Did you know that the Carlmont Academic Foundation (CAF) funds two additional counselor positions at Carlmont? Additional counselors lower case loads and can give students more attention. Carlmont’s counselors help with academic advising, college and career prep, and social and emotional growth.
Have you been wondering what the rush is to secure funds for the 2025-26 school year? Because about 80% of CAF funds go towards teachers and staff at Carlmont. Budgeting for and hiring the best candidates for these positions requires advance preparation by the Carlmont administration team months ahead of the start of school. Hiring…
We are thrilled to report that during Giving Week, Carlmont Academic Foundation (CAF) raised $372,000 to support Carlmont students during the 2025-26 school year! We’re now well on the way to our annual goal of $1,350,000. We are proud of our parents, family members, local community members, and business partners and the commitment they have…
It was a fun night for all! Beatles Tribute band The Sun Kings crooned on the stage while Carlmont parents chatted and noshed on pub fare and tea sandwiches. There were pay-to-play games like Dart Poker and Tic Tac Pong, and specialty boozy tea cocktails and a homemade dessert spread that was impressive. And we…
Carlmont students have bright futures ahead. Carlmont Academic Foundation (CAF) supports each of them by filling the gaps between state funding and the excellent education they deserve. Help our Scots shape their futures by donating to CAF during Carlmont Giving Week, September 16-20. Hear what Principal Gay Buckland-Murray has to say about the impact of…
I hope you and your Scot(s) are ready for a great new school year! I’m very happy to announce that Carlmont Academic Foundation (CAF) met its $1.2 million FY24 fundraising goal, fully funding our commitment to Carlmont staff and programs for this school year. We are so grateful to you—our generous donors—for your support. This…
What is The Bash? It’s CAF’s annual social event, and it’s back for another year – food, drinks, dancing, dice, games and music! “Come Together” for this black & white outdoor soiree and connect with the community & your CHS friends. Come in costume or come as you like, it really doesn’t matter as long…
We are excited to announce that Oracle has awarded Carlmont Academic Foundation (CAF) with a $20,000 grant for fiscal year 2024. Since 2010, grants from Oracle have provided support for rigorous STEAM teaching and learning by equipping classrooms with cutting-edge equipment and instructional resources designed to promote critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. This year’s…
We are so happy to report that on Pi Day, our Spring 2024 Giving Day, Carlmont Academic Foundation (CAF) raised $148,000. Our donors utilized every single Challenge Grant dollar available from our business sponsors and Leadership Circle donors. We are so grateful for the generosity of our families, community members, and business partners. Your commitment…
Did you know Carlmont counselors are multilingual? They all speak Gen Z! In celebration of National School Counseling Week, here’s a little quiz of teen slang that our counselors might hear every day. To understand these terms, we watched hours of TikTok videos (so you don’t have to) to learn their true meaning. Select the…