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The student news site of Carlisle High School

Periscope

The student news site of Carlisle High School

Periscope

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: This is a photo taken at the Soup Cook Off of a team serving soup. All of the proceeds of this event went to charitable causes.

The SOUPer Bowl: Culinary Students Participate in a Soup Cook Off

Jillian Grimes, News Editor May 1, 2024

One in 500. One in 9. One in 4. As reported in January 2024 by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 653,104 Americans were considered "homeless," that is one in every 500 people....

A new era dawns for Carlisle Area School District as the board will hear proposals for a reorganization of K-8 schools at their meeting on October 12th, 2023.

The Feeling of One Carlisle: Carlisle School District to Change Schooling Configuration

Jillian Grimes, News Editor October 12, 2023

During the May 11, 2023 board meeting, Carlisle Superintendent Dr. Colleen Friend introduced 11 different total plans that show how a new school system structure and grade layout could look. The district...

STANDING TOGETHER: This photo contains the two main contributors in the process of the approval course, student and teacher; Stroud (left) and Wagner (right) together in his classroom.

Students Stand Up: How Student Activism Can Make an Impact

Jillian Grimes, News Editor May 10, 2023

The Carlisle Area School Board approved AP African American Studies, an AP course that many students desire, at a board meeting on April 20. The course was endorsed by the Board with a unanimous decision...

Thornwald Park features hiking trails where visitors can take in the spring foliage as they stroll through tree-covered trails.

Spectacular Spring: Places to Visit in Central PA

Haylie Potter, Staff Writer April 21, 2023

As the weather gets warmer and the days grow longer after the long frosty winter, spring is finally here. March 20th marks the first day of spring. Flowers are beginning to bloom and going outside is full...

YOU'RE INVITED: This photo showcases the invitations for the Masquerade Prom.

Masquerade Mystery: Prom is celebrated off campus

Jillian Grimes, News Editor April 19, 2023

Amidst the stress of the final quarter of the school year, one last dance always finds its way to shine through it all: Prom.  Contrary to previous years, Prom is going to be held off CHS campus this...

BFFS: Colin Farrell as Padraic sits on the front porch of his house with his pet donkey, Jenny.

‘Banshees of Inisherin’: Giving your friend the finger (Review)

Ryleigh Underwood, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2023

A deeply haunting and moving film, the ‘Banshees of Inisherin’ experienced one of the biggest Oscar snubs I’ve ever seen at the March 12, 95th Academy Awards. Set in 1923 on the fictional island...

Ice Art Fest

Ice Art Fest

Photography Staff, Photographer February 13, 2023

Ice Art Fest is an annual event that occurs in downtown Carlisle to advertise our local businesses and show Carlisle's winter spirit sponsored by UPMC. Photos taken by Maddy west and edited and pulled...

ART'S IN: This photo is from a previous School's Out, Art's In program where they had made a variety of animal masks. Along with their drawings of various animals hung up behind them.

‘Tis Always the Season for Art: CALC offers youth access to local art education

Jillian Grimes, News Editor December 12, 2022

To change lives and strengthen the community through the power of art. Carlisle Arts Learning Center, CALC, is a non-profit corporation in Carlisle whose vision statement encapsulates their goal in...

Why I Love…Carlisle (podcast episode)

Jarrett Wilson, Editor-in-chief May 19, 2022

Check out our newest episode of the CHS Periscope podcast series, "Why I Love..." where our guests will tell you all about their passions and why you too should love them. This episode's guest is CHS...

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