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

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A Roto-Rooter truck arrives at Carlmont to fix the sewer clog before any leaks  can spill. The worker fixes the issue quickly, allowing people to use the S, T, U bathrooms again.
Breaking news: Carlmont sewer clog releases disrupting odors across campus
Lara Ibasco, Staff Writer • August 29, 2024

A weathered pipe broke suddenly in the Carlmont sewer line, causing a water overflow on Aug. 13. According to Grant Steunenberg, an Administrative Vice Principal...

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-in-Chief • May 30, 2024

At every football game, homecoming assembly, heritage fair, music festival, and some lunch activities, Carlmont Drumline is there to put on a show. These shows come with lots of preparation and coordination.  In the weeks leading up to a...

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 the year. As a showcase of what the Advanced Drama class was working on every day, the show was able...

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 spirit that dates back to May of 2018. In these celebrations, students get to unwind, celebrate their...

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 bins, strategically placed next to the lunch line, are designated spots where students...

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, Scot Scoop 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 took place in the quad. Scotsland featured booths from the Associated Student Body (ASB), several...

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