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Superintendent Michael Beresford comments on the students excitement for spring break. Beresford hopes their time off goes well.

New Schedule: CCS to release proposal for later starting CHS schedule after spring break

Misha Rekhter March 26, 2019

According to Superintendent Michael Beresford, CCS is going to unveil proposals for altered schedules after spring break. Beresford said this is being done so that parents and community members can offer...

Superintendent Michael Beresford comments on the possibility of a change to school start times. Beresford hopes any changes will prove to be successful.

Late Start: CHS to consider changing start times, make decision by end of school year

Misha Rekhter March 5, 2019

With increasing research and community support of later school start times, CHS is considering a switch to a new system for the 2021-2022 school year and beyond. According to Superintendent Michael Beresford,...

Superintendent Michael Beresford comments on the remarkable work being done on mental health awareness. Beresford hopes everything continues to go well.

CCS to focus on mental health awareness

Misha Rekhter February 14, 2019

With mental health awareness week taking place throughout the Carmel school district from Feb. 4 to Feb. 8, CHS has decided to prioritize the stigmatization of mental health problems in schools. According...

Principal Tom Harmas, assistant principal Toby Steele and social studies teacher Justin Quick sport matching pajama pants on the first day of Culture of Care week. The first spirit day this week was pajama day.

Culture of Care Week Expands, CHS adjusts after closures, Harmas says

Carson TerBush February 7, 2019

As this week is Culture of Care week, numerous activities will commence to promote mental health awareness, according to Principal Tom Harmas. Additionally, Harmas said administrators, including Superintendent...

Superintendent Michael Beresford comments on the remarkable work being done on the fieldhouse. Beresford hopes everything continues to go well.

CHS to renovate, rebuild destroyed CHS gyms

Misha Rekhter January 18, 2019

Due to the Dec. 26 explosion in the fieldhouse area at CHS, court one in the fieldhouse and the freshman gyms are shut down for the rest of the year. Additionally, according to Superintendent Michael Beresford,...

Superintendent Michael Beresford participates in
No-Shave November. Beresford hopes by not shaving he will be able to
raise awareness for mens mental health.

CHS to construct crosswalk at bottom of trail

Misha Rekhter December 4, 2018

With increased traffic issues and complaints about the intersection at the bottom of the trail, CHS has decided to make changes over the summer. According to Superintendent Michael Beresford, the...

Director of choirs Katherine Kouns works on placements for choir students in her office on Nov. 16. “Holiday Spectacular is pretty much on track compared to previous years. We’re right about where we should be. There’s still a lot of work to do, but everyone knows what they’re doing,” Kouns said.

Choirs intensify Holiday Spectacular preparations

Josie Cruzan November 30, 2018

Holiday Spectacular will run from Dec. 6 to Dec. 9 and will be in the auditorium. Though students and teachers involved with the choir department have been rehearsing for some time now, the intensity of...

Superintendent Michael Beresford participates in No-Shave November. Beresford hopes by not shaving he will be able to raise awareness for mens mental health.

CHS to implement new anonymous alert app, STOPit, in December

Misha Rekhter November 15, 2018

As the Carmel Clay Schools district works to improve safety and mental health awareness, Superintendent Michael Beresford said STOPit should be a significant improvement upon the current anonymous alert...

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

Lillian He October 25, 2018

Throughout this school year, IB Business 3-4 students will undertake a new assignment in addition to their normal class work. They will help with developing a new logo as well as a tagline for Carmel Clay...

Carmel Clay Schools Superintendent Michael Beresford implements first major change in new position. Beresford has high hopes that the switch from myCCS to PowerSchool will be smooth and positive.

CHS to focus on smooth transition from myCCS, consider student input in future changes

Misha Rekhter October 23, 2018

With the transition away from myCCS occurring in December, the Carmel Clay schools district is working to prepare staff and students. According to Superintendent Michael Beresford, emails have been sent...

Carmel Clay Schools Superintendent Michael Beresford implements first major change in new position. Beresford has high hopes that the switch from myCCS will be smooth and positive.

CHS to drop myCCS, use other platforms for grades, anonymous alerts

Misha Rekhter October 3, 2018

The Carmel Clay Schools district will transition away from the myCCS system in December. Students will then access their grades through PowerSchool. According to the superintendent, Michael Beresford,...

Carmel Clay Schools Superintendent, Michael Beresford prepares for the upcoming school year. Beresford has been very impressed by the high level of professionalism at CHS.

Superintendent in the midst of a “listening tour”, excited for CHS’ future

Misha Rekhter September 10, 2018

The new Carmel Clay Schools district superintendent, Michael Beresford, is visiting schools around the district in order to gain a better understanding of how things are run. According to Beresford, he...

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