School News

22 Dec 2020

By Sarah CR Clark A Como High School student’s journey to learn about a local World War II serviceman is bringing him closer to home...

Reimagining preschool during Covid pandemic

22 Dec 2020

By Sarah CR Clark Joyful preschool children wiggled their way down Como Avenue to College Park one recent morning. Two teachers walked among them; one...

Grade school principal leads anti-racism initiative

By Sarah CR Clark The educators at Saint Anthony Park Elementary School are approaching teaching differently this year. And it’s not just because of distance...

School news roundup

Staff

Twin Cities German Immersion School celebrations Students, staff and families at the Twin Cities German Immersion School enjoyed the “Week of TCGIS Unity” in October,...

TCGIS harriers adapt to COVID protocols

Staff

At a time when students in school districts all across the Twin Cities have struggled for ways to stay connected to one another during the...

Como students serving democracy

By Eric Erickson Although very few high school students were eligible to vote in the 2020 presidential election because they had not yet turned 18,...

Reviewing Como Park Cougars fall sports

By Eric Erickson Despite all the challenges of distance learning during a pandemic, several fall sports were able to start in mid-August and successfully conclude...

Honors galore for Como students, staff, alumni

29 Oct 2020

By Eric Erickson Here is some notable news from Como Park Senior High School: • The Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Como Park...

Como football and volleyball return to competition

29 Oct 2020

By Eric EricksonSports commentary Plans are fluid during a pandemic. Initially moved to the spring, the Minnesota State High School League restored football and volleyball...

School news roundup

29 Oct 2020

By Sarah CR Clark Falcon Heights Elementary Falcon Heights Elementary School is gradually welcoming students back into its building after months of distance learning due...

Six vying for St. Paul School Board

Staff

30 Sep 2020

Charlotte “Charlie” Castro Castro, who has taught in the communication department at Century College and North Hennepin Community College, says her educational background and work...

It’s virtual time at SAP Elementary