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New design waves its way

New design waves its way

Alan Gardner January 10, 2024

Over the past several weeks, the state of Minnesota has been choosing a design for a new state flag. The state's intention was to give citizens a design that represented everyone in the state and erase...

Alex Polk’s fifth hour IB Chemistry class Dec. 18. The class size affects the difficulty in teachers ability to help and teach every student.

Classroom sizes increase at Park

Emma Egan December 19, 2023

Recently, there has been a lot of talk around Park about classroom size and how it affects learning. Teachers and students have expressed mixed opinions regarding the new size of classes.  According...

FAFSA pushed to end of  year

FAFSA pushed to end of year

Serena Bovee December 19, 2023

As seniors scramble to finish up all of their college applications, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) looms overhead. However, that distance keeps moving further and further as it keeps...

People have been ice skating on the ROC since its opening Oct. 9. The ROC will remain open during winter break.

The ever-changing calendar

Taylor Voigt December 16, 2023

In the past couple years at Park, students and teachers have noticed shorter winter breaks on the school calendar. It’s partly due to where holidays land, but also partly due to including days off for...

Expert speaker Tara Pribnow talks about how to make paying for college easier for students Dec. 7. This meeting discusses options for scholarships and grants.

Pay your way to college

Max Rider December 15, 2023

Park held a meeting for students to prepare for college and to learn about financial aid Dec. 7. This meeting helped educate families more about earning scholarships to save money when it comes to choosing...

The auditorium has been closed since the beginning of the school year due to construction. Theater is being held in the choir room until further notice.

Theater unable to practice in auditorium

Fisher Christopher December 14, 2023

Due to the construction going on in and outside the school, the auditorium was shut down. This has impacted many, including the theater group at Park. Theater now practices in alternative locations, like...

Park parents meet with principal LaNisha Paddock to learn about school wide and to ask questions Dec. 12. Coffee with the Principal provides a time for parents to develop a relationship with Parks principal.

Coffee with the principal is a success

Audrey Kuendig December 14, 2023

This Dec., parents and guardians met with Principal LaNisha Paddock to discuss past, present and future updates about the school and district. The attendees were able to ask questions, give feedback and...

Lieutenant Governor and Park graduate Peggy Flanagan speaks to sophomore Honors English students Dec. 13. The discussion focused on Flanagans experiences and her connection to both Park and the Indigenous community.

Lieutenant Governor sparks Park

Alicia Mainjeni December 14, 2023

Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, Peggy Flanagan, spoke to 10th grade students about her lived experience and upbringing as an Indigenous person on Dec. 13. Flanagan facilitated a discussion with English...

Students walk during passing time Nov. 27. Park is implemented hallway sweeps to encourage students to arrive to class on time.

Hallway resets resume at Park

Will Carpenter December 11, 2023

Hallway resets picked back up this year at Park to try to get more students to class on time. Many students remember them from last year, and how staff members would walk the hallways looking for students...

The Central Clinic is a free clinic available to students and residents of Park and Hopkins. The clinic is located on the northern side of Central Community Center, near the football stadium

Central Clinic lacks visitors

Matthew Plant, Echo Staffer December 11, 2023

Healthcare can be expensive and hard to access, especially for younger people. However, there is an accessible solution for Park students with the Central Community Center Clinic.   Ryan Helmetes,...

DECA gets their first wave of gifts for their Family Partnership fundraiser Dec 6.  DECA will be giving out these gifts and more to children at an underserved preschool to spread the gift-giving cheer on Dec. 19.

Season of giving in Park

Isaac Schulman December 11, 2023

The family partnership is big event for Park this holiday season. There are many families who can’t afford gifts. One way to help this is by sponsoring a child through the family partnership through...

Infographic by Georgia Hughes

Immunization exclusion is enacted

Georgia Hughes December 11, 2023

  321 Minnesota law requires all students attending school to be up to date with immunizations. Students and their parents can either show an up-to-date immunization record or obtain a legal exemption,...

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