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Senate sponsor Michelle Foutz talks to the senators during SSRT. Foutz said Senate is currently working on graduation.

Senate wraps up year, prepares for graduation

May 26, 2021
Briana Chen, AP Physics C student and senior, performs a demonstration that demonstrates the existence of magnetic fields.

[Photo] Students, science professionals discuss impact of scientist stereotypes on science education during Global Citizen Science Month

April 22, 2021

Senate conducts elections for next year

April 21, 2021
Student body president Julia Heath talks with another Senate member during SRT. Heath said Senate is finishing up Brain Games and has many activities planned for second semester.

Senate continues working on brain games, looks ahead to other second semester activities including March Madness

March 2, 2021
Student body president Julia Heath talks with another Senate member during SRT. Heath said Senate is currently working on Brain Games.

Senate runs annual Brain Games

February 10, 2021
Student body president Julia Heath talks with another Senate member during SRT. Heath said Senate is currently working on Care to Share.

Senate continues working on Care to Share

November 17, 2020
Graphic Perspective: Zoom Thanksgiving

Graphic Perspective: Zoom Thanksgiving

November 15, 2020
Student body president Julia Heath sits in SRT. Heath said Senate is currently in the middle of working on Care to Share.

Senate works on Care to Share, student body vice president elections, educational support staff appreciation week

November 10, 2020
Student body president Julia Heath talks with another Senate member during SRT. Heath said that while this year may look different for Senate because of COVID-19, she is excited about their upcoming events.

Senate finishes Homecoming activities, looks ahead to Care to Share, appreciation weeks

October 8, 2020

Senate starts year with Elections, planning for Custodial Appreciation Week, Homecoming

September 16, 2020
Q&A with Christi Cloud, Director of Technology and Data Solutions, on new WiFi policy at Carmel Clay Schools

Q&A with Christi Cloud, Director of Technology and Data Solutions, on new WiFi policy at Carmel Clay Schools

August 27, 2020
CNA and senior Eve Szydlowski poses in her scrubs. Szydlowski got her CNA certification after taking a course at the J. Everett Light Career Center and currently works at an assisted care home.

With 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingales birth on May 12, ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, school nurse, students share thoughts on nursing, changes through time

May 12, 2020
Construction workers carry out their jobs prior to CHS moving to online schooling. Despite COVID-19 construction continues to happen at CHS though there have been changes made to the timeline.

Q&A with Joseph Schaller, Assistant Principal of Operations, about changes to the construction around the school due to COVID-19

April 14, 2020
In honor of Women’s History Month, teacher, female students share their experiences in science

[Video] In honor of Women’s History Month, teacher, female students share their experiences in science

March 20, 2020
Junior Briana Chen

[Video] Junior Briana Chen

March 20, 2020
Social studies teacher James Ziegler instructs the class during a socratic seminar in IB History of the Americas 3-4. Many IB courses such as IB History of the Americas are very discussion-oriented.

[Video] As scheduling continues, students, teachers promote classes that test world views

February 21, 2020
Maintenance worker Fred Napier shows Maintenance worker Jack Seves how to check the temperatures in the building and make sure the boilers are working properly. One job of the maintenance staff is to make sure the building stays warm during the cold winter months.

Maintenance staff deals with winter weather, explains construction, welcomes new member

January 24, 2020
Srinivasu Kesa, founder and owner of MD Medical Weight Loss, Medical Center and Med Spa schedules his next appointment. Kesa said there are several different benefits to using CBD oils.

[Video] Establishment of CBD month acknowledges rise in popularity of CBD oil, various uses

January 23, 2020
Social norms may affect women’s physical health

[Video] Social norms may affect women’s physical health

January 23, 2020
Before going on stage for Holiday Spectacular’s first performance, Aidan Mellor, Ambassadors member and senior, and other choir members chant. The chant is a way to rid of their nervousness before performing.

[Video] As foreseen apocalyptic events quickly approach, students consider effect of superstitions, pregame rituals

December 12, 2019
Students should take a break from constant external stimuli

[Video] Students should take a break from constant external stimuli

December 12, 2019
Maintenance worker Fred Napier looks at work orders on his computer in the maintenance shop. Napier said that not only does the maintenance staff have to deal with big things like transitioning between sports seasons, but they also have to keep up with the day to day needs of the school and whatever teachers request.

Maintenance staff prepares for sports, performing arts, winter weather

December 8, 2019
As Thanksgiving approaches, students plan Friendsgiving celebration, ponder new trend

[Video] As Thanksgiving approaches, students plan Friendsgiving celebration, ponder new trend

November 28, 2019
Maintenance worker Fred Napier scrolls through work orders on his computer in the maintenance shop. Napier said that not only does the maintenance staff have to deal with big things like salting parking lots, but they also have to keep up with the day to day needs of the school in the form of work orders.

Maintenance staff transitions to winter by clearing snow, keeping school warm, prepares for sports

November 17, 2019
Students, Athletic Director Jim Inskeep offer their view on the new Step Up to Sexual Assault Program

Students, Athletic Director Jim Inskeep offer their view on the new “Step Up to Sexual Assault Program”

September 20, 2019
The men’s tennis and football teams watch the “Step Up to Sexual Assault” presentation. The presentation was shown to the athletics and performing arts departments and student government this year.

[Video] Step Up to Sexual Assault: Administration, students focus on importance of new sexual assault prevention presentation

September 20, 2019
Maintenance worker Fred Napier holds the ladder for another maintenance worker as they fix a light that has gone out in the maintenance shop. This is the same kind of thing they do when teachers submit work orders.

Maintenance staff starts year with football, work orders

September 10, 2019
Senior William “Will” Pugh (left) hugs two Cambodian students. Pugh said his involvement in the TASSEL club to help others has had a positive influence on him.

[Video] With World Humanitarian Day on Aug. 19, students reflect on experiences helping communities in need

August 13, 2019

No More Carts

August 13, 2019
Senior Kelly Xiang adjusts the contrast on a photo of senior Sylvia Liu on Photoshop Express. Xiang said that photos can highlight people’s insecurities.

[Video] More Than Meets the Eye: As photo editing applications increase in prevalence, students, staff evaluate impact on self-image, confidence

May 23, 2019

Q&A with Carmel FCCLA president about club, recent competition

May 23, 2019
UNIQUE PROJECTION: Keith Turner, planetarium director and science teacher, displays a colorful space image on the planetarium ceiling. Turner said he thinks students should learn astronomy because it is a building block for all other sciences.

[Photo] As interest in space initiatives increases, CHS determines impact of astronomy education

May 23, 2019
Family Learn to Fish participant catches a fish while his mom watches nearby. The Department of Natural Resources scheduled the event on a Free Fishing Day, which means that anglers dont need a license to fish the states public waters. Participants also learned about ethics during the event, so they caught and released the fish.

[Video] Off the Hook: Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Department plans to host “Family Learn to Fish” event to educate community on fishing methods and safety

May 17, 2019
Maintenance worker Fred Napier talks on the phone with the company that helps fix the school’s roof leaks. This is one of many things that maintenance workers have to do to help keep our school in prime condition.

Maintenance staff to continue mowing grass, maintaining stadium, fixing roof leaks, preparing for graduation

May 14, 2019
Maintenance worker Fred Napier gestures at one of this school’s chillers. The maintenance department is continuing to work on the chillers with help from Edward’s Electrical and Mechanical to ensure that the school stays at a comfortable temperature.

Maintenance department to continue working on chillers, prevent roof leaks

April 24, 2019
unicef clubspotlight, mapping ball

[Photo] Carmel UNICEF invites students to charity ball tonight to fundraise for Cyclone Idai victims

April 19, 2019
Maintenance worker Fred Napier points to one of the school’s boilers. The maintenance department is currently working on preparing the school’s coolers for the upcoming warmer weather and they have an outside company helping them.

Maintenance department to de-winterize sports fields, continue preparing coolers

March 27, 2019
Deal between Carmel, PNC Bank finalized; construction of apartments expected to occur

Deal between Carmel, PNC Bank finalized; construction of apartments expected to occur

March 22, 2019
Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation receives $18 million fund to improve parks

Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation receives $18 million fund to improve parks

March 22, 2019
Maintenance worker Fred Napier holds a new water fountain that he will use to replace a water fountain that has broken. This is one of many routine tasks that the maintenance staff does to keep everything running smoothly.

Maintenance staff to get chillers ready for spring’s warmer weather

March 7, 2019
Special Speakers: Social studies teacher Joshua Miller lectures in his class on Feb. 13. The class was learning about the role of media, which Miller said plays a part in civic literacy today.

New civics test graduation requirement proposed in Indiana State House of Representatives

February 22, 2019
Maintenance technician Fred Sheats checks the air handlers throughout the building, on the computer, to make sure the heat throughout the building is working correctly. The colored bars help the maintenance staff keep track of the different temperatures throughout the building and help locate potential problems.

Maintenance department to continue preventative maintenance, clear snow

February 15, 2019
Members of the Young Democrats Club discuss antiwar and anarchist views at a meeting with a Vietnam War veteran. Zoe Koniaris, Young Democrats Club president and junior, said she believes political activism is important before you can vote.

Young Democrats Club, Young Republicans Club work together to get hate crime bill passed in Indiana

January 24, 2019
CODING CRACKDOWN: Evan Kenyon (center) and Joseph Paavola (left), Code for Change officers and seniors, work together on code. The club meets after school on Tuesdays.

Evan Kenyon, winner of Congressional App Challenge, Code for Change officer and senior, develops SRT pass app

January 24, 2019
Maintenance worker Fred Napier sits at his computer looking through work orders. Work orders can be submitted by teachers around the building to let the maintenance staff know what needs to be fixed. Napier said, “This is an important part of our job as well. We spend just as much time sitting at computers as we do actually doing things around the school.”

Maintenance staff to continue repairing school after explosion, clear walkways of snow

January 23, 2019

Following appointment of new committee leader Jeff Raatz, officials consider effect of government on schools, anticipate future changes

December 13, 2018
Maintenance worker Fred Napier points to a light in the activities office that went out earlier this week. This was one of many work orders that the maintenance staff has to look at on a daily basis.

Maintenance to change outside lights to LEDs

December 12, 2018
Maintenance worker Fred Sheats builds a platform on which he can rest light fixtures while he replaces the lights in the varsity gym. The change from incandescent to LED lights in the varsity gym is one of several things the maintenance department worked on to get ready for winter sports.

Maintenance checks scoreboards, other things to get ready for winter sports

November 26, 2018

Write or Wrong: CHS student participates in NaNoWriMo, elaborates on many benefits to creative writing

November 16, 2018
Members of Write A Book Club aim to foster community of writers, participate in NaNoWriMo

Members of Write A Book Club aim to foster community of writers, participate in NaNoWriMo

November 16, 2018
Maintenance worker Fred Napier fixes a busted spring in a boiler relief valve before it can cause further problems for the school. Napier and the other maintenance workers have a variety of things that they do every day to ensure that CHS runs as smoothly as possible.

Maintenance staff to drain, do additional work on sports fields in preparation for winter

October 26, 2018
REDESIGNING DESIGN: Marketing expert Gerald Gerard explains to IB Business students how to successfully moderate a focus group for their CCS rebranding design. The students identified a multitude of stakeholders in the project and determined that focus groups would be the best way to include their opinions in the final design.

IB Business students tasked with rebranding Carmel Clay Schools

October 25, 2018
Following a year of controversy, Duke Energy expects to begin construction on Rohrer Rd substation this month

Following a year of controversy, Duke Energy expects to begin construction on Rohrer Rd substation this month

October 25, 2018
Maintenance worker Frederick “Fred” Sheats checks the alternator on a DC generator. This is one of the many jobs that he and the other maintenance staff do around the school on a regular basis.

Maintenance staff to help with Homecoming festivities

September 27, 2018
As the first public school in Indiana to go test-optional, Ball State’s decision affects college admissions for seniors

As the first public school in Indiana to go test-optional, Ball State’s decision affects college admissions for seniors

September 21, 2018
Freshman Jasmine Hsu rereads Frankenstein for the third time. She expressed her admiration for classic literature’s ability to pertain to modern society.

Enduring Classics: CHS students, staff evaluate how some literary classics continue to endure in modern society

January 25, 2018
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