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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

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Money should go to K-12, not colleges

Sabrina Storms, Video Managing Editor February 13, 2015

During Obama’s latest State of the Union Address he brought up his own “GI Bill” that includes free community college for two year associate degrees. He claimed that it would help middle class families,...

Communities came together to honor Zach Sobiech through song. The tradition began last year. "I hope people leave this event knowing that they matter. Even the smallest act of kindness can change the world in big ways, and when we all come together we can make a really big things happen," said Laura Sobiech.

Choir reaches the Clouds

Emily Ness, Broadcast Anchor January 20, 2015

On December 6, 2012, Twin Cities’ radio station KS95 played a song called “Clouds,” written by Zach Sobiech, a Minnesota teenager who had been diagnosed with terminal Osteosarcoma. After hearing...

Low gas gives people unleaded happiness

Low gas gives people unleaded happiness

Sabrina Storms, Video Editor December 23, 2014

Driving down Highway 5 through Lake Elmo and a sign reads, “$2.49” for unleaded gas. Since September, gas prices have been steadily declining and, overall, have dropped an astonishing 29 cents. In...

Schueler earns elite certification

Schueler earns elite certification

Emily Ness, Video Anchor and Field Reporter December 16, 2014

Andrea Schueler has been a Spanish Teacher in our district for 16 years. Recently, she became the district’s second teacher to earn National Board Certification, an elite teaching credential held...

Dance Team starts Revolution

Emily Ness, Anchor November 18, 2014

The Revolution dance team is taking Stillwater by storm. Revolution is a co-ed dance team that does three different styles of dance: old fashioned, jazz and hip hop. They perform at nursing homes and...

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"The board is looking at pre-kindergarten through fifth at elementary, sixth through eight at junior high, and ninth through twelfth at high school," said Principal Rob Bach.

New school board members elected this term

Emily Ness, Video Anchor November 17, 2014

The Stillwater School Board election was held on Nov. 4. This year, eight candidates ran for four seats. Incumbent Tom Lehman, re-elected for another term, said, “The election was great! I was honored...

Fee pay is a user friendly system where parents can pay for their children's activities. Rather than bringing a check to the activities office, parents can go online and pay for all activities, lunches and other fees at once using their credit card.

Online FeePay adds convenience for parents

Sabrina Storms, Video Editor October 21, 2014

Paying for things online is not new technology, but it is now being used in a new way with FeePay. Parents are now able to pay for lunches, field trips, athletics and more all online, but most importantly...

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