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The Echo

Junior Ali Yassin gets a snack from the cafeteria vending machine during lunch Feb. 28. At Park, vending machines are now disabled during all school hours, except for during the lunch period.

Ending the vending

Cameron Bakker March 24, 2025

Park offers vending machines in the cafeteria and hallways, allowing students to grab a quick snack or drink when needed. With a new policy change, the vending machines will remain locked during all school...

Senior Drevon Gillard and junior Brennan Healy use their phones during class Feb. 24. Park's cell phone policy works to limit distraction in classrooms through restricting phone usage.

Phone policy has mixed reviews

Ryan Moran February 24, 2025

This year, Park introduced a new cell phone policy in an attempt to limit student use and distraction in the classroom. The policy was created following the state bill dictating that every school district...

The Link opens for free use during finals week lunch Jan. 23. With teacher supervision, students can socialize or do work in this area.

The Link is finally here

Leo Schmoll January 26, 2025

The newly renovated “Link” area has officially opened its doors to Park students. The Link offers students a modern and vibrant area to study, collaborate and unwind. It features new seating, conference...

Nurse Angela Hansen at work in her office Dec. 19. Hansen provides health care and support for students at Park.

Poor health plagues Park

Alyssa Johannes January 1, 2025

As the winter weather gets colder, student’s health at Park has continued to decrease. More students have been getting sick from varying illnesses, leaving classrooms close to empty. Students missing...

Park teacher wears a union t-shirt Dec. 20. Teachers have been wearing black on Wednesdays to demonstrate the strength of their union.

All black, all in

Tess Machalek December 23, 2024

On Wednesday Dec. 18, teachers at Park wore black clothing and union gear. The teachers at Park form the union Park Association of Teachers - Local 7255, which has previously held events at local establishments...

Junior Mari Jennings checks out of school for the day Nov. 25. Starting Dec. 9, Park is implementing a new attendance method where parents can email the office to excuse students instead of filling out a google form.

New email excuse method launches

Madi Abelson December 16, 2024

In an attempt to cut down on false attendance reports, starting Dec. 9, Park implemented a new attendance system designed by assistant principal Evelyn Lashley. This method allows a student’s parent...

Senior counselor Heidi Cosgrove talks during a meeting in her office Dec. 11. Cosgrove helps seniors with college applications and decisions like applying early action versus regular decision.

The decision dilemma

Alex Hoag December 16, 2024

With the college application process in full swing and decisions being posted on Instagram every day, seniors at Park are feeling the stress of it all. With students applying to and choosing a home for...

The new Texa-Tonka pavillion off of Minnetonka Boulevard Dec. 9. Revival and Angel Food Bakery are the two newest additions to the strip.

Booming new businesses in Park

Ruby Viot December 15, 2024

With the initial opening of Revival in 2021, Texa Tonka has started incorporating newer businesses, weeding out older, less favored places. With its range of experiences, from getting a coffee at Angel...

Senior Isaiah Brown walks past the college and career board Nov. 25. Park seniors have begun filling out the FAFSA as they think about college options.

Park tackles the FAFSA

Tess Machalek December 4, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-2026 school year opened on Dec. 1 for all students after a phased rollout. The FAFSA is a way for students across the country to get money...

Sophomore Axel Smith explores post-high school opportunities at the career fair Nov. 21. This event was organized by Park to help guide students in their future career paths.

Readying for life after school

Jaiden Leary November 27, 2024

For most young people in America, high school is the final stage before they seek independence. As students at Park navigate these formative years, students wonder if the lessons learned within the school...

Senior Jordan Greene and Junior Jaxon Govier collaborate on an assignment Nov. 21. As the year progresses, maintaining focus remains crucial for seniors in mixed-grade classes.

Motivation during ‘senior slide’

Jaiden Leary November 22, 2024

As each class enters their final months of high school, a common theme emerges. The senior class of 2025 is slightly over 2 months into the school year and the "senior slide" is beginning to make its presence...

Spanish teacher Hanna Anderson teaches a class Nov. 8. Increased amounts of students are now taking Spanish through online courses.

Park logs on

Ryan Moran November 11, 2024

In 2020, Minn. saw the shutdown of schools, and students logged in on their computers amid the pandemic. Four years later, students have been taking online classes at a higher rate. Online learning is...

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