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The student news site of Carlisle High School

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The student news site of Carlisle High School

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Paying for lunch can be a challenge for families struggling financially.  A recent GoFundMe campaign by two Carlisle women raised $22,000 to pay off outstanding lunch debts at CASD.

Culinary contributions: Carlisle citizens raise funds to pay off outstanding cafeteria debt

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief February 24, 2020

The citizens of Carlisle have come to the aid of the next generation, paying off thousands of dollars in student meal debt across the community. According to Cumberlink, $22,200 in school lunch debt...

Robert Barrick lifts the NMSI check into the sky at the ceremony for the grant October 31. Barricks class was one of the classes that benefits from the grant.

Succeed with NMSI: Grant pays students to take AP exams

Becca Winton, Website Editor-in-Chief, Social Media Director March 22, 2018

The Carlisle green and white got a little greener.     In the fall, Carlisle High School was given a three-year grant of $700,000 from the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), which encourages...

Will the state budget that has finally been passed help or hurt PA school districts?

The PA State Budget and You (Editorial)

Harry A. Wendelken, Perspectives Writer March 30, 2016

Recently, Tom Wolf decided to allow the passage of the 3-billion dollar State Budget plan, after months of contentious fighting with the GOP However, rather than directly sign it into law, he purposely...

Carlisle High School offers many opportunities for help in applying for scholarships to its students.

Scholarships: Money for your future

Allisya Mullins, Student life writer, Photographer January 20, 2016

Why are scholarships important? According to CHS school counselor Amy Knapp, scholarships are important “because the increasing cost in tuition makes attending college more expensive and it requires...

Good grades are given to those who are motivated.

Motivation is key: students share their tricks to being productive

Amanda Corrao, Perspectives writer January 26, 2015

Motivation is important to the student body, and everybody that needs something to get them going. Everybody is different. Positive reinforcement is a huge thing for students that are doing sports, trying...

Could the American economy improve if we legalized the growing and use of marijuana?

The cash crop of America (Editorial)

Terrell Brown, Sports Editor October 1, 2014

Cannabis could be known as America’s cash crop. From medical and recreational, the United States could make more money if marijuana was legalized. Colorado and Washington are great examples of this,...

Prom is a struggle for us all, no matter your gender.

Prom can be stressful (Editorial)

Amanda Corrao, Perspectives writer April 21, 2014

Prom is coming soon and with it comes a lot of stress. Females stress about their style and if everything looks great together. Girls have to focus on how much jewelry is too much, and if the dress...

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