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The Student News Site of Parkdale High School

The Paw Print
The Student News Site of Parkdale High School

The Paw Print
News
PGCPS welcomes a new grading system.
Synergy Replaces SchoolMax Across all of PGCPS
Richard Vasquez-Cortez, Editor-in-Chief • September 24, 2024

As of the 2024-2025 school year, PGCPS has mandated the switch from Schoolmax, the previous student grading application, to Synergy, the newest platform for teachers to submit grades. The reason behind why PGCPS has made the...

Students protests on college campuses all over the US for Palestine.
Students protests on college campuses all over the US for Palestine.
Denise Ramirez Martinez, Section Editor • May 30, 2024
PGCPS Expecting Start Time Change
PGCPS Expecting Start Time Change
Tatiana Mendoza, Reporter • May 30, 2024
Rising Concerns Over Bird Flu: Worldwide Spread Triggers Health Alerts and Global Concern
Rising Concerns Over Bird Flu: Worldwide Spread Triggers Health Alerts and Global Concern
Genesis Salvador Flores, Chief Copy Editor • May 30, 2024
Gangs in Haiti cause a massive increase in violence and hunger throughout the country.
Gangs in Haiti cause a massive increase in violence and hunger throughout the country.
Denise Ramirez Martinez, Section Editor • April 30, 2024
Features
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Parkdale Celebration for Veteran’s Day
Tatiana Mendoza, Reporter • November 25, 2024

Veteran’s Day, originally known as Armistice Day, began in 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I. In 1953, Alvin J. King proposed to recognize veterans from all wars. Honoring...

Christmas Lighting at National Harbor. (Courtesy of Google)
Holiday Activities Around Maryland For a Magical Season
Ailyn Ordonez, Section Editor
Thanksgiving Delights! Exploring the Flavors of the Season.
Thanksgiving Delights! Exploring the Flavors of the Season.
Genesis Salvador Flores, Chief Copy Editor
Election Day is coming soon! Vote now!
Election Day is coming soon! Vote now!
Richard Vasquez-Cortez, Editor-in-Chief
Parkdale Players latest production "Once on this Island."
Enchanting Debut: The Parkdale Players Unveil Once On This Island
Rachael Nzeni
(Courtesy of Google Images)
When is Pride Month? Local upcoming events and history of Pride.
Ailyn Ordonez
(Courtesy of Google Images)
Summer is Approaching! Fun Ideas on How To Spend it!
Jeniffer Jordan
Opinion
Stronger Security Protocols Have Become A Necessary Nuisance
Stronger Security Protocols Have Become A Necessary Nuisance
Ailyn Ordonez, Section Editor • September 30, 2024

Security protocols are being enforced now more than ever here at Parkdale High School. It brings an extra sense of safety as well as long lines and undeserved tardies.  Since...

With upcoming November election, candidates fight for their spot on ballot, in Oval Office
With upcoming November election, candidates fight for their spot on ballot, in Oval Office
Richard Vasquez-Cortez, Chief Copy Editor
Students and teachers alike find themselves rather irritated by the constant fire alarm pulling this school year. (photo courtesy of Google Images)
Constant fire alarm sounding makes school community take them less seriously
Jeniffer Jordan, Reporter
With dwindling involvement, Parkdale will not serve in high positions at the county or state levels next school year for the first time in quite a few.
Lack of engagement, effectiveness in Parkdale’s SGA leaves student body in doubt
Richard Potts, Reporter
A-day, B-day schedule V.S Semesterized classes
Steering away from A-day, b-day schedule
Katherine Herrera, Section Editor
Students would benefit from Asnchronous Learning.
Asynchronous Learning; Is it more beneficial than what people think?
Katherine Herrera, Section Editor
Parkdales new optional clear or mesh bag rule: is it necessary?
Parkdales new optional clear or mesh bag rule: is it necessary?
Francis King Ching, Reporter
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Columns
How to Have a Successful School Year: Ending Strong, Starting Fresh
How to Have a Successful School Year: Ending Strong, Starting Fresh
Rachael Nzeni, Editor-in-Chief
Student Spotlight
An excerpt from junior Jeffrey Saavedra Escamilla's book shows one of the many reasons to keep pushing: your favorite music. (photo screenshot courtesy of Jeffrey Saavedra Escamilla)
New student-created digital book offers advice, tips on importance of mental health

Trigger Warning: article mentions suicide, suicide ideation, and mental health struggles When junior Jeffrey Saavedra Escamilla reflected...

Teacher Spotlight
Mr. George and Ms. Hooks join the Parkdale admin team, each in hopes of bringing something new and fresh to the halls of PHS.
Parkdale welcomes two new administrators to the PHS Family

At the start of the 2023-2024 school year, the Parkdale family welcomed two new administrators: Ms.Teshara Hooks and Mr. Jonathan George! Ms....

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