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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News

The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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Carlmont student Nathaniel Dempsey working on an extra credit opportunity in class right before it is due.
“I had forgotten about this extra credit opportunity to write a speech for Memorial Day. It just slipped my mind because Ive practically finished history,” Dempsey said.
Students scramble to boost grades as the semester closes
Benjamin Taylor, Staff Writer • May 31, 2024

A flurry of effort from Carlmont students arises to raise grades as the semester ends, despite common time management problems earlier in the year. Towards the...

Carlmont Class of 2024 Post-Graduation Map
Carlmont Class of 2024 Post-Graduation Map
Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor • May 31, 2024
After running through the steps without their drums, Drumline starts going through the motions with their instruments. They play a simple beat, allowing them to focus more on the steps. May 29 was Drumline’s last practice, but they all are excited for the future.
Keeping the beat
Daniella Smit, Highlander Editor • May 30, 2024
As Advanced Drama students prepare for their showcase, a year of the drama program closes. After putting on multiple successful productions and performances, the year comes to an end. “I think the showcase served as a great model of the range of styles, genres, and characters our students can play,” said Elizabeth Berg, the Carlmont drama director.
The Advanced Drama Showcase provides closure to a year of Carlmont drama
Emma Wu, Staff Writer • May 29, 2024

As parents and audience members filed into the studio theater on Thursday, May 23, thespians backstage prepared for their last performance of...

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Students pet a llama in the petting area during Scotsland. I really enjoyed the entire event, especially the llamas, Franklin said.
Scotsland raises end-of-year spirit at Carlmont
Jonas Sijbrant, Staff Writer • May 23, 2024

Carlmont hosted its annual Scotsland celebration featuring llamas, games, and business events. Scotsland is an annual celebration of school...

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A Carlmont student puts unwanted food in the share bins at lunchtime. The bins are sectioned into fruit/packaged snacks, cold food, hot food, and utensils and condiments. Sometimes I put stuff in the share bin so others can have them, said Vanessa McMahon.
New share bins reduce lunch waste and cultivate community
Emma Fry, Staff Writer • May 21, 2024

With the initiative to tackle food waste and foster a community spirit, Carlmont has recently introduced share bins in the student union cafeteria. These...

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Senior Nicholas Tolod winces at after being sprayed with water as part of the Splash a Senior booth. Carlmont Associated Student Body (ASB), club members, and business classes set up booths in the quad on Friday. Students of every grade stopped by this water booth to shoot water at several seniors sitting in a row.
In Photos: Students unwind at Scotsland
Alyssa Bish, Photo Editor • May 21, 2024

Carlmont High School hosted its annual Scotsland event on Friday, May 17. Students from many programs and clubs helped set up the event that...

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Many students get a job over the summer as a lifeguard, one of them being sophomore Eli Samon. Im super excited to be working as a lifeguard over the break because it seems like itll be more fun than most  other jobs, Samon said.
Summer activities heat up with student applications
Mateo Golomb, Staff Writer • May 14, 2024

As summer approaches and the school year comes to an end, many students increase their productivity during the summer.  Although waking up...

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