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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

Teacher helping student with work.

Staff Ed: Administration changes parent teacher conferences

Charlotte Hanson, Political Cartoonist October 15, 2024

A new model of parent teacher conferences will be introduced for K-12 students this year. With declining amounts of parents signing up for these conferences, this change will be exceedingly beneficial....

Faculty and students participate in a student-led walkout held on Feb. 14. Drawing attention to recent racial tension and how students think administration should resolve it, the walkout aims to be a beacon of hope for a more peaceful future where students feel more safe and included.

Student-led walkout encourages administration to change how they handle cultural misconducts

Paige Van Duyne, Peter Banister, Gigi Zawislak, Broadcast Editors March 1, 2024

On Feb. 14 students organized a walkout to vocalize their concerns regarding recent cultural-related incidents within the school community. Around 100 students participated and gathered around the flag...

Amy Carr Paraprofessional works in the College and Career.

Amy Carr wins Impact Influencer Award for her work with students

Shannon Pothen, Layout Editor November 13, 2021

The future can be scary, but Amy Carr, the College and Career Paraprofessional, works hard to make students feel confident leaving high school. She has been working in the College and Career Center since...

Senior FFA reporter Brianne Johnson prepares for the Plant Sale on May 7 and 8 by transplanting and trimming plants. The sale took place along the curb at Stillwater Area High School to allow for social distancing.

FFA hosts annual plant sale

Abby Thibodeau, Layout Editor May 28, 2021

  Senior reporter Brianne Johnson led the FFA as they hosted their annual Plant Sale on May 7th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. To comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines, the sale took...

Website that links communication between teachers, parents and students concerning academic achievement. Teachers post grades on this website and also announcements. Students use this tool to check their grades.

Grading policies must reflect growth and learning

Grace Roeske, Social Media Editor November 21, 2018

The Stillwater Grade Reporting Policy is focused on reflecting student’s achievements and it explains what grading includes. It is also the link between teachers, parents/guardians and students when...

Alternative Copy Story by Ben Valerius

Adult advocate time redundant for seniors

Hannah Boardman, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2018

Since flex time premiered at the beginning of the year, Adult Advocate days have been few and far between. The few there have been, however, have had specific activities for the senior class that differ...

Students in the Young Democrats club believe in informing people not only about democratic candidates, but republican candidates as well. To inform students, they make posters, and hang them around the school.

Students should seek school, part-time job balance

Grace McDonough, Staff Reporter February 15, 2017

While spending 12 to 15 hours a week making pizzas for minimum wage does not scream thrilling, junior Spencer Maas works to help him pay for gas and save for college. Although the number of high schoolers...

The Shire opened in June and since then has grown to involve more students and teachers from the community. "This is a place for people who love to write creatively and story tell to come and take classes that will enrich them in their skill set with story telling and writing. It’s both nurturing writing skills and connecting writers with each other, mentors and authors to help them develop their craft," Stephani Atkins says.

Shire Literary Center encourages more writing among teens

Emma Clarkowski, Student Playlist Editor November 12, 2016

If you are ready to take your writing to the next level, then you should look into the Shire Literary center. The Center is a helpful learning center for kids in 6-12 grade. The Shire Literary Center...

Staff to take up coveted spots in front parking lot

Staff to take up coveted spots in front parking lot

Allie Langness, Online Editor-in-Chief January 12, 2016

Pulling into the parking lot after school has started to be quite possibly the hardest part of someone’s day. Walking all the way to the main doors from the back of the parking lot can take a slow...

The gay straight alliance is a group where everyone is welcome and comfortable to talk about their orientation and get support.

Proud to have pride

September 23, 2013

“I always knew I was different than everyone else,” said Stillwater Area High School graduate Ben Frederick (’13). Ben is different because Ben is gay. Gay and proud. The LGBT community in Stillwater...

Kaul uses his 27 years of teaching experience and masters degree in addiction counseling to connect with his students and create and enjoyable learning environment.

Kaul uses counseling skills to connect with students

July 20, 2013

Michael Kaul is a teacher, mentor, counselor, and occasionally a friend. He earned a Master’s in addiction counseling and a Bachelor’s for teaching. He began teaching in 1986 and started teaching...

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