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Some fourth graders are considering this question: How do challenges and changes impact my thoughts, actions and feelings? They’ll answer the question through their project work in English Language Arts, math, humanities and more as they are led on a journey from Mount Everest to their own life experiences.
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Small groups of Westwood 8th graders are huddled around giant graph papers scattered with colorful shapes. The shapes are the rides and shops they’ve designed for their amusement park. They’ve imagined each feature, calculated area, perimeter, and entrance coordinates. Next, they will apply physics concepts to design and model their rollercoaster.
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It's time to shine a light on members of the Class of 2025! These students have been an invaluable part of our Panther community and we're cheering them on as they pursue further education, a career or trade, take a role with the military or do something else altogether. They’ve made us proud in so many ways and we know they will go on to do great things.
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Their Career and College Pathways experiences in Business and Entrepreneurship shaped their steps after high school. Now, grads Max Horn, Catherine Nguyen, Brian Perez and Keyara Fiadjigbe are blazing career paths in fields they love.
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Seventh graders stand in front of poster boards and screens pitching a group of visiting parents, teachers, and other students. They are looking for investors in their products – the next great American food. This is the culmination of their interdisciplinary projects. The winner? Student engagement.
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Megan Jahnke has been named the new Principal of Spring Lake Park High School beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Currently serving as the Associate Principal at the school, Megan will begin her new leadership role on July 1, 2025.
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A thriving coffee counter in the school district’s services center is brewing up more than just caffeinated drinks—it's serving up life skills, confidence, and future opportunities for young adults ages 18-22 with disabilities.
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Students, staff and parents have come together this year at Westwood Intermediate and Middle School to focus on kindness. It’s making a difference for school community.
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Spring Lake Park High School recently hosted the state mathematics league tournament where the math team’s stand-out season ended with an 11th place team finish out of 160 teams and an individual All-Around State Champion.
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Visitors arriving at Spring Lake Park High School on Saturday, February 22, found what appeared to be a major emergency event. Instead, nearly 70 high school students training to become Emergency Medical Technicians were testing their skills at the State Youth EMS competition.
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