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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

New restaurant joins the Stillwater community

New restaurant joins the Stillwater community

Matt Flock January 28, 2014

With collectively over 20 years of restaurant experience under their belt, Brad Nordeen and Joe Ehlenz both 2002 graduates from Stillwater will be opening up a new restaurant located in downtown Stillwater....


Students browse the art at the eighth annual Da Vinci Fest.

High school hosts eighth annual Da Vinci Fest

Maddie Engstrum January 27, 2014

Stillwater Area High School hosted the eighth annual Da Vinci Fest on January 11, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  The Da Vinci fest is a  St. Croix Valley community event promoting student art, science and film projects. ...


Due to the 2013 levy passing security will be enhanced at the high school and both the junior highs. There will only be one big change, there is going to be a remodeling of the front entrance to the school. This will allow security personnel to keep a closer eye on who enters our school and for what purpose,” said Principal Don Johnson.

Levy passes and security enhances

Cory Spawn January 27, 2014

On Nov. 4, 2013, eligible voters within the Stillwater School District voted and approved a renewal and an increase of an operating levy 63 percent to 37 percent. Increasing school safety and security...


Senior Holly Newton writes down plans for building the robot. “I feel much less overwhelmed going to the competition this year over last year because we are a much more experienced and organized team with many new talented people helping us out,” said junior Joey Fedor.

Robotics team to compete in the Aerial Assist

Carson Kuball January 26, 2014

Engineering and robots are a fascination of many.  The Armada Robotics team combines these and uses them to creatively build leadership skills and experience.  With the help of experienced mentors, the...

Hockey team played at Minnesota hockey day

Hockey team played at Minnesota hockey day

Brinna Dochniak January 25, 2014

The Stillwater Ponies were be broadcasted on television once again. The SAHS boys varsity hockey team participated in the festivities of Hockey Day Minnesota this year. Hockey Day Minnesota was be on...


Students get active in Stillwater Area High School’s gym.

Grant brings in new money to physical eduction

Andrea Rustad January 24, 2014

The Stillwater district recently received a federal Carol M. White PEP Grant.  It focuses on improving the health and wellness of Stillwater students by highlighting the importance of being physically...


English teacher Lori Stippel teamed up with senior Carly Johnson to start a new book club for anyone interested. The club is starting out reading The Color Purple.

Book Club initiated by students

Christy Prust January 20, 2014

Stillwater Area High School is welcoming a new Book Club for students. The club will be open to all students as a way to be exposed to new literature and meet other students with similar interests. English...

Last year of the Holidazzle

Olivia Flicker January 15, 2014

Nothing captures the image of the holidays in Minnesota quite like the Holidazzle parade in downtown Minneapolis. For the last 22 years, the parade has drawn hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans to the...


Recently the new stop signs have halted traffic flow to and from the parking lot. Signs were changed to ease traffic.

Morning pile up causing angry students

Alex Eitzman January 14, 2014

Traffic is a struggle that everyone will have to deal with at some point in their life.  Many people think of traffic being on the highways on the way to work, but for Stillwater, it's a different story. In...

Ten years of cribbage and counting

Natalie Gjermo January 13, 2014

Every month the kids at Afton-Lakeland Elementary await for special visitors. Senior citizens give their time to help teach elementary students cribbage. Cribbage is used to help to the young students...


Senior Paige Hietpas helps with Holiday Hope, a program that helps Stillwater families in need during the Christmas season.

Students help local families through Holiday Hope

Clara Ilkka January 12, 2014

The line went out the door and into the full parking lot. Even though it was drizzling, they were willing to wait outside. At 11 a.m., the doors open and the crowd entered the warm waiting room, where...


The exterior of Stillwater’s new store Britta’s definitely brings in the cozy/fun atmosphere that is unique to the store. “There is a variety of shops, so you can add a little bit of everything to your experience of going downtown,” said junior Marla Martin.

New boutique downtown in Stillwater

Ellie Anderson January 12, 2014

Britta's Boutique opened this September on Main Street in downtown Stillwater, between Stillwater Olive Oil Co. and Art' N Soul.  The clothing is targeted at teenagers and mothers. Tim and Kim Erickson...

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