Freezin' for a reason
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Freezin' for a reason
Students and staff took an icy dip at Stillwater Area High School all for a good cause. More than 100 people participated in the Polar Plunge as temperatures felt like just 13 degrees.
The event raised more than $21,000 for Special Olympics Minnesota with 35% going directly to SAHS's Unified programs, which are designed to break down the barriers that separate those individuals with and without disabilities. Watch the video.
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District leaders are considering two ideas to help improve achievement and address mental health concerns - flipping start times for elementary and secondary students and adjusting the school calendar.
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A FREE Zoom meeting to learn how to best support your child as you help them prepare for kindergarten
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School board members will consider delaying an early start calendar until 2025 to give families time to prepare.
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Nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award are now open!
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Registration for the annual art and science extravaganza taking place on Jan. 27 is now open.
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A record of 21 Stillwater Area High School student-athletes participated in signing day on Nov. 8.
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Voters approved a bond request to replace Lake Elmo and Andersen, expand Oak-Land and improve safety and security district wide and at the high school.
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The team finished first in the season finale race at Mt. Kato. The mountain bike team also earned first place in the Minnesota Cycling Association (MCA) team season standings