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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

The adapted soccer team played in the synthetic gym on Oct. 29, which was a very intensive game that tied 2-2 on senior night. This game headed the adapted soccer team to state.

Adapted cheer squad kicks off season two

Addy Howe, Business Editor December 2, 2024

The adapted cheer squad is redefining the game through teamwork, positive energy and school spirit. The adapted cheer squad is a group of students with all abilities who cheer at adapted sports. These...

New assistant defensive coordinator, lifting coach sparks transformation

Rosie Druffner, Business Editor December 1, 2024

ETS trainer and assistant defensive coordinator Lucas Garbe leads the football team to success this season. Just this past year, Garbe has not only helped the team stay positive after losses, but has...

A man poses for a photo next to his car with a firefighting decal

Jacob Sachs demonstrates life with fire department

Wesley Voigt, Political Cartoonist November 28, 2024

"First ones in, last ones out" is what junior Jacob Sachs thinks about as he locks the doors on his Jeep, a Jeep with firefighter decals all over the windows. Jacob walks in, unlike most students,...

Social Studies teacher Mike Weiss stands in front of his room next to his Philosophy Club sign. He ponders the newest philosophical issues plaguing society.

Mike Weiss influences people throughout school

Bennet Lacska, Graphics Editor November 27, 2024

Social Studies teacher Mike Weiss wakes up daily at 5:30 a.m. on his farm in Willow River, Wis. He gets to school at 6:30 a.m. and begins his day. Once school has concluded, Weiss always has more work...

Staff ed: is a B the new F?

Aila Fisk, Photography Editor November 26, 2024

Receiving a B on a test disappoints 20-30% of students. Grade inflation has become a big topic in schools around the United States. Academic pressure has an overwhelmingly large impact on students,...

The football team watches videos in the middle of the game to help strategize any possible future plays. The team strategizes for the upcoming game on Oct. 17.

Seniors set to make their final mark on home turf

Kaylee Lowe, Social Media Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2024

The football team makes “Friday Night Lights” a night to remember as they hope to keep a winning streak against other teams while they prepare for their final home game: senior night. The last game...

Science teacher Staci Brown offers office hours for test corrections.

New Office hours began on the morning of Oct 2.

Administration changed office hours time to morning

Colby Henjum, Business Editor October 3, 2024

Office hours   are a chunk of time that students typically get on Wednesdays for about one class period long (52 minutes) to do class work. There will be a change this year, and the school is moving office...

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...

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