Juniors presented with College Book Awards
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Juniors presented with College Book Awards
Top students from the Class of 2024 were honored at Stillwater Area High School. Seven juniors were recognized for their academic achievements and community involvement. The awards come from some of the top universities in the country, including Harvard, Dartmouth and Yale. Students have been presented with a special book chosen by their school or alum.
Congratulations to the recipients:
- Alexandra Funk
Brandeis University | Waltham, Massachusetts
- Paige Hebert
Saint Michael’s College | Colchester, Vermont
- Mallory Otsuka
Smith College | Northampton, Massachusetts
- Cayman Pagel
Yale University | New Haven, Connecticut
- Cohen Smith
Saint Michael's College | Colchester, Vermont
- Lillian Smith
Dartmouth College |Hanover, New Hampshire
- Sam Young
Harvard University | Cambridge, Massachusetts
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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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It's time to enroll in kindergarten! We are so excited to meet our newest Ponies and warmly welcome them into our amazing learning community.
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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
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Student journalists from Stillwater Area High School won numerous awards at the Minnesota High School Press Association’s (MHSPA) State Convention.