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The BOLD proposal was first introduced Dec. 17 discussing the closure of Marine, Withrow and Oak Park Elementary schools. The decision was delayed until March 3 after request by Superintendent Pontrelli. We were hoping from the meeting that it would be a no vote and that they listen to the community and are willing to move forward and have community involvement in it, Withrow resident Debra Wagner says.

Proposal brings forth bold new ideas

Katie Hutton, Online Editor-in-Chief January 15, 2016

All around the district, changes are taking place. The high school is expanding, the sixth graders are transitioning to the junior high, and the ninth graders are moving to the high school. With the changing...

While some artists were wildly successful, others didnt sell as much as they had hoped. Despite the lack of sales, painter Angie Malin says, Its a good start but you have to build up your collectors. She, along with many others, successful and not as successful, plan to continue putting their works on display in hopes of finding fans.

Art shop pops up for holiday season

Sam Gater, Photogropher January 15, 2016

Blood, sweat and tears, that is what can be said is put into the quality of every aspect of art displayed this holiday season at the Stillwater Art Reach Pop-Up Shop. Big or small, all types of projects...

“The barriers that rose to the top of the list for all the groups are class size, staff issues and access to resources,” said Robert McDowell, director of learning and innovation. (from the Stillwater Gazette)

New elementary school to open in Woodbury

Karisma Vang, Social Media Editor January 15, 2016

Stillwater is a growing community homes to many, in the district, with kids filling up schools quickly. Next fall in 2017 a new school in Woodbury will be open, except it is still in the Stillwater...

Social studies teacher becomes student for a day

Social studies teacher becomes student for a day

Katie Hutton, Online Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2015

A long, grueling process of learning must be completed over a number of years in order to become a teacher. Most teachers work incredibly hard to get to their position, but in social studies teacher Molly...

McKenzies class helps fulfill 8-year-olds wish

McKenzie’s class helps fulfill 8-year-old’s wish

Allie Langness, Online Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2015

Laurie McKenzie's sixth hour class is making steps towards eight-year-old, Safyre Terry's, Christmas wish. Terry suffered burns to more than 75 percent of her body in 2013 after an arson attack was...

Were taking any jackets that are professional and cleaning them for the families. Its something we can do especially this time of year for people in the community, employee Emilee Falch said. St. Croix Cleaners efforts are going to go along way.

St. Croix Cleaners collects coats for charity

Kathleen Billingsley, Copy Editor December 11, 2015

Holiday cheer was spread early this year by Stillwater's St. Croix Cleaners. For the first two weeks in the month of November, St. Croix Cleaners collected used and unwanted coats and business jackets...

A few seniors including Sophia Portelli, Emily Weigand, Ashlyn Jelinek and Anna Corman enjoy some of the great food the senior class party has to offer. Local restaurants such as Chipotle, Acapulco and Buffalo Wild Wings donate food for the new graduates at their senior party. Its like having all your favorite restaurants in one place, added senior class party participant Ellie Anderson.

Class of 2016 plans senior party

Hannah Anderson, Social Media Managing Editor December 10, 2015

  The celebration of the senior class continues at the senior class party following the graduation ceremony. Seniors are looking forward to spending an all-nighter with their classmates, participating...

Stillwater named most picturesque small town by USA Today

Stillwater named most picturesque small town by USA Today

Sydney Slusher, Layout Editor December 10, 2015

Recently Stillwater was named the most picturesque small town by USA Today, as their selection for the state of Minnesota. "Stillwater is all around just a beautiful town, it's not really a surprise...

John Francis graduated Stillwater High School in 2000 and went to college for Ministry. His scholarship is in his honor after he lost his life climbing a mountain in Idaho in 2006. It took a year to find is body but his family never gave up. You can read all about the process in finding Jon in the book his dad David wrote.

Scholarship to honor deceased graduate

Justin Hannasch, Print Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2015

Senior year is one of the busiest and stressful years for a high school student. Not only do seniors need to worry about homework and extracurricular activities, but now they must worry about college...

Parents of about 94 Lake Elmo future sixth graders listen to a presentation about the possible grade shift. “It actually gives them more options, my daughter is excelling at math right now and she would have more course options, said Katie Yates, mother of a future sixth grader at Lake Elmo.

Sixth graders could move to Oak-land Jr. High one year early

Sarah Junko, Layout Editor November 23, 2015

Sixth graders from Valley Crossing and Lake Elmo Elementary could possibly be moved to Oak-Land Jr. High for the 2016-17 school year. This move would ease the stress of the grade shift in the fall...

 Denise Pontrelli, Josiah Hill and Red Pony Center secretary Nina Geiser met together to talk about how staff feel about their job and their interactions with students. Typically, from a young age, children choose to be teachers from an example an old teacher brought upon them. “I want to feel the same fulfillment as my own teachers felt, and I hope teachers in the school feel the same way,” Hill said.

Pontrelli and Hill explore schools for National Education Week

Governess Simpson, Layout Editor November 20, 2015

While students strive for academic success, this week, Superintendent Denise Pontrelli and Josiah Hill, English teacher and Union President, will be learning from all the schools in the district. National...

Denise Pontrelli joins the Stillwater community as District 834s new superintendent. I love Stillwater so far, said Pontrelli. The community is excited to see what she has in store.

District 834 welcomes new Superintendent

Kathleen Billingsley, Copy Editor November 12, 2015

With warmth and kindness in her eyes, one can tell new Superintendent Denise Pontrelli is perfect to take the seat as District 834's new superintendent. Coming 40 minutes away from the Spring...

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