Eighteen seniors currently studying AP Government and AP Economics spent the final week of February in Washington D.C. as part of the national Close Up program. Close Up is a nonpartisan foundation …

We hosted our annual Discovery Expo event on campus in March and it was a wonderful success. Hamline Elementary students from all grade levels visited Hamline University’s Anderson Center for …

Karl Erickson of Urban Ice Anglers took a quick video while he was out with students ice fishing on White Bear Lake and never expected it to go viral. But it did. Erickson used a video of car …

Stories have always been a powerful way to preserve history, teach morals, and convey social norms. They allow us to connect with others, creating bonds through shared experiences and emotions. …

Have you ever walked across a frozen lake and gone ice fishing? For most Como Park students, the answer to that question about a classic Minnesota winter activity is “no.” However, a …

Ms. Amanda’s PreK class joined volunteers at the Midway Project’s food distribution in February and what a great day it was! The kids made welcome signs, greeted neighbors, helped hand …

For at least 60 years, broomball has been a part of St. Paul. For decades, Parks and Recreation has organized men’s, women’s, and co-rec broomball leagues played at McMurray Fields in …

Summer camp season will be here before parents know it. While children anxiously await the last day of school, adults know that it can be challenging to keep kids occupied and mentally stimulated …

The second semester of the school year commenced the week of Jan. 27. While full-year courses continue, the new semester ushers in a fresh grading period. Semester-long courses mean that student …

There is not an interest in the East Side Learning Center (ESLC) being the best-kept secret anymore. This belief was recently shared by Karmit Bulman, the new director of the center, located at …

The first five years of a child’s life can be a lost opportunity for learning because most community services, like kindergarten, don’t start until age five, said Como resident Julia …

Saint Anthony Park resident Nancy Hauser lives a long way from her grandchildren, who are on the East Coast, and she does not often get to see them. So volunteering with the East Side Learning Center …

WINTER ONE ACT PLAY “The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet” was performed three times in the Como Auditorium during December. The play was directed by choir teacher Huy Tran and …

At the December 19, 2024, Board of Education meeting, the school board approved several action items. First was the unanimous decision to select Dr. Stacie Stanley as the preferred candidate for …

Dr. Mayme Hostetter, a founding leader and current president of the Relay Graduate School of Education in New York City, was introduced as the 22nd president of Hamline University at a campus …

Como’s new 3DE (three-dimensional education) program for all freshmen has successfully launched. A culminating event took place in November with a field trip downtown to St. Paul City Hall and …

The Cougar boys produced the most successful season in program history, punctuated by a fourth-place finish in the state meet on Nov. 2, 2024. The team qualified for state by winning the Section 4AA …

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 …

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 …

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 …