Stillwater Area High School’s thespians stole the show at the Spotlight Showcase!
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Stillwater Area High School’s thespians stole the show at the Spotlight Showcase!
Stillwater Area High School’s thespians stole the show last night at the Spotlight Showcase - Minnesota high school theatre’s biggest celebration! A group of Pony actors entertained the large crowd with a medley from Chicago.
Several Stillwater students also received special recognition during the awards program and recognition event, presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust’s Spotlight Education program. Senior Elise Karlstad received the Triple Threat Award for her outstanding singing, acting and dancing.
Senior Cecelia deLeon was selected as the national representative to cover the The Jimmy Awards - the country’s top high school performance recognition. She will be traveling to New York City later this month to attend the event. In addition, Stillwater Theatre received a Community Engagement award, and theatre director Grif Sadow was presented with the 2022 Theater Educator Award
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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