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

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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.

Scot Scoop News

Heidi Poole

Heidi Poole, Staff Writer

Heidi Poole (Class of 2026) joined the journalism program this year where she primarily covers local news. Outside of journalism, she enjoys hanging out with friends, playing guitar, and biking.

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Students walk towards the choir room on the day of their audition. Nerves are high, but so is excitement. Im definitely scared, but Im pretty prepared, so I think I will do alright, said sophomore Jacob Reed, a student auditioning for choir.

Carlmont choir students navigate audition stress

Heidi Poole, Staff Writer April 6, 2024

Nervousness, excitement, hope. That's what many students felt as they went through the choir audition process. As students choose their schedules for the upcoming school year, the auditions will...

Ghirardelli Square has an ice cream/chocolate shop. The ice cream shop is an iconic town favorite for many San Francisco residents and tourists. I used to bring my kids there for sundaes on the last day of summer, and now I bring them and their kids. Its a nice family tradition that we created, said San Francisco resident Cathy Gerstbacher.

Ghirardelli’s sweet history

Heidi Poole, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

Founded in 1852 by Italian chocolatier Domingo Ghirardelli, “Ghirardelli makes life a bite better” by carving a prominent part for themself in the world of confections. First established in San Francisco...

Sophomores Lily Hinde and Isa Haggarty pose beside the xenotransplantation presentation they created for BTI. Students got to choose a topic that demonstrated biotechnology in the real world and present their discoveries during open house.

Carlmont teachers showcase student projects for open house

Heidi Poole, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

Carlmont students and teachers displayed their hard work at open house for parents and families. Open house is an annual event when families visit their students’ classrooms to meet teachers and look...

Caltrain is electrifying its fleet of trains, expecting to increase their speed, frequency, comfort, and sustainability by Fall 2024.

[Photo] Caltrain’s new electric fleet takes off across the Bay

Jonas Sijbrant and Heidi Poole December 12, 2023

Caltrain is electrifying its fleet of trains, expecting to increase their speed, frequency, comfort, and sustainability by Fall 2024.

Justin, the front-of-house manager at Jim Burgs, mixes a drink. The restaurant, formerly called Waterdog Tavern, has reopened under new management at the Carlmont Shopping Center.

Jim Burg’s replaces The Tavern in Belmont

Heidi Poole, Staff Writer December 12, 2023

Formerly known as Waterdog Tavern, or The Tavern, Jim Burg’s opens its doors to the Carlmont Shopping Center. The owner, Adam Light, also owns and operates Potrero Grill, Tapas and Taps, and Drakes...

Belmont Smoke Shop & Novelties sells cigarettes, vapes, and other smoke products. However, smoke shops such as these will not be allowed to sell cannabis products.

[Photo] Belmont City Council plans to allow retail of cannabis products

Heidi Poole, Staff Writer October 25, 2023

Belmont Smoke Shop & Novelties sells cigarettes, vapes, and other smoke products. However, smoke shops such as these, will not sell cannabis products.

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