The Panther Perspective

This year, Woodland Park School District welcomed some new teachers and staff who hold several different positions. Two positions that needed to be filled were the band and choir teachers. Instead of hiring two new teachers, both the positions were filled by one person, Jeffrey Hemingson. Becoming the...

The 2020-2021 Woodland Park High School basketball season is fast approaching though it has a significantly different look this year. In a typical year, the season would have already been in full-swing since November 11th but this date was changed as a result of the coronavirus. This season was initially...

 A beloved Woodland Park resident and teacher at WPHS sought change after his many years in the town. When he announced his departure from the school district, his intended destination shocked all of us. Tuluksak, Alaska.  This small village with a grand population of about 450 people is located...

It’s no secret that once you get to high school, many opportunities open up to you. You receive more freedom and with that, comes the attached responsibilities. One thing that many teens look forward to is getting a job. Having a job allows you to save money for college, gain some extra spending money,...

On December 9th, 2020, the school board listened intently to a presentation from Nicole Waggoner and other members of the Merit Academy community as they proposed opening a charter school in Woodland Park. The official application for this idea was submitted back in September and has been causing some...