All smiles for our Partnership Award winners
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All smiles for our Partnership Award winners
Nine teachers and staff members were recently surprised with a Partnership Award and grant.
The Partnership Plan, the district's nonprofit educational fund, honors Stillwater educators and staff each year, giving $1,000 grants. Winners can donate the grant to any school of their choice.
Congratulations to all the recipients!
- Lisa Conners, Rutherford Elementary
- Jenny Hanlon, Early Childhood Family Center
- Tim Kellen, Stillwater Middle School
- Roberta Luby, Lily Lake Elementary
- Jennifer Paulson-Bertz, District
- Kari Pidde, Brookview Elementary
- Allison Puhrmann, Afton-Lakeland Elementary
- Lisa Sherman, Lake Elmo Elementary
- Paula Sommaruga, Lake Elmo Elementary
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As the district looks to improve for the future, the school board is considering a change to the high school schedule.
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The Class of 2023 will be graduating on Saturday, June 10.
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He is one of 8 high school principals from across the state to be recognized with this honor.
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In accordance, Stillwater Area Public Schools will not hold any summer classes, activities, or Community Education programs on Monday, June 19.
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The seniors were presented with a special eagle feather or a medicine bag to recognize their educational achievements.
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The Facilities Planning Team is recommending the school board hold a bond referendum this fall to replace two elementary schools, add on to Oak-Land Middle and make security improvements across the district.
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After many years of learning within kid-sized classrooms and using kid-sized facilities, young adults in the district’s Bridge Transition 18 to 21-year-old program have their own space within the Oak Park Building.
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If your student needs bus service to the high school next year you must register for transportation