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The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

Social studies teacher Matthew Bergquist teaches his AP Gov students. Bergquist hopes to use data from the mock election in his classes.

Social studies classes to host mock elections

Wesley Voigt, Political Cartoonist October 9, 2024

Social studies classes are preparing for the upcoming student mock elections. Teachers have been preparing the steps for a mock election, such as Matthew Bergquist, AP Government & Economics teacher....

During Oct. 2 office hours, these signs were posted outside of hallways, and similar ones just outside the main office. Students were being welcomed into the lunchroom and it helped keep classrooms focused, quiet and calm.

New office hours policy enforced for student learning

Madi Ruchie, Layout Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2024

For the past few years office hours have been held as an early release schedule. Recently, faculty had seen a few aspects challenging office hours’ composition. Administration knows, however, office...

Bob Manning works hard on Planning Pathways Day.  He's enjoying the company from another colleague here.

Pathways Coordinators launch Pathways day October 24

Areannah Miller, Layout Editor October 1, 2024

Pathways Day offers valuable insight into post-high school opportunities for all students. Pathways Day provides high school students with an entire day dedicated to exploring post-secondary options and...

Community Engagement Specialists Nelly Ross and Sandy Cortez prepare for their day. Nelly Ross continues to work at the same position, but a different district this year.

Sandy Cortez, Nelly Ross join as Community Engagement Specialists

Addy Howe, Business Editor September 29, 2024

This year has welcomed two new staff members in a new role. Grey Pony Center Assistant Principal Heidi Klukas, AVID and Multilingual Language Arts teacher Andrea Schueler and Community Engagement Specialist...

The ALC location now resides inside the old Oak Park Elementary school building. The new largely spacious area is needed to support the learning of ALC students.

ALC moves to Oak Park building

Elena Majeski, Layout Editor/Photographer September 12, 2024

The ALC moved from the high school building to Oak Park, opening up more space for SAHS and ALC students to be accommodated and learn. The ALC is an alternative learning center from grades 9-12...

The pony sports network is now up and running streaming 11 different sports. this home sports game shows what will be streamed.

Athletic office launches new Pony sports network

Mack Morrow, Photo Editor August 29, 2024

This year, sports fans from all across the state or even the country can now tune into Ponies sports games. Using a new alternative way to watch sports games that has been set up by the athletic department....

Junior Addyson Preuss paints a picture of a rabbit during class work time. Letting her creativity flow with painting the first thing that came to her mind.

AP Art competition leads artists to new levels

Anna Agnessi, Online Editor May 27, 2024

White Bear Center for the Arts hosted an art competition April 25. The gallery of the student's artwork will be available to view. The exhibition is meant to celebrate the talent and expression of young...

Located on bulletin boards all around the school, the Community Closet poster helps spread word of the resources reserved for students. Not only does it spread feelings of hope as students know they can get help, but it creates awareness to the situation some students are put in and pressures they can be under; people never know what is going on at home.

Community Closet overflows, counselors take action

Madi Ruchie, Layout Editor May 20, 2024

People are clumsy, accidents happen. Yet, spilling coffee on new clothes no matter how sorry somebody else is, leaves people grumpy for the day. Walking around with a stain is embarrassing, and it feels...

Students using smartphones at a table

Minnesota bill introduced to limit smartphone use in schools

Peter Banister, Broadcast Editor-In-Chief May 20, 2024

In April, Minnesota state lawmakers proposed a bill imposing structured smartphone regulation with students in public institutions.  While this bill is not an outright ban, it ensures all schools have...

Members of BPA senior Evan Cadenhead, senior Mason Warlick, senior Jair Diaz, freshman Riddhi Singhvi and junior Coolsjes Singhvi placed 4th at state competition that earned them a spot at the state-level case study competition on April 25.

Business Professionals of America claims 4th place at Personal Finance Decathlon

Adelaide Bielke, Broadcast Editor May 20, 2024

Business Professionals of America club members, senior Evan Cadenhead, senior Jair Diaz, junior Coolsjes Singhvi and senior Mason Warlick claimed the top spot at the Minnesota Personal Finance Decathlon....

Speech students junior Brendyn Van Houten and sophomore Sophie Amundgaard Advanced to speech Nationals. This dynamic duo represents just two among the 5,000 other competitors at nationals in Des Moines, Iowa June 16-21.

Pair of speech team students advance to National Tournament

Gavin Schuna, Business Editor May 19, 2024

A pair of speech students junior Brendyn Van Houten and sophomore Sophia Amundgaard, advanced to speech nationals in Des Moines, Iowa June 16-21. By finishing second overall at the national qualifying...

Senior Environmental Science student Eve Pagan feeds the tank of rainbow trout after class. Students carefully regulate and test the trout tanks daily.

Two new teachers take on trout business

Bailey Holmes, Photography Editor-In-Chief April 23, 2024

Every year, the Environmental Science and Fish and Wildlife classes take on the task of raising rainbow trout. Students learn the different aspects of taking care of freshwater creatures and float into...

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