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The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

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The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

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John Viser playing the drums in Rock Hill Public Library in Rock Hill, MO. Viser was featured on a children’s TV show to teach some drumming beats and techniques. To watch the episode, go to https://tinyurl.com/5446b9ks

Teacher of the Year: John Viser

Madeline Qian, News/Online Editor
February 18, 2026

Is there such a thing as fate? Predestination? What about free will? Are we all preordained to follow some path that was never up to us to decide, or is the direction of that path based on nothing more...

Nick Stark (12) prepares to snowboard down the hill, also at Hidden Valley.

Parkway Central Students On The Slopes

Auggie Wamhoff, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2026

Despite the icy conditions and unpredictable snow, local students at Parkway Central High are still carving out wins on the slopes and building confidence one run at a time. Winter sports like snowboarding...

Mya Hoff tries various ice cream flavors for the first meeting of the Ice Cream Club in October.

Inside scoop on the Ice Cream Club

Amanda Arst, Managing Editor
February 18, 2026

There is something for you here. This mantra is what every person is told when starting school at any age. At Parkway Central, some students make the most of this opportunity and start a club that they...

Missouri Central Bus waits for students on Feb. 4. The bus is provided by the VICC program to transport students living in the city to county schools.

End of the Road: VICC Program

Esther Wang, Editor in Chief
February 18, 2026

“Last call for the 4 o’clock Missouri Central Bus!”  Parkway Central students are used to hearing Dr. Amy Grich make this call over the intercom, announcing the departure of the group of Central...

Candelaria Perez (12) works on her computer in Mr. Roger's college composition class on Dec. 9.

Back to where it all started

Vivian Zhang, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2025

Every student has their own story and journey, each story making up a part of themselves. For senior Candelaria Perez, she is reopening a chapter in her story. Perez gives us an insight on her story and...

Raina Wilson (12) and Bella Margul (12) studying for their AP Statistics final.

Earlier finals brings big adjustments

Amanda Arst, Managing Editor
December 11, 2025

Do you want to study for finals over winter break? Some say it’s a nightmare, but the majority of students and families seem to  think it’s a lifesaver.  After receiving feedback, Parkway changed...

Senior Olivia Magruder mid-skydive on Sept. 17. "It was an awesome and fun [experience]," Magruder said.

High school with higher stakes

Madeline Qian, News/Online Editor
November 11, 2025

People love independence. Independence implicates total autonomy, and therefore freedom, because they don’t have to depend on other people for assistance or permission. Turning 18, without a doubt, provides...

Yasmine Benamor (11) works on classwork in ESL on Oct. 23.

Leaving Beaches and Redwoods

Vivian Zhang, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2025

Starting a new school is anxious and scary for anyone, but imagine being an upperclassman and having to start at a new school where you don’t know anyone. Jenny Lange, counselor at Parkway Central High...

Austin Ku's professional headshot in New York. Photo courtesy of Austin Ku

Dancing Down a Winding Path

Esther Wang, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2025

Actor, producer, director, audiobook narrator, Grammy nominee - so many intriguing identities manifesting themselves on a single freelance New York City performer who grew up not so differently from the...

Q&A: Dr. Melissa Schneider

Esther Wang, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2025

On July 1, Parkway School District welcomed a new staff member to their leadership board. A Colorado native and a globally ranked female triathlete, Dr. Melissa Schneider took up the role of district superintendent...

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