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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,...

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...

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...

As annual Memorial Day ceremony approaches, students, staff reflect on day’s significance

As annual Memorial Day ceremony approaches, students, staff reflect on day’s significance

Anthony Pho May 22, 2024

The City of Carmel will host the annual Memorial Day ceremony on May 24, the Friday before Memorial Day weekend, at the Veterans Memorial Plaza. Starting at 9 a.m., the ceremony will feature a flag...

May 2024 Interactive News Briefs

May 2024 Interactive News Briefs

Helena Wang May 20, 2024

Graphics marked with an “IN” button are interactive, click on the graphic to learn more about the topic from different informative sources.

CHS students studying at the Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) on May 13. Jamie Beckman, CCPL Teen Services Department Manager, said, "Many patrons have told us that they are glad to see students studying and using the library."

CHS Assessments and Cultivating Experiences (A.C.E.) schedule’s impact on library

Salima Sher May 20, 2024

The Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) is a popular after-school stop for many CHS students due to its proximity to this school. However, the number of students using the library prior to 4:05 p.m. increases...

German Club members enjoy German snacks at the club meeting on May 13. The meeting was a karaoke Just Dance party.

Club Spotlight: German Club

Emma Hu May 19, 2024

  Sofia Dagvadorj, German Club historian and junior What is German Club? It’s a club where we do some fun activities that have to do with German culture. It’s great for people...

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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