LOWER LAKE, Calif. – We have now entered the fifth grading period.

On Thursday, Feb. 21, students were informed on where they stand credit and level wise from the fourth grading period.

On Feb. 21, a collaboration day, students reported to their advisory after fifth period. They were given a copy of their transcripts and report cards. It is now up to students to decide what must be done in order for them to gain the credits they require, and outline a plan to graduation.

In current Carlé news, HazMat, an adult certification course was hosted by teacher Angie Siegel to help students understand, and work with hazardous materials. The class also teaches students how to get safe perimeters, recognize hazmat incidents, and what authorities to notify.

Hunter Chadwick, Jackie Hernandez, Austin Griffith, Hunter Kaher, Harrison Price, Elizabeth Betancourt and Jose Salud have completed and passed the final test and received their certification in Hazardous Materials first responder operations.

Students also got the opportunity to visit the Lakeshore Firehouse. Siegel stated of the class, “HazMat is a wonderful opportunity for students and gives them an advantage. It looks great on their resume and allows them to qualify for certain jobs, which many of our past students have.”

A huge thanks to Battalion Chief Willie Sapeta and Mark Hill for their dedicated time to the hazmat program and bringing this opportunity to our school.

Congratulations to Cheri Johnson for being awarded the Youth Advocate of the Year Volunteer Star of Lake County. Carlé and our community is more than grateful for all the effort, kindness and contributions made by Johnson.

We also want to take the time to congratulate Marissa Gavazza, our most recent graduate. Good luck to you!

The fourth grading period gold level trip to Yokayo Bowling in Ukiah, was a success with teachers Alan Siegel, and Lexi Fredericks chaperoning students. Austin Wylie, Malachi Gonzales, Hunter Kaher, David Jones, Maria Griffith, Harrison Price, Emily Nichols, Madison Winter, and Maya Overstreet all attended.

“It was super fun, and I was able to learn how to bowl correctly,” said Maria G, a senior at Carlé.

We highly appreciate the generosity of Yokayo Bowling and highly recommend others to go out and support their business.

“They were very kind and treated us extremely well,” stated Siegel.

Thank you to Yokayo Bowling for such hospitality!

Crystal Quezadas is a student at Carlé Continuation High School.