Scots compete against Peninsula’s best at PAL finals

Rowan Sheng, ScotCenter Editor • May 13, 2026

As the track and field season came to a close, the Carlmont Scots delivered strong performances at the PAL Track and Field Finals on May 9, 2026. The girls' team captured first place, while the boys' team...

A golden night to remember: Prom 2026

May Lin and Rowan Sheng • April 30, 2026

Right before the intensive AP testing season, Carlmont High School students stepped into a night of elegance and fun at prom — dancing, laughing, eating, and forgetting about their stresses for the night. This...

Prom 2026: A night in gold

Rowan Sheng, ScotCenter Editor • April 29, 2026

About 1,000 students gathered at the Exploratorium on April 24, 2026, for the most anticipated dance of the year. This year’s Golden Gala theme transformed the museum’s halls with elaborate decorations,...

Culture comes alive at Heritage Fair 2026

Rowan Sheng, ScotCenter Editor • March 23, 2026

The 2026 Carlmont Heritage Fair brought the school community together as cultural clubs showcased their unique traditions and practices. Students representing numerous cultures performed in front of hundreds...

The exploitation powering our lives: Society’s hidden human cost

Ayaan Omer and Rowan Sheng • February 9, 2026

Carlmont students protest ICE in walkout

Anoushka Swaminathan, Ashlyn Wong, May Lin, Michelle Chen, and Rowan Sheng • January 31, 2026

On Friday, Jan. 30, Carlmont students walked out of school in a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in solidarity with nearby schools. Students met after lunch in front of...

Students reel in sharks on a school night

Rowan Sheng, ScotCenter Editor • December 1, 2025

Carlmont senior Andrew Rodriguez has enjoyed fishing for many years, but has recently become interested in catching sharks and rays in Redwood Shores with several friends. More than the thrill of catching...

A week to remember: Carlmont Homecoming 2025

Bailey Chinnan, Nathan Turnbeaugh, Rowan Sheng, Ayaan Omer, and Jayden Young • October 20, 2025

Carlmont’s Snack Shack brings community and convenience

Rowan Sheng, ScotCenter Editor • October 6, 2025

At the bottom of the quad, the campus snack shack serves as more than a place for students to grab a quick bite. The student store fosters community, supports students, but also faces the challenges of...

Trump and Musk spark protests

Keegan Marlatt and Rowan Sheng • May 28, 2025

Since the beginning of Trump's second term as president, he has increasingly vested Tesla CEO Elon Musk with wide-reaching powers as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency. Musk's actions...

Political division within Carlmont

Keegan Marlatt and Rowan Sheng • May 12, 2025

The American political divide is a phenomenon that can be observed nearly everywhere in the United States, but it can be especially prevalent at schools like Carlmont. This video will take a closer look...

ScotCenter Live: Girls varsity softball game v. Hillsdale 3/25

Nathan Turnbeaugh, Bailey Chinnan, Rowan Sheng, and Emilia Bateman • April 1, 2025

The girls' varsity softball team went toe-to-toe with the Hillsdale Knights, on Tuesday, March 25th. Despite losing suffering a loss to the Knights, the Scots still have a chance at winning the league.

Behind the wheel with teen driver Ethan Lee

Rowan Sheng, ScotCenter Editor • March 7, 2025

Ethan Lee, a sophomore at Carlmont shares his insight as a teen driver into common stereotypes, challenges, and the process of becoming a driver. His father, Manfred Lee also describes his experiences...

Nuclear power’s potential to fill the global energy gap

Rowan Sheng, ScotCenter Editor • March 4, 2025

Nuclear energy has long been a topic of fascination and fear, often depicted as a double-edged sword in science fiction movies, shows, and books. Many view nuclear energy as a dangerous energy source...

A look in the studio of Soundcloud Artist Varun Krishnan

Rowan Sheng, ScotCenter Editor • February 12, 2025

Varun Krishnan, a sophomore at Carlmont, describes his passion for music and the process of making it. With the introduction to the drums at a young age, Krishnan has a deep affinity with music. He expresses...

Wildcats pounce on Scots in preseason game

Rowan Sheng, ScotCenter Editor • November 28, 2024

The Carlmont Scots JV girls basketball team suffered their first loss of the season to the Los Gatos Wildcats, with a score of 55-29 on Monday, Nov. 25. During the second game of the season, the Scots...

Scots conquer Vikings in their seventh league win

Rowan Sheng, ScotCenter Editor • November 1, 2024

The Carlmont Scots JV flag football team defeated the Mills Vikings 13-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 30 in a dominating fashion, adding to their list of wins this season. Both teams' defenses in the first half...

Athlete Profile: Camilo Barberena trains for victory

Rowan Sheng, ScotCenter Editor • October 14, 2024

On a Friday afternoon, when most students may be relaxing or enjoying the beginning of the weekend, Carlmont junior Camilo Barberena can be found practicing vigorously to become a better boxer at B-Street...