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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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Bright and colorful, the hallways are covered in posters and signs for Assistant Principal Appreciation Week. Soon, similar posters will be put up for Teacher Appreciation Week on May 5-9. West High teachers inspire many students and often play a role in developing personal goals and dreams. “I want to become a teacher, especially for little kids, because I remember my old elementary school teachers and how much they affected my life. I want to make a big impact on other kids' lives and make sure that they have a fun time in kindergarten while learning more,” senior Sidney Tyler said.

Action beyond appreciation

Pathfinder Editorial Board April 30, 2025

Every May, the crinkling of wrapping paper and the clinking of coffee mugs fill the air, signaling the start of Teacher Appreciation Week. Across the school, students excitedly place handmade cards and...

At the Teacher Appreciation game, junior Maddie Jennings cradles the lacrosse ball and runs up the court against the O’Fallon Panthers. The team won 8 to 5. “[As the season closes] things got real. It was not about your record anymore. It was about staying in [the game] and surviving as long as possible,” Jennings said. “It was fun because things were starting to come together and we worked well together as a team.”

Photo of the Week – May 5

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2023

According to students: Teacher appreciation week

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2022

An open letter to our teachers: Thank you

Pathfinder Editorial Board April 30, 2020

  Dear teachers,    Thank you.  As we roll out of our beds at 9 a.m., yawning and tripping over messy bedrooms to get to our computers, you greet us on video calls with warmth and...

Senior tribute to teachers

Charlie Huff, Staff Newscaster May 4, 2015
West seniors speak highly about teachers who have influenced their high school careers.