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Students participate in making Hwachae, a Korean treat at the A5 callout meeting on Aug. 30, 2024. Feryal Haider, club president and senior, said she is looking forward to what the club will accomplish this year.

A5 to prepare homecoming booth

Emma Hu September 6, 2024

The Advancement of Asian Americans in Arts and Athletics Club (A5) will participate in the Homecoming pep rally on Sept. 20. They will have a booth where they will sell a number of items.  Feryal Haider,...

Students await their scheduled blood drive appointment last year on Sept. 7. Foutz said that all the blood donated in this year’s blood drive will be donated to local hospitals in Indiana. PHOTO CREDITS: Saahas Kandru

Senate to host one of Indiana’s largest blood drive on Sept. 6

Jenny Li September 4, 2024

According to student body president Sophie Parker, Senate will host the annual blood drive on Sept. 6 to kickstart school activities.  “Basically, students can sign up for any time slot during the...

Math Club sponsor Peter Beck works at his desk grading test papers. Beck said that overall, Math Club would not see any particularly big changes despite new leadership and sponsorship.

Math Club to have first official meeting of the year

Ella Guo September 4, 2024

Math Club had their callout meeting on Aug. 28 in Room A331 with the new club sponsor, Peter Beck, and will continue to meet every Wednesday after school. Club president Allison Shen explains her plans...

Carmel Ambassador members practice for the upcoming fall concert. The show will be on Sep. 26.

Carmel Choirs to perform their first concert of the year on Sep. 26

Aida Karim September 1, 2024

All ten of the performing ensembles at this school will be performing at the Fall Concert on Sep. 26. It will be the choirs' debut and one of their shorter concerts of the year. According to choir director...

Sophia Fu, Mu Alpha Theta president, reviews materials for Mu Alpha Theta on her Chromebook. Fu said, "I'm excited to run Mu Alpha Theta for one last year and to mentor people so that we can pass on the leadership for next year."

Mu Alpha Theta prepares for the 2024-2025 school year

Salima Sher August 30, 2024

Mu Alpha Theta, the National Mathematics Honor Society, began planning for this year. According to Joseph Broman, Mu Alpha Theta sponsor, the club has set specific goals for this year.  “I think...

Andrew Kim, tennis player and junior, plays against Cathedral. Assistant coach Mark Branaman said that the team is enthusiastic, seeming to be gelling very well together.

Men’s tennis to compete in John Shirley Invitational

Laasya Avula August 30, 2024

The men’s tennis team will compete in the John Shirley Invitational at CHS on Aug. 31. They will play against North Central, West Lafayette, Munster, Terre Haute South and Brebeuf. Andrew Kim, tennis...

Superintendent Michael Beresford looks at the district’s website for information about transportation. Beresford said the whole district has taken time to ensure everything is coordinated.

Carmel Clay Schools to focus on coordinating school facilities for new school year

Helena Wang August 29, 2024

Carmel Clay Schools is working on coordinating various school facilities, such as school transportation and cafeterias, for the first few weeks of the new year. According to Superintendent Michael Beresford,...

Seniors Abby Imler, Emma Imler, and Asritha Chittemreddy tutor for NHS in room E137. Chittemreddy said NHS has helped her engage in more community service throughout the year.

National Honor Society (NHS) begins tutoring for the new school year

Mahitha Konjeti August 28, 2024

As the new school year begins, National Honors Society (NHS) is offering tutoring services in room E137. According to Maxwell Goatee, NHS secretary and senior, NHS is focused on community service and the...

Families enjoy the Carmel Clay Public Library in the morning. At Word on the Shelf, students can spend their time reading anywhere in the library. “My favorite place to read during these events is usually at the tables right outside the bookstore,” Chang said. “I like hearing people walk by and just feeling the community environment while I read. It makes it cozy.”

CCPL to host Word on the Shelf on Aug. 27

Pahal Sehgal August 27, 2024

Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) will host Word on the Shelf on Aug. 27 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Teen Program Room at the main location. Karen Steinberger, Teen Services Librarian at CCPL, said this...

Carmel orchestra members to prepare for spring concert on May 14

Emma Hu May 12, 2024

The CHS orchestras will perform in their last concert of the year on May 14 at The Palladium. According to Maggie Hite, associate director of orchestras, this concert is split into two performances, with...

Co-captain and senior Sophia Malerbi speaks with the members of ComedySportz about upcoming plans concerning scheduled matches. On May 14, the team will participate in a ComedySportz versus alumni match taking place at this school.

ComedySportz to play in match against CHS alumni on May 14

May 10, 2024

The current Comedysportz team is scheduled to participate in an improvisational comedy match against alumni on May 14. The team views this match as a fun way to bring the season to a close. According to...

Assistant Superintendent Thomas Oestreich addresses the service award recipients and retirees at the Clay Middle School auditorium. He said it is important to recognize and honor teachers who have spent a lot of time with the district and to have their families watch as well.

School board presents service awards, honors retirees, expands Intense Behavior Support Program space at Carmel Middle School

Royce Brown May 10, 2024

Also at the school board meeting on April 15, Assistant Superintendent Roger McMichael presented a bid award of $860,000 which will go towards renovating the Intense Behavior Support Program space in Carmel...

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