The cold air and leafless trees mark the end of the fall semester when students are preparing for finals and the much-needed winter break that follows. However, the semester's closing brings an unwelcome...

With the hustle and bustle of the school day, as students rush to see friends or take the quickest route to class, one location often makes them stop and turn: the Student Store. At the Student Store,...

With California fire seasons becoming more extreme, there has been an increased focus on fire prevention efforts. One such effort is pretty unconventional, considering it quite literally, devours the fire...

The senior parking lot saw the addition of 10 staff parking spots. While this new development provides relief for staff, it was a shock for students. On Tuesday, Oct. 11, when students drove into the...

With the changing leaves of fall comes Belmont's annual Water Dog Run. While most are familiar with the community-oriented run, which fundraises for schools and youth programs, many may be unaware of some...

Jennifer Lang took on the position of instructional vice principal (IVP) following Gay Buckland-Murray's promotion to principal. Lang brings 32 years of teaching experience to Carlmont. She has worked...

Plans to increase further shoreline protection on the Peninsula have begun to help prevent the effects of future sea-level rise in San Mateo County.  According to Climate Central, San Mateo County...

In response to the unclear fate of Roe v. Wade and strict abortion restrictions popping up around the country, California prepares to aid those seeking out-of-state abortion care in areas where abortion...

San Mateo County is holding its 17th Annual Women's View Group Art Exhibition, showcasing work from various women, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming artists in the local area.  The exhibition, located...

San Mateo County, along with most other Bay Area counties, lifted its indoor mask mandate starting Feb. 16, following state recommendations.  Under the new requirements, vaccinated individuals are...

The Red Cross declared a national blood crisis after having the worst blood shortage in over a decade. Blood donations are used for blood transfusions, which are needed in many different circumstances....

Click.  Tap.  Scroll.  Like.  The use of technology has become an essential part of our lives, for better or for worse. It seems, through the haze of a more stressful, urbanized world,...

Content Warning: This article mentions suicide and contains other content which may be triggering to some readers. In an effort to offer a safe space for gun owners to dispose of their firearms, San...

Children ages 5-11 are now eligible to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, following the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  The decision comes following a Pfizer study whose...

When students hear the final bell, many rush to their cars to go home, only to find a sea of traffic awaiting them. That is the reality for many Carlmont students as the congestion from the number of...

Within the past few weeks, the local tarantula species dubbed the Bay Area blond has returned to the trails of Belmont and San Carlos for its mating season. Tarantula mating season begins in early fall...

Efforts to control the population of geese are underway in the Redwood Shores area as they threaten the cleanliness of the community's facilities and the native wildlife that inhabit the area. The San...

Carlmont’s open house goes virtual this year, with a website showcasing student work and course information.  In past years, the open house has been a tool for families to see projects done in classes,...

Carlmont released their AP testing schedule with many options for at-home testing and gave more information about the digital exam software. According to the College Board, this year’s Advanced Placement...

A Parent Information Webinar held by Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) and the Carlmont Academic Foundation (CAF) sought to provide more information for the new concurrent learning plan for the...

Two science courses, AP environmental science and green technology engineering, have been added as course options for next year as students are in the process of choosing next year’s classes. Green...

When students hear the phrase “College Board,” thoughts of PSATs, SATs, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and college applications immediately cross their minds. While the College Board provides...

The current “Phase 2” of the superintendent search is well underway, as The Board of Trustees starts receiving input from administrators, teachers, students, and various community members. The Sequoia...

After evaluating the trial run of educational cohorts on campus, the Carlmont administration decided to open up more cohorts for students. The first round of educational cohorts included two cohorts,...

As COVID-19 rates have started to slow in San Mateo County, Carlmont High School was able to use educational cohorts to open up its doors for some students. While following the guidance of the San Mateo...

As the pandemic closed school doors and changed the way school is normally run, the administrative vice principals have found ways to adapt their job and responsibilities to aid students during distance...