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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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#MySolarSchool

Susie Watson, News Editor November 16, 2012

On Nov. 19 Parkway will begin the installation of solar panels on Parkway West.  The installation takes a week to install with no upfront fee however it requires a $150 a month lease payment. The school...

Bringing his own Mac to school, freshman Nick Chiu multitasks during class.  Chiu uses his own devise to take notes and work on class projects.  "It's so much easier and faster to use my own equipment," Chiu said.

“Campus technology access” raises eyebrows

Susie Watson, News Editor November 12, 2012

Parkway is now allowing students to bring their own device on campus for academic purposes. It will be up to the teachers how they want students to use the devices. Smart phones and cell phones are included...

College planning night

College planning night

Susie Watson, News Editor November 8, 2012

College Planning Night is being held Thursday, November 8, 6-8 p.m.  It is meant for both students and parents to attend. The night will consist of break out sessions including explanations of ACT...

Automated attendance to be instated

Annie Spewak, Feature Editor November 8, 2012

In January, Parkway West will instate automated attendance. It is a system where parents will receive a phone call at the end of the school day notifying what periods their student missed. The parents...

Marching band places in competition

Susie Watson, News Editor October 25, 2012

The band attended a competition on Oct. 20 at Francis Howell Central.  The band came in second place in their class and won outstanding in percussion. “This is a really fun part of the season because...

Parkway allows technology on campus

Susie Watson, News Editor October 22, 2012

Starting in late October, Parkway will implement Campus Technology Access (CTA) for both middle school and high school students. Students will be allowed to bring their own electronic devices to school...

Theatre Department hosts annual canned food drive

Debra Klevens, News Editor October 19, 2012

The Theatre Department is sponsoring its annual food drive.  It is part of the Nationwide Campaign of International Thespians society and the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA). “Last year we...

Parkway initiates canine searches

Susie Watson, News Editor October 17, 2012

Starting second semester, Parkway school district decided that St. Louis County Police will be conducting campus searches with their canine units on each high school campus. “The searches typically...

5K FunRun

5K FunRun

Catharine Conway, News Writer October 1, 2012

Parkway West hosted the 5K FunRun on Sept. 9, in the stadium to fundraise for the Athletic Department. "We didn't do a charity because we were already doing a charity that week, the Make-A-Wish Foundation,...

Baxter Construction Almost Finished

Susie Watson, News Editor September 27, 2012

Baxter road has been closed and remodeled for the past year.  It has recently opened back up for public use, but construction is not done yet.  It is currently being widened from its original two lanes...