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The Echo

A stepping stone made out of trash by the Environmental Club March 26. The club will put this in their garden at Parkview Park as they find ways to creatively eliminate waste and re-use trash.

A greener Park

Gavin Tombers April 15, 2025

The Environmental Club has worked on multiple projects inside and outside of Park, such as working with the city to create gardens and rain gardens throughout Park. Now, the club is working on creating...

Sophomores Celia Stattengren and Amelia Ray learn about taxes in their personal finance class March 26. Starting next year, personal finance will be a requirement to take in either junior or senior year.

Freshmen hit the AP fast lane

Morgan Grefe April 8, 2025

Starting next fall, incoming freshmen will notice a major shift in their class schedules. Instead of taking the prior required Info Communication Literacy (ICL) class, all freshmen will be required to...

Park’s school board discusses at a meeting March 11. The board is working to update the operations of the Instruction and Learning Department.

Changes to Park education

Jaiden Leary April 7, 2025

On Feb. 6, an email was sent out to Park families from superintendent Dr. Carlondrea Hines, stating that changes would be coming to the district's internal structure after she reviewed the district's student...

Senior Mohammed Haret studies in an assigned quiet space March 21. Quiet spaces are used to accommodate study needs for students at Park.

The quest for quiet

Anya Panday March 29, 2025

Since the passing of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the expectation for federally-funded schools to provide adequate learning accommodations to all students has become a standard in Minnesota....

Park staff give applause at the end of a community member’s open forum statement March 25. Those in attendance to the school board meeting were asked to hold applause in an attempt to keep the meeting moving.

Forum for all

Alicia Mainjeni March 28, 2025

On March 26, the Park school board held its monthly business meeting, which welcomes public input through the public comment section on the fourth Tuesday of each month. With K-12 schedule change email...

Seniors Zach Feinberg and Alex Krueger work on devices in their study hall March 26. Next year, upperclassmen will be the only students able to take study halls.

No more time to study

Maximo Dean March 28, 2025

Starting in the 2025-26 school year, incoming freshmen and sophomores will not be allowed to take study halls. Ninth and tenth graders must choose 14 total credits during their registration for the following...

Sophomore Sky Leventhal signs in at the front office March 19. Recently, Park has implemented safety measures regarding doubling down on door security.

All eyes on Park students

Cameron Bakker March 25, 2025

During the 2023-24 school year, Park’s administration implemented two new policies in response to safety concerns: a closed campus policy to limit Park students from leaving the building and prevent...

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...

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