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 …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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12/4/24
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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 …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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11/13/24
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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 …
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10/10/24
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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 …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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10/10/24
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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 …
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By Zeyd Abdullahi
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9/11/24
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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 …
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9/11/24
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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 …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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9/11/24
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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 …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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8/7/24
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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 …
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By Lucia Bodling
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8/7/24
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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 …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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8/7/24
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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 …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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7/10/24
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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 …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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6/12/24
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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 …
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By Karen McCauley & Jessica Kopp
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6/12/24
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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.
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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5/8/24
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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 …
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5/8/24
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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.
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By Jan Willms
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4/10/24
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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 …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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3/13/24
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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 …
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By Jane McClure
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2/7/24
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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 …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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2/7/24
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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. …
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