Before getting hired, Minnesota teachers must pass a background check. Director of Human Resources Richard Kreyer said it is important to look for transgressions on candidates' records that could potentially...

There was an “Under the Influence” film showing at Park’s middle school on Oct. 17.  Freshman counselor Barbara Nelson showed a film on risks and dangers of vaping, underage drinking and the addiction...

With September wrapping up, Suicide Prevention month is also coming to an end. On Sept. 30, Shout Out Loud held their fourth annual Suicide Prevention awareness event at the Park ROC. Organizer of the...

After the abrupt resignation of former Superintendent Astein Osei, the Park school board worked quickly to find an interim superintendent to fill the role for the rest of the academic year.  On Sept....

Governor Tim Walz’s Executive Order 21-25 was signed with the goal of protecting Minnesotans from conversion therapy on July 15, 2021. The order defined conversion therapy as "any practice by a mental...

With the recent budget cuts Park has made, Park’s Finance Advisory Committee is advising the School Board to enforce a $25 fee for participation in clubs in the 2023–24 school year.  Members of...

Due to recent winter storms, many students said they reported issues with parking. As the lot has been filling up quicker, they said they resorted to parking on the streets. Sophomore Ryan Moran said that...

Eligible voters went to local voting sites to cast their ballots on Election Day, Nov. 8. The people in district 66a — which consists of the cities St. Paul, Lauderdale, Falcon Heights and Roseville...

Previously working at the same middle school as principal LaNisha Paddock, Alyssa Gardner has recently been hired as an assistant principal at Park.  Coming into the interview, Gardner said she was...

When students arrived at school May 27, they were greeted by graffiti all over windows and the outside of the building. There was a separate incident of graffiti the following day. Many thought it was...

Outrage and disappointment has filled various social media platforms since the raid on the Capitol Jan. 6. People are posting their own opinions and reposting others' posts on the matter. Journalists are...

Junior and Students Organized Against Racism member Anna Overall said the club is working to begin a conversation regarding race and ethnicity. “Our intent is to kind of get the conversation going...