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The students surround the new Principal Ann Giardino in Oak-Land Middle School. Giardino is a welcomed and accomplished addition to the school.

Ann Giardino chosen for new Oak-Land principal

Rio Atkinson, Graphics Editor December 11, 2023

"I am excited to be able to add additional staff and services that make a positive impact on our students' mental health and provide support to all of our families," Principal Ann Giardino expressed. At...

A graph of the 2023 Stillwater Area School District Study.  A graph that shows sources feedback on important material.

District considers bond referendum

Cooper Howe and Donovan Rosckes April 20, 2023

The school district is expecting more than 1,000 new students to enroll in the next 10 years due to an increased birth rate and new housing developments popping up in the area. New students would cause...

Eighth grader Audrey Rogotzke wrestles with her opponent at St. Michael Albertville on Mar. 6.

Audrey Rogotzke makes history in Minnesota girls state championship

Sienna Xiong, Graphics Editor and Online Editor April 14, 2022

Eighth grader Audrey Rogotzke won state championship as an eighth grader. She currently goes to Oakland Middle School and will be at the high school next year. She, along with other Stillwater wrestlers,...

The girls swim and dive team practices during their 2020 season right before their sectional meets. This is similar to how the boys swim and dive team will look once their season is underway on Nov 30.

Boys swim and dive team faces COVID-19

Connor Quaderer, Podcast Reporter November 27, 2020

“It'll be unfortunate, but we can work through it,” Brian Luke, Stillwater boys and girls swim and dive head coach explained as COVID-19 creates a unique challenge for students and coaches this year....

Nutrition remains top priority for district as COVID-19 pandemic occurs

Nutrition remains top priority for district as COVID-19 pandemic occurs

Kathleen Pothen, Copy Editor March 15, 2020

The echoing cafeteria has been silent for the past month. The large lunch tables are folded up indefinitely. No lines for food wind through the serving stations. All the students that once frequented this...

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Local resident’s death serves as a reminder to avoid distracted driving

Arieanna Junghans, Social Media Editor May 5, 2018

On Feb. 27, Rob Bursik was waiting patiently at a red light when a semi truck rammed into him, causing the car to completely morph into a ball. The driver of the semi was on his phone, for what was...

Administrators update cell phone regulation policy

Administrators update cell phone regulation policy

Levi Gregg, Copy Editor October 21, 2017

High school administrators enacted the updated cell phone policy to formally differentiate cell phones from "nuisance items"; however, stricter guidelines raise concern in some teachers over the potential...

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