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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

Photo by Paul Hudachek  Kasak-Saxler teaches her students French during the day and is also a favorite of the students. “I learned to really try hard with my French from her. I would consider her as a role model because I admire that she has kept up with French over all these years, and I want to do the same,” said senior Chandler Stormo.

French teacher Kasak-Saxler retires after fulfilling career

Emily Lodahl May 20, 2014

After teaching more than two decades at Stillwater Area High School, French teacher, Mary Ellen Kasak-Saxler, will say goodbye. Her retirement will be official at the end of this school year. Kasak-Saxler...

Woodbury High School Assistant Principal Robert Bach will take over as head Principal of Stillwater Area High School in July.

Robert Bach becomes new principal

Jessie Thomas, Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2014

  “I am honored to work at a school of this stature,” said Robert Bach, Assistant Principal of Woodbury High School. Bach was recently offered the job as the new Principal of Stillwater Area...

New scholarships help those with love of wilderness

Adam Johnson May 19, 2014

Stillwater Area High School has more than 43 college scholarships available specifically for its students, totaling in hundreds of thousands of dollars. Each one of these is looking for a specific type...

With Spring into Service on May 17th students and the surrounding areas are excited for the date. “Everyone should sign up! There are no restrictions and it is a super easy process,” said junior Megan Warblow.

Spring into service

Eric Bromback May 18, 2014

Spring into Service is an annual event put on by Community Thread. This year on May 17, hundreds of volunteers gather to give back to the community that has given so much to them. This event involves...

Schools Student teacher Caitlin Turner leans in to help elementary school kids at Lily Lake with their work. The new schedule will allow students to spend more time learning the subjects they need to learn.

Students personalize their education with PICK time

Hannah Crawford May 18, 2014

Stillwater Area Schools are implementing new changes to elementary schools for the 2014-2015 school year, and even more changes to come in the 2015-2016 school year.  Passion, Innovation, Curiosity and...

Amnesty group brings homelessness to attention

Amnesty group brings homelessness to attention

Carly Glaser May 15, 2014

Amnesty International is a global organization dedicated to protecting the human rights of people of all races, genders, sexualities, religions and nationalities. Amnesty focuses specifically on aiding...

More students will be able to use the district bus service with changes coming to district transportation in the 2014-2015 school year. According to Director of Operations Dennis Bloom, in a district statement, “The new rule takes effect in September 2014 and will provide busing services to about 630 more students than are currently served.”

District transportation opens its doors

Erin Dickie, Staff Reporter May 14, 2014

There are changes coming to district transportation for the 2014-2015 school year, ensuring that more students are able to use the district bus service. Prior to 2014, students could take the bus if...

One of next year’s student council presidents, Alaina Friedrich posses by school lockers. Campaigning can be difficult but Friedrich said, “It’s fun, because you get to make your campaign whatever you want it to be.”

Student Council leaders selected

Ryan Burger May 13, 2014
“Student council’s annual performance is entirely reliant on who is voted on. If you’re going to be a progressive group you need to have active minds and diligent ambition.”
 After the levy passed in the fall there were still cuts that needed to be made. Class size increases are going to make an impact in the district both on students and teachers.​

Class size on the rise

Savannah Springer May 7, 2014

This past year's levy passed with over 60 percent of voters supporting the levy. The levy provides additional dollars, but still there is a shortfall. Next year in fall of 2015, the class sizes will increase. The...

Stillwater Area School District says goodbye to superintendent Corey Lunn as he accepts a position in Iowa.

Lunn accepted position in Iowa school district

Paul Hudachek May 6, 2014

Superintendent Corey Lunn will be waving goodbye to Stillwater District 834 this July. After beating out 90 other applicants in a nationwide search, Lunn has received an offer to become the Superintendent...

Oakland Junior High School makes renovations to their tennis courts for $404 thousand.”The tennis court reconstruction is funded by lease dollars, which is only allowed to use on reconstruction of facilities not the general fund. We can’t use that money on the new courts, which is why we looked for alternative funding from the city,” Director of Operations Dennis Bloom explained.

Oakland installing new tennis courts

Alex Eitzman May 5, 2014

This summer, Stillwater School District is planning major renovations for Oakland Jr. High's tennis courts. The district is planning a $340 thousand project to repair the three existing courts, and build...


River Market is in the process of a remodel in making a bigger and community oriented store. This is our first major remodel project since moving downtown Stillwater,” said Co-op marketing manager Andre Bessette.

Stillwater River Market Co-op remodel to bring changes

Melissa Reis May 5, 2014

Whole natural local foods have been gaining popularity the past few years with a push away from genetically modified organisms and chemically enhanced food. The Co-op in downtown Stillwater is a great...

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