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Legacy of Kathy and Dick Dumas continues with donation to Como Park High School

On Sept. 13 2024, the Kathy and Dick Dumas Tennis Courts were officially renamed. Construction of eight brand-new tennis courts at Como Park High School was completed in late August thanks to a … more

10/10/24

Como students and staff gather for the Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Sept. 28.

An unusual homecoming, awards for JROTC and Peterson

Spirit week festivities The first month of the 2024-2025 academic year at Como concluded with Spirit Week and Homecoming activities. September is a busy time of transition back into the daily … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 10/10/24

Zeyd Abdullahi (left) and Lucia Bodling (right) were part of the Right Track internship program through the city of St. Paul in spring 2024. They focused on journalism with the Monitor. Overseeing it at the school was 2023-2024 Work Based Learning Coordinator Emily Punyko (center).

Views from Central High

Explore the viewpoints of the people in the community at Central High School as they discuss the importance and challenges of the school. Students and faculty at Central High School have a close … more

By Zeyd Abdullahi | 9/11/24

Youth in Urban Ag Connect

Go Farm Connect partnered with Urban Roots to host a free Youth in Urban Ag Field Day, dinner and resource sharing program on June 29 at Rivoli Bluff Farm, (749 Arkwright Street) for young people … more

9/11/24

Como Park Senior High School Principal, Dr. Diana Brown. (Photo submitted)

Principal honored, Dumas Tennis Courts complete

Capitol Division Principal of the Year Como Park Senior High School principal Dr. Diana Brown has been named the Capitol Division Principal of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Secondary … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 9/11/24

“Culture is embedded in everything we’re learning,” stated Marissa Martin. “It all comes down to identity and feeling really safe here.”

First tribal college opens in Twin Cities

The newly open Red Lake Nation College in downtown Minneapolis is one of the first tribal colleges in a major U.S. city and is reaching a “never-served” community,” according to Dan … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 8/7/24

Local artist Bri Harrington holds “Forest Child,” an exploration of the relationship with “the parts of ourselves that are unknown even to us.” (Photo by Lucia Bodling)

How the art from one reaches the hearts of many

Bri Harrington always wanted to paint, but never thought it was practical, so she put it off until she couldn’t any longer. “I feel like it just bubbled out of me, and I just had to … more

By Lucia Bodling | 8/7/24

Adam and Caitlin Thielen joined Como students for the dedication of the school’s new weight room.

New weight room donated by Thielen Foundation

Recognizing the need to replace outdated equipment in the school’s weight room, Como Park Athletic Director Koua Yang placed a call to the executive director of the Thielen Foundation. Months … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 8/7/24

The Como Park boys’ volleyball team earned the sixth place trophy at the Minnesota High School Volleyball Association State Tournament.

Another outstanding boys’ volleyball season

For the third consecutive year, the boys of the Como Park volleyball team qualified and competed in the Minnesota High School Volleyball Association Tournament. After compiling a regular … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 7/10/24

They started high school during a pandemic

Senior Dedication Night The Class of 2024 concluded their classes on May 30 and celebrated with the traditional Senior Barbeque at school on May 31. The last week of May was a busy time that … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 6/12/24

A busy spring at Hamline

Hamline Elementary and students, staff, and families are keeping busy! Here are a few highlights: The volunteers at the Midway Project food distribution were so happy to welcome Ms. Amanda’s … more

By Karen McCauley & Jessica Kopp | 6/12/24

Students explore career options

Career and Trade Fair Over 50 representatives from a variety of employers, institutions, and trade groups gathered in the Como gymnasium on April 17 for the annual Career and Trade Fair. … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 5/8/24

Hamline student Ben Rosenberg (left) shovels asphalt at the St. Paul Asphalt Plant.

Hamline students explore St. Paul city infrastructure as the focus of new class

Pavement to walk to class. Electricity to charge a laptop. Water to stay hydrated and focused. These are resources college students rely on every day, but rarely does anyone take time to look at how … more

5/8/24

Nathan Datta practices at St. Catherine’s Butler Center. Datta is a part of the swim team at his high school, Cretin Derham Hall, and participates in national competitions through the Courage Center. (Photo by Terry Faust)

‘I JUST DO IT’

Swimming is a big part of Nate Leber’s life. The Cretin Derham Hall senior started swimming at seven, and today is a member of the school’s swim team and has been all through high school. … more

By Jan Willms | 4/10/24

Swimmers set conference record, advance to state

A 26-year-old St. Paul City Conference record was broken by the Como 200 Medley Relay team at the city meet in early February 2024. Cougar seniors Oskar Helegn, Kai Sackreiter, Kyle Kosiak, and … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 3/13/24

Former Twins player Joe Mauer played for Midway Baseball teams as a child.

Kids baseball coming back

Play ball! A group of dedicated Como area volunteers want young baseball and softball players to get onto the diamonds this season. The nonprofit Como Ball Youth Baseball and Softball … more

By Jane McClure | 2/7/24

Nordic ski team members out on trail at Wirth Park in the Twin Cities Meet. (Photo submitted)

Nordic ski team success

Despite a lack of snow this season, the Cougar Nordic ski team has been able to compete in meets on courses where snow-making machines are utilized. The Twin Cities Nordic Conference Meet took place … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 2/7/24

A house on Holton Street was repurposed this fall semester to be a lab for Dr. Jamie Spaulding’s Crime Scene and Death Investigation course. (Photo submitted)

House finds new life as university crime scene lab

Hamline University is breathing new life (and plenty of simulated death) into a house on Holton Street in St. Paul. The Hamline-owned property was repurposed this fall semester to be a lab for Dr. … more

1/10/24 | 1 comment

Forty-four Como seniors participated in the Future Postsecondary Pathways Conference at the University of Minnesota (Photo submitted.)

Como seniors planning for future

High school seniors across the country confront challenging decisions while simultaneously navigating the present and their future. Finding the right balance between keeping up with current … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 1/10/24

Students explore and learn

Hamline Elementary is proud to invite prospective families and the community to join us at our annual Open House and Winter Warm-up! Current families and staff will be there to share with you why … more

By Karen McCauley & Jessica Kopp | 1/10/24