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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

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...

This cell phone caddy is used in the majority of classrooms. This is a common method teachers use to enforce the cell phone policy.

School administration updates cell phone policy for new school year

Tyson Blazer, Copy Editor October 9, 2023

School administration updates cell phone policy for new school year. How teachers have adapted their learning environments for new cell phone policy.   In today’s fast-paced digital world, cell...

The front of the school on a bright spring day.

School start times might change

Kaylee Kellogg, Graphics Editor May 25, 2023

In the upcoming years, there is a possibility school start times may change. The school board is re-discussing if they think moving start times back would be beneficial for students at Stillwater Area...

Students hiding in the corner of a classroom.

Current lockdown protocols outdated, inadequate

Jasmine Z. Allison, Social Media Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2023

As lockdowns in schools have become a regular occurrence in schools across the country, students have known the school lockdown protocols since early elementary school. While most lockdowns do not end...

Photo of Emily Rohde (left) and Jason Rohde (right). Picture shown on main website.

Jason Rohde runs clay business

Maycie Neubauer, Podcast Editor and Broadcast February 22, 2023

Rohde Pottery Farm is a business located in Woodville, Wis. Rohde Pottery Farm is owned by an adored clay teacher Jason Rohde. It is Rohde's second year teaching at the high school, but he is certainly...

New Director Lueck starts in her new role this fall as a way to support administrators in the district.

As of October, Dawn Lueck fills new role of Director of Schools

Coral Lariviere, Field Reporter December 11, 2022

In October, the Stillwater Area Public Schools District welcomed Dawn Lueck to the administration family. She is the first to have the new role of Director of Schools. Her past experiences as a teacher...

Middle school student doing homework on the new Chromebooks provided by the school.

New 1:1 technology program helps students access online learning

Grace Cheney, Photography Editor and Copy Editor November 29, 2022

This November, the elementary, middle and high schools received new Chromebooks for each student through the 1:1 technology program. This is due to schools' quick transition to online learning because...

Students work on computers in a crowded classroom.

Office hours change to help students succeed

Shannon Pothen, Layout Editor February 23, 2022

Over the past two years, students have been falling behind in classes, especially this year when students and teachers have to stay out of school for days because of positive COVID cases. It seems like...

Robert Bach watches as students got to class

Bach “tightens the screws”, reinforces old rules

Tyler Quade, Business Editor and Copy Editor January 16, 2022

After almost two years outside of school, reports of behavioral problems and faltering grades have been on the rise. Students have grown accustomed to the freedom of Zoom classes, and may have forgotten...

Students gathered outside of the high school to support law enforcement, while they held thin blue line flags. Counter-protesters stood across from them, and they held a flag along with cardboard signs.

Students walk out April 29 in support of law enforcement

Morgan Delaney, Online Editor May 18, 2021

Editor’s Note: As an Editorial Board, we struggled with how to approach this issue and the events that have transpired over the past month, especially as it relates to social justice and how it impacts...

Graduation typically occurs in the Roy Wilkins Auditorium. However, the Pony Stadium is likely where the next graduation will take place.

Graduation plans still up in the air

Harrison Walz, Copy editor April 7, 2021

For seniors, this marks the end of their high school experience and a transition into something new.  Traditionally, the graduation ceremony is the event that celebrates this transition, but restrictions...

Freshmen Maura Christianson, Lauren Cuta, amd Edy McCurrie are shown socializing by the Student Leadership Board in the main rotunda during homecoming week.

Principal showcases student leaders

William Raymond, Podcast Reporter September 23, 2019

The school built a new installation showcasing student leaders in the downstairs main rotunda. This new installation brings an updated and refreshing look to the rotunda while also highlighting students...

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