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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...

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...

Eighth graders Berit Serle (left)  and Kennedy Tope (right)  had the exciting opportunity to have Fred Amram (middle) talk to their class about his experiences in the Holocaust.

Middle school students learn about holocaust from firsthand story

Chas Morgan, Layout Editor March 30, 2019

Eighth graders Berit Serle and Kennedy Tope from Stillwater Middle School had the opportunity in March to have Holocaust survivor Fred Amram talk to their class about his experience during the Holocaust....

“Much of the staff knows we’re sisters, so I figured much of the student body knew. I am surprised to find out that so many actually did not,” Mrs. Otto said.

Otto and Nord: ultimate bond created for two sisters working together

Jesse Brown, Distribution Reporter April 5, 2018

Sisters share an unbreakable bond that is like no other bond held between two people. Sisters tend to be with one another from birth all the way to possibly college. Adulthood is when sisters usually...

Alternative copy story and photos by Judi Johnson

Herbs Brooks Foundation presents Sticks in Stillwater

Judi Johnson, Announcements Editor January 11, 2018

  Sticks in Stillwater is an annual hockey festival for beginner level hockey players being held on Jan.12-14. The festival is being put on by the Herb Brooks Foundation, who was an Olympic gold...

Boys swim team, high aspirations for strong season

Boys swim team, high aspirations for strong season

Will Gleason, Photography Editor January 6, 2018

The boys swimming season is underway, and the boys are looking for success as usual.  So far there has only been a single conference relay race, which is not a huge deal to the team, but the swimmers...

Eighth grader Estelle Auleciems  swimming the butterfly during Thursday’s meet against East Ridge.

Girls swim team battles chlorine

Kenzie Motz, Layout Editor October 24, 2017

The girls swim team’s biggest struggle is not keeping their undefeated streak alive, but instead keeping their health in top condition despite the conditions of the pool they swim in each day. The...

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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