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Swayam Patankar, Key Club member and junior, fills out the Key Club code of conduct form. Patankar said that his favorite part about Key Club is giving back to the community

Key Club prepares for school year

Ayaan Nadeem September 25, 2023

Carmel Key Club had its callout meeting on Sept. 6 and is now beginning its normal activities.   Uma Wadawadigi, Key Club member and junior, said that her favorite part about Key Club is the service...

Comedy Sportz to begin regular practices, prepare for competitions

September 24, 2023

The 10-member Comedy Sportz team was finalized and will begin rehearsing regularly on Mondays. During practice, the team performs a variety of improvisational comedy games in order to better their acting...

SROs address safety concerns, discuss solutions to variety of safety risks

Mahitha Konjeti September 21, 2023

The CHS school resource officers (SROs) are discussing the best ways to target school safety concerns such as students leaving school early without permission. They are also in the process of expanding...

Charisma ends season, last performance at pep rally

Jasmine Y. Zhang September 21, 2023

The Charisma dance team ends its season soon. The dance team is currently working on their last routine that will be performed at the pep rally on Sept. 22. Ella Rainbolt, Charisma and Coquettes member...

Sophomore Kaitlyn Ho scans her school ID to purchase a snack on September 19, 2023. CHS continues to add more options in both snacks and school lunches as students such as Ho say they want more variation.

Student, cafeteria manager reflect on changes in school lunches

Aidah Brown September 19, 2023

Recent adjustments to school lunches, including more options for people with dietary preferences or restrictions, have been positive adjustments for most students. According to CHS Cafeteria Manager Geneaster...

Math Club begins to prepare for upcoming competitions

Ella Guo September 14, 2023

Math Club began on Aug. 31 and will continue to meet every Thursday after school in Room A319. To start off the school year, club sponsor Joseph Broman explained new changes implemented as Math Club shifts...

Superintendent Michael Beresford looks at the district’s website for information about the operating referendum on Sept. 6. Beresford said he encourages people to stay informed about the referendum. Beresford said, If you read the question that is on the ballot, it would make you think that we’re increasing taxes (by) 28% or something like that. The question is really misleading. So, if you’re not an informed voter and you read that question, you would (vote ‘No’).”

Carmel Clay Schools to focus on operating referendum for election in November

Lorna Ding September 13, 2023

The Carmel Clay School District is working to renew the operating referendum in the municipal election, which will take place Nov. 7. According to Superintendent Michael Beresford, if the referendum fails,...

Foods symbolize meaning of Rosh Hashanah

Aidah Brown September 13, 2023

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year celebrated on Sept. 15-17 this year, has symbolic foods that portray the coming year. According to Hebrew teacher Nina Price, the foods represent wanting to bring good...

A5 members listen to the presentation prepared by A5 officers at the callout meeting on Aug. 25. Haider said their next meeting will be held on Sept. 29 and will be centered around the Mid-Autumn Festival.

A5 to Prepare Homecoming Booth and Host Mid-Autumn Festival Meeting

Jenny Li September 13, 2023

As homecoming week approaches, A5 is currently preparing to sell mochi donuts at itsbooth according to A5 co-sponsor Allison Hargrove. “The price range is probably going to be around $3.50 to $4,”...

Family and Consumer Science department to host Hamilton County Health Board guest speaker

Anthony Pho September 13, 2023

In the near future, the family and consumer science department is planning to host a guest speaker from the Hamilton County Health Board during the teacher development time provided by the school’s late...

Senior David Racovan competed in the Indiana State Competition in Anderson last year. Racovan said the team has great potential and is thrilled to lead the team.

STEM competition clubs prepare for the upcoming year, host callout meetings in August, September

Eddie Sun September 7, 2023

STEM Competition Clubs, more specifically Science Olympiad, TechHOUNDS, and Cyberpatriots, are beginning to prepare for the upcoming year as they start their callout meetings. Shravan Chenglava, Science...

School board member Greg Brown debates with secretary Jennifer Nelson Williams on the topic of the CCS dress code. The school board decided to approve the dress code along with the Student Handbook in a 4 to 1 vote.

CCS school board approves Student Handbook, debates dress code policy

Royce Brown September 6, 2023

On Aug. 28, the CCS school board met and discussed the approval of the 2023-2024 Student Handbook in light of the new school year. Greg Brown, school board member, debated the dress code section of the...

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