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A poster detailing the spirit days before Mini-THON. The spirit days are used to garner enthusiasm for Fridays event.

Mini-THON returns to Carlisle High School

JT Kuhn, A&E Writer March 20, 2018

Mini-THON, an event that balances a lot of activity with fundraising for the Four Diamonds Fund, is returning to Carlisle High School. Mini-THON is an event for young adults to inspire leadership and...

Students stand around the flagpole during the walkout. The walkout paid tribute to the victims of the Parkland shooting, and included several speakers on the issue of gun control.

Walk the walk and talk the talk

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief March 15, 2018

Harsh wind, below-freezing temperatures, and snow did not stop Carlisle High School students from walking out of school in support of gun control on March 14. The walkout, held exactly one month after...

Today, March 14th, is the National School Walkout. Please read on to learn the rules and expectations for those participating in todays event.

Have you Herd? National Walkout/Commemorative Ceremony information

Ashley Ivanoff, Perspectives Editor March 14, 2018

This morning at 9:54, there are some planned activities that may change the normal schedule of our school day. During third period today, Carlisle High School students and administration are each holding...

Students were given voter registration forms and pens to encourage them to register to vote.  The goal is to get 85% of the eligible student body registered by May 14th.

Registration rights: CHS students participate in Inspire U.S.

Claire Neiberg, Student Life writer February 13, 2018

Carlisle High School is determined to register 85 percent of seniors to vote before April 16, 2018. In order to achieve this goal, CHS has partnered with the Inspire U.S. organization.  The program,...

Ice Art Fest attendees try out the CenturyLink ice throne in 2017. CenturyLink is sponsoring the Ice Art Fest again for 2018.

Ice, Ice, Baby: Ice Art Fest returns to Carlisle

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief February 6, 2018

The Ice Art Fest, presented by CenturyLink, will make freezing fun once again for Carlisle residents this weekend, Feb 9-11. Robyn Dingle, the owner of the thrift store 2nd Time Around, (20 N. Hanover...

This National History Day project was previously a competitive exhibit but now it is showcased in the library. National History Day is not just a project; its an experience for all the students involved.

Living the experience: National History Day

Claire Neiberg, Student Life writer February 1, 2018

"It's more than a day, it's an Experience” is the famed motto of the annual National History Day (NHD) competition.  It stands true because NHD is more than an academic rivalry; it is a series of events...

Senior Grace Wellmon recites poetry at the most recent Coffeehouse. Poetry readings were added to transition between musical acts and contribute another element of art to the evening.

“Poetry is music, music is poetry”: Poetry added to the second Coffeehouse

Autiana Easley, Student Life writer January 26, 2018

Any student who admires the arts and performance will look forward to CHS’s annual Coffeehouse. Planned and performed three times a year, students ready to show their stuff will audition and perform...

A ticket to this years Winterball. The theme of the dance is 1950s diner.

Diners, dresses, and dances: Winterball 2018

Mouna Hakim, News Writer January 25, 2018

  As the month of January closes out, Carlisle High School students have Winterball, the second of three dances hosted by CHS, to enjoy. “The Winterball starts on Saturday the 27th, approximately...

Sophomores James Echevarria, Taytum Robinson-Covert, Ilyra Carlton, and Holly Stiltner pose with presents they wrapped for Adopt a Family. The Adopt a Family program bought and wrapped presents for four families this year.

Adopt a Family connects students to their community

Mouna Hakim, News Writer December 22, 2017

While teenagers often get a bad reputation for being only concerned about themselves, Adopt-A-Family, a donation collection operated by the class councils at CHS, gave students an opportunity to serve...

A student drafts a piece for the Scholastic Art and Writing competition. Students spend time both in class and outside of class working on pieces for the competition. .

Share, submit, inspire: behind the scenes of the Scholastic Art and Writing competition

Skylar Bowers, Student Life Editor December 20, 2017

Every year, CHS student writers and artists are given the chance to share, and potentially win prizes for, their work through the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards...

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