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 student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

In 2016, a research study was done by the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare and they show how Minnesota has the worst school counselor-to-student ratio in the country. The figure shown above then depicts the counselor-to-student ratio by Minnesota county.

Minnesota students push to see new solutions to the mental health crisis

Maya Disher, Photography Editor in Chief February 22, 2023

The push for more mental health resources within schools has been an ongoing battle for students in Minnesota. Students have been pioneering this battle by coming up with mental health initiatives and...

The Peer Helpers banner for students to sign up. Scan the QR code.

The Mental Health Coalition

Ella Belland, Online Editor-Photographer February 17, 2023

The Mental Health Coalition was formed at the start of the 2022-2023 school year by students and staff in hopes to create a better future for mental health and success for those attending SAHS.  The...

group of students and two teachers around a table.

Peer Helpers start fresh with new advisors

Stella McHugh, Layout Editor October 9, 2022

The Peer Helpers program helps build connections and provide support, set in a healthy environment. This is what social studies teachers Abigail Yates and Samuel Grimes are trying to bring into the peer...

This photo was taken Oct. 5, 2019 during a Peer Helper retreat. Assistant Principal Chris Otto teamed with a group of peer helpers for a team building scavenger hunt. They found themselves trapped in a golf cart.

Peer helpers still offer support during COVID-19

Olivia Fear, Copy Editor April 30, 2021

This year, the Peer Helpers have to do things quite differently due to COVID-19. Peer helpers are available to help other students throughout the school year. They are willing to help students by listening,...

Photo by Julia Bennett

Peer helpers continue progression

Julia Bennett, Social Media Editor-In-Chief April 22, 2020

Social studies teacher Michael Kaul founded peer helpers last year. Since then, they have not only grown in members but in their work and outreach through the community. With added structure and leadership...

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