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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...

Superintendent Osei address students at the Principal Award breakfast. The breakfast was to honor students graduating with a 4.0 GPA or the IB diploma.

Pancakes with Paddock

Hanna Wilsey May 27, 2023

On May 25, Principal LaNisha Paddock hosted Park’s annual breakfast to honor seniors graduating with a 4.0 GPA or the IB diploma. Students received a golden tassel to symbolize a 4.0 GPA and those who...

Seniors Emma Amon and Jack Fredrickson work during english class April 19. Many students were involved in the interview process for the new principal.

New principal announced

Elena Ortiz-Fishman and Maddie Schutte April 23, 2021

Incoming principal for the high school LaNisha Paddock said when she got the call from superintendent Astein Osei offering her the position, she immediately knew she was going to accept.  “Throughout...

Superintendent Astein Osei congratulates students during graduation June 6. Osei will be conducting a search to find Park’s new principal.

Stakeholder team sign-up

Lauren Thon March 3, 2021

In pursuit of a new principal, administration is seeking students to help with the interview process. The first round of interviews will start March 10, and Superintendent Astein Osei will recommend a...

Superintendent Astein Osei speaks June 6 at Parks 2019 Graduation. Osei will begin leading the search for a new principal after applications are due Feb. 24.

Search for Park’s principal takes off

Tobias Khabie and Maddie Schutte February 5, 2021

After bringing on interim Principal Wendy Loberg for the 2020-21 school year, the search for someone to permanently fill this role has kick-started. After all applications are received, Superintendent...

Interim Principal Wendy Loberg takes a call while working. Loberg previously served as principal of Maple Grove Senior High School.

Introducing interim Principal Wendy Loberg

Talia Lissauer and Maddie Schutte September 4, 2020

Driving up to her cabin, Wendy Loberg received an unexpected call from superintendent Astein Osei offering her the position of interim principal at Park. Just days later, Loberg made the decision to come...

In a statement May 19, Superintendent Astein Osei announced Wendy Loberg as the interim Principal for the 2020-2021 school year. Loberg is set to being in the position in July.

Interim principal announced for Park

Marta Hill and Talia Lissauer May 19, 2020

In a statement posted by St. Louis Park Public Schools, Superintendent Astein Osei announced Wendy Loberg will fill the vacancy left by Principal Scott Meyers beginning in July.  “In her past leadership...

Principal Scott Meyers speaks at the Graduation ceremony for the class of 2019 June 6. Meyers announced his resignation effective June 30 and St. Louis Park Public Schools is currently searching for an interim principal.

Search for interim principal continues

Marta Hill May 14, 2020

Less than two months before Principal Meyers’ resignation is set to go into effect, Superintendent Astein Osei decided not to hire any of the candidates that were previously considered. In 6425 News...

Superintendent Astein Osei speaks June 6 at Parks 2019 Graduation. Osei will begin leading the search for a new principal after applications are due Feb. 24.

St. Louis Park Public Schools begin search for interim principal

Marta Hill and Talia Lissauer May 1, 2020

After several rounds of virtual interviews for the next Park principal, Superintendent Astein Osei decided not to move forward with any of the candidates. Over the next few weeks, Osei will begin the search...

Principal Scott Meyers announced his resignation in February and St. Louis Park Public Schools is now moving into the second round of virtual interviews which are scheduled for April 28. To participate in the interviews, contact executive assistant to the superintendent Flower Krutina at krutina.flower@slpschools.org or by phone at 952-928-6001.

Second round of principal interviews commence

Marta Hill and Isabel Kjaer April 23, 2020

With Principal Scott Meyers having announcing his resignation in February, the administration has been conducting interviews with stakeholders, according to 6425 News. “The search continues for the...

Principal Scott Meyers speaks during the Graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 June 6. Meyers is resigning June 30.

Principal of five years resigns

Isabel Kjaer, Marta Hill, and Kaia Myers February 17, 2020

Though the decision to resign was hard to make, Principal Scott Meyers said it was ultimately made easier because of the potential positive effects on his life.  “I'm going to miss being a part of...

Chemistry teacher and IB coordinator Jennifer Magdal watches fellow science teacher Alan Wachutka give senior Annabella Strathman her award.

Seniors receive awards and scholarships

Samantha Klepfer June 5, 2018

According to senior Daphne Carmona, the senior awards night is important for students, no matter how small their impact may seem. “I think it’s a very good thing that students get recognized for...

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