Funding the future: Celebrate the Music 2026

Mia Ghosh, Isla Iyer, Tsukina Ohashi, Talia Simon, and Eleanna Swartz • April 27, 2026

New electives spark student interest in law and education

Isla Iyer, Staff Writer • March 9, 2026

From courtroom simulations to working with preschoolers, two new Career Technical Education (CTE) electives at Carlmont High School aim to give students a glimpse into potential future careers.  In...

More than a curve: Living with scoliosis

Isla Iyer, Staff Writer • February 11, 2026

A young teenage girl reaches for the rigid plastic brace waiting on her desk. She slides it beneath her shirt, tightening the straps until they press against her ribs. It is part of her routine to...

Open house offers families a look at learning in action

Isla Iyer, Staff Writer • February 9, 2026

Families and community members filled Carlmont’s campus for Open House, where classrooms were transformed to showcase student learning.  The event, held on Feb. 5, allowed students to explore course...

Yearbook production ramps up ahead of final deadlines

Isla Iyer, Staff Writer • January 21, 2026

While most students are just starting their second semester, the Carlmont yearbook staff is already sprinting toward the finish line. With a final purchase deadline set for Jan. 31 and a final submission...

Student workers power Carlmont daily operations

Isla Iyer, Staff Writer • November 17, 2025

From restocking library shelves in silence to managing the midday chaos of the lunch line, a small group of student workers powers Carlmont daily. While most teenagers rush from class to class, these individuals...

Competitive Speech and Debate Team builds confidence and community

Isla Iyer, Staff Writer • October 27, 2025

The Competitive Speech and Debate Team (CSDT) at Carlmont High School gives students a space to develop their public speaking, critical thinking, and leadership skills through frequent practices and competitive...

Students dive into real-world business planning

Isla Iyer, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025

Students in Carlmont High School’s Introduction to Business class designed and pitched original product ideas to make everyday life easier and more enjoyable for customers.  For the past three weeks,...