The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

New local hangout space in the works

Ruby Stillman October 3, 2017

City Council member Thom Miller said he is promoting a new project he thinks will help students' mental health, sense of belonging and diversity. According to Miller, he and a group of adult volunteers...

Park makes America’s Most Challenging High Schools list

Park makes America’s Most Challenging High Schools list

Nicole Sanford October 3, 2017

According to Washington Post author Jay Matthews, Washington Post’s Most Challenging High Schools list was originally designed to give high schools credit for offering challenging courses, despite the...

This first year IB HL English class is one of the several classes that are running over capacity. This has affected teachers preparation towards their classes.

High school increases in population

Ndunzi Kunsunga, Writer September 27, 2017

With the assimilation with the large freshman class of 2022, the school has seen a slight increase in population according to head of the counseling department Barbara Nelson. Nelson said while the...

Photo Illustration by Emma Kempf

Student Council works to support Mathews family, faculty

Mimi Fhima and Atticus Raasch September 26, 2017

Envisioning a sea of blue and black ribbons in school, Student Council president and senior Sophie Yarosh hopes staff member Shawn Mathews will feel a wave of support following the passing of her husband,...

Senior Ryan Klaers gets his ID checked at the C doors Sept. 12.

GLCs enforce senior open lunch policy

Sumaya Mohamed and Yonit Krebs September 13, 2017

Heading to McDonald’s, sophomore Hafza Da’ud said she was surprised when a grade level coordinator (GLC) caught her and wrote her name down. Da’ud said he then sent her off with a warning that next...

Photo illustration by Grace Farley

School cuts supply of student planners

Atticus Raasch September 12, 2017

Struggling to stay organized, senior Annika Vignes said she wishes the school had given her a planner as they had in years past. Vignes said planners are necessary for students to keep up with all of...

Photo art by Devin Raynor

‘Glow-coming’ to offer inclusivity

Anna duSaire, Atticus Raasch, and Annabella Strathman September 11, 2017

With the Homecoming dance occurring the second week of school, students’ faces won't be the only things glowing. According to Student Council advisor Lindenberg, the dance will feature glow-in-the-dark...

Outgoing superintendent Rob Metz with incoming superintendent Astein Osei at Metzs retirement reception on May 18.

District names new Superintendent

Maggie Bahnson, Ethan Brown, and Mimi Fhima May 25, 2017

Incoming Superintendent Astein Osei was woken up at 10:30 p.m. May 10, startled by the two superintendent search firm members outside his door offering him a position as the new superintendent for St....

Sophomores Aisha Abdi and Ainee Mohamud enjoy lunch the week leading up to Ramadan. Those participating will not be able to eat or drink from dawn to dusk throughout the holiday.

Ramadan to occur week before finals

Hadeal Rizeq May 24, 2017

Every year, freshman Zahra Mohamed looks forward to the Muslim holiday, Ramadan, but worries academics and finals will make things difficult. “I love Ramadan. I’m kind of excited that Ramadan is...

Project officials outline building process

Project officials outline building process

Hadeal Rizeq May 24, 2017

Since the flooding of the loading docks at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in 2014,  Minnehaha Creek Watershed District project and land technician Laura Domyancich said she has supported the hospital’s...

Construction begins at Chick-Fil-As new location at the TCF Bank off of Highway 7. May, 22.

Planning moves forward for new Chick-Fil-A

Amaia Barajas May 24, 2017

According to Assistant Zoning Administrator Gary Morrison, the building of Chick-Fil-A has finally been approved after a wait for approval from the city. “The council approved the second reading....

Outgoing superintendent Rob Metz thanks community members and district officials for organizing his retirement reception on Thursday, May 18. Metz will be replaced by Astein Osei on July 1.

Event hosted to honor outgoing superintendent

Emma Kempf May 19, 2017

Community members gathered to attend Rob Metz’s retirement reception on Thursday, May 18 at the Doubletree Hotel, commemorating his 19 year career in the district. District communications director...

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