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Even with many students missing, Erik Ahlquist’s math class was still full Sept. 15. Large class sizes make it difficult for some students to learn, and teachers to teach.

Students feel class-strophobic

Alyssa Johannes September 19, 2023

With the start of the new school year, sizes of classes like Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus and AP Pre-calculus have drastically increased, with some having upwards of 40 kids in one classroom. Students...

Media Specialist Alison Tsuchiya Theiler helps junior Malik Martin find a book Sept. 18. Library staff have been encouraging English classes to make visits to the new media center.

Media center moves to learning lab

Alex Driver September 19, 2023

Discover the latest on the temporary relocation of Parks' beloved hub of knowledge and creativity. Staff and students adjust to the media center closure this school year, and the movement from the first...

Image used with permission by Maya Nieves. Smoky air causes smog-filled skies on Aug. 24. The smoky air throughout the summer led to discomfort when going outside.

Smoky summer skies

Eliah Fink September 16, 2023

This summer many people have noticed some problems with the air quality. By June 27 of this year, a Minnesota record was broken when the state received its 23rd air quality alert of the year. Even beyond...

New assistant principal Alonzo Parks works in his office Aug. 31. Parks strives to make change at Park in the coming school year.

Alonzo Parks preps for Park

Alicia Mainjeni September 3, 2023

As Park kicks off the new school year, it welcomes new assistant principal Alonzo Parks to the leadership team.  Parks said he is eager to work with the leadership team and finds their guidance to...

Former band teacher Steve Schmitz hugs student July 31. A going-away party was thrown for a beloved teacher.

Band teacher goodbyes

Alicia Mainjeni August 1, 2023

After 12 years of teaching at St. Louis Park High School, four years at Park Spanish Immersion (PSI) and one year at Susan Lindgren, former band director Steve Schmitz splits from Park. To celebrate his...

Graduating seniors throw their caps in the air June 6. Seniors throwing their caps marks the end of the graduation ceremony.

Seniors sign out

Anya Panday and Crystal Diaz June 7, 2023

As the end of the year approaches, many anticipated end-of-year events are occurring — prom, final concerts and lastly, graduation. On June 6, Park had yet another successful graduation ceremony...

Sophomore Evelyn Barnett approaches the Friday Flowers table June 2. The friday flowers has been a very successful fundraiser.

Student-run clubs lack school support

Taylor Voigt and Cole Denham June 5, 2023

Park is considering requiring all clubs to have a 25 dollar fee to join next year. Club leaders said this will negatively affect many clubs, especially student-run clubs, who already operate on little...

Junior Lola Powers gets her lunch June 2. The farm to school grant has made it possible for the school to get more food from local farms.

New lunch grant excites students

Taylor Voigt and Cole Denham June 5, 2023

The new Farm to School lunch grant has students enthusiastic for the future of school lunches. The grant gives the food department more money to be able to spend on fresher and better food, and students...

Seniors give high fives to elementary students May 31. The seniors commemorated their graduation by holding a senior walk through elementary schools Wednesday.

Seniors make one more memory

Lex Lee June 5, 2023

With The class of ‘23 coming to an end the seniors had their senior walk on June 1st. They went back to their elementary schools and walked through the schools to celebrate with the younger students...

Students in the Non-Traditional Academy work to collaborate on group projects as a part of their curriculum May 25. The NTA program at Park has brought new opportunities for learning to students who seek a more hands-on experience.

Spotlight on the Non-Traditional classroom setting

Lilly Fandel-Thompson and Jana Faust May 29, 2023

The Non-Traditional Academy (NTA) is an innovative approach to classroom structure at Park. The teachers and students in the program work each day to foster a more hands-on learning experience so students...

Construction has recently taken over the St. Louis Park High school. Park is getting rid of books for renovation.

Construction will begin soon at Park

Roberto Alvarez May 28, 2023

Park has started the process of construction on classrooms and certain parts of the school, including the cafeteria and the Media Center.  This summer, a number of classrooms will be seeing remodels...

Senior Ben Duncan gets ready for his senior speech for graduation may 26th. Graduation will be held June 6.

Seniors celebrate years of work

Lilly Fandel-Thompson May 26, 2023

The class of ‘23 is wrapping up their senior year and preparing for the biggest celebration of their academic year: their graduation ceremony.  Principal LaNisha Paddock said the involvement of students...

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