Alex Steil, Online Editor-in-Chief
• March 25, 2020
The coronavirus was on everyone’s radar. Most knew about it and that it would impact economic markets. No one, however, knew it would disrupt the world economy to this extent. More importantly though,...
John Franklin, Copy Editor-in-Chief
• November 20, 2019
On Aug. 29, the School Board formed a quorum at a Finance and Operations Working group meeting, therefore violating Minnesota's Open Meeting Law (OML). This was confirmed by an advisory opinion letter...
Julia Bennet, Social Media Editor-in-Chief
• October 28, 2019
The school board began discussions this past summer regarding a separation agreement with the Superintendent Denise Pontrelli. Closing three elementary schools and changing the course of action for the...
"I would hate year-round school. I like summer vacation and having a long time off to just relax," senior Shamus Boe said.
Students are aware of the 10 month calendar that includes the much anticipated...
Hannah Sween, Print Editor-in-Chief
• February 16, 2019
The jazzy richness of a saxophone filled The Grand as a brother and sister danced together in a giggly, bumbling embrace. Parents, the jazz band, and attending adults looked on with cameras and smiles...
Many people wonder what the job of being a superintendent is like. "The only reason I do this is to try and make it a better experience for kids," Superintendent Denise Pontrelli said.
Denise Pontrelli...
There will be new budget cuts in the district this year. The district is looking to address a $2.4 million deficit. The first school board meeting took place on Oct. 10 to begin conversations for new...
Abby Banks, Print Editor-in-Chief
• November 6, 2018
With three deaths within three years in the Stillwater school district, the ISD 834 school board finally took the initiative to create a mental health program for middle and high school students. It's...
Adolescents often turn to their peers rather than adults with their problems. The new peer helper program begins this fall is a support system for the students that are most often relied on by others...
The School Board has met on multiple occasions over the past months to discuss a possible expansion to Brookview Elementary. They have also explored whether to re-open Oak-Park and spend money to hire...
Abby Banks, Print Editor-in-Chief
• December 9, 2017
"I'm never going to vote yes on any future school district [levy]. That bond referendum was such a slap in the face," Denise Knoll, parent of three fourth-generation Stillwater graduates and member...
Gender neutral bathrooms were added to the schools in the last year. The GSA (Gender-Sexuality Alliance Club) has advocated for their building in the past years, and now they make their debut this...
