clay Schools will be...

Congressman Andre Carson, Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz speak to CHS students

Congressman Andre Carson, Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz speak to CHS students

Contributor March 8, 2016

On March 8, Andre Carson, U.S. Congressman for Indiana’s 7th district, and Glenda Ritz, Superintendent of Public Instruction in Indiana, spoke to students at CHS. The event, organized by the CHS...

Senior Ian Finley works on an AP Spanish Language paper. Finley said that while it is more productive for students to bring their own electronic devices in class instead of using those provided by the school, he does not think it should be a necessity for students. MATTHEW DEL BUSTO/PHOTO

Superintendent prepares for strategic planning results in April

Beats April 1, 2015

According to Superintendent Nicholas Wahl, the strategic planning results come back from the consultant at the end of April. “(I’m) very excited about the findings there so we can start to...

Senior Liam Duncan looks at his phone at the end of a government class. Duncan said he

would prefer adding on time to the end of school days like last year as opposed to adding Saturday school 

to make up for school cancellations. (PHOTO / MATTHEW DEL BUSTO)

Superintendent prepares for “Rise Above the Mark” showing on Jan. 21

Beats January 15, 2015

Superintendent Nicholas Wahl said he is preparing for the “Rise Above the Mark” showing at the Dale E. Graham Auditorium on Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m.  Wahl said the showing of the production, made by...

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...

Junior Sherry Yang works on homework in class. According to Yang, the new extended schedule takes time away from activities and reduces the amount of time students can spend on homework. ERIC HE / PHOTO

Extended schedule action implemented, a new turf proposal granted

Beats March 22, 2014

According to Superintendent Nicholas Wahl, Carmel Clay Schools has successfully implemented the new extended schedule days. Wahl said, “The extended schedule has done what it is supposed to, and other...

Senior TJ Hathaway waits for the bell to ring at 3:05 p.m. Starting March 6 to May 29 school will end at 3:20 p.m. ERIC HE / PHOTO

Superintendent to implement extended schedule starting March 6

Beats March 1, 2014

Beginning March 6, students at this school will be attending classes on an extended schedule. According to Superintendent Nicholas Wahl, the new schedule will require students to be present at 7:45 a.m....

Senior Ian Seal studies in his human anatomy and physiology class. According to Seal, coming to school after graduation would be more lax than regular school days. PHOTO / ERIC HE

Superintendent applies for additional snow day waiver

Beats February 5, 2014

According to Superintendent Nicholas Wahl, the Carmel Clay Schools district has applied for an additional snow day waiver for the day of Jan. 28. “We already have Tuesday (Jan. 7) waived, and...

Senior Sazuth Malpeddi waits outside CHS for his bus after school. According to Malpeddi, the snow days earlier this month were a welcome extension of winter break and a safe decision. PHOTO / ERIC HE

Superintendent applies for snow day waiver

Beats January 17, 2014

According to Superintendent Nicholas Wahl, the district will apply for waivers for the snow days from Jan. 7 to Jan. 10. Currently students would need to attend school for two additional days if the waivers...

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