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Preventing Parking Problems: Despite the original controversy, parking permits are necessary to ensure safety in, around the school

Preventing Parking Problems: Despite the original controversy, parking permits are necessary to ensure safety in, around the school

HiLite Staff September 21, 2018

As of Sept. 4, student drivers are required to obtain and display parking permits in order to park at the stadium. Different from parking “passes,” which are provided to select students in order to...

VanNatter pulls out his phone to take a picture of the bicycle after master patrol officer Mike Pitman finished his bicycle demonstration. VanNatter said all bicycles, including police bicycles, should have a bell to alert cars of the bicycle’s presence and keep bicycle riders safe from car collisions especially on dark-lit streets.

To Serve and Protect: CHS students, staff reflect on police shortage nationwide

Richa Louis May 18, 2018

Within the last year, the law enforcement community has faced a nationwide police shortage. In Indiana, instructors at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy said it’s likely law enforcement departments...

Principal Tom Harmas reviews practicality of all school convocations

Manahil Nadeem April 18, 2018

After the safety concerns that arose in February, school officials review the practicality of gathering all 5,000 students into one room for all school convocations, according to Principal Tom Harmas....

Students and teachers reflect on advances in school safety since Columbine shootings

Students and teachers reflect on advances in school safety since Columbine shootings

feature April 21, 2016

Seventeen years ago yesterday, a grainy image captured on a 1999 surveillance camera froze a moment in history that marked the beginning of a new era in American schools. The picture showed Eric Harris...

ON THE WAY: Senior Heather Roser uses a Carmel-area Uber.  Many people have concerns about unfamiliar drivers when using Uber, but  Roser said she isnt worried. CAROLYN ZHANG // PHOTO

Students, Uber drivers consider safety, convenience of rideshare services

feature December 14, 2015

With the growth of an increasingly mobile society, many people have opted to use alternative transportation services to reach their destinations. Founded in 2009, Uber is a transportation company whose...

In light of recent food contamination cases at major restaurants, students reconsider their eating habits

In light of recent food contamination cases at major restaurants, students reconsider their eating habits

feature December 14, 2015

On Oct. 31, news was released of 37 E. coli outbreaks that linked back to the food chain giant, Chipotle. As a result of the contamination, 43 Chipotle stores in Washington and Oregon were closed, 11 of...

Carmel Police Department implements online vacation checks, focuses on residents’ safety

Carmel Police Department implements online vacation checks, focuses on residents’ safety

News October 9, 2015

Currently, CHS is in the process of improving its standard of safety for students so as to provide a positive learning environment. Assistant Principal Joseph Schaller said CHS tries to be constantly...

Sacrificing for Safety. Be willing to give up small freedoms for safety.

Sacrificing for Safety. Be willing to give up small freedoms for safety.

perspectives August 13, 2014

At the end of last school year, I felt as though students shared the similar idea that Carmel High School is a "prison." I heard it in the halls, read in on Twitter and felt as though I couldn't escape...

Take a stand. Students must recognize and combat legislation allowing guns at schools.

Take a stand. Students must recognize and combat legislation allowing guns at schools.

perspectives April 24, 2014

On April 15, 2013, this school’s administration enacted a security system in which students must press a button and provide visual and verbal identification before they can be admitted into the school...

Safety first. Students need to be aware of dangers and take careful precautions.

Safety first. Students need to be aware of dangers and take careful precautions.

perspectives November 15, 2013

The night of Sept. 14 changed my life and perception of Carmel, forever. Going back 13 years, when I first moved to Carmel, I quickly realized what a kind, friendly and safe community it was. My family...

Transportation Department still hiring more bus drivers

Beats April 18, 2013

The Transportation Department continues to hire more bus drivers as advertised on its website, according to Ron Farrand, director of facilities and transportation. “We are currently in pretty good...

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