Micro-business on campus teaches management and organizational skills
Elle Brough, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
Filed under Campus
Carlmont is home to around 125 clubs. But what makes Lunch in a Pickle Club stand out is that it doesn't act as a club. It acts as a micro-business. Lunch in a Pickle Club focuses on creating a real-world “business” experience for special education students where they can practice organizational,...
Carlmont Green Team works to improve campus with tri-bins trash system
Jessica Klein, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
Filed under Campus
The Carlmont Green Team is continually working to improve the environment by implementing new tri-bin trash systems across campus. The trash system was formed last January and can now be found everywhere throughout Carlmont. Although no exact number of tri-bins can be given, there are roughly 50 or...
Movie Mates Club ‘premieres’ despite controversy
Nicole Yeo, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
Filed under Campus
Clubs promote diversity throughout Carlmont and every year, more are created, some based off of new ideas, and others stemming from existing clubs. Movie Mates is a club that was founded this year by President Eoin Cunningham and Vice President Jack Likens. Both are fans of cinema, especially cur...
Save the Bees Day creates a buzz around campus
Mandy Hitchcock, Staff Writer
September 16, 2018
In smoothies, tea, or juice. On bread, salad, or fruits. Or simply, by itself. Honey has long since been an ingredient integrated into our daily diets. Bottles and jars filled to the brim with the iconic gold substance are typical household items that grace the shelves and pantries of the Ame...
Charter Learning Center relocates campus
Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer
May 7, 2018
Filed under News
After 23 years of sharing a campus with Tierra Linda Middle School (TL), Charter Learning Center (CLC) will have its own campus. Charter is relocating due to the recent addition of Mariposa Upper Elementary School to the school grounds. It will move into newly constructed buildings, and Tierra Lin...
Girl Scout cookies entice students
Parker English, Staff Writer
February 5, 2018
Filed under Campus
A new season is here: the season of Girl Scout cookies. There are eight different types of Girl Scout cookies from Little Brownie Bakers; Thin Mints, Samoas, Do-si-dos, Tagalongs, Savanah Smiles, and Trefoils are all $5 while S'mores and Toffee-tastics are $6. This price difference is due to the two "specialty" c...
Murals on campus display school pride
Rachel Matatyaou, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
Filed under Campus
Students at Carlmont have produced eight, soon to be nine, unique murals on campus over the years. Murals are placed sporadically around campus for students to view them. Principal Ralph Crame said, “Each mural is reflective of the student body and their personality. We want the students to have a say in the ...
Design Tech High School settles into new campus
Anna Feng, Staff Writer
January 27, 2018
Filed under Campus
Design Tech High School used to be a school without a campus. However, that all changed with the grand opening of Design Tech's new location, situated in the marshes of Redwood Shores. The high school, commonly referred to as d.tech, now operates in a two-story glass building. Plans for constructing...
North Bay fires smoke out campus activites
October 17, 2017
Filed under ScotCenter, ScotCenter: Campus
Sarah Cheung and Joseph Gomez report on the impact that recent fires have had on the Carlmont campus.
District blocks Snapchat and Instagram on school network
Mandy Hitchcock, Staff Writer
October 13, 2017
Filed under Campus
Snapchat is once again blocked on the school Wi-Fi network, and this time, Instagram is too. The Snapchat and Instagram ban on school Wi-Fi was instated on Feb. 14 this year. With the newly completed S-wing up and running, Carlmont continues its transition towards a technologically advanced school. However, the new technolog...
Carlmont Cup provides exposure to clubs on campus
Sarah Cheung, Segment Producer
October 4, 2017
Filed under ScotCenter, ScotCenter: Campus
Sarah Cheung reports on Carlmont Cup 2017.
Carlmont reacts to campus expansion with new S-wing
Connor Lin, Staff Writer
September 14, 2017
Before the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year, the construction of Carlmont’s new S-wing was completed, and 10 new classes were opened for teaching. Although completed behind schedule, this new facility has officially opened. “It was a three-year project from planning [S-wing] to compl...
Camran Hitchcock, staff writer
There is no doubt that driving is dangerous, however, that danger stems not only from the act of driving...
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
Mueller report is complete, findings are still unknown After months of expectation, special counsel...
Pablo Pinilla, Staff Writer
After a rainy couple of months, San Mateo residents were more than excited to enjoy a sunny walk in the...
Brianna Cheng, Staff Writer
March 25, 2019
According to the Pew Research Center, the divide between Democrats and Republicans on major issues grows wider. The Junior State of America (JSA) Club at Carlmont is trying...
Joshua Baxter, Staff Writer
March 25, 2019
The Carlmont Scots varsity lacrosse team faced a formidable opponent in their 17-6 loss versus the Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep (SHCP) Fightin' Irish. The Scots' large deficit...
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
March 24, 2019
Welcome to Scot Scoop Explains! Scot Scoop Explains is born out of the drive to inform the general public about the who, what, when, where, why, and how of political topics....
Maya Lip, Staff Writer
March 24, 2019
Students gathered in the quad to make bracelets for Kindness Week, a week-long event filled with small activities to promote goodwill and spread positivity. To kick off...