A colorful and modern presentation slide or graphic with a school spirit theme. The main text is inside a large, irregularly shaped purple speech bubble and reads: "STUDENT COUNCIL GIVES PRIZES FOR SCHOOL SPIRIT" in bold, yellow and white font. The background is a light gray and white with a subtle checkered pattern, overlaid with abstract geometric elements in purple and yellow, including dotted lines, angular shapes, and stylized arcs. A thin purple bar runs along the bottom of the slide.

Student Council Gives Prizes for School Spirit

September 26, 2025
By: Brooke Kleiboeker The Student Council has added an extra incentive for students to wear purple and gold or Carlyle Indian attire on Fridays. If a student is seen wearing pu...
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A vibrant graphic design poster or program cover for the Carlyle Marching Band show titled "THE RED BRICK ROAD." The design features a large, black treble clef symbol centered against a bright, yellow background with blurred, warm-toned bokeh lights. The lower part of the treble clef's loop is filled with a stylized red brick pattern, visually linking the musical theme with the title. The text, in black font, is positioned near the top right of the clef.

Marching Indians Showcase New Field Show

September 26, 2025
By: Alannah Sarclette The 20 band members and six color guard members that make up the Carlyle High School Marching Indians have showcased their field show during halftime at fo...
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A photo showing the exterior back of a single-story house with tan or beige horizontal siding and a brown shingled roof, under a clear blue sky. A newly built wooden deck is attached to the house. The deck is constructed of light, natural-colored wood and includes railings and steps leading down to the ground. The surrounding yard is bare and dry dirt and dead grass, suggesting recent construction or landscaping work is still in progress.

Building Trades Plans to Finish Project House by May

September 26, 2025
By: Riley Terry Carlyle High School Building Trades teacher Jon Behrens has made big plans for his Building Trades class. Students benefit from taking Building Trades by gainin...
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A photo of five high school athletes and one female coach standing side-by-side on an outdoor turf sports field or track infield. The five athletes are wearing matching purple and yellow track uniforms with a graphic on the chest. The coach, on the far right, is wearing a black polo shirt and black shorts. One female athlete, second from the right, has a brace or wrap on her lower left leg. The group is standing in front of a chain-link fence, with trees, utility buildings, and a school bus visible in the bright, sunny background.

Carlyle Starts Cross Country Program

September 26, 2025
By: Brady Gustafson Carlyle High School started a cross-country program this school year. The prospective students on the team approached English teacher and track coach Patty ...
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A photograph of seven high school students standing behind a white counter at what appears to be a food booth at a fair or outdoor event. Six of the seven students are wearing shirts related to FFA (Future Farmers of America) or a Carlyle school club. They are all smiling and posed behind the counter, with some holding drinks or small items. Above them, a large blue and yellow sign reads "FOOD PICK UP HERE." The structure has a metal roof and fluorescent lighting. People, fair rides, and vehicles are visible in the background.

Students Volunteer at Tractor Pull

September 26, 2025
By: Brianna Blankenship Several members of the Carlyle High School FFA helped with the Illinois Tractor Pulling Association Tractor Pull at the Clinton County Fairgrounds, which...
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A photo of six high school girls standing together in a hallway.They are positioned in front of a wall with a modern, wave-like textured white and light purple art installation or paneling.

Carlyle Homecoming court and theme Announced

September 26, 2025
By: Margaret Bass Carlyle High School homecoming court and theme was announced last week. The annual event, which will be held on Oct. 18 in the Harriss Gymnasium, will be desig...
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A photograph shows four people standing side-by-side in front of a classroom whiteboard displaying a solid purple light. On the left are two high school girls, smiling. The girl on the far left has blonde hair, glasses, and is wearing a black sweatshirt with "National Honor Society" text. The second girl has long brown hair and is wearing a dark t-shirt with a volleyball graphic. To their right are two adults. A woman in the center has curly brown hair, glasses, and is wearing a rust-colored dress with a denim jacket. She is holding a white envelope with two hands. On the far right is a man with gray hair, glasses, and is wearing a dark patterned short-sleeved shirt and light pants. The group appears to be in a classroom, with a desk and various posters or boards visible on the edges of the frame.

Shook Receives Grant for Journalism Classes

September 26, 2025
By: Landry Steinkamp Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Foundation gave a $1,500 grant to the Carlyle Journalism program for three new Cannon cameras on Sept. 9 in Gina...
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An eye-catching title slide for a construction-themed presentation. The main text reads "High School Gets Improvements" in large, dark, bold letters over a white background. The slide has a strong construction theme with a black and yellow warning stripe pattern at the top and bottom. A bright yellow excavator dominates the right side. In the background, there are faint, gray silhouettes of cranes and a partially constructed building. Other construction elements include a pile of dirt and rocks, a warning sign, and striped barricades. A rectangular, yellow sign blank for text is dangling from the top left.

High School Gets Improvements

September 26, 2025
By: Kate Schilling Carlyle High School saw major improvements over the summer throughout the building. According to Superintendent Annie Gray, the main priority for this project...
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Ethan Peebles, Lane Pender, and Colton Winterrowd construct their coaster in Physical Science.

Students Build Roller Coasters

May 6, 2025
By: Lera Schmeink Carlyle High School students in Jill Crump’s physical science class built roller coasters during the last week of April. Students worked in groups of two or t...
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A digital flyer for the Annual Art Show

POPS Concert and Art Show Planned

May 6, 2025
By: Dominic Newcomb The junior high and high school band will be performing a spring concert on May 6 in the Carlyle High School gym, and the annual CHS art show will occur on t...
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A purple background with digital starts strung and text that reads "End of the Year Dates Announced"

End of the Year Dates Announced

May 6, 2025
By: Jacob Ruscher Carlyle High School seniors received their schedule for final exams and other important year-end dates last week. There are fourAdvanced Placement (AP) exams ...
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GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION: Junior Riley Terry constructs her even-span greenhouse in Greenhouse Management Class.

Students Build Sustainable Solutions

May 6, 2025
By: Jaida Andrews Students in Courtney Ibendahl’s greenhouse management class recently constructed miniature greenhouses using different materials. For this project, students w...
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Makenzi Thacker primes the hood of a car during her job shadow experience at Thacker Autobody in Swansea.

Seniors Job Shadow

May 6, 2025
By: Hayden Huels More than 50 Carlyle High School seniors are currently exploring future career choices by completing their job shadowing requirements for the resource managemen...
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Colorful digital graphic of a playground with text that reads "Students Build Playgrounds"

Students Build Playgrounds

May 6, 2025
By: Lera Schmeink Carlyle High School students in Jill Crump’s physical science class designed and built playgrounds at the end of March. The goal of the lab was for students t...
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Senior Brody Diekemper places first in the Illinois State FFA Proficiency Supervised Agricultural Experience.

Diekemper Places First in State Proficiency

May 6, 2025
By: Hayden Huels Carlyle High School senior Brody Diekemper placed first in the Illinois State FFA Proficiency Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) in the area of beef produ...
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Ella and Raelyn pose with their plaques and certificates for winning 1st place in Visual Design.

Carlyle Seniors Advance to FBLA Nationals

May 6, 2025
By: Dominic Newcomb Ella Rolfingsmeyer and Raylen Harris placed first in the Visual Design competition at the Illinois State Leadership Conference on March 28 and 29 in Springfi...
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Carlyle High School seniors Makenna Reckling, Macey Golder, and Logan Fruend participate in Sen. Jason Plummer's Youth Advisory Council in March.

Students Propose Policies

May 6, 2025
By: Jacob Ruscher Logan Fruend, Macey Golder, and Makenna Reckling joined more than 80 students for Illinois State Senator Jason Plummer’s Spring Youth Advisory Council at the I...
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Digital graphic with text that says "Newcomb Places First at KC Welding Comp". Features a black background with gold flecks and a welder wearing purple and gold.

Newcomb Places First at KC Welding Comp

May 6, 2025
Dominic Newcomb placed first and earned a scholarship to Kaskaskia College during the annual Kaskaskia College High School Welding Competition on March 12. Three other seniors p...
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Purple background with gold stars. Text reads "Seniors Chosen as Illinois State Scholars"

Seniors Chosen as Illinois State Scholars

May 6, 2025
By: Dominic Newcomb Daisy Brammeier, Avery Eversgerd, Macey Golder, Ethan Goodin, Matthew Guthrie, Raelyn Harris, Sophia Hoffmann, Grace Hummel, Jacie Persing, Ella Rolfingsmeye...
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A digital graphic with pink, blue, yellow, and green flowers and black instruments. Text says "Six Compete at Solo and Ensemble"

Six Compete at Solo and Ensemble

May 6, 2025
By: Jacob Ruscher Band students Grace Edler, Maggie Bass, Collin Mullett, Rachel McDuffey, Chance Brewer, and Gracie Dall competed in the IHSA Solo and Ensemble contest at Centr...
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