The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

Students on computers in the library.

Students should choose PSEO over AP courses

Peter Banister, Broadcast Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2024

Students should opt for PSEO over AP to obtain college credits.  Many students already take advantage of this opportunity with their choice of PSEO enrollment or Advanced Placement classes (AP) provided...

Rachel hangs blood drive poster in the hall

Rachel Francis stays extremely involved

Kayly Richert, Podcast Reporter April 10, 2023

Junior Rachel Francis has a lot going on. She is invested in both the school and community. She is a part of many activities, has multiple jobs and attends community college as well as high school. Rachel...

Picture of Mr. Bergquists classroom

High school offers dual enrollment opportunities

Nissa Wilcox, Layout Editor-In-Chief May 27, 2022

Stillwater Area High School offers a variety of dual enrollment opportunities for students to earn college-level credits while still in high school. Among the seven offered credit options, Post-Secondary...

AVID teacher Brandon Maxwell teaches his students valuable study skills to prepare for college. College prep is a focus of the class. A majority of AVID students end up getting accepted to their college of choice.

AVID elective prepares students for college

Jameson Stahl, Online Editor-in-Chief May 10, 2019

AVID is a program offered in the district that is meant to give middle academic students an extra boost on their path to college. Most students enrolled are the first in their family to go to college,...

Junior Sophie Rondeau (middle) explains techniques to some novices at a Debate tournament. “My favorite part of debate is definitely the people on the team! They consistently make tournaments and practice more fun, and each person brings something unique to our team. I also enjoy researching our topics, and I feel like learning about both sides really helps me develop my own stance on each issue,” Rondeau says.

Rondeau skips way to educational success

McKenzie Bohlig, Photographer November 5, 2016

"Grade skipping, also known as 'green-shirting,' used to be standard practice before other enriched academic options, such as gifted programs, became commonplace. Still, even with enrichment programs,...

Sierra Smith signed as a Gopher

Lexie Sherrick, Editor in Chief February 11, 2015

The crowd full of maroon and gold sits quietly and intensely watching the ice moments before the puck goes into the net. As it slides in the crowd immediately stands, hands fly in the air, screams can...

For students who enjoy learning beyond the basic course outline or simply want to get ahead on college work, one option is the Postsecondary Enrollment Options, open to sophomores, juniors and seniors who want to get college credit in high school while avoiding paying hefty fees for a regular college course.

Seniors take on college courses

Alexander Pavlicin, Advertising Editor October 30, 2014

PSEO is a unique way to accelerate learning in high school and be introduced into the college environment. For students who enjoy learning beyond the basic course outline or simply want to get ahead on...

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