One thing at Park that is inevitable during the winter months, and the ones leading up to them, is the sniffling in the classroom and the harsh blows that fill a quiet room with loud sounds. Students,...

As the 2024 college applications season ends, I've been reflecting on how I’ve spent my time over the past four years. Writing my Common App essay and filling out my activities section has allowed me...

Lately, Park has been implementing new rules left and right. The most recent ones announced during Park Connections were centered around new media center expectations. Although most of the expectations...

When parents, community members or society think about how kids learn in school, ideas like access to technology, classes offered and school resources are often seen as the most impactful factors in kids'...

Last summer, Park underwent a new construction project. One of these projects was a new parking lot with a bus corral. Despite a new bus corral, buses remain parked on the street. This endangers pedestrians...

In recent years, there has been more and more discourse surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), especially in English classes. Teachers warn against using AI and tell stories of students being caught...

Do you ever scroll on TikTok and run into a video that makes you go “what the…”? Well, that happens to me quite often, especially with the rise of rage bait. Rage bait is clickbait disguised into...

Recently, Park implemented a new “Smart Pass” system – I believe it was a complete failure. It's a method of hall passes through student and teacher computers. This can be troublesome for many students...

Weighted GPAs (grade point averages) are a method some schools use in order to “reward” students who excel in their IB or AP classes. In grading scales with weighted GPA, students who take advanced...

One of the most stress-inducing and petrifying parts of being a student in high school is preparing for and taking long standardized tests like the ACT. No matter how much you study for these tests, it...

Phones and AirPods are considered personal items to many students. Students use them daily, from texting friends to responding to their guardians. Many students lose their devices throughout the school...

Lockers can be some of the most versatile tools a student can use in their day. Lockers can take a burden off your shoulders, from carrying extra books or extra sports equipment, it saves extra energy....